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Luca Ciocca

Grosseto

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in operations management, account management, sales management, property development, and real estate. Proven track record of optimizing processes, managing teams, and delivering exceptional results in diverse sectors, including aviation, telecommunications, property development, and biotech.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy to CEO

Vasellini and Berti Family Group
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Family-owned group involved in construction and hospitality
  • Assisted the CEO in managing a diverse portfolio including construction, new apartment sales, and hotel management
  • Managed the directors of Hotel Terme Marine Leopoldo II and Hotel Gran Duca
  • Oversaw the operations of the Biogas factory and renewable solar farms
  • Acted as the point of contact for all group managers
  • Transformed a vacant apartment block and luxury villa into a successful Airbnb and Booking.com business, achieving unprecedented results in 20 years
  • Family-owned group involved in construction and hospitality

CEO

Thola Biotech Srl
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Biotechnology company focused on COVID testing solutions
  • Established and managed a business to meet the demand for rapid COVID testing
  • Registered all COVID test products with the Italian Ministry of Health
  • Set up suppliers in China to ensure products met EU standards
  • Managed the distribution supply chain in Greece with Pharmex Group, serving 2,000 pharmacies in Greece and the Balkan states
  • Biotechnology company focused on COVID testing solutions

Assistant to Broker

Remax
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Real estate company specializing in property sales
  • Secured exclusive sales property mandates between Monte Argentario and Castiglione della Pescaia
  • Conducted research and market analysis for competitive pricing
  • Worked independently and efficiently managed time to achieve the best results
  • Real estate company specializing in property sales
  • Represented Italy in the 2019 Luxury Property Show in Shanghai

Reason for Leaving:

  • Due to the lack of a recognized real estate license in Italy, compensations were not aligned with my role and contributions

Director

Ciocca Property Group
07.2007 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Property development company involved in construction and real estate
  • Supervised all phases of the construction cycle, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Managed architects, engineers, subcontractors, and on-site crews
  • Oversaw the ordering of necessary materials, tools, and supplies daily
  • Ensured alignment and agreement of project plans
  • Supervised site managers and construction foremen
  • Created budget reports, timelines, and monitored project progress
  • Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, and specialists on all project matters
  • Ensured compliance with local and national codes and health and safety regulations
  • Purchased pre-zoned land for residential development and managed real estate agents for resale
  • Property development company involved in construction and real estate

Reason for Leaving:

  • Emigrated to Tuscany, Italy, due to high crime rates in South Africa and to provide a better environment for my young family

Account Manager

Telco Global Communications & Clientele UK Communications
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: Telecommunications company providing voice, mobile, and data services
  • Contacting and consulting from cold, offering voice, mobile, and data business services to the SME market
  • Account management and upselling to the customer base
  • Telecommunications company providing voice, mobile, and data services
  • Successfully signed Alitalia Airways, Olympic Airways, Finnair, Uzbekistan Airways, 19 Music Management, and Album Chart Show
  • Recognized as Top Performer every year
  • Played a key role in the successful sale of the client base to Opal Telecoms in 2007, holding 50% share capital in Clientele UK Communications

Operations Manager

Alitalia
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Company Overview: Airline company providing passenger and cargo services
  • Overseeing the check-in counters and managing the turnaround of aircraft
  • Ordering food and beverages, and managing catering and cleaning crews
  • Managing the refueling and loading of cargo and baggage
  • Overseeing boarding procedures
  • Communicating with Rome HQ on arrival and take-off of the aircraft
  • Airline company providing passenger and cargo services

Education

Degree -

Gratitude School of Marketing
South Africa

High School Diploma -

Jan Smuts
South Africa

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Account Management
  • Project Supervision
  • Market Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Compliance and Regulation
  • Financial Planning
  • Strategic Partnerships

Languages

English
Italian

Timeline

Deputy to CEO

Vasellini and Berti Family Group
01.2022 - Current

CEO

Thola Biotech Srl
01.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant to Broker

Remax
01.2019 - 01.2022

Director

Ciocca Property Group
07.2007 - 01.2018

Account Manager

Telco Global Communications & Clientele UK Communications
01.2001 - 01.2007

Operations Manager

Alitalia
01.1996 - 01.2001

Degree -

Gratitude School of Marketing

High School Diploma -

Jan Smuts
Luca Ciocca