Simona Lodolo Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

✨ A new chapter begins ✨I’m beyond excited to officially announce my role as the creator and host of Gloneration, a project that holds a special place in my heart.Gloneration is more than just a podcast—it's my way of capturing the essence of international exploration, cultural exchange, and the richness of diverse ideas. 🌍 Through interviews with inspiring managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across the globe, I’m on a mission to uncover what it truly means to be a… Show more ✨ A new chapter begins ✨I’m beyond excited to officially announce my role as the creator and host of Gloneration, a project that holds a special place in my heart.Gloneration is more than just a podcast—it's my way of capturing the essence of international exploration, cultural exchange, and the richness of diverse ideas. 🌍 Through interviews with inspiring managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across the globe, I’m on a mission to uncover what it truly means to be a leader in this ever-evolving, hyper-connected world.Every two weeks, I dive into stories of growth, challenges, and triumphs, reflecting on the skills, knowledge, and strategies that global careers and brands demand. This podcast is also deeply personal: it’s my tribute to the amazing people I've met along the way, those who’ve left lasting impressions and taught me lessons I’ll carry forever. 🙏But more than anything, Gloneration is my gift to the next generation—including my daughter. 💕 I hope it becomes a source of inspiration, fun, and insight for her and for all the young talents who will shape our future.If you're curious to learn more, visit www.gloneration.com and join me on this journey! 🎧#Gloneration #Podcast #GlonerationPodcast #NewGlobalGeneration #Leadership #CulturalExchange #PodcastJourney #FutureLeaders #HostedBySimonaLodolo Show less

Shanghai City, China

Bridged cultures and increasing opportunities, from West to East and back! Led the agency's growth, increasing both the active clients and projects as well as implemented a cross-selling strategy, developing events and social media departments, and leading the three teams to a significant growth in terms of units and skills.- Directed local cross-functional projects and campaigns, ensuring communication strategies and tactics aligned with brand global positioning and goals-… Show more Bridged cultures and increasing opportunities, from West to East and back! Led the agency's growth, increasing both the active clients and projects as well as implemented a cross-selling strategy, developing events and social media departments, and leading the three teams to a significant growth in terms of units and skills.- Directed local cross-functional projects and campaigns, ensuring communication strategies and tactics aligned with brand global positioning and goals- Implemented communication strategies in offline, online, retail activations, and events to lead international fashion, lifestyle and luxury clients to position themselves and grow in the fast-changing and competitive Chinese market- Mastered relationship-building with top clients, industry influencers, and business leaders which enhanced the agency's reputation and attracted new clients- Oversaw projects, brand collaborations, and events - Built measurement programs to track performances, report results and excavate insights to the executive team for business development, continuous improvement, and forecasting- Supervised and mentored a growing team by fostering a collaborative environment which boosted team productivity and decreased turnover- Strengthened project pitching process by optimizing resources and negotiated pricing and agreements to meet client objectives and company goals Show less

Shanghai City, China

Helped Sino Italian projects to fly! Key hands-on area manager, I developed and deepened fruitful and productive relationships with members, institutions, and stakeholders as well as planned and presided over operations, which granted a significant increase in members’ engagement and activities income.- Built and maintained relationships with members, institutions, and stakeholders for expansion of projects- Provided leadership and oversaw business operations, generating a… Show more Helped Sino Italian projects to fly! Key hands-on area manager, I developed and deepened fruitful and productive relationships with members, institutions, and stakeholders as well as planned and presided over operations, which granted a significant increase in members’ engagement and activities income.- Built and maintained relationships with members, institutions, and stakeholders for expansion of projects- Provided leadership and oversaw business operations, generating a significant increase in members and audience engagement and projects' incomes - Secured sponsors for Chamber events including two Gala Dinners with 550+ attendees/each- Optimized resources by reorganizing team structures and by cost re/allocation- Coordinated B2B events, profiled commercial matchmaking, and negotiated with local as well as Italian Institutions to secure new opportunities- Represented the organization at networking events and served as the key point of contact for top Italian institutions- Spearheaded implementation of modern approach and services within a traditional environment through thought leadership Show less

Shanghai City, China

Positioned the consulting business leveraging its uniquenesses! Headed the production of internal and external communications that relayed messages to B2B customers and prospects and significantly enhanced content delivery.- Enhanced content delivery through oversight of internal and external communications, including newsletters, annual reports, printed publications, and digital materials with branded messaging for B2B clients and prospects ones- Identified key target audience segments… Show more Positioned the consulting business leveraging its uniquenesses! Headed the production of internal and external communications that relayed messages to B2B customers and prospects and significantly enhanced content delivery.- Enhanced content delivery through oversight of internal and external communications, including newsletters, annual reports, printed publications, and digital materials with branded messaging for B2B clients and prospects ones- Identified key target audience segments in the Chinese market and developed tailored marketing campaigns which effectively reached and engaged consumers, resulting in improvements in customer acquisition and retention- Trained company executives on best practices for media interviews and positive public image- Introduced event segments to the company offerings, encompassing venue relations, event design, marketing/promotion, entertainment management, and budget administration- Solidified the company’s market presence with digital messaging campaigns across Western and Eastern platforms- Created and launched a new event format, Italian Design Icons, which increased brand positioning and visibility Show less

North Of Italy

Marketing consultant, supported SMEs from many different industries with strategic marketing consulting, outsourcing planning and operations, as well as training their staff to successfully promote products and services and increase sales value.- Coached SMEs through processes to effectively create and deliver successful marketing campaigns- Provided guidance on marketing concepts, outsourcing planning, and ways to promote products and services for increased sales- Designed and… Show more Marketing consultant, supported SMEs from many different industries with strategic marketing consulting, outsourcing planning and operations, as well as training their staff to successfully promote products and services and increase sales value.- Coached SMEs through processes to effectively create and deliver successful marketing campaigns- Provided guidance on marketing concepts, outsourcing planning, and ways to promote products and services for increased sales- Designed and conducted market research and customer surveys to identify areas of improvement in marketing approach, target profile, and communication messages - Delivered team training to support marketing staff in improving skill sets- Developed practical templates and optimized processes/ workflows for effective marketing project management Show less

North Of Italy

Marketing Consultant and Coach. Book writer.- Coached SMEs through processes to effectively create and deliver successful marketing campaigns- Provided guidance on marketing concepts, outsourcing planning, and ways to promote products and services for increased sales- Conducted market research and administered customer surveys to identify areas of improvement in approach, target audience, and communication platforms- Delivered 1:1 personalized training in-house and at business… Show more Marketing Consultant and Coach. Book writer.- Coached SMEs through processes to effectively create and deliver successful marketing campaigns- Provided guidance on marketing concepts, outsourcing planning, and ways to promote products and services for increased sales- Conducted market research and administered customer surveys to identify areas of improvement in approach, target audience, and communication platforms- Delivered 1:1 personalized training in-house and at business school classes to support marketing staff in improving skill sets- Developed working marketing templates and automated processes/ workflows for projects of over 10 different industries- Wrote two books about marketing for SME's to effectively share best practises and suggestions Show less

Master In Arts And Culture Management

Chinese E-Commerce For Fashion And Luxury, Communication And Marketing

Intensive Mandarin Course, Mandarin Language

Advertising, Communications, Sociology, It, Marketing, English, Markomm. Regulation, Art Direction, Copywriting

Marketing, English, Communication, Copywriting, Economy

Accountant With Foreign Languages Knowledge, Economics, English And French, Marketing, Math, Accountancy