Luana Caruso
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Luana Caruso

Trend AnalystNaples, Italy
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Luana Caruso

Trend AnalystNaples, Italy
About me
Trend Analyst, translating numbers into words. Reader, writer, gamer.
Projects
  • 2019 Visual Trends | Retrowave Future
    2019 Visual Trends | Retrowave FutureAn inspirational report on 2019's most vibrant visual trends. Vintage vibes are riding the wave and about to create a larger impact: will it be an unrealistic utopia or a real change? Research and presentation done for Question Mark Communication.
Work history
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    Trend AnalystQuestion Mark Communication Srl
    Naples, ItalyFull Time
    Question Mark Communication is a trend-driven creative agency that recently decided to boost its strategic approach by creating a in-house Trend Team. I was the first resource to be employed, trained and immediately launched in the pulsing heart of the agency's work. After two months I was tasked to find two new resources and manage both their training and work schedule, alongside introducing them to data analysis and insight generation. My learning curve inside the agency has been greatly increased by the ability to integrate with all teams and curiosity to learn without role boundaries, while staying on track and in time with my own work. My main tasks are: - Big Data Analysis and Strategic Thinking. I research, analyse and draw insights for clients, communication plans and strategic approaches. - Research and Development of the agency's in-house Trend Analysis methodology. - Design Thinking and Agile Methodologies applied to team management. - Creation, content and deployment of the agency's Weekly Inspiration newsletter. I came up with the idea to layout and curate our own newsletter, based on recent trends, relevant news and insights, to keep both fellow colleagues and subscribers updated and open to global innovation.
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    ISC InternU.S. Consulate General Naples
     - Naples, ItalyInternship
    As an Intern in the Information Systems Center of the Consulate I supported the System Administrator both in daily routines and crisis management. Being my first job experience I was immediately launched into a fast-paced approach to work and stimulated to develop rapid problem solving skills. Main tasks and experiences: - IT Support, Server and Network management - Audio/video setup for streaming and conference calls (Cisco devices) - Configuration and encryption of mobile devices - English to Italian translation of the Cyber Security Awareness course - Inventory management
Skills
  • Trend Analysis
  • Actionable Insights
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Design Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Data Analysis
  • UX Design
  • UI Design
  • Digital Painting
Education
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    Certificate of AttendanceApple Developer Academy Italy
     - Naples, Italy
    Training at the Academy is aimed at developing apps for the world’s most innovative and vibrant app ecosystem. The program focuses on software development, startup creation and app design with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration to empower students with different backgrounds. As a self-taught digital artist, I explored the universe of User Interface and User Experience Design, while discovering my potential to easily communicate and present complex topics to large audiences with an immediate language. Besides deepening soft skills, the program leverages CBL to teach topics falling in the following fields: - Design Thinking, Rapid prototyping, UI/UX Design - Object Oriented and Swift programming, Design patterns - Product development, Business modeling and planning - Agile Methodologies