Vittoria Piccarreta
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Economics and Management student at the University of St Andrews with experience across private equity, marketing, sponsorship, and partnerships. Completed internships at Bluegem Capital Partners and NEXTALIA S.G.R., gaining experience in investment research, market analysis, commercial evaluation, and financial analysis, alongside marketing experience at Beautynova Group supporting campaign activity, product launches, and brand-related projects. Further developed commercial and stakeholder management skills through sponsorship and partnership work with DONT WALK Charity Fashion Show. Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and interest in private equity, consumer brands, luxury, and lifestyle sectors.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Intern
Beautynova
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies to increase brand awareness amongst target audience.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for campaign themes and initiatives.
- Conducted market research to gather insights and inform campaign planning and execution.
- Monitored consumer patterns, anticipating changes and maintaining marketing strategy relevance in dynamic landscape.
- Identified market gaps for new and updated products and services.
- Participated in campaign photoshoots, supporting the creation of branded visual content for marketing and promotional materials.
- Developed PowerPoint presentations to support brainstorming and concept development for the launch of a new product line.
Sponsorship & Partnership Team Member
DONT WALK Charity Fashion Show
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Identified and approached prospective sponsors, brand partners, and auction donors across luxury, fashion, hospitality, lifestyle, and arts sectors.
- Expanded DONT WALK’s sponsorship network by researching new contacts and building relationships with external partners.
- Drafted tailored outreach emails and sponsorship proposals communicating DONT WALK’s creative identity, charitable mission, and audience profile.
- Supported partner relationship management through professional correspondence, follow-ups, and coordinated communication.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts by helping secure sponsorship opportunities, in-kind donations, auction items, and event partnerships.
- Collaborated with the sponsorship, events, fashion, and marketing teams to align partner opportunities with the show’s wider creative and social-impact goals.
- Developed strong communication, negotiation, brand research, networking, and stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced student-led organisation.
Private Equity Intern
Bluegem Capital Partners
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Improved internal reporting systems through data-driven insights on portfolio trends, enabling more effective resource allocation across the firm''s investments.
- Supported the negotiation process for new investments, helping to secure favorable terms and conditions that maximized returns.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify synergies between portfolio companies, fostering strategic partnerships and value creation.
- Streamlined due diligence processes for more efficient deal evaluations and faster decisionmaking.
- Assisted in monitoring portfolio company performance by reviewing periodic financial statements and KPIs, identifying areas of improvement or concern.
- Conducted extensive competitor analyses for better understanding of market dynamics and positioning of target companies within their respective industries.
- Prepared comprehensive investment memoranda, presenting key findings to senior management for informed decisionmaking.
Fashion Production Team Member
DONT WALK Charity Fashion Show
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported the creative development and execution of one of the UK’s leading student-run charity fashion shows.
- Assisted with model castings, fittings, styling coordination, and backstage preparation to ensure a cohesive runway presentation.
- Collaborated with the wider fashion, production, sponsorship, and events teams to align the show’s visual direction with DONT WALK’s brand identity and charitable mission.
- Helped coordinate designer pieces, outfit logistics, and styling details in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Conducted market research to inform creative direction, keeping projects aligned with current trends and consumer preferences.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Intern
NEXTALIA S.G.R.
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Gained valuable experience working within the private equity industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management
University of St. Andrews
St. Andrews, Scotland06-2027
High School Diploma -
Stonyhurst College
Clitheroe, Lancashire05-2023
High School Diploma -
International School of Milan (ISM)
Milan06-2021
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Marketing Intern
Beautynova
06.2026 - 07.2026
Sponsorship & Partnership Team Member
DONT WALK Charity Fashion Show
09.2025 - 05.2026
Private Equity Intern
Bluegem Capital Partners
06.2025 - 07.2025
Fashion Production Team Member
DONT WALK Charity Fashion Show
09.2024 - 05.2025
Intern
NEXTALIA S.G.R.
08.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management
University of St. Andrews
High School Diploma -
Stonyhurst College
High School Diploma -
International School of Milan (ISM)