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Giulia Cavagna

Rome
Giulia Cavagna

Summary

I am a 10 years Event Professional problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency and Event Quality. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Next Group

Head of Operations
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

Coordination of the Operations Department of the Business Unit based in Rome of the Agency:

- Event Management: coordination of phases of designing, planning, and executing of all Events of the Business Unit, monitoring Time, Quality and Revenues;

- Budget Setting: budget setting, reviews, update and finale balance;

- Supplier and Partners Management: request for proposal, cost analysis and negotiations with Suppliers;

- Client Relations: report to Clients as Head of Operations;

- Team Organizations and Supervision: assignment of workload to Project Managers, creation of Projects' Team, Staff Meetings' organizations and leading.

She is part of the Strategic Board of the BU with Head of Business and General Director.

Next Group

Executive Account
11.2018 - 02.2022

Job overview

Responsible for the design, planning and production of large events.

  • Identification of Client’ needs during briefing and identification of all internal and external functions to be involved in the project (creative team as copy, graphics, art, designer, technical suppliers as A/V service, set up, location, catering, logistic facilities, support staff, etc.);
  • Coordinate inputs from Client, prepare and conduct alignment meetings with all the stakeholders (client, internal team, partners and suppliers);
  • Leading the creative process of concept creation, visual and naming proposals and Event format according to Briefing, Client needs and Client knowledge;
  • Production, update and respect of assigned budget;
  • Leading tenders, bid and market researches to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of services;
  • Supervision of production of communication materials for the event (save the date, agenda, programme, scenography, communications materials);
  • Training and coordination of Support Staff, creating and sharing running orders and briefings containing all the needed infos for the event;
  • Managing and coordination of all the phases before, during and after the event;
  • Conducting debriefing after the event with all the involved stakeholders, evaluation of taken choices and analysis of lesson learned.

Main Clients: Enel, Italgas, Versalis, Snam.

Triumph Group International

Senior Project Manager
03.2013 - 10.2018

Job overview

Running the execution of the event, in particular:

- Client relation;

- Budget setting;

- Analysis, selection, negotiation and management of Suppliers;

- Coordination of Project Team.

Main Clients: Mondadori, Eni, Snam, Pfizer.

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Consultant
02.2012 - 02.2013

Job overview

Support the design, management and implementation of measures co-financed by the European Structural Fund (ERDF and ESF: European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund).

Education

University of La Sapienza
Rome, Italy

Master of Science from Master Degree in Economic Analysis of Internationa
12.2011

University Overview

University of La Sapienza
Rome, Italy

Bachelor of Science from Political Science And International Relations
11.2009

University Overview

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Excellent Communication
  • MS Office Proficiency

Certification

04/2016: Certification in Meeting Management

Qualification: Certified Meeting Executive

Organization: MPI Italian Chapter

03/2016: IAPCO - International Association Of Professional Congress Organisers

Course: “PCO Essentials Introductory Pack Course”

05/2015 – 11/2015: Master in Marketing & Management

Organization: Istituto Alma Laboris

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Head of Operations
Next Group
03.2022 - Current
Executive Account
Next Group
11.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Project Manager
Triumph Group International
03.2013 - 10.2018
Consultant
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
02.2012 - 02.2013
University of La Sapienza
Master of Science from Master Degree in Economic Analysis of Internationa
University of La Sapienza
Bachelor of Science from Political Science And International Relations
Giulia Cavagna