Francisca Rito
Art market professional with experience supporting auction departments in catalogue preparation, client coordination, documentation management, and post-sale processes. Skilled in managing client enquiries, contracts, invoicing and departmental workflows, with hands-on experience handling high-value objects and supporting specialists across the auction cycle. Highly organised and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach within fast-paced auction environments.
About my
Studies & Skills
Bachelor in Asian Studies
Sep 2022 - July 2025
From Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon, Portugal. Grade: 17 out of 20. Focus: Chinese art and culture
Bachelor in Art History
Sep 2019 - Sep 2022
From Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto, Portugal. Grade : 16 out of 20 ERASMUS+ : University of
Salamanca (Spain) & University of Rijeka (Croatia).
Languages I know
Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Fluent), English (Fluent), Mandarin (Intermediate - currently studying) (HSK3 and HSKK), French (basic - currently studying), Arabic (basic), Italian (basic), Korean (basic)
Skills and Expertise
Auction operations & valuations support, Client service & collector liaison, Catalogue & documentation management, Compliance procedures (CITES, GDPR, AML awareness), High-value object handling Exhibition & auction logistics, Cross-department coordination, Multilingual client
communication, Event & operational coordination.
About my
Work Experience
From August 2025 - Till now
Cabral Moncada Auctions
I support specialists in preparing auctions by coordinating catalogue information, assisting with valuations and managing documentation throughout the sale cycle. My role involves liaising with clients regarding consignments, preparing condition reports, supporting compliance procedures and assisting with invoicing and documentation processing. I also support post-sale client follow-up, coordinate collections and object movements, and assist with auction viewings and sale-day activities, including phone bidding, ensuring smooth communication between departments and clients.
June 2025 - August 2025
Embassy of India, Lisbon
I managed administrative workflows, including invoice processing and coordination with the finance department, while supporting contracts and documentation management across departments. I assisted in logistics and operational coordination for official delegations and institutional events and maintained accurate documentation and inventory records for the Embassy’s art collection.
March 2025 - May 2025
Museum of the Orient — Intern
Catalogued artworks (In Arte Online), managed inventories, and supported conservation. Participated in exhibition setup and dismantling. Monitored artwork condition and controlled exhibition logistics. Supported educational programming and exhibition logistics with a focus on Asian collections.
Awards & Recognitions
Received Scholarship “Ambassador of China 2025” from Embassy of China in Lisbon.
Certifications
Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing
GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation
Intensive Mandarin Course at Shanghai International Studies University
Leadership, Persuasion & Influence, Public Speaking
Little More
Portugal–Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry — Event Support in Oct 2024 and Feb 2025; Assisted in two networking events. Engaged with business professionals and collectors from Asia.
Aurora Gallery — Art Research and Valuation Assistant (Dec 2024; April 2025). Conducted research for a Japan-focused exhibition. Contributed insights on cultural context and visual analysis. Research and help to value carpets from Myanmar.
Lisbon Art Weekend — Digital Marketing & Event Coordinator (Sep 2023 – Jan 2024). I coordinated communication and logistics between galleries, sponsors and collectors while managing administrative workflows and operational planning for contemporary art events. I supported VIP and collector engagement, ensuring smooth execution of event logistics and visitor coordination.
Asian Studies League — Coordinator - Asian Culture Festival (Sep 2022 – July 2025). Organized cultural events in partnership with Asian embassies. Directed programming for Southeast Asia and West Asia cultural festivals. Liaised with diplomats and stakeholders to execute large-scale events.
Student Think Tank for Europe-Asia Relations (STEAR) — Cultural Affairs Officer (Nov 2024 – April 25). Curated online panels and cultural exchanges between European and Asian art sectors.
“Ágora” Annual Student Art Exhibition — Curator 2017–2019. Led concept development and planning for three exhibitions. Managed artist coordination, installation, and audience engagement.
Want to say something
Reach out to me !
I am looking for better opportunities in the Art market to advance my career. Feel free to reach out to me for any opportunities for me.
Thank you!
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