Activities | Rafael Kuiper

I have learned to transform challenges into learning and personal growth.

Extracurricular activities offer me opportunities to enrich my self.

Sports

I love sports. It helps me with discipline and to focus on my goals. I like competitions! I've been playing sports since I was a child. I made many friends and met important athletes like the soccer player 'Zico' and I had the privilege to play soccer at your school.

Capoeira is also my passion and I have been practicing since I was a child.

Swimming Athlete at CBDE, Brazilian Confederation of Aquatic Sports

Bronze Medal at swimming competition at Olaria

Athlete at USA Swimming Foundation

Socceer, Zico Centro de Futebol, Brazil 2022 (photos 04, 05, 06, 07) (photo 05 - the soccer coach Manuel Caran) / @centrodefutebol_zico / @zico (Arthur Antunes Coimbra)

Capoeira - Cia Capoeira Oficial / @ciacapoeira (photo 10)

Cooking

Valuable lessons on correct food handling, the importance of hygiene in the kitchen and essential practices to ensure food safety. This knowledge is fundamental to maintaining food quality and protecting everyone’s health. (photo 01)

Community service in the kitchen of the San Thomas Aquinas Cathedral church. Group knights of columbus. (photo 02)

Community Services

"The joy of doing good is the only true happiness"

Leon Tolstói

1.Volunteering Helps my personal growth and strengthens my connections with the community and fosters meaningful interactions with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. It’s an enriching experience!

2.Supporting Institutions

My family believes in the power of making a difference and, therefore, we are dedicated to helping several non-profit institutions that care for the well-being of people and animals. Whether through donations, participation in events or publicity for important causes, we support those in need. It is gratifying to know that our actions help transform lives and protect those who don't have a voice.

WE SUPPORT!

Sage Ridge High School

Women of Saint Thomas - Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral Reno

Knights of Columbus - Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral Reno - www.kofc.org

Our Lady of Snows Parish Reno

Best Buddies

IRC - International Rescue Committee - https://www.rescue.org

Santuário de Fátima, RJ Brazil

Associação dos Pintores com a Boca e os Pés, São Paulo Brazil - https://apbp.com.br

Associação de Pais Eficientes de Iguaba Grande, Rio de Janeiro Brazil -APEIG (@paiseficientesdeiguabagrande)

Casa dos 12 gatos, Rio de Janeiro Brazil - @casados12gatos

Religion

I was baptized in the catholic church.

This makes me feel as part of a community of faith, reinforcing the importance of spirituality in my personal life and in the way I interact to the world around me.

I have served since childhood at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima in the city of Rio de Janeiro. / @tardecommaria

Science and Technology

1.Robotics

It was a project that involved several stages and required everyone on the team to come together to ensure that each stage was completed successfully. Everyone's collaboration not only helps overcome obstacles, but also brings new perspectives and creative solutions.

2. Computer science and engineering

Passion Project

These projects inspire me, motivate me and make challenges easier to overcome. They bring a sense of purpose and accomplishment that keeps me moving forward

This project will be used at the 'Magia e Fantasia Buffet Infantil' party house.

Work Experience

Technological consultant at 'Magia e Fantasia Buffet Infantil'. Party house and catering services, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 12/2020 till present.

I work at the company providing guidance on the purchase, maintenance and assembly of electronic games. I also contribute in the kitchen, helping whenever necessary. Additionally, I train salespeople in sales and digital marketing techniques, promoting improvements in commercial strategies. My participation also extends to the administration of the house, helping to maintain the organization and good functioning of the environment.

We work with ecological awareness, adopting practices that make a difference in caring for the environment. We reuse rainwater, recycle PET bottles and cardboard, and give used cooking oil a sustainable destination, exchanging it for cleaning products. These initiatives represent our commitment to reducing environmental impact and building a more sustainable future for future generations.

I recently built a racing simulator for use in the company.