In this position I work with clients and assist them with the implementation of funding strategies as well as with visibility and public affairs campaigns by developing positions on key policy issues, tracking legislative issues, identifying and engaging with main stakeholders. I am specialized in EU funding with a strong focus on business development as well as bid management. As coordinator of public affairs I manage, formulate and execute influential multi-layer public affairs campaigns and stakeholder engagement strategies for our clients. Based in Rome, I work closely with Schuman's EU Public Sector Funding team and manage our work on funding in the Italian market. I support SMEs, large corporations and business associations to engage with EU decision makers in order to address their needs and concerns. I explain the complex EU decision making to clients and the potential impact on their interests and business and I try to break down complex issues into clear and concise messages matched to the target audience.

Headhunting, executive search activities with a focus on Brussels and Southern Europe markets.Dober partners publishes the Best in Brussels guide to top EU lobbying and consulting firms. https://www.bestinbrussels.eu/

Assisted the GEP Gruppo Europeo di Progettazione – under the MEP Matteo Salvini working closely with Italian MPs Giulio Centemero, Andrea Crippa and MEP Alessandro Panza. The European Project Management Group focused on the promotion of information around EU funded projects. Main tasks and responsibilities held in this position include:• Assisting the Team with day to day administrative tasks• Scouting of project opportunities within the European Commission and related institutions• Searching and gathering information on policy papers, proposals, amendments, directives from the Commission and the Council• Liaise with Political groups within the Parliament and attend meetings on specific subjects

Worked within AlmavivA as junior project manager assisting the head of the International Division in coordinating International projects. Main tasks and responsibilities in this position include:• Day to day central administrative requirements of projects• Assisting in the development of new project opportunities• Search and recruit experts, collect and analyze references • Manage preparation, editing, printing and delivery of EC, WB and other IFI funded tenders. • Organize meetings and travel on behalf of the AlmavivA group to meet with partner companies, search for new opportunities, scout experts and promote business development.• Implement international strategies in the development of consortia for specific projects• Liaise with freelance experts and AlmavivA’s Administration Department on issues related to projects• Feed AlmavivA’s database project management system• Other tasks include, performing translations, editing of tender documentation, preparing presentations.

Main activities and responsibilities held were to Analyze business proposals and present recommendations to the Director of Marketing and Business Development, create and present proposals to potential clients summarizing the organization’s goals and services provided, assist in the coordination of website development projects for the company working along with different Business Divisions. Other tasks include activities such as, translating documents from English to Italian, conducting market research utilizing on line search engines/info-providers, participating in group brainstorming sessions to develop projects, compile and file confidential documents, assist senior managers in day to day marketing and business development activities.

The position held at this job enabled AlmavivA to cooperate with ASTEC Global Consultancy on IFI funded projects and EC Framework cooperation contracts and tenders through agencies such as EuropeAid, the World Bank and the UN. My role in ASTEC in Dublin, was to act as a liaison between AlmavivA's International Division and ASTEC in order to coordinate joint efforts and assist on International IFI funded IT and Consulting projects. Main activities included reporting to the International Business Division, managing and preparing documents for international tenders, maintaining contacts with partner companies and consortium members, developing and maintaining a data base of project references and CV's for international projects. During this assignment I worked side by side with ASTEC's team and developed skills in the management of tenders and international projects. Daily activities included conducting translations, preparing administrative documentation and presentations, analyzing and scouting of new business opportunities and supporting the management in the implementation and coordination of projects.

Worked in the Strategic Marketing, M&A, Business Development, CRM division of AlmaWave reporting to the CEO and senior management. Main tasks included preparing strategic presentations for business development, conducting market research, developing workshops and supporting other Business Divisions within the company on marketing campaigns and outreach.

Working as an airline customer service agent for Alitalia required excellent communication skills, patience, and the instinctive ability to cope with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner while working in direct contact with clients. The position was based at Logan International Airport in Boston MA, as a part time job during my university study period in the US. Main duties included managing passenger check-in and boarding procedures and assisting passengers.