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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interior design
Outdoor activities
Gardening
Running
Yoga
Interests
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Marta Lazzari

Marta Lazzari

Lecce

Summary

Enterprising and highly-motivated Economics student with strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience of working in educational and multi-cultural contexts. I am looking to further develop my competences and knowledge through collaborative projects that are geared towards civic and environmental engagement. I love working with people of all ages, diverse backgrounds and circumstances and am happy working in- and/or outdoors.

Overview

5
5

Years of experience working with kids

7
7

Years of civic engagement volunteering

1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

English Teacher

Independent
03.2018 - Current

I provide individual English lessons to middle school and high school students. I have also prepared some of them for B1 and B2 Cambridge exams.

  • I plan dynamic lessons to increase my students' comprehension and interest
  • I utilize multimedia strategies to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • I establish appropriate deadlines and provide complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.

Babysitting

Different families
01.2017 - Current
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Make sure the children were safe and entertain them.
  • Adapted to the circumstances for which I am called, deciding what material to bring with me and what to learn or prepare in advance
  • Ability to relate to the child and his family respecting the habits of the family unit.
    • Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments.
    • Know how to identify emergency situations and be prepared to deal with them to ensure the safety of children.
    • Spirit of initiative and creativity
    • Be a guide for the child by carrying out supervising activities and always putting the child at ease by establishing healthy relationships between adult and child.
    • Be able to look for socialization environments for the child.
    • Have energy and a positive, optimistic attitude that motivates children.

Group Leader

Master Studies Worldwide
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • I carried out my work with energy and enthusiasm, at the same time putting into play my ability to relate to a large number of people.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • During my stay, there were no breaks. My responsibility for the students was required for the entire duration of the holiday, having to be ready to meet their needs and be present in any unforeseen event.
  • The need to mediate between the school managers and the students I accompanied, along with many other cases, was an opportunity for me to develop my organizational and relational-communication skills.
  • I was exposed to very challenging, yet stimulating and educational situations, thus deepening my cultural awareness.
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Civic Engagement Volunteer

Kasta Morrely
09.2021 - 10.2021

Took part in the Erasmus+ project "Youth work versus Euroscepticism" in Romania, meant to increase the quality in future youth projects to support European solidarity

  • Discussed and exchanged ideas with people from other European countries about the important issues in European youth work and policy, exchanging good practice on the chosen theme
  • Learned to live and co-work with people from other countries, as an opportunity to increase my social and multilingual skills
  • Took part in some cultural exchange events, meant to learn and share our culture, history and traditions, that helped my expand my worldview
  • Increased my co-working skills, boosted by the collaboration with open minded and enterprising people
  • Learned and put into practice the best methods for bringing added value in raising awareness on European identity valuing media tools specific for written media, radio, TV

Tour Guide Volunteer

FAI
10.2020 - 10.2020

Collaborated with the non-profit Italian fondation FAI -meant to enhance the historical, artistic and natural heritage of the country- by working as a tour guide in an ancient palace

  • Studied the architecture and the story of the assigned palace, as an opportunity to learn more about art history and the 18th century customs
  • Cooperated with the other volunteers by planning our schedules based on multiple variables
  • Developed tour programming to enhance guest experiences.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Entertained a group of kids with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories, while their parents were visiting the historical site with another guide.

Bar Manager

Il Sestante - sporting club
06.2020 - 09.2020

Managed the organization and the assets of a kiosk in a private beach as member of a social club based on that beach (among the beautiful shores of Castro, Salento), and worked as a waiter every day from 6PM to 11PM.


  • Had complete responsability of the retail
  • Planned purchases
  • Coordinated the management of the bar by organizing staff hours and shifts, as well as direct sales to users of the facility.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Learned how to deal with clients and have a welcoming and friendly attitude even on hard days
  • Asked for help to experienced bartenders during events and seized the opportunity to learn about customer satisfaction

ActionAid Volunteer

ActionAid
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Developed a project in the city area aimed at affecting the social fabric of the San Pio district of the city of Lecce, promoting participation and inclusion and activating processes that can be the subject for future growth.
  • Adapted to the local social fabric and environmental constraints and took into account the legacy of past policies.
  • Developed my team-working ability
  • Organized and took part in artistic and sport events aimed at increasing social inclusion for immigrants, especially for kids
  • Worked in a multicultural environment to know more about the needs and the priorities of the district inhabitants
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Matured my relational and speaking skills by speaking in public and having the necessity to get the attention of a large audience
  • Further developed my problem solving skills
  • Put into practice my creativity

Event Promoter

101 Mediatori
06.2018 - 06.2019

Worked as a hostess/promoter during two seminars organized by civil mediation Organization "101 Mediatori"

  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.

Education

No Degree - Business And Economics

Università Del Salento
Lecce, Italy
09.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Liceo De Giorgi
Lecce, Italy
06.2021

Skills

  • Quality Education
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Group Leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Public Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills

Accomplishments

  • Organized and managed several events (in cooperation with other volunteers and supported by ActionAid) aimed at implementing social and multicultural cohesion, such as costume-parties for kids in public areas, crocheting clubs for the elderly and more
  • By participating at the project Agente0011, I took part in the re-qualification of a public playground in Lecce in an effort to bring back to life a fundamental place for kids from a tendentially unsociable neighborhood to meet and play together
  • Collaborated with team of CMCC in the preservation of the natural area around Lecce by organizing and taking part in the Clean Up activity, followed by the Stand Up Paddle competition, meant to show to the local youth how important it is to practice outdoor activities in a clean environment
  • Guided by the internationally famous street artist Ceckov, I contributed as an artistic assistant to the upgrading activity of my High School's inner courtyard, with the representation of the school's logo on the wall
  • Travelled to L'Aquila to join the Participation Festival organized by Metis Community Solutions and share with other activists the work carried out with ActionAid in matter of the upgrade of a poor district in my town and the better way to strengthen the inhabitant community
  • Travelled to Bologna to participate to the Anti-racist Festival and introduce to national and international activists the project implemented with the support of ActionAid, aimed at accomplishing the Agenda 2030 goals for Sustainable Development
  • By volunteering in the "Cultura Mondo" project, I contributed to promoting social cohesion within my city and increasing cultural awareness by disseminating the history and culture of the smaller communities living in our area. I had been delegated the responsibility of carrying out the divulgation and publicizing the events, in collaboration with 5 other students from my high school.
  • Took part to sessions of project development devoted to designing innovative solutions to bring green areas back to the city of Lecce. Co-worked with architects, scientists, engineers and activists and learned a lot from them, beyond stimulating my creativity and putting into practice my physical knowledge as a scientific school student.
  • After participating to the Palacomieco event organized by the National Consortium of recovery and recycling and proving my extensive knowledge in matter of paper composition and recycling, I've been appointed "Paper recycling school Ambassador"
  • Volunteered as a tour guide with the support of Associazione Dimore Storiche and contributed to enhance an ancient building that was sinking into oblivion, in the Old Town of Lecce
  • Raised awareness in my town about the precarious conditions of a poor district by collecting data and disseminating catchy information with the best means (including my School's support), and established the basis for future development, guided by experienced volunteers.

Languages

Serbian
Intermediate (B1)
English
Advanced (C1)

Interior design

I've been passionate about Interior Design and architecture since I was a kid, thanks to my father's ambition.

I re-arrange my bedroom interiors all the time, fascinated by how the disposition of objects and the use of colors play an important role in the room's atmosphere. I've also furnished a couple friend's bedrooms when they moved to college, as I find it the best way to stimulate my imagination and put into practice my creativity.

When I was 12 and 13 I volunteered as a tour guide for the first time in a non-profit organization named "Associazione Dimore Storiche", meant to enhance the architectural heritage in our area. 


Outdoor activities

I'm interested in all kind of activities that can be enjoyed in nature. I usually practice countryside running, mountain biking and kayaking, but I always take advantage of any opportunity to move, learn and explore, especially if it can be done in nature

Gardening

I've always been passionate about interiors and architecture, but thanks to the civic engagement projects I've taken part to, I learned the importance of protecting nature and got involved in pro-environmental projects, too. In these occasions I've had the opportunity to live my first experiences close to earth, taking care of it, learning about different soils and different kinds of plants. In this way I started growing my own plants, joining my passion for greenery as piece of furniture, and the pleasure of being responsible for a biological cycle

Running

I go running twice or thrice a week. Until a few years ago, I ran as an athlete, but now I only see it as a fun form of emotional release or meditation. I like challenging myself sometimes, but I prefer focusing on the nature that surrounds me instead. In fact, I always seek to go running in the countryside, and in my holiday suitcase never lacks a pair of running shoes!

Yoga

I discovered the benefits of yoga and meditation slightly after I started practicing Hatha yoga with an instructor, and since then I've become convinced that they should be experienced by everyone. I practice meditation everyday and most of the times I join it with yoga exercices.

Interests

Jazz music and history

Old School Rap culture

Cultural awareness

Interior design

History

Work Availability

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Timeline

Group Leader

Master Studies Worldwide
07.2022 - 08.2022

Civic Engagement Volunteer

Kasta Morrely
09.2021 - 10.2021

No Degree - Business And Economics

Università Del Salento
09.2021 - Current

Tour Guide Volunteer

FAI
10.2020 - 10.2020

Bar Manager

Il Sestante - sporting club
06.2020 - 09.2020

ActionAid Volunteer

ActionAid
11.2018 - 11.2019

Event Promoter

101 Mediatori
06.2018 - 06.2019

English Teacher

Independent
03.2018 - Current

Babysitting

Different families
01.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Liceo De Giorgi
Marta Lazzari