Melissa De Souza Rita
About Melissa De Souza Rita
Melissa De Souza Rita is a professional in Strategic and Performance Management at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in marketing and human resources, with experience in various companies across Europe.
Work at European Patent Office
Melissa De Souza Rita has been part of the European Patent Office since 2021, serving in the Strategic and Performance Management - Corporate Governance Directorate Team. Her role focuses on enhancing strategic initiatives and performance metrics within the organization. She works in Munich, Germany, contributing to the office's governance and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Melissa holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She achieved a Master's degree in Marketing from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Marketing Management and Innovation at the Technical University Munich in 2018-2019. She also holds a Postgraduate Program in Data Science for Marketing from NOVA IMS Information Management School, completed in 2021.
Professional Background
Melissa has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles. She worked at Freudenberg Household Products in multiple capacities, including as a Junior Digital & Marketing professional and as a Digital Marketing Trainee. Her experience also includes a role as an HR Consultant Summer Trainee at Mercer and a Marketing Trainee at Groupe Renault. Additionally, she served as a Team Leader at Câmara Municipal de Cascais from 2014 to 2016.
Previous Positions and Roles
Throughout her career, Melissa has held several positions that contributed to her expertise in marketing and management. She worked at Dr. Oetker in Trade Marketing & Marketing for three months in 2021. Her early career included a role as a Student Volunteer for the 41st Conference of the European Marketing Academy at ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa in 2012.
Academic Qualifications
Melissa's academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from Universidade de Lisboa, completed from 2014 to 2017. She also studied Human Resources Management at Universidad de Zaragoza for one year in 2016-2017. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her roles in marketing and corporate governance.