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ABOUT ME ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

Hi, I’m Marcelo Andrada Batista,

A passionate international student from Brazil currently pursuing a BBA in Information Systems with a minor in Computer Science at Loyola University Chicago.

I have a deep interest in blending business, technology, and culture. From promoting Latino and Brazilian events across Chicago and leading a community for international Brazilian students.

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Experience:

Latino & Brazilian Event Promoter
(January 2025 – Present)

  • Promote and coordinate events through digital platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, focusing on Brazilian and Latino student communities.

  • Work with top event groups like Danza, The Vibe, Tempo, Eternum Nights, Soirée Events, and WeFunk, helping expand their reach to Chicago.

  • Use referral systems, sales tracking, and analytics to optimize promotions and improve event turnout.

Projects:

Founder & Organizer – Brazucas Chicago
(April 2024 – Present)

  • Founded and manage a networking group for Brazilian university students in Chicago.

  • Organize cultural, social, and sports events, fostering real-time community engagement and strengthening the Brazilian student presence in the city.

Education:

Loyola University Chicago, Quinlan School of Business
BBA in Information Systems, Minor in Computer Science

  • Relevant coursework: Systems Analysis & Design, Database Systems, Business Information Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Introductory Accounting, Business Statistics, Marketing, and Managing People & Organizations.

  1. Tools: Excel, Access, Google Sheets, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop

  2. Programming: Java, JavaScript (basic)

  3. Business Tech: Systems design, database management, business analysis

Technical Skills:

  1. Portuguese (Native)

  2. English (Fluent)

  3. Spanish (Upper Intermediate)

Languages:

  1. Photography & Travel: Founder of @celolens, capturing people, culture, and landscapes from around the world.

  2. Music Production & DJing: Passionate about Afrohouse, House, UK Garage, and Reggaeton; experimenting mixing songs since freshman year in my DDJ-FLX4

Interests and Hobbies:

  1. Secure an Internship (Junior Year)
    I aim to land a competitive internship during my junior year that will help me apply my classroom knowledge in real-world business, finance, or technology settings.

  2. Move from Promotion to Event Organization
    While I’ve focused heavily on event promotion, I want to step up and contribute to the planning and organization side by helping design, and coordinate.

  3. Level Up in Music Production & DJing
    I’m passionate about music and want to continue improving my production and DJ skills, experimenting with new genres, mixes, and techniques to create original sets.

  4. Strengthen Technical Skills (Excel & SQL)
    I’m actively working on improving my proficiency in Excel and learning SQL to strengthen my data analysis, reporting, and business decision-making abilities.

Future Goals:

  • Interpersonal communication

Ease of interacting with different audiences (peers, teachers, mentors and leaders) with empathy, active listening and adapting language to the context.

  • Adaptability and resilience

Experience in significant transitions, such as moving to another country and academic environment, dealing with emotional challenges and adapting flexibly to new realities.

  • Teamwork and collaboration

Constant involvement in academic projects and multicultural events, with division of responsibilities, group engagement and focus on collective results.

  • Critical thinking and reflective analysis

Ability to analyze contexts, signals and data in depth, seeking to understand beyond the surface and apply this perspective to academic, interpersonal and cultural situations.

  • Time management and organization

Balance between academic commitments, events, social life and personal development, with discipline and strategies to keep performance and deadlines under control.

  • Self-development and continuous learning

Active attitude towards personal and professional growth, seeking feedback, facing challenging content and preparing for opportunities such as competitive internships.

  • Empathy and cultural sensitivity

Multicultural experience between Brazil, the USA and the Latin community, respecting differences, ease in creating interpersonal bonds and ability to navigate between different cultures and accents, integrating naturally into different social groups.

Soft Skills:

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PROJECTS ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

Graphical Interface Calculator

In my first semester of university, I took a course called Visual Information Processing (COMP 125), where I developed an individual final project creating a graphical interface calculator using the Processing language (based on JavaScript).

The project included:

  • Implementation of functions to handle keyboard and mouse input

  • Creation of a graphical interface with numbered and operational buttons (+, -, *, /)

  • Management of variables to store operations, values, and results

  • Use of conditional structures and loops to control the program’s flow

  • Construction of a storyboard describing the detailed functioning of the code

Project Materials:

  • Calculator source code (here)

  • Detailed storyboard (here)

This project was completed during my first semester at university, over a year ago, and I no longer remember all the details of the code or the course material. Still, it was one of my first hands-on experiences with visual programming and helped me consolidate basic concepts of user interaction, logic, and interface design.

Blackjack in Java

In my second semester, I took a course called Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (COMP 170), where I worked in a team to develop a functional Blackjack game using Java. Our final project included:

  • Implementation of a betting system and balance management

  • Creation of methods to handle player and dealer decisions

  • Special handling for the Ace (allowing the player to choose between a value of 1 or 11)

  • Testing and debugging using the VS Code IDE

  • Hands-on learning about control structures, code modularization, and game flow

Project Materials:

  • Blackjack source code (here)

  • Google Slides presenting the final project (here)

This project was completed during my second semester at university, and today I no longer remember all the details of the code or the course material. Even so, it represents an important milestone in my early programming learning and the development of my technical and teamwork skills

Technical Projects in Excel:

During my third semester at university, I took a course called Business Information Systems (INFS 247), where I completed a series of practical assignments applying advanced Excel functions, including order modeling, financial analysis, automation with macros, and data visualization. These activities strengthened my skills in business analysis, problem-solving, and the use of digital tools to support strategic decision-making.

All files are available, just click the link (here)

Key learnings:

  • Modeling of orders and business flows

  • Efficiency and system performance analyses

  • Creation of dynamic dashboards and reports

  • Use of macros/VBA for simple automation

This project complements my technical portfolio by showcasing my ability to work with real data and deliver practical solutions in business contexts.

Intelligent Portfolio Management System:

This academic project was developed in my INFS 347 (Analysis and Design of Business Information Systems) class during my entire fourth semester, as part of a team composed of three members plus myself.

The goal was to design a complete intelligent financial portfolio management system for a fictitious company (the Portfolio Services Financial Unit — PFSU), covering all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Main deliverables:

  • Identification of functional and non-functional requirements

  • Feasibility analysis (technical, economic, and organizational)

  • Data modeling (ERD diagrams, data flows, use cases)

  • System architecture draft (React, Flask, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS)

  • Specifications for modules such as report generation, trade execution, and automatic rebalancing

  • Risk assessment and alignment with standards like GDPR, ISO, SEC, and FINRA


Although it did not involve actual programming, the project simulated all the stages of planning, technical design, and modeling for a complex financial system, allowing us to apply practical knowledge in technology, business, security, and process analysis.

The Physical Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) details the physical database model, showing how entities such as Client, Financial Advisor, Portfolio, and Portfolio Manager are connected. It includes attributes (such as IDs, names, professions, salaries) and defines relationships using primary and foreign keys. This model ensures referential integrity and efficiency in data storage and retrieval, making it a fundamental component of any data-driven system.

The Level 0 Data Flow Diagram (DFD) illustrates the main data flows and interactions within the intelligent portfolio management system. It shows how clients, financial advisors, portfolio managers, and market data providers interact with the central system. Each component — from asset reallocation and risk assessment to legal compliance — is represented, helping to visualize the flow of information at a macro level, which is essential for designing robust and efficient systems.

This diagram maps out the logical flow required to generate customized client reports. It covers steps such as:

  • Retrieving portfolio data (1.1)

  • Calculating performance (1.2)

  • Analyzing risk profiles (1.3)

  • Generating visual reports (1.4)

  • Exporting and sending the reports to the client (1.5)

It demonstrates how data is transformed into actionable insights, enhancing the end-user experience.

This diagram describes the logical process for executing trades within the system. The steps include:

  • Validating trade requests (2.1)

  • Retrieving market data (2.2)

  • Calculating the trade’s impact (2.3)

  • Executing orders (2.4)

  • Updating portfolio records (2.5)

This flow ensures accuracy and security in the execution process, minimizing errors and meeting regulatory standards.

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Abstract black design resembling an eye and arrows on white background

Promote events using WhatsApp, Instagram, and direct outreach. Use digital tools to coordinate promotions and track sales via a referral system. Danza hosts events in Chicago, San Diego, and Mexico, expanding to Boston. (Commission-based)

Danza RP

Dashboard showing event promotion details with zero revenue, 29 orders, and 279 views.

*Around 750$ in sales for this event + 2 tables sold

Support ticket scanning systems, resolve guest access issues, and enhance guest experience through digital tools. Work exclusively in Chicago, assisting local owner directly. (Comittion-based)

The Vibe RP

Event dashboard showing statistics: 132 link clicks, 16 total ticket sales, 16 paid tickets, 0 free tickets, and $440.00 revenue generated.

Resolve guest access issues, and enhance guest experience through digital tools. Work exclusively in Chicago, assisting local owner directly. (Volunteer-based)

Tempo RP

*Assisted working door and helped scanning tickets in St Patricks + selling tickets in door

(Massive event with over 300 people)

Screen showing event statistics, with promoter name Marcelo Batista. It includes revenue of $325.00, 13 orders, and 64 views. Also, there is a mention of "TEMPO Chicago" for an event on Friday, April 18.

*All the sales were last minute (link was given day of event)