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Sofia Villani

Milan

Summary

Enthusiastic and driven Master's student Economics and International Policies with a strong foundation in EU policies and decision-making processes. Seeking an opportunity as an EU Regulatory and Public Affairs Intern at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Adept in navigating the intricacies of EU institutions and possessing prior experience in private and public practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

GDPR Compliance Specialist - (Entry Level)

Primeur Italy
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with a top-tier consultancy team, showcasing expertise in navigating EU GDPR compliance and delivering client-focused solutions.
  • Led an internal project on Inside Sales Data Privacy, demonstrating a proactive commitment to enhancing practices aligned with EU data protection regulations.
  • Established direct relationships with specific clients, providing strategic and technical support to ensure the seamless delivery of GDPR services. Significantly contributed to Primeur's Data Privacy solution success through proactive promotion, enhancing product visibility and overall market impact.

Security and Political Affairs Intern

NATO Defense College
08.2021 - 11.2021

Volunteer for Education Research and Outreach programme in the Academic Operations Division, NATO Regional Cooperation Course (AOD/NRCC, Middle East)

  • Facilitated cross-cultural dialogues among diplomats and senior military officers from NATO member states and partner nations, leveraging strong analytical skills to address issues related to security and politics.
  • Actively participated in daily expert-led lectures, committee discussions, and crisis-management exercises, showcasing expertise in understanding and responding to security challenges.
  • Collaborated with faculty advisors to organize and execute the NATO Regional Cooperation Course, highlighting organizational skills for seamless course delivery.

Summer Trainee - (Intern)

FCF S.r.l
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Developed innovative industrial designs using AutoCAD.
  • Led the creation of the company website and managed social network accounts, implementing strategic media engagement for enhanced online presence.
  • Covered administrative and back-office tasks, showcasing problem- solving skills to streamline processes and ensure operational efficiency

Education

Double Degree Master in Science - Economics And International Policies

Catholic University of The Sacred Heart
Milan, Italy
11.2024

Double Degree Master in Science - Economics And International Policies

University of Italian Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland
11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies And International Relations

Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Liceo Umberto Boccioni
Milan, Italy
07.2018

Skills

  • SPSS software
  • Stata software
  • ECDL: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • ECDL: Audio Editing, Multimedia Publishing, Video Editing
  • Adobe Premier-Pro
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Compliance Knowledge

Languages

Italian
English
Spanish
French

Extra-curricular Activities

Intensive Course in EU Affairs - Eastwest European Insitute

12/2021 - 02/2022,  Bruxelles, Belgium (European Parliament)

  • Actively engaged in a comprehensive series of webinars designed to deepen understanding and expertise in EU decision-making processes.
  • Participated in a Trialogue exercise, involving the simulation of the EU decision-making process (Model EU). This hands-on experience honed my practical skills in navigating complex policy scenarios, mirroring the challenges and dynamics of real-world EU affairs. (Model EU)

Voluntary Childcare Activity - International Volunteer HQ

07/2019 - 08/2019, Pokhara, Nepal

  • Taught English and Maths to children at a local school, providing valuable educational support.
  • Took charge of a volunteer team, coordinating and organizing teaching activities for enhanced community impact.

School Fundraising - Oak Bay High School

09/2016 - 12/2016, Victoria BC, Canada

  • Organized activities to ensure an economic profit - raised 63.754 CAD used for pediatric cancer research

Timeline

GDPR Compliance Specialist - (Entry Level)

Primeur Italy
01.2022 - 08.2022

Security and Political Affairs Intern

NATO Defense College
08.2021 - 11.2021

Summer Trainee - (Intern)

FCF S.r.l
06.2019 - 07.2019

Double Degree Master in Science - Economics And International Policies

Catholic University of The Sacred Heart

Double Degree Master in Science - Economics And International Policies

University of Italian Switzerland

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies And International Relations

Maastricht University

High School Diploma -

Liceo Umberto Boccioni
Sofia Villani