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Dilson Caldas

Dilson Caldas

Luanda,LUA

Summary

Senior communications and partnerships professional with experience in corporate relations, CSR strategy, high-value stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication across the banking, technology, and development sectors. Skilled in cultivating strategic partnerships, preparing donor-facing proposals and reports, and managing complex portfolios with multinational corporations, government institutions, and community stakeholders.
With a background spanning Huawei Angola, Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI), and the marketing sector, I bring a strong understanding of Angola’s corporate and industrial landscape, including the extractives sector, ESG priorities, and community investment frameworks. Recognized for building trust-based relationships, navigating high-level engagements, and delivering communication strategies that strengthen institutional impact and visibility.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Relations Manager

Huawei Technologies Angola, Limitada
Luanda, Angola
03.2025 - Current

· Lead corporate communications, PR strategy, and institutional relationship management, engaging government entities, embassies, NGOs, and multinational partners.

· Strengthen Huawei’s corporate reputation through strategic events, MoU ceremonies, international delegations, and media relations. Develop narrative content for speeches, press releases, and high-visibility events, ensuring alignment with global communication standards.

· Support corporate social responsibility initiatives and educational programmes (e.g., Seeds for the Future, Talent Development Flagship Project), coordinating stakeholders, candidates, ministries, and partners.

· Manage partnerships with public institutions, private sponsors, and sector organisations, reinforcing Huawei’s position in Angola’s digital transformation ecosystem.

· Coordinate cross-border collaboration with Huawei regional and global teams, ensuring consistent messaging and reporting.

· Engaged with journalists and influencers to build strong media relationships.

· Served as primary liaison between company management and external partners in joint ventures or copromotions.

· Actively participated in conferences representing the brand professionally.

Brand Communication & Management Consultant

BAI – Banco Angolano De Investimentos, S.A
Luanda, Angola
07.2022 - 02.2025

· Led the evaluation of partnership, sponsorship, and CSR requests—including proposals from NGOs, government ministries, and private foundations—assessing feasibility, expected impact, and alignment with BAI’s strategic pillars.

· Drafted donor-style reports, letters, and institutional responses for high-level stakeholders, ensuring clarity, diplomacy, and compliance with corporate communication standards.

· Managed corporate campaigns (TV, radio, digital, print) and coordinated deliverables with agencies, suppliers, and partners across Angola’s business ecosystem.

· Supported CSR strategy, including project design, monitoring, and semi-annual reporting of community investment activities. Participated in brand activation and stakeholder engagement during major national forums, general assemblies, and sector events.

· Developed content for institutional video segments and televised forums, enhancing public understanding of financial inclusion and economic insights.

· Developed strategic recommendations based on market research and data analysis.

Marketing Manager

Ubuntu Marketing Agency
Luanda, Angola
09.2021 - 12.2021

· Developed marketing campaigns for MDC Group (Mundo da Casa, Mundo da Criança, MDC Shopping), working with diverse consumer segments and coordinating cross-functional execution.

· Analysed campaign performance and presented insights for strategic decision-making.

· Managed social media platforms, increasing audience engagement through strategic content planning.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.

· Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.

English Teacher /Translator and Interpreter

Wall Street English
Luanda, Angola
05.2019 - 04.2020

· Taught English across proficiency levels, strengthening communication, cultural, and presentation skills.

· Provided simultaneous interpretation in workshops and training sessions for international partners.

· Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and retention.

· Facilitated interactive classroom activities that promoted student participation and collaboration.

· Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

· Leveraged digital tools to create dynamic learning experiences tailored to diverse student needs.

Education

Certificate - Tailored Training – Management, Marketing, Communi

World Academy
Portugal
08-2024

Certificate - Environmental Management ISO 14001:2015

Ecojango
Angola
05-2023

Certificate - Trainer Training

Mastermind – Professional Training Center - HR Consulting
Angola
05-2021

BBA - Business Management & Marketing

University of The Incarnate Word
United States Of America
12-2018

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

San Antonio College
United States Of America
09-2018

Skills

    Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relations
    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & ESG Awareness
    High-Value Stakeholder Engagement
    Proposal & Report Development
    Cross-Cultural Communication
    Account Management
    Crisis & Reputation Management
    Government and Diplomatic Relations
    Project & Event Management
    Media Relations
    Microsoft Office, CRM familiarity, Trello, Teams, Zoom

    Campaign management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Public Relations Manager

Huawei Technologies Angola, Limitada
03.2025 - Current

Brand Communication & Management Consultant

BAI – Banco Angolano De Investimentos, S.A
07.2022 - 02.2025

Marketing Manager

Ubuntu Marketing Agency
09.2021 - 12.2021

English Teacher /Translator and Interpreter

Wall Street English
05.2019 - 04.2020

Certificate - Tailored Training – Management, Marketing, Communi

World Academy

Certificate - Environmental Management ISO 14001:2015

Ecojango

Certificate - Trainer Training

Mastermind – Professional Training Center - HR Consulting

BBA - Business Management & Marketing

University of The Incarnate Word

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

San Antonio College
Dilson Caldas