| Professional Experience
Van Ameyde Portugal, S.A. � www.vanameyde.com 25/07/2005 � 31/10/2007 � Claims Adjuster on the European Union 4th Directive and European Coordinating System. � Description: Analyzing insurance claims and advising on frauds. This is one of the biggest claims handling groups in Europe and in the Mediterranean. � Major Achievements: Very skilful when coordinating the daily activities with other offices around Europe. Being part of the group responsible for the stabilisation of the Portuguese office finances after a very rough period. Zurich Group � www.zurich.com 11/04/2005 � 31/05/2005 � Claims Adjuster for the Zurich Group companies Aide and Zuritel, and for GAN, S.A. � Description: Analyzing insurance claims and advising on frauds. This is one of the biggest financial groups in Europe. � Major Achievements: Uncovering frauds that would jeopardize the company�s results. ICEP � Portuguese Trade & Tourism Office, London � www.icep.pt 02/11/2003 � 29/01/2005 � Assistant Product Manager. � Description: Product management, promotion and development of Portuguese wine sales in the UK. � Major Achievements: Advised on initiating business relationships between several Portuguese producers and their gents in the UK. Organizing events throughout the country to promote Portuguese Wine. Esp�rito Santo Group � www.bes.pt 28/10/2002 � 27/10/2003 � Multi-Risk and Motor Claims Adjuster for Esp�rito Santo Seguros. � Description: Analyzing insurance claims and advising on frauds. This is one of the biggest financial groups in Portugal. � Major Achievements: Uncovering frauds that would jeopardize the company�s results. Being part of the leading team during the period of the company�s best results ever. Millennium BCP Group� www.millenniumbcp.pt 21/08/2000 � 30/09/2002 � Insurance Policies Writer and Claims Adjuster. � Description: Responsible for the emission of insurance policies in three insurance companies part of BCP Group. This is the biggest private financial group in Portugal. The companies were: Bonan�a; Imp�rio Bonan�a and Imp�rio Com�rcio Industria. In this last company I also was a claims handler, Web sites � www.imperiobonanca.pt; www.ici.pt. � Major Achievements: Handlig claims for major accounts, such as the National Association of Pharmacies and Petrogal, the leading energy state company in Portugal. Instituto de Artes do Espect�culo 10/01/2000 � 01/08/2000 � Director�s Chief of Cabinet � Description: Public relations, management and assistance to the Administration. � Major Achievements: Manage under great pressure the teaching and production areas of the institute. Plurimarketing � www.teleperformance.pt 17/07/1998 � 09/01/2000 � Marketing Operator. � Description: In-bound and Out-bound campaign operator. � Major Achievements: Participation in the project Support to Systems Operations, on the Portuguese Central Bank National Institute of Oceanography, India Pavilion, Lisbon International Exhibit 01/07/1998 � 30/09/1998 � Liaison Officer � Description: Public Relations and Interpreter in all meetings of the pavilion. � Major Achievements: Having served successfully as a promoter for good relationship between Portugal and India. Education �Mestrado� in International Relations History at ISCTE � www.iscte.pt 2002 � 2006 � A �Mestrado� is a three year university degree focused on a specific matter and ending with a dissertation. It�s usually equivalent to a Master in Arts or Master in Science. � The curricular part of this degree had the classification of 16 points (0 � 20). � The dissertation, entitled �Matching Qu�bec in General de Gaulle�s Foreign Policy�, was approved and considered �very good� by a jury formed by three professors. �Pos-Gradua��o� in International Relations at ISCSP � www.iscsp.utl.pt 2000 � 2001 � A �Pos-Gradua��o� is a two year university program on a specific matter, usually taken as a complement to other previous studies or professional experience. � The curricular part of this degree had the classification of 15 points (0 � 20). �Licenciatura� in International Relations at UnI � www.uni.pt 1995 � 1999 � A �Licenciatura� is a four year university degree focused on a specific matter. It�s usually equivalent to a Bachelor in Arts or Bachelor in Science. � On the 4th Year, option for the specialization in Development and Cooperation. � The final year thesis was amongst the best five in the university and was published afterwards. � The curricular part of this degree had the classification of 13 points (0 � 20). Professional Education 07/12/2006 Course in Civil Liability, ministered by the Portuguese Association of Insurance Companies � www.apseguradores.pt 04/06/2003 � 06/06/2003 Course on Insurance Contract, ministered by the Portuguese Association of Insurance Companies � www.apseguradores.pt 02/12/2002 � 10/01/2003 Course in Reassurance, ministered in collaboration with the Insurance Workers Union STAS � www.sindseguros.pt Personal Education 02/2008 � 03/2008 Course �Introduction to NATO / European Security and Defence Policy � ESDP�, ministered by the Portuguese Ministry of Defence � www.idn.gov.pt 09/10/2006 � 14/10/2006 Course in National Defence for Young Auditors, ministered by the Portuguese Ministry of Defence � www.idn.gov.pt 07/11/2004 � 21/11/2004 Course in International Management, ministered by the Portuguese Ministry of Economy � www.icep.pt Languages � Portuguese (Mother tongue); English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent); French (Intermediate); Italian (Intermediate); Arabic (Basic). Computer skills � Very good skills in all Windows environments. � Good skills in Macintosh / Apple environments � Very good skills in all MS Office programs � Very good skills in all Internet browsers, like Explorer or Netscape. � Good skills in AS/400, Sesame, Legacy and Romiro programs Published Books � �A Legitimidade dos Estados Unidos da Am�rica nas Rela��es Internacionais� (The legitimacy of the United States of America in International Relations), ISBN 972-8471-29-7, published in 2001 by Garrido, Lda. � �O Fio da Espada/A Disc�rdia entre o Inimigo� (The Edge of the Sword/The Enemy�s House Divided) by General Charles de Gaulle, to be published in 2008 by Edi��es S�labo. Study on the works of Charles de Gaulle. Published Articles � See: www.geocities.com/nuno_mendes_almeirim/Artigos (in Portuguese only) Civic Activities GAIA, environmental organization � www.gaia.org.pt 2007 � present � Financial advisor � Organization of local and national campaigns dedicated to the promotion of ecological values Solidariedade Imigrante, solidarity with imigrants � www.solimigrante.org 2007 � present � Employment and social integration advisor � Organization of local and national campaigns DECIDE, auditors for defence, security and citizenship � www.decideportugal.org 2007 � present � Representative of the organization on the National Youth Council Gastronomical Brotherhood of Almeirim � www.confrariaalmeirim.com 2005 � present � Founding member � Organization of local and national events dedicated to the promotion of the city gastronomical legacy P39, Cultural Association 2002 � present � Founding member � Organization of events dedicated to the promotion of cultural products O Almeirinense, regional newspaper � www.almeirinense.com 2000 � present � Writer of a monthly column � Professional Journalist Card n. � CR269 Centre for Investigation and Analysis in International Relations � www.ciari.org 2000 � present � Founding member and administrator � Organization of national and international events dedicated to the debate of ideas in international relations �N�j�k� Musical Project 1993 � present � Founding Member � Bass Guitar player Corpo Nacional de Escutas, CNE (Scout Association) � www.cne-escutismo.pt 1987 � present � Active leadership in local and regional departments � Support and service to the local community � Participation and organization of national, regional and international events Nuno Filipe M. 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