Felipe Mascarenhas Freire
Stockholm,AB
Summary
Extensive experience in consular services, focused on citizen support and visa facilitation. Proven ability to navigate complex immigration processes and enhance safety for individuals abroad. Expertise in liaising with host-country authorities to ensure compliance and promote bilateral cooperation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Consular Officer
Embassy of Brazil
Hanoi
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Delivered consular services, facilitating visa issuance, passport processing, and civil registry support.
- Supported Brazilian citizens abroad in legal, medical, and emergency situations, ensuring access to necessary resources.
- Enhanced bilateral cooperation through effective liaison with Vietnamese authorities, fostering collaborative relations.
Consular Officer
Embassy of Brazil
Stockholm
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Provided support to Brazilian nationals through notarial services and crisis assistance, enhancing access to vital resources during emergencies.
- Coordinated with Swedish authorities to protect rights of Brazilian citizens, fostering collaboration and promoting awareness of their entitlements.
- Processed visa and passport applications, ensuring adherence to Brazilian law and facilitating timely travel for applicants.
Consular Officer
Embassy of Brazil
Budapest
2014.01 - 2020.01
- Oversaw consular services and led local staff to deliver efficient support to citizens.
- Processed immigration, residency, and nationality documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely service delivery.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts and implemented citizen assistance programs to address critical needs.
Consular Officer
Consulate of Brazil
Beirut
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Facilitated assistance for Brazilian citizens in a challenging regional context to address their needs effectively.
- Conducted consular outreach efforts to strengthen community ties. and cooperation with local institutions.
- Supported high-volume visa and passport processing to ensure timely service delivery.
Officer, Department of Immigration
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Brasília
2009.01 - 2012.01
- Handled processing of residence permits, work authorizations, and visa cases to facilitate immigration processes.
- Managed immigration procedures and implemented policies to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Aided in developing immigration regulations and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Rio de Janeiro
2004-01
Skills
- Diplomatic services
- Citizen assistance
- Immigration law and international regulations
- Document authentication and verification
- Intercultural negotiation
- Organizational skills
- Intercultural communication and negotiation
- Crisis management
- Customer service
- Visa processing
- Policy enforcement
- Notary services
Languages
Portuguese – Native, English – Fluent, Swedish – Intermediate, French – Intermediate, Spanish – Intermediate
Timeline
Consular Officer
Embassy of Brazil
2022.01 - 2024.01
Consular Officer
Embassy of Brazil
2020.01 - 2022.01
Consular Officer
Embassy of Brazil
2014.01 - 2020.01
Consular Officer
Consulate of Brazil
2012.01 - 2014.01
Officer, Department of Immigration
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2009.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Rio de Janeiro