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Marco De Palmis

Taranto

Summary

Experienced Italian Navy Officer skilled at leading complex projects and managing personnel. Thanks to several career experiences abroad, acquired an international profile and a remarkable ability to adapt to different environments. Excels at working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, with a great ability to work well in a diverse and multicultural team. Graduated with Honors in Maritime and Naval Sciences and in Business Management. Fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Navigation Officer

Royal Navy
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Selected for the 2-years Personnel Exchange Programme between the Italian Navy and the Royal Navy.
  • Led navigation and operational planning for the £2.5B Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier, ensuring the safety of over 1000 staff.
  • Directed a team of 5+ seafarers in executing navigation plans and operational tasks to support the Ship's mission.
  • Provided critical information to the Ship's Command for informed decision-making during international exercises and operations.
  • Ranked 1st among 20+ British Officers in the Initial Warfare Officers Course (IWOC) at HMS Collingwood, receiving 3 Recommendations.
  • Trained, mentored, and coached Junior Royal Navy Officers in subjects such as General Navigation, COLREGs (Collision Regulations), and ship handling, resulting in a 100% success rate in their professional courses.
  • Organized social events in the Ship's Wardroom, managing a lively bar with over 50 guests as a bartender.

Project Manager - ITS Carabiniere

Italian Navy
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Led the Combat and Intelligence Department (13 staff) on ITS Carabiniere, overseeing data collection, analysis, synthesis, and dissemination for strategic decision-making
  • Served as Officer of the Watch and Flight Deck Officer, ensuring safety for 180+ Ship's company. Managed navigation and safety during deployments.
  • Developed a custom digital tool for Operation EUNAVFOR Atalanta, enabling data collection, database management, geolocation, and information dissemination to identify vessel patterns and suspicious activities. Collaborated with an international team (20+ staff) and various assets to optimize decision-making using the digital tool.
  • Played a key role in Civil-Military Co-operation (CIMIC) in the Horn of Africa, engaging with local populations to enhance military support awareness, deter piracy, and assist organizations such as the UN World Food Programme.

Junior Project Manager

Italian Navy
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Led a team of 7 officers in training, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating 100+ cadets.
  • Managed internships and on-the-job training for young officers.
  • Planned, scheduled, executed, and monitored training activities for 100+ cadets.
  • Submitted performance reports on cadets to Command.
  • Managed the launch of a new digital tool to streamline cadet activity planning and management.

Officer Under Training

Armada de Mexico
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Served as the Italian Navy representative on board the ARM Cuauhtémoc, facilitating a strong military partnership between the Italian and Mexican Navies during a training campaign in Northern Europe.
  • Integral member of the Navigation Team, supporting the Command with precise planning and execution of the navigation plan, ensuring safe and effective operations.
  • Collaborated with members of more than 15 Navies, sharing insights to optimize navigational strategies and mission success, fostering cross-cultural exchanges

Officer Under Training

Italian Navy
07.2017 - 07.2017
  • Served as a pivotal link between naval operations and scientific research teams during the High North 17 Campaign aboard ITS Alliance.
  • Collaborated closely with NATO, CNR, OGS, and ENEA researchers, offering valuable navigational insights to ensure safe navigation during research activities.
  • Strengthened the partnership between military and scientific organizations through active engagement.

Education

Master of Science - Business Management And Digital Technologies

University of Rome Uninettuno
Rome
04.2023

Specialization Course - Telecommunications And Information Management

Italia Navy Training Center
Taranto
05.2020

Master of Science - Maritime And Naval Sciences

University of Pisa
Pisa
04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Maritime And Naval Sciences

University of Pisa
Pisa
07.2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Project management
  • Navigation
  • Operational Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Office and VBA
  • SQL and Database management
  • Presentation
  • Strategic Thinking

Certification

  • PRINCE2® Foundation
  • Google Data Analytics
  • Royal Navy Navigational Watch Certificate
  • Italian Navy Deck Officer
  • Workplace Health and Safety Management

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Navigation Officer

Royal Navy
07.2021 - 08.2023

Project Manager - ITS Carabiniere

Italian Navy
04.2020 - 07.2021

Officer Under Training

Armada de Mexico
07.2019 - 08.2019

Junior Project Manager

Italian Navy
09.2018 - 04.2020

Officer Under Training

Italian Navy
07.2017 - 07.2017

Master of Science - Business Management And Digital Technologies

University of Rome Uninettuno

Specialization Course - Telecommunications And Information Management

Italia Navy Training Center

Master of Science - Maritime And Naval Sciences

University of Pisa

Bachelor of Science - Maritime And Naval Sciences

University of Pisa

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