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Sofia Martinez
March 2027 5 months

Sofia Martinez

Creating experiences people remember for life

NOVA SBE (Lisbon) Hospitality & Tourism Management

About Me

Great hospitality is about anticipating needs before guests know they have them. I want to create experiences people remember for life. My dream is managing a stunning property that combines luxury with sustainability -- proving that you can deliver world-class service while treading lightly on the planet.

Experience

Guest Experience Intern
Boutique Hotel, Cascais
Summer 2025

Mapped the entire guest journey from booking to check-out. Identified 12 friction points and proposed solutions that increased guest satisfaction scores by 18%.

Sustainability Researcher
NOVA SBE Research Lab
2024 - 2025

Developed an eco-certification framework for small hospitality businesses in Portugal, covering energy use, waste management, local sourcing, and community impact.

Front Desk Assistant
Lisbon City Hotel
2023 - 2024

Managed check-ins for 80+ rooms, handled guest complaints with empathy, and earned a 4.9 rating on internal guest feedback surveys.

Featured Projects

Guest Journey Redesign
Hospitality
Guest Journey Redesign
Mapped and optimized the full guest experience for a boutique hotel. +18% satisfaction.
Eco-Certification Framework
Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Certification Framework
Created a sustainability certification system for small hospitality businesses in Portugal.

Dream Destinations

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Bali
"Eco-luxury hospitality in paradise"
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Dubai
"World-class service at scale"
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Barcelona
"Mediterranean charm meets modern hospitality"

Personal Interests

Hospitality Sustainability Interior Design Wine & Food Yoga Photography Travel Writing

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