Guadalupe Albuquerque
GWAH – dah – LOO – pee
I’m Guadalupe, and I’ve got 15+ years of experience in global operations, strategy, and leadership under my belt. I’ve built awesome teams, led big cross-functional projects, and kept budgets on point — all while making sure we have fun doing it! 🎉 I’ve helped secure over $58M in funding and love working in fast-paced, high-growth environments where innovation and collaboration are key.
Think of me as your go-to problem solver — a Swiss Army knife with the hustle of a startup founder. 🚀 Since moving from Brazil to Silicon Valley in 2018, I’ve had the chance to partner with amazing founders and CEOs, helping scale companies and streamline everything from operations to HR and finance. Oh, and I’ve dabbled in movie production, communications, and even co-founded two startups. 💼🎬
I’m all set to work in the US, Brazil, and Europe, and I’m pumped to bring my unique vibe and skills to your team! Let’s make something incredible happen together! 🙌✨
Let's connect and make things happen!
Emeryville, CA
Chief of Staff – 10/2021
🌱 Fundraising Leadership: Partnered with our CEO to lead fundraising efforts across Seed to Series B, securing over $58 million, front & back end.
🔑 Building Foundations: Established our Communications, HR, and Accounting departments from scratch. I handled the nitty-gritty while also leading cross-functional projects.
🏗 Efficiency Champion: Saved over $1M in my first year by implementing lean processes and optimizing resources. I also led a $4M office renovation while overseeing a smooth relocation to a larger space — within budget, of course.
💡 Cultural Architect: Scaled the team from 7 to 48 people over 3 years, creating a collaborative and inclusive culture that stuck even through challenging times.
🎯 Strategy Rockstar: Aligned C-Suite goals with OKRs, enhancing transparency and accountability across departments.
📊 Deck Guru: Created slick presentations and decks for internal and external stakeholders — whether for investors or team updates, I know how to tell a compelling story.
Manager of Operations – 02/2019 – 10/2021
💰 Budget Optimization: Managed budgets from $200K to $1M, and negotiated contracts that saved us $500K in the first year.
⚙️ Operational Wizard: Slashed manual task time by 70% and supply costs by 30% by automating workflows and improving our supply chain.
📈 Strategic Insights: Improved risk mitigation by 20%, using data-driven strategies to support decision-making across the leadership team.
📅 Calendar Hero: Streamlined the CEO’s calendar, allowing for a more focused and efficient workflow.
São Paulo, Brazil
Account Manager – 10/2013 – 03/2018
🌍 Global Leadership: Led a global team of 5 and boosted productivity by 15% while improving project turnaround time by 20%.
🤝 Client Whisperer: Managed accounts for top-tier clients like Netflix, Waze, and Skype, achieving a 90% contract renewal rate YOY.
💬 Communication Pro: Enhanced client satisfaction by 30% through better communication and strategic alignment across teams.
🔗 Cross-Department Collaborator: Led initiatives that improved campaign performance by 10%, ensuring smooth collaboration between various teams.
Climatebase USA Fellow
Escola Superior de Propaganda & Marketing Porto Alegre, Brazil Master Business of Administration (MBA) in Business Communications
Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos São Leopoldo, Brazil Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Digital Communications
Escola Superior de Propaganda & Marketing Porto Alegre, Brazil Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications & Advertising
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