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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Inês Almeida.

People. Business. Growth.

Internationally experienced professional with a background across customer experience, recruitment and operations.

A little more about me.

Hi, I'm Inês. Originally from Lisbon, Portugal, I moved to the UK at 19 to pursue my studies. What started as an academic journey quickly became a life-changing experience, leading me to build my career and spend several years living and working in the UK.

Those experiences shaped who I am today — adaptable, resilient, curious, and comfortable stepping into new environments and challenges.

Portrait of Inês Almeida
UK EXPERIENCE 2016 — 2025
EDUCATION Business & Marketing

University of Huddersfield

LANGUAGES PT · EN · DE

What You Can Expect From Me.

01 Quick
learner
02 Problem
solver
03 Open
communicator
04 Calm
under pressure
05 High
standards

Experience built across people & operations.

2023 — 2025

DUSK.com

Carriers & Credits Executive · Leeds

Expanding beyond recruitment into operations, logistics and customer experience. I coordinated complex requests across teams, worked with national carriers and supported onboarding and daily team operations.

WHAT I TOOK FROM THIS EXPERIENCE

Where I expanded into operations and cross-functional problem solving.

2021 — 2023

Workforce People Solutions

International Recruiter · Bolton

A global, people-driven role managing international recruitment for the UK market, from sourcing and interviews to compliance, visa preparation, client relationships and relocation support.

WHAT I TOOK FROM THIS EXPERIENCE

Where I developed an international perspective.

2016 — 2021

Nando's UK & IRE

Cashier & Buddy Trainer · Halifax

Where my UK professional journey began. A fast-paced, multicultural environment that developed my communication, customer service, teamwork and training skills.

WHAT I TOOK FROM THIS EXPERIENCE

Where I learned how to work with people.

Always learning.

Currently expanding my knowledge in data analytics and AI to complement my professional experience and strengthen my ability to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Data & Analytics

4 courses

Learning Data Analytics: Foundations

Learning Data Analytics: Extending & Applying Core Knowledge In progress

Data Analytics for Business Professionals In progress

Excel for Business Analysts In progress

AI & Responsible Technology

3 courses

Responsible AI for Managers

Generative AI, Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Harnessing AI in the Recruiting Lifecycle

People & Talent

3 courses

Attracting, Hiring & Working with Gen Z

Ethical AI for Hiring & Talent Acquisition

Harnessing AI for Effective Interviewing

Communication across cultures.

PT Portuguese

Native

EN English

Fluent · Professional

DE German

Currently learning

What you need. What I bring.

What you need
What I bring
Someone who adapts quickly.
I moved abroad at 19 and built experience across hospitality, recruitment and operations in the UK.
Someone who communicates clearly.
Years of candidate, client, customer and cross-team communication in professional environments.
Someone who takes ownership.
Experience coordinating complex requests across finance, operations, management and external partners.
Someone reliable.
A track record of long-term roles, added responsibilities and supporting colleagues through training and onboarding.
Someone who enjoys learning.
A Business & Marketing degree alongside ongoing learning in data analytics, AI and German.

What keeps me curious outside the office.

Interest
What I enjoy
01 Interior Design
Spaces, details & creativity.
02 Travelling
Places, cultures & new perspectives.
03 Cooking
Creativity, experimenting & switching off.

The next chapter.

Inês in Switzerland

Choosing Switzerland is about more than advancing my career — it's about building a life with purpose. After living and working abroad, I realised how important it is to find a place where I can continue to grow while putting down roots.

Switzerland offers exactly that: a safe, well-organised and forward-thinking environment where I hope to build my future, start a family and be closer to relatives who already call it home. Professionally, I'm inspired by the country's commitment to excellence, innovation and quality, and I'm excited by the opportunity to contribute, learn and develop within such an international environment.

INTERNATIONAL Mindset
LONG-TERM Commitment
IN PROGRESS German

Let's talk about what comes next.

Open to opportunities where I can contribute, keep learning and grow professionally.