Hugo Ferreira

Hugo Ferreira

Nature guide

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Port Services officer

  • Education

    • Associação de Futebol de Angra do Heroísmo

      2007 - 2007
      Futsal coaching
    • Universidade dos Açores

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nature Guiding

      Completed a degree in Nature guiding, studying subjects related to biology, geology, environment and eco tourism.

    • The Bronisław Markiewicz State Higher School of Technology and Economics

      2012 - 2012
      Erasmus Semester abroad in Jaroslow, Poland Tourism and Management

      Completed a semester in Poland studying subjects related to tourism, European politics and human resources.

  • Experience

    • Espaço Telassa

      Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
      Nature guide

      During my internship with Espaço Telassa I was responsible for leading tours around Pico Island in the Azores, including mountain guiding up Pico mountain. I also participated in sea kayak tours and worked in customer service in the shop, as well as the restaurant and hotel owned by the company.

    • Futurismo Azores Adventures

      May 2014 - Jun 2019
      Nature Guide

      I was responsible for leading walking tours, as well as tours by jeep, van and bus for groups of various sizes. I became recognised as one of the leading tour guides in the region, responsible for working with international tour agents to plan and deliver premium tour packages. My responsibilities also included training new guides and interns and transferring guests around the island. I have also worked in sales for the company, selling various activities to guests on São Miguel Island.

    • Dyer Island Cruises

      Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
      Guide, customer service

      Guided, interacted with and helped passengers on whale watching and Marine Big 5 tours in Kleinbaai, South Africa. My role involved checking-in, briefing and debriefing customers for tours, as well as teaching interns and volunteers. I was also in charge of data entry for scientific research.

    • New Zealand Post

      Jan 2020 - Oct 2021
      Delivery agent

      I am currently working for New Zealand post as a delivery agent. I have taken up various delivery roles (motorbike, walking and e-vehicles) and am known for my working flexibility and ability to multi-task.

    • New Zealand Red Cross

      Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
      Volunteer program lead
    • Port Marlborough NZ Ltd

      Aug 2022 - now
      Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Course in techniques for establishing mountain bike centres

      União Velocipédica Portuguesa - Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo
      Dec 2014
    • First aid and secondary care

      Best Spot Azores
      Apr 2016
    • Full New Zealand Drivers licence

      AA New Zealand
      Oct 2019