Joana Bandeira de Almeida left Brazil to pursue her dreams in the United States, driven by an insatiable desire to go beyond the expected.
Almeida’s journey took shape in the heart of campus life, with academic excellence combined with community engagement. She became the head of initiatives for BRASA Connect, orchestrating the planning and execution of the largest Brazilian conference for over 400 students in Florida with the presence of professionals from companies such as Netflix, Spotify, Meta, Mastercard, and more.
She was also the professional development director for BRASA at USF, where she was responsible for impactful events aimed at enhancing the success of their members. She also worked as a housing services clerk for USF’s Housing and Residential Education.
Her dedication to making a difference extended beyond campus, leading to internships at companies such as Proposito, Nvidia and HP. At Proposito, she streamlined the recruitment process, contributing to a significant 20% increase in productivity. While working at Nvidia, she spearheaded an increase in emerging community engagement by implementing innovative strategies, yielding a notable 20% rise in participation.
In addition, while interning at HP, she reduced manual workload during meetings, saving an average of 23 hours per person and optimizing North America’s Print Team efficiency by pioneering an automated note-taking process.
She graduates this spring with a bachelor’s degree in business management with a minor in business analytics and information systems. After graduation, she will be returning to HP as a full-time employee.
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