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LUCAS GAINO

LISBOA,Portugal

Summary

Professional with experience in customer support, technology services, nonprofit engagement, and international business operations. Holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in International Relations, with strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in Portuguese, with advanced proficiency in English.

Overview

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1
Language
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Advisor (English Speaker)

FARFETCH
LISBOA, Portugal
06.2026 - 11.2026

• Provided high-quality customer support to international clients in English, ensuring a premium customer experience.

Assisted customers with product enquires, orders, payments, deliveries, returns, and refunds.

• Managed customer requests and complaints professionally, ensuring effective and timely resolutions.

• Delivered personalised assistance while maintaining FARFETCH´s luxury brand standards.

• Supported customers with order tracking shipping information, and post-purchase enquiries.

• Built positive relationships with customer satisfaction, quality, and performance.

  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

Senior Customer Support Advisor

Teleperformance / Microsoft
Lisbon
02.2024 - 02.2026
  • Managed a high volume of customer enquiries by phone, email, and live chat, resolving technical issues and service requests.
  • Provided clear, step-by-step technical guidance and supported customers in troubleshooting issues remotely.
  • Reviewed nonprofit organisations' missions, legal status, and eligibility for the Microsoft Nonprofit Programme.
  • Guided eligible nonprofit clients in accessing and maximising programme benefits, including licensing, platform use, and support.
  • Logged and monitored support tickets to track incidents and help accelerate resolution.
  • Adapted communication to different customer needs and contributed to team discussions on performance, service quality, and improvement opportunities.

Volunteer Fundraising Specialist

Global Waste Cleaning Network – United Nations
Bury
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Identified and onboarded prospective partners aligned with sustainability, environmental, and social objectives.
  • Engaged potential partners in meetings and secured collaboration agreements.
  • Researched prospective donors and developed tailored pitches to support fundraising activities.
  • Analysed fundraising data to refine outreach strategies and campaign performance.
  • Implemented donor recognition initiatives to strengthen supporter engagement and retention.

Import & Export Purchasing Specialist

Ouse Use
São Paulo
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Managed international sourcing and purchasing of fabrics, lace, elastics, trims, and accessories for lingerie production.
  • Evaluated materials against quality, durability, and comfort requirements.
  • Reviewed supplier quotations and contracts, assessed vendor performance, and monitored market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Built and maintained supplier relationships to support product quality and reliable delivery.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to oversee shipments and goods receipt, helping minimise delays and errors.
  • Selected materials to meet business requirements while balancing quality and budget considerations.

Education

Master of Science - International Relations

Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas
Lisbon, Portugal
01-2026

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Poços de Caldas, Brazil
01-2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Marketing and Management

IÉSEG – School of Management
Lille, France
01-2018

Skills

  • Customer Service & Technical Support
  • Problem Resolution
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Nonprofit Programme Support
  • Fundraising & Partner Engagement
  • Supplier & Quality Management
  • International Purchasing
  • Market Research
  • Project Coordination
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • SAP
  • Google Drive
  • Gmail

LANGUAGES

Portuguese (native) | English (C1) | French (B2) | Spanish (B2)

ADDITIONAL INTERESTS

Tennis: Former professional tennis player; continues to play recreationally and follow international tournaments. Cinema: Interested in film criticism and the analysis of international cinema.

References

  • Steve Serigado (FARFETCH Supervisor - Customer Advisor English Team).

Timeline

Customer Service Advisor (English Speaker)

FARFETCH
06.2026 - 11.2026

Senior Customer Support Advisor

Teleperformance / Microsoft
02.2024 - 02.2026

Volunteer Fundraising Specialist

Global Waste Cleaning Network – United Nations
04.2022 - 10.2022

Import & Export Purchasing Specialist

Ouse Use
03.2019 - 03.2022

Master of Science - International Relations

Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas

Bachelor of Science - International Relations

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

Certificate of Higher Education - Marketing and Management

IÉSEG – School of Management
LUCAS GAINO