Francesco Bigo Email & Phone Number

Turin, It

Cocconato D'Asti

main tasks:- Analysis of foreign markets;- research and acquisition of new clients;- analysis of commercial data and budget monitoring of accounts; - handling of orders; - management and accounting of OCM Vino public funding; - organization and participation to missions and commercial events abroad (fairs, Gala Dinners, workshops); - organization and participation to incoming visits from clients

Turin Area, Italy

main tasks:- scouting for new business opportunities in Italy and abroad; - identification of partnerships and tenders of interest (at regional, national and european level);- coordination of tender proposals, management of administrative duties in the execution and reporting of projects.

Turin Area, Italy

main tasks:- scouting of EU funding opportunities (especially for initiatives in the cultural and social sectors); - design of projects to participate in Calls for Proposals launched by public actors (the EU, national and regional institutions or bank foundations): idea definition, project design, partnership assembling, proposal writing, collection of the necessary documentation and application;- research and delivery of training sessions on EU Programmes and funds, knowledge management, The Art of War and Business, Business Models generation and planning.

Brescia

Assisted the Area Managers (especially for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey) dealing with foreign banks as regards: - trade finance (Letters of Credit, Guarantees) & payments; - correspondent account management; - compliance issues: AML & KYC; - support to Italian companies in their foreign business opportunities (UBI World Open Day); - opening of new representative offices- organization of events.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

- Worked in the team organizing and managing the Multinational Capability Development Campaign.- tasked with developing relevant and timely products (drafting terms of reference, guidelines, manuals) under the general theme of “Operational Access and the Global Commons”. - Topics included civ-mil cooperation, medical resources exchange frameworks and autonomous systems.

Brussels

As part of the office of the Principal Director of Resources, undertook research activity in support of proposals for: - “in-house” institutional reform of the Organisation; - possible developments in the collaboration with MENA states and the EU in the field of Air Traffic Management.Further performed administrative duties, including HR functions for new trainees.

Brussels

assisted the diplomatic personnel of the civilian Delegation to the Atlantic Council, NATO HQ, as regards:- regularly updating partnership policy dossiers regarding Bosnia, Ukraine and Central Asia - preparing, attending and debriefing the related committee meetings - press review.

Post Graduate Diploma In Project Management And International Development, International Business/Trade/Commerce

main topics: • Business strategy and international trade; • International contracts and payment methods; • Country Risk Analysis.

Ma In War Studies, International Relations And National Security Studies, Pass With Distinction

main topics: • International Relations and Conflict Studies • Civil-military Relations • The Media and War • Strategic Thought •.

Bachelor'S Degree In European Cultures And Societies, History, 110/110 Cum Laude

main topics: - Ancient history (especially Hellenistic and Late Antiquity) - Medieval history (especially Byzantine) - History.