Filipe M.

Trade Union Officer

Site • Fulltime

Apr 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 5 mos

Trade union officer focused on worker representation, negotiation and communication. My role involves representing members, participating in negotiations and meetings, coordinating initiatives and communicating with different stakeholders. The position has given me extensive experience in public speaking, negotiation, conflict resolution, organization and working with people from different professional backgrounds.

Guitarist / Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer

Bandcamp • Freelance

Jul 2016 - Present • 10 yrs 2 mos

Guitarist and member of Mustang, a Portuguese rock band focused on original music. Alongside performing and songwriting, I have been actively involved in the band’s recording and production process. I recorded, mixed and mastered the Moby Dick EP, a fully DIY project recorded in a bedroom using minimal equipment. Over the years, I have gained hands-on experience with recording, editing, mixing, mastering, guitar tones and preparing music for release, as well as live performance and working collaboratively within a band. This experience is a major part of the practical background I bring to my audio work today.

Lead Machine Setter & Operator

Herdmar • Fulltime

Sep 2013 - Apr 2023 • 9 yrs 7 mos

Operated and set up fully automated polishing and finishing machinery in a metal manufacturing environment. As the lead machine setter, I was responsible for machine setup, calibration, adjustments and troubleshooting to ensure consistent production quality and efficiency. The role required strong technical attention to detail, problem solving and a good understanding of automated production processes, as well as identifying and correcting issues during operation.