Tommaso Pedrana
Turin
Summary
As a trained social scientist with a specialized focus in cultural anthropology and ethnography, I possess a nuanced understanding of the interplay between tangible and intangible heritage, and the complex relationships between heritage and religious ontologies. My academic pursuits and field research are deeply rooted in exploring these intersections, further enriched by practical project management experience within the arts and entertainment sector, as founder of an interdisciplinary collective that blends music and research.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder/Project Manager
BlindSpot Records
2022.09 - Current
- Spearheaded development and execution of 2 primary and 2 supplementary projects, overseeing financial management and performance metrics over 2 years.
- Orchestrated strategic planning, design, and scheduling of major initiatives (sales, events, record label).
- Crafted and implemented marketing strategies to enhance online sales and brand visibility (raffles, giveaways).
- Conducted negotiations and managed contracts with external partners, securing pivotal distribution deals for project deliverables (4 releases from record label).
- Coordinated bookings and fostered collaborative networks with industry national and international partners.
Junior Researcher "Heritage, Scale and Religion"
Leiden University
2022.12 - 2023.04
- Employed qualitative methodologies for participant selection and interviews (10), enhancing community engagement through strong interpersonal relationships.
- Conducted observations of heritage displays, including religious ceremonies and concerts over 5 months.
- Collaborated extensively with local heritage experts, understanding and observing challenges to preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage
- Captured and analyzed qualitative interviews alongside quantitative data collection, ensuring comprehensive approach to research.
- Compiled academical thesis that integrates empirical findings with theoretical insights, contributing to scientific literature.
Hall Staff Member
Turin Egyptian Museum, Coperativa R.E.A.R
2020.10 - 2021.03
- Delivered prompt assistance to visitors, offering guidance inside the facility and exhibitions to enhance their experience
- Ensured visitor safety to facilitate proper engagement with cultural exhibits
- Resolved technical issues with audio guides, improving visitor engagement and satisfaction.
Education
MSc Global Ethnography -
Leiden University
Leiden 2022.09 - 2024.05
CRPC, Course For Cultural Project Management -
Fondazione Fitzcarraldo
Turin (IT) 2023.04 - 2023.05
Pre-Master's Cultural Anthropology -
Leiden University
Leiden 2022.02 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
Turin 2017.09 - 2021.05
Skills
Multicultural project management and coordination
Engaging diverse communities through cultural programming
Data analysis and presentation tools
Timeline
CRPC, Course For Cultural Project Management -
Fondazione Fitzcarraldo
2023.04 - 2023.05
Junior Researcher "Heritage, Scale and Religion"
Leiden University
2022.12 - 2023.04
Founder/Project Manager
BlindSpot Records
2022.09 - Current
MSc Global Ethnography -
Leiden University
2022.09 - 2024.05
Pre-Master's Cultural Anthropology -
Leiden University
2022.02 - 2022.05
Hall Staff Member
Turin Egyptian Museum, Coperativa R.E.A.R
2020.10 - 2021.03
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
2017.09 - 2021.05