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In Short!

Hello and welcome. My name is Cristina Rodrigues. I grew up in a small village surrounded by countryside until I was ten, when we moved to the bustling city of Lagos, which I consider my hometown.

I always knew that I wanted to live in the countryside again, to be in nature, surrounded by the forest, listening to the birds singing and the water running.

My dream came true when I moved to Monchique in 2020. I have come to know and love the community, both local and foreign. It's a wonderful feeling of belonging, security and well-being.

Coming from a tourist background where there is a lot of demand, I was shocked by the low volume of tourists in Monchique - a magnificent place to visit. Last year I worked as a transfer driver and not a single person came to Monchique.

Based on these observations and in order to put the skills I have acquired to good use, I am offering my services to help the community of Monchique and surroundings be found on the map and chosen by more people, bringing with it more prosperity to small local businesses - with balance and well-being for all involved.

About Me

I am a resilient, proactive, creative, generally optimistic, focused, determined person with a clear vision to contribute to building a better world in which we can live by principles such as kindness, peace, cooperation, mutual help, joy, love, truth, consideration, respect and much more!

I love nature, animals (I have a pack of 6 dogs), driving (I've driven through 12 countries in Europe), travelling, music, dancing, reading, learning, gardening, building and much more!

With a ‘I can do it’ mentality, a healthy dose of perfectionism and unwavering persistence, I always give my best in everything I do!

Training and Experience

Currently

Digitally Local - Digital Services Business
Writer
Entrepreneur and Freelancer

Previously

Psychology graduate
Masters in Organisational Psychology
Mentor and Life Coach
Builder
Office manager for a transfer company
Projected Cork Painter
Private Portuguese teacher
Translator and Interpreter
Transfer Driver
Website Builder
Marketing and Social Media
Writer
Photographer and Videographer
Hotel Services
Waitress, Barmaid, Hostess, Manager, Assistant Manager
Ski resort cleaner
Holistic courses (Reiki, Pranic Healing and Hypnotic Regression/Progression)
Events Organisation Course
Marketing course
Conflict Management Course