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Giovanni Asmundo

Giovanni Asmundo

Rome

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the European Patent Office, excelling in government and media relations, and policy research. Spearheaded international partnerships, enhancing stakeholder networks by 30%. Expert in crafting strategic communications and fostering team development, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving aptitude. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

International Public Affairs Officer

European Patent Office
Munich
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Created partnerships with countries in the ASEAN and MENA regions. Maintained and expanded the network of relevant stakeholders;
  • Monitored legislative and regulatory frameworks and key political developments;
  • Prepared press releases, reports, articles, and other written materials for external distribution.
  • Organized and participated in events, seminars, advocacy campaigns, and official visits.

European Public Affairs Officer

European Patent Office
Munich
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Maintained political and institutional relations with IT, SM, ES, FR, CY and the EU institutions;
  • Planned joint advocacy activities and analyzed national political decision-making processes;
  • Drafted policy documents and amendments to national legislative proposals, and external communication materials;
  • Organized events and official visits.

International and European Affairs Trainee

European Patent Office
Munich
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provide assistance in coordinating department activities;
  • Conducted strategic analyses on national political and legislative developments;
  • Created presentations, reports, and other materials to support public affairs initiatives.
  • Wrote blog posts, articles, newsletters, brochures.

Industrial Partnerships Junior Analyst

Italian Trade Agency
Rome
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supporting the planning and expansion of ITA's partnership network;
  • Drafting materials for external communications and sectoral analyses on industrial areas of interest for ICE;
  • Monitoring Italian and European legislative processes.

Analyst

Cattaneo, Zanetto, Pomposo & Co.
Rome
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Managing a portfolio of clients in the pharmaceutical and food sectors;
  • Monitoring legislative processes and policies of interest to clients;
  • Drafting strategic political analyses, amendments to laws, and implementing regulations;
  • Represented stakeholder interests at public decision-maker meetings.

DG Presidency Trainee

European Parliament
Brussels
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Verifying the admissibility of parliamentary questions according to the rules of the Eurochamber;
  • Coordinating with MEPs and their offices in case of admissibility issues.

Internal Market and Competitiveness Trainee

Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU
Brussels
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Monitoring policies related to competitiveness, the internal market, industry, and public procurement;
  • Drafting amendments to laws and regulatory proposals, policy briefs, working documents, and presentations;
  • Supporting Italian diplomats in the EU Council, COREPER, and working group negotiations.

EU and NATO Relations Trainee

Boeing International
Brussels
07.2015 - 09.2015

• Monitoring EU and NATO-level initiatives and policies on trade, development, environment, space, security and defense;
• Supporting senior lobbyists in dialogues with EU institutions and other stakeholders.

Education

Ph.D. - International Economics

University of Messina
Messina, Italy
01-2025

Diploma - Diplomatic Career Preparation Course

LUISS School of Government
Rome, Italy
03-2019

Diploma - International Affairs And Diplomacy

SIOI UN Association of Italy
Rome, Italy
05-2017

Master of Arts - International Sciences And Diplomacy

University of Bologna
Forlì, Italy
06-2016

Bachelor of Arts - International Sciences And Diplomacy

University of Bologna
Forlì, Italy
07-2013

Skills

  • Government relations
  • Media relations
  • Community relationship building
  • Public relations strategies
  • Policy research and analysis
  • Writing
  • Team development
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • EU industrial and innovation policy, development aid policies, international relations

Languages

Italian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

International Public Affairs Officer

European Patent Office
04.2023 - 10.2024

European Public Affairs Officer

European Patent Office
09.2021 - 04.2023

International and European Affairs Trainee

European Patent Office
09.2020 - 12.2020

Industrial Partnerships Junior Analyst

Italian Trade Agency
10.2019 - 07.2020

Analyst

Cattaneo, Zanetto, Pomposo & Co.
03.2018 - 09.2018

DG Presidency Trainee

European Parliament
10.2017 - 03.2018

Internal Market and Competitiveness Trainee

Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU
10.2015 - 12.2015

EU and NATO Relations Trainee

Boeing International
07.2015 - 09.2015

Ph.D. - International Economics

University of Messina

Diploma - Diplomatic Career Preparation Course

LUISS School of Government

Diploma - International Affairs And Diplomacy

SIOI UN Association of Italy

Master of Arts - International Sciences And Diplomacy

University of Bologna

Bachelor of Arts - International Sciences And Diplomacy

University of Bologna
Giovanni Asmundo