Rodrigo Casanova

Experience

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  McDonald's

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Summer at McDonald's Program

  The internship was designed to, in only one week, allow the participants to meet professionals from different fields of expertise and understand the relevance of the various departments to the overall efficiency of the enterprise.• Collaborated with professionals from the following fields of expertise: Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations and Development.

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  Hotel Bayerischer Hof München

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  F&B Intern

  The Hotel Bayerischer Hof is a five-star Grand Hotel and a member of Leading Hotels of the World.• Participated in operation-related tasks, i.e: processed over 100 client’s orders daily, supervised buffet stations and engaged in post-processing activities.• Liaised with logistics team in preparing for over 15 events.

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  Six Senses Con Dao

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Front Office Intern

  Six Senses has been widely recognized for establishing the early benchmarks in sustainability for the hospitality industry.• Managed a portfolio of over 50 guests, ensuring the delivery of high-end quality service, focused on authentic customer satisfaction.• Organised guest accounts on Opera PMS and MS Excel, i.e: run Night Audit, settled bills, processed satisfaction survey data.• Performed internal and external communication tasks, i.e: booked reservations, handled complaints, ensured effective coordination between departments. Show less

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  Nova Social Consulting

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Consultant

  Nova Social Consulting is a student club from Nova SBE that offers pro-bono consulting services to NGOs and Social Enterprises.

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  Originate Capital

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Market Analyst

  Originate Capital provides working capital financing solutions to global textile, garment, and apparel manufacturers.• Assisted in the underwriting of new financial deals.• Researched legal frameworks for international receivables financing in different global markets (i.e: Bangladesh, Pakistan, China).• Segmented exporting companies and approached prospective clients.

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  Benelux Succession Capital

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Private Equity Intern

  Benelux Succession Capital was founded in 2020 as the first Search Fund in Benelux. Its purpose is to identify, acquire and operate one single company in the Benelux region.• Researched and engaged with more than 30 potential acquisition targets in Benelux with over €1M in EBITDA and recurring revenues.• Performed DCF analysis and modelled LBOs for acquisition targets operating in fast-growing industries.

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  EY-Parthenon

  Sept 2022 - now

  Strategy Associate

  At EY-Parthenon, 9,000+ multidisciplinary professionals in teams across 120 countries help provide EY clients with corporate, transaction, and turnaround strategies that are actionable, impactful, and long-term growth.•Contributed to the 2030 strategic plan for the EY Portuguese Cluster (PT, AO, MZ), aligning with EY Global’s ‘All In’ strategy to drive revenue growth to US$50B;•Engineered a growth and diversification strategy for a Mozambican tech leader in a public-private partnership, enhancing competitiveness and expanding market presence;•Formulated a post-acquisition strategy for a regional airline, optimizing operational efficiency and market positioning;•Conducted commercial due diligence in the insurance brokerage sector;•Conducted IT due diligence in the industrial manufacturing sector;•Strategized expansion into international markets for a major wine brand, positioning it for global recognition;•Supported prominent football clubs in Angola and Portugal, along with a top-tier international football league, by devising strategic plans to drive sustainable growth. Show less