Multifaceted candidate with strong organizational and leadership skills and years of experience in multidisciplinary field. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy in heterogeneous and challenging environment. Organized and dependable, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Great interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Exhibition Curator
Free lance
05.2016 - Current
Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works and link them to museum and galleries.
Planned and conducted special research projects in resulting in development of new exhibits.
Wrote and reviewed exhibition catalogues, grant proposals, journal articles, blog posts, institutional reports and promotional materials.
Co-owner, CEO
Last Poets SRL
Florence , Italy
12.2019 - 09.2023
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Reviewed individual department performance to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
Created and maintained customer-centric culture to drive customer satisfaction and expand customer base.
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Board of Directors Member
Campo dei Fiori SAS
Livorno, Italy
09.2014 - 02.2022
Managed budget to allocate funds for various promotional and charitable events.
Implemented innovative policies to promote growth, increase productivity and maximize profit.
Managed and planned social activities.
Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
Master Program Director
Pisa University
Pisa, Italy
08.2013 - 12.2015
Provided ongoing direction and leadership.
Provided ongoing direction and leaderships, scientific conference and charity events.
Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluation.
Supervised the fund-raising team.
Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
Oversaw staff schedules and assignments.
Fundraiser and Lecturer
Scuola per tutti, Pisa University
Pisa, Italia
09.2012 - 12.2015
Planned and implemented fundraising events.
Developed and presented the program project
Created compelling presentations to promote fundraising activities.
Created a study plan for the lectures and activities
Conducted activities, lessons and workshops
Lecturer, Conflict Management and Communication
Pisa University
Pisa, Italy
01.2012 - 12.2015
Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
Counsellor and mediator
Pisa City Council, Immigration Office
Pisa, Italy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Established calm environment for dispute settlement, utilizing conflict resolution techniques to reach agreements to contentious issues.
Led interviews and collected evidence to support either side and achieve favorable resolutions.
Applied deep understanding of relevant laws and policies to help reach agreements.
Conducted individual meetings between parties, utilizing empathetic listening skills and documenting relevant details.
Provided legal advice to clients, advising to accept or reject terms of settlements depending on parameters and details.
Conducted initial meetings to outline process, answer questions and set expectations for both parties.
Advised parties on dispute resolution processes, policies and procedures, helping disputants make informed choices.
Researched and analyzed individual parties' positions to understand dispute background.
Used mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
Interpreter and Coordinator
World Economic Forum
Saint Petersburg, Russia
05.2002 - 07.2003
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Fine Arts History
Academy of Fine Arts
Saint Petersburg, Russia
2019-07
Master of Science - Intercultural Conflict Management, International Law
Pisa State University
Pisa
2011-06
Master of Arts - Fashion Management
Polimoda
Florence
2008-07
Bachelor of Science - Political Studies, International Relations
Saint Petersburg State University
Saint Petersburg, Russia
2003-07
Skills
Ul>
Problem-Solving
P > Multitasking Abilities
P > Cultural Awareness
P > Decision-Making
P > Interpersonal Communication
P > Analytical and Critical Thinking
P > Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Co-owner, CEO
Last Poets SRL
12.2019 - 09.2023
Exhibition Curator
Free lance
05.2016 - Current
Board of Directors Member
Campo dei Fiori SAS
09.2014 - 02.2022
Master Program Director
Pisa University
08.2013 - 12.2015
Fundraiser and Lecturer
Scuola per tutti, Pisa University
09.2012 - 12.2015
Lecturer, Conflict Management and Communication
Pisa University
01.2012 - 12.2015
Counsellor and mediator
Pisa City Council, Immigration Office
01.2011 - 01.2012
Interpreter and Coordinator
World Economic Forum
05.2002 - 07.2003
Doctor of Philosophy - Fine Arts History
Academy of Fine Arts
Master of Science - Intercultural Conflict Management, International Law
Pisa State University
Master of Arts - Fashion Management
Polimoda
Bachelor of Science - Political Studies, International Relations