Lorenzo Marchese Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

In charge of supervising projects and process to ensure we can deliver "above and beyond" for our clients

Brussels

As a consultant, I bring together my experience as a communication and PR professional with my knowledge of and interest for European politics, policy-making and public affairs. I provide clients with insights on how the political world of the EU could be best approached through public communication and campaigning and help them develop effective strategies to reach out to European policy-makers, journalists and the general public.I provide services in the combined fields of European affairs and communications such as:• Creation, development and implementation of communication strategies• Monitoring and analysis of and relations with the media• Development and implementation of public relations campaign• Writing and editing of content and style for both online and offline publications• Events organisation and promotion• Stakeholder relations• Brand development and marketingCampaign example: MobiliseSME - http://mobilisesme.eu/index.php/en/home/

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Tasked with steering the vision and topic for new issues of New Libertas, the European Liberal Youth magazine. Specific focus is on the production and selection of articles and interviews.

Main tasks:• Online and offline communications strategies’ design and implementation for European Technology Platforms and FP7 Projects in the field of sustainability and innovation in chemistry (SusChem - European Technology Platform for sustainable Chemistry, BIO-TIC, Matval)• Monitoring for relevant news, events, campaigns and other opportunities to promote CEFIC's vision and activities• Events Promotion (SusChem Stakeholder Event 2013, 5th European Innovation Summit, LRI Workshop 2013)• Website design and management and preparation of printed material to promote the R&I unit initiatives (Smart Cities Website and Campaign, SusChem Website, Innovation-for-Growth Website and Campaign)

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Advisor for communication strategy and media relations to the Head of Communication for IdV Mondo. Co-editor of the IdV Mondo website.

London, United Kingdom

• In charge of publicizing IdV’s campaigns in the United Kingdom; including keeping our local members updated on current political issues and on our events. • Co-organized and promoted a debate with IdV's President – attended by 300 participants.

Brussels

• Tasks included drafting documents and briefings for the press; media analysis to identify relevant stances on different debates and helping design and implement communication strategies on a number of topics. • Extensive work on informing the media debate on different issues concerning the Budget, Justice, Home Affairs and the Regional Policy portfolios. • Particular focus on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 and on the European Year of Citizens 2013, both through research and through press material clearly presenting the position of the Commission.

London, United Kingdom

• Main area of study is the political relevance of 'European' identity, specifically looking at the European Union and its relation to governance, democracy and civil society.

London, United Kingdom

• Responsibilities included: promotion of events, updating members on the society’s activities, organization of public talks on European issues, and contributing to the Society's blog. • Organized and supervised a debate on democracy and the current socioeconomic crisis with MEPs and economists in May 2012.

Bruxelles

• In charge of drafting and editing documents for publication, media monitoring for political news, events management and promotion, social media communication, research on European youth policies, representing LYMEC at public events and administrative work.• Co-organized and publicized the ALDE Summer Academy in 2011, attended by over 20 high profile speakers, including 8 MEPs.

Msc In European Studies: Ideas And Identities, High Merit

Activities and Societies: LSESU European Society - Communication Officer

Ma In Continental Philosophy, High Merit

Activities and Societies: Warwick Philosophy Society - Communication Officer, Warwick T'ai Chi Club - President

Bachelor, Philosophy, High Merit

Activities and Societies: Warwick Philosophy Society - Communication Officer, Warwick T'ai Chi Club - Treasurer, Amnesty International.

International Baccalaureate, 39/45

Activities and Societies: Charity Events Organization