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Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Area, Belgium

European affairs and digital policy consultant, advising and supporting a broad spectrum of clients in addressing the challenges of the EU Digital Single Market. Gained experience in audiovisual and media policy, copyright and Intellectual Property Rights, cybersecurity, emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence) e-privacy and data, online platforms regulation, as well as competition policy.

Brussels Area, Belgium

As part of the NOVE team, I contributed to implementing effective public affairs campaigns for a variety of clients in the ICT, FMCG and energy sector.My daily tasks included:- Monitoring and gathering intelligence on legislative, political and regulatory developments at EU level drawing on a wide network of contacts;- Drafting bespoke briefings for clients and, when appropriate, for prospective clients, on legislative and political files, providing insight and in-depth analysis; as well as producing other written material (i.e. concept notes, action notes from meetings, letters to MEPs and Ministers);- Setting up meetings, roundtables, as well as large-scale events with over 100 participants, to discuss relevant policy issues and build relationships with key stakeholders;- Actively participating in business-building practices, including new business development and pitching prospects.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Supported the NOVE team in delivering EU focused public affairs campaigns for a number of clients across different sectors. Performed a variety of communications, research and analysis tasks in the fields of energy, healthcare, FMCG and within the ICT practice, with a particular focus on topics across the Digital Single Market agenda.Monitored and gathered intelligence and provided analysis of EU policies and legislation.Attended and reported on events; drafting briefing notes, dealing with other stakeholders, clients and institutions.

Brussels Area, Belgio

Federchimica - Brussels DelegationResearched on key issues related to the legislation of chemicals, industrial competitiveness and sustainability (circular economy package, new fertilizers regulation, international trade agreements etc.).Conducted regulatory and institutional monitoring of the European bodies on a daily basis.Attended workshops, public hearings and European Parliament Committee meetings, drafting briefing notes, preparing power point presentations and interacting with other stakeholders.Contributed to the drafting of the monthly newsletter.

Bucharest, Romania

Participated to the organization of the Economic Forum "Italian Investments in Romania - A European route in the global economy".Contributed to the drafting of the newsletter and helped with the recording of the news for “Mondo Impresa TV”.Provided support to the Associate members of the Confederation.Helped in the editing of the "White Charter on Small and Medium Enterprises”.

Trainee for the Committee on Development (DEVE), the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE).Conducted policy and research work.Attended Committees meeting, preparatory and shadow meetings, Group and working groups meetings, drafting briefing notes and dealing with stakeholders, MEPs and MEPs’ assistants on a daily basis.

Contributed to the organization of special events with a focus on the conference “The State of the Union 2015” (https://stateoftheunion.eui.eu/2015/). I was in full charge of the management of the registration of the participants to the fifth edition of The State of the Union prestigious conference, as well as of the liasion with local, national and international institutions.

Contribute to the organisation of special events, visits of leading EU personalities.Liaison with local and national institutions, local/international journalists and management of media enquires.Monitoring of local/international press, news and media review and evaluation.Production of Press releases in Italian and English on EUI events and research projects.Production of web content and development of web editing skills under the supervision of the EUI Web Team.Collaboration with the Publications Unit for the production of corporate printed materials.Management and update of the EUI database.Mass Mailing and Marketing campaigns to promote the EUI activities and special events.

Shanghai City, China

Organized and optimized customer relationship management database and identified contacts and needs in marketplace. Contributed to the production of the Company's newsletter to be published on the official website.

Specialization (Master Degree) In International Relations And European Studies

Main Subjects: International Relations and European Studies, European History, European Economy, European Law, World History, Business.

First Level Master, Year Abroad, International Economics

School of Finance and Business Major Subjects: Chinese Trading and Investment, Chinese Law and Politics, Chinese Business Law and Politics.

Scienze Politiche-Studi Internazionali, Studi Internazionali/Globali

Dissertation: "History and theories of European Federalism".

Erasmus Student At The Italian, Economics And European Social & Political Studies (Esps) Departments