Catarina Bandola

Event Coordinator and operations professional with 10+ years of experience delivering corporate and institutional events, supporting teams on the ground and ensuring seamless execution under pressure. Currently managing short-term rental operations, overseeing guest experience, supplier coordination, logistics and property maintenance. I also develop creative projects in interior styling, design and illustration.

Short-term Rental Management - Refúgio do Almagrave & others

(2018-01)

• Manage day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction
• Handle bookings, scheduling and communication with guests and service providers
• Coordinate check-in/check-out processes, housekeeping, laundry and breakfast logistics
• Monitor maintenance needs and ensure property standards, comfort and visual presentation

Event Coordination - Freelancer

(2011-01 - 2022-12)

• Coordinated, organized and supported corporate and institutional events from planning to on-site execution
• Worked across medical congresses, sports events, corporate events and brand activations
• Managed suppliers, logistics, teams and event timelines, ensuring smooth delivery
• Provided operational support on-site, acting as a key point of coordination between client and workers
• Relevant clients/projects: Eurocongressos, Multilem, Hipnose, Sporting CP, Top Atlântico, AMBA, Casa do Marquês

BSC - Landscape Architecture - Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2009-01 - 2014-01)

Erasmus Program - Università degli Studi di Padova (2013-01 - 2013-12)