Globally-focused graduate in social and political thought from the University of St Andrews with a strong background in historical sciences and political governance. Possess expertise in research analysis, digital archiving, and preservation techniques. Actively seeking opportunities as an Analyst in the EEA or UK, with a specific interest in think tanks, research institutes, INGOs, NGOs, and consulting firms. Aim is to apply expertise within international organizations dedicated to policy-making, historical research, or governance.
Hi, I’m
Edoardo Turco
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AVSI Foundation
Junior Fundraiser
05.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Conducted research to identify new funding sources, increasing donations by 20%
- Prepared and presented persuasive funding proposals with a 15% success rate
- Managed donor relations and organized engagement events, enhancing relationships with key donors.
Fondazione DeBenedetti
Assistant Researcher
12.2023
Job overview
- Supported the 'Obiettivo Lavoro' project, improving vocational students' transition to the workforce
- Studied project materials thoroughly to understand and communicate objectives
- Participated in preparatory training sessions and recruited participating schools.
Europol
INT 2022 EHA 4 - Europol Historic Archive
10.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Catalogued and inventoried Europol's historical and administrative records
- Identified documents with long-term value for permanent preservation
- Researched long-term preservation techniques for both paper and digital records.
IFI - Instituto Formazione Internazionale
Research Analyst Intern
03.2020 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Established customer service department and operational processes
- Conducted economic and financial research on Italian family businesses.
Education
University of St AndrewsSt Andrews, FiFE (uk)
Master of Arts from Global Social And Political Thought
06.2023
University Overview
Sept. 2021 - Sept. 2022
- Overall Grade: 15.3/20
- Dissertation: "Comparative historiographic analysis of the genesis of modern capitalist thought" (Grade: 16/20)
- Role: Sustainability and Online Student Representative
Università Degli Studi Di MilanoMilano, Italia
Master of Science from Political Sciences & Governance
03.2021
University Overview
Oct. 2018 - March 2021
- Final Grade: 110/110
- Thesis: "The reasons for the Northern Irish Civil Conflict: The History of political antagonism between the two Irelands"
- Academic Erasmus+ Exchange: Trinity College Dublin for thesis research
Università Degli Studi Di MilanoMilano, Italia
Bachelor of Arts from Historical Studies
04.2018
University Overview
Sept. 2014 - April 2018
- Final Grade: 101/110
- Thesis: "Chavez's Venezuela: The Reasons for a Failure"
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Financial Reporting
- Nonprofit marketing
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Storytelling Techniques
- Non-Profit Organization Funding
- Cause Marketing
- Program Development
- Administrative Oversight
Volunteer Work and Leadership
Volunteer Work and Leadership
Volunteer Work and Leadership
Volunteer for the European election campaign of Pier Francesco Maran, Democratic Party, 2024
Volunteer Social and Health Worker, Italian Alpine Corps
Italy | 2021 - 2022
- Served in a vital capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting in vaccination administration and emergency response efforts.
Volunteer, Volt Italia and Volt Ireland
April 2017 - Present
- National Councilor, leading policy-making teams on immigration and energy.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Served in a vital capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting in vaccination administration and emergency response efforts.
- National Councilor, leading policy-making teams on immigration and energy.
- Economic/Political Advisor for "Associazione Inoltre"
- Founder & Game Designer, Phrenesis Studio
- Participant, United Nations Security Council Simulation, New York
- MS Office Suite
- C# Programming, Unity C# Coding
- RStudio for statistical analysis
- Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- Italian (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Intermediate)
Volunteer Work and Leadership
Volunteer for the European election campaign of Pier Francesco Maran, Democratic Party, 2024
Volunteer Social and Health Worker, Italian Alpine Corps
Italy | 2021 - 2022
Volunteer, Volt Italia and Volt Ireland
April 2017 - Present
Extracurricular Activities
Computer Skills
Languages
Interests
Theatre acting, playwriting, international politics, diplomacy, and travel.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Junior Fundraiser
AVSI Foundation
05.2023 - 05.2024
INT 2022 EHA 4 - Europol Historic Archive
Europol
10.2022 - 04.2023
Research Analyst Intern
IFI - Instituto Formazione Internazionale
03.2020 - 06.2020
Assistant Researcher
Fondazione DeBenedetti
12.2023
University of St Andrews
Master of Arts from Global Social And Political Thought
Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Master of Science from Political Sciences & Governance
Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Bachelor of Arts from Historical Studies
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