About me
Hi,
I am Laura, PhD, currently Assitant Executive and Communication Specialist in Italy.
I am looking for a new, fresh and dynamic environment, a positive and motivated team, a workplace where efficiency is promoted and where to take advantage of my linguistic and organisational skills.
Work history
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Communications ManagerOrder of Engineers of Brescia (Italy)
Brescia, ItalyFull Time
As an Executive Administrative Assistant, I understand the needs and handle the requests of the President and of the Management Board; provide the best possible experience and services for more than 5000 associates. I organize appointments, business trips, conferences, press conferences and keep regular contacts with the local institutions and media. I am the point of contact between the management and the associates/general public. As the Communication Manager, I produce presentations, report and briefs. I manage the institution’s relations, social media, advertising, public image and online reputation; I curate and oversee the published content; I monitor, listen and respond to users. I supervise two junior colleagues, providing coaching and guidance.
Activities:
• Executive Administrative Assistant;
• Social Media and Communication Manager;
• Manager of the continuing education area;
• Public Relations manager;
• Project manager of the new website;
• Organisation office for several local and national conferences;
• Part of the editorial board of the administration’s magazine.
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ResearcherUniversity of Verona
- Verona, ItalyFull Time
Researcher in the field of English Literature;
• Teacher of English Language at Universities, High Schools, private societies;
• Specialised translations;
• Tutor for University students, helping them in preparing their exams;
• Participation to several exams commissions;
• Organisation of multiple international conferences;
• Several publications in in the field of English Literature.
Among the most important ones:
- Exploring the Boundaries. Carocci, Rome, 2014.
- “Altered Bodies, Fragmented Selves”, in The Liminal Discourses of Law, G. Gaakeer, D. Carpi (eds.), DeGruyter, Berlin, 2013.
- “Fulfilling Personhood at the Margins of Life” in Bioethics and Biolaw through Literature, D. Carpi (ed.), DeGruyter, Berlin, 2011.
Skills
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Office Management
- Strategic Planning
- Media Relations
- Writing
- Event Organisation
- Microsoft Office
- Supervision
- Social Media Management
Education
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PhDUniversity of Verona
- Verona, Italy
Ph.D in English Studies. Final evaluation: excellent. Thesis: Literary Investigations into Bioethics and Biolaw. The Example of Jody Picoult, pp. 221.
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Master Degree in Foreign and Compared Modern Languages and LiteraturesUniversity of Verona
- Verona, Italy
2 years course, Final evaluation: 110/110 cum laude.
Awards
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AIA Dissertation AwardItalian Society for the Study of English
I won the AIA Dissertation Prize, a national competition for dissertations in the field of English Literature, and got my Ph.D thesis published by Carocci Editor.