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Stefania Todisco

London

Summary

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Strategic programs and CoE Lead

Abbvie - Allergan
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
04.2022 - Current

Spearheaded formulation of international AMI programme strategy at global level.

Aggregated critical datasets to facilitate leadership decision-making.

  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of strategic direction and vision clarity.
  • Defined priorities based on customer segmentation to enhance capability building.
  • Maximised resource allocation efficiency to improve agility and sustainability.
  • Pursued operational excellence initiatives during business challenges.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives aimed at transformative excellence.
  • Supported affiliates in deploying INT initiatives and assets through AMI Exec strategic planning.

Communication and Events Manager

Walgreen Boots Alliance
12.2019 - 09.2025
  • Executed world-class corporate, internal, and external events aligned with business objectives.
  • Adapted plans to meet diverse division goals and engagement missions.
  • Planned international in-person, hybrid, and digital events for multiple divisions.
  • Managed events from inception to completion, including executive meetings and external partnerships.
  • Coordinated communication for international events across 20+ countries with over 30,000 participants.
  • Briefed vendors and agencies to ensure stakeholder requirements were met.
  • Oversaw post-event reconciliation and conducted engagement analysis to inform future planning.
  • Collaborated with various teams, including Communications, Marketing, HR, and Finance.

Project and Events Manager

We are UMI
Bloomsbury, London
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Executed project management for diverse events, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated logistics and strategy for events hosting over 350 attendees.
  • Sourced cost-effective solutions through negotiations with stakeholders to optimise budgets.
  • Planned and promoted events to achieve positive business outcomes.
  • Liaised with speakers, vendors, and sponsors to enhance collaboration.
  • Maintained client relationships while preparing invitations, agendas, and post-event reports.
  • Conducted financial forecasting and budgeting for projects with budgets up to £300K.
  • Administered risk assessment procedures to uphold event safety standards.

Events Manager

Smi Group Ltd
London
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Delivered international conferences in Pharmaceuticals and Defence for up to 1,000 delegates.
  • Executed projects within budgets of up to £400K while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Maintained regular communication with stakeholders, including hosts, speakers, sponsors, and teams.
  • Tracked project timelines and coordinated phases across multiple departments effectively.
  • Conducted venue research assessing capacity, services, accommodations, catering, AV, and T&Cs.
  • Managed event setup and post-event dismantling to ensure seamless execution.
  • Provided high-quality customer service and meticulous project planning throughout events.

Project Manager (Events – Hospitality)

Italian Chamber of Commerce and industry for UK
London
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Events and projects management (up to 3000 visitors).
  • Events and projects management (up to 3000 visitors), events list includes: Gambero Rosso - Tre Bicchieri Tour 2018, Welcome Italia, Annual Conference and Master in Hospitality and Hotel Management.
  • Events and projects management (up to 3000 visitors).

Events Project Manager and international marketing support

iDea congress
Rome
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • Planned and managed international events for up to 2000 attendees, featuring 40 exhibitors and 60 speakers.
  • Ensured adherence to timelines and prioritised project deliverables.
  • Controlled budgets and managed supplier requests effectively.
  • Maintained robust relationships with international vendors to enhance collaboration.
  • Developed tailored solutions to optimise sponsor visibility at events.
  • Cultivated communication strategies with international markets and partners.

Event and Marketing Executive

Link Campus University
Rome/Malta
12.2013 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: Project leader – Life insurance specialist.
  • Project leader – Life insurance specialist.

Project leader – Life insurance specialist

Salus Life
01.2013 - 02.2014

Group leader for English summer courses

PLUS UK- Professional Linguistic Upper Studies
06.2010 - 09.2013

Education

Master Business Administration - Internationalization and Innovation in the Wine Industry: a case study

Link Campus University

Master’s degree - philosophy: science, politics, and communication

University of Rome “La Sapienza”

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner - undefined

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Virtual event platforms
  • Email marketing tools
  • Graphic design
  • Cloud-based development

Custom

  • Volunteer experience - FSL India – (Field Services & Inter-cultural Learning), 07/01/12 - 09/01/12
  • Volunteer experience - Guatemala - Supporting AMKA no profit, 08/01/10 - 09/01/10
  • Volunteer experience - Democratic Republic of Congo supporting Amka no profit, 08/01/09 - 09/01/09

Timeline

Strategic programs and CoE Lead

Abbvie - Allergan
04.2022 - Current

Communication and Events Manager

Walgreen Boots Alliance
12.2019 - 09.2025

Project and Events Manager

We are UMI
09.2018 - 12.2019

Events Manager

Smi Group Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2018

Project Manager (Events – Hospitality)

Italian Chamber of Commerce and industry for UK
01.2017 - 01.2018

Events Project Manager and international marketing support

iDea congress
11.2014 - 01.2017

Event and Marketing Executive

Link Campus University
12.2013 - 11.2014

Project leader – Life insurance specialist

Salus Life
01.2013 - 02.2014

Group leader for English summer courses

PLUS UK- Professional Linguistic Upper Studies
06.2010 - 09.2013

Master’s degree - philosophy: science, politics, and communication

University of Rome “La Sapienza”

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner - undefined

Master Business Administration - Internationalization and Innovation in the Wine Industry: a case study

Link Campus University
Stefania Todisco