Michela Saporiti is an experienced project manager and marketing professional based in Italy. She has over 10 years of experience managing projects and events for international companies. Her most recent role was as project manager for the Vanke Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese at a professional level and has a background in international marketing, communication, and cultural mediation.
1. Michela Saporiti
Born in: Busto Arsizio (VA) on 7
th
June 1983
Address: via U. Foscolo 8, 21012 - Cassano Magnago (VA) - Italy
Telephone: (+39) 0331 206500 / Mobile: (+39) 340 6849446
E-mail: michela.saporiti@live.it
WORK EXPERIENCE
˷March 2015 - on going˷
˷ 03 - 11/15˷
Adecco Group / Professional Solutions (Milan)
PROJECT MANAGER
>> Expo Milano 2015 / Vanke (China) Pavilion
Responsible for leading the Pavilion Operations Team and suppliers according to the Contractor’s needs;
management of the project from its inception to execution (staff, budget, communication, external relations).
˷April 2012 - May 2014˷
˷ 05/13 - 05/14˷
˷ 04/12 - 04/13˷
VF International (Lugano-Stabio)
EMEA MARKETING ASSISTANT
>> The North Face
PR coordinator responsible for media strategy and product seeding; organization of media trips (FreeRide World
Tour, UTMB, Kalymnos Climbing Festival), PR summits and training sessions; gathering of clippings and
marketing data; PR performance review; budget management; general administration.
>>Vans & Reef
Support the communication strategy across Brand, PR and Sports Marketing depts; events logistics and onsite
activation (DownTown ShowDown, OTW Spring Classic, House of Vans); press review; coordination of product
requests and samples seeding; marketing data report; general administration.
˷October 2010 - December 2011˷
˷ 01/11 - 12/11˷
˷ 10/10 - 12/10˷
Anheuser-Busch InBev (Milan)
MARKETING ASSISTANT
>> Beck’s
Multitasking coordinator of 360 media campaign (TV, OOH, print, digital, socials); responsible for brand
communication, selection and brief of third parties; ensure events and promotional on/off line activities; ads
assets; marketing data collection, analysis and report; budget management.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Orders placement, release and follow-up; delivery stock control; logistic and after sales support; customer care.
˷January - April 2010˷
Italian-Czech Chamber of Commerce (Prague)
COMMUNICATION OFFICER
Reporter for CamIC magazine; contents detection and graphic revision; web newsletter; press review; translation
and adaptation of articles; event planning and front office service.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
˷October - November 2009˷
ETAss / FSE (Milan)
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
International and national marketing strategies; marketing techniques; principles of economy; corporate
communication; business English.
˷April 2009˷
Università degli Studi di Milano
LAUREA IN LANGUAGES, CULTURES & INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia - Scienze Politiche
English and Spanish Language and cultures; sociology; media and tourism communication; translations.
˷February - July 2008˷
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
ERASMUS PROGRAM
Facultad de Ciencias Sociais e Humanas
Portuguese language and culture; English language and culture; sociology; intercultural communication.
˷December 2006˷
Università degli Studi di Milano
LAUREA IN LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL MEDIATION
Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia - Scienze Politiche
Languages and culture of English and Spanish speaking countries; translation techniques, sociology; antropology.
2.
˷July 2002˷
Liceo Scientifico L. Da Vinci (Varese)
SCIENTIFIC DIPLOMA
PERSONAL SKILLS
Language skills
Mother tongue:
Other languages:
Self assessment
European level (*)
ITALIAN
Understanding Speaking Writing
ENGLISH C1
Proficient user
C1
Proficient user
C1
Proficient user
SPANISH C1
Proficient user
C1
Proficient user
C1
Proficient user
PORTUGUESE B1
Independent user
B1
Independent user
B1
Independent user
(*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
˷January 2012˷ Guatemalan Language and Culture
A mounth backpacking on my own to learn people, places and cultures of Guatemala
˷February - June 2008˷ Course of Portuguese Language and Culture
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Facultad de Ciencias Sociais e Humanas
˷August 2005˷ Course of Spanish Language and Culture
Centro de Estudios Internacionales Enforex, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid
Social skills Mediation: collaborative, with great listening and communication skills improved working with teams of
different nature across EMEA territories.
Flexibility: I quickly adapt myself to new situations; I’m rigorous with data as well as creative and open
minded.
Team work: team player with friendly and courteous personality: I have successfully managed +30 people
during Expo Milano 2015 and coordinated up to 10 agencies across Europe; for ten years I
led my volleyball team.
Organizational skills Organization: ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver high quality work in changing and fast-
paced environment. Proven experience in organizing major projects and events.
Problem solving: efficient and pragmatic, I deliver ideas into action. I train my agility and reflex with sports
(fitbox, running, swim, ski, skydive)
Computer skills Windows and Macintosh: familiar with both systems.
ECDL: good knowledge of Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Access);
excellent command of Internet and Mail tools.
ERP / SAP / JBA: basic knowledge.
Other skills Strong personal motivation and desire for professional growth
Great ability to face stress
References available upon request
ADDITIONAL INFO
Driving licence (category A and B)
Available to move and travel
I authorise the use of my personal data according to the Italian Legislative Decree n°196/03