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PROFILE
Originally from California, I have over 15 years of experience in academic publishing and editorial management. Since 2015, I have worked as a journalist and editor of lifestyle magazines in France and Monaco, building a substantial network with local press, municipalities, schools, businesses, and the tourism and MICE event industries. I have travelled extensively and lived in several countries, so I enjoy working with people from different cultures. I speak French and Italian, I thrive in a varied and challenging work environment and always maintain a calm and pleasant demeanour, despite tight deadlines. 

SKILLS
  • Communication specialist across multiple channels: print, websites, email marketing, social media, podcasts, video creation, etc.
  • Creative content writer for journalistic, marketing and academic styles: skilled at storytelling.
  • Writing style can change to match target audience, marketing partner and house style.
  • Able to simplify complex information into easily readable material.
  • Efficient project manager and editorial planner for short and long-term deadlines.
  • Work well autonomously and within teams; enjoy collaborating and brainstorming ideas for more successful outcomes.
  • Skilled in luxury translation from French and Italian to English which requires rewriting the text for continuity and flow.
  • Manage multiple websites with SEO for greater visibility, social media accounts & and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Cultivate excellent client and partner relationships, especially within the luxury sector; experienced working with HNWIs.
  • Attentive listener, trained interviewer and skilled mediator; resolve conflict quickly, peacefully and positively and strive for a drama-free environment.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and always full of creative ideas
  • Travelled extensively and familiar with different cultural and social mores. Former member of the UK Political Studies Association and volunteered as the Press officer for the Italian Politics Specialist Group.
  • Created an award-winning blog on Italian culture, cooking, politics and travel: Cultural Comments


LANGUAGES
English: Native       Italian: Fluent       French: Business level (C1)


EDUCATION
  • SKEMA Business School - French Language Certification C1, 2022
  • Academy of Culinary Nutrition, 2016
    Certificate Culinary Nutrition Expert
  • University of Sheffield - Master in Journalism, with Merit, 2015  
    Modules included NCTJ-accredited news and feature writing, UK media law and public affairs, propaganda, multi-media production and video editing.
  • University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - BA in Art & Design, 2006
  • Université de Marseille II - Aix-en-Provence, 2002 
    French languages course

EXPERIENCE

Editor-in-Chief  - "Bon Vivant Mag" - Cannes, 05/22 - present
  • Running an international communications agency start-up, offering brand communications, corporate translations and storytelling.
  • Created Bon Vivant Mag, a luxury lifestyle website covering art, culture, fashion, gastronomy, and business portraits for the PR wing.
  • In its first year, the mag audience grew 1,800%, Google search by 20,000% and accreditation was granted for the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lions.
  • Attend press conferences, galas and events for networking and PR.

Editor-in-Chief  - "Riviera Insider" - Biot, 09/18 - 12/21
  • In charge of all editorial content: calendar planning, content, interviewing, and writing of a luxury lifestyle magazine for the international community.
  • Wrote features, news stories, and marketing advertorials and created weekly newsletters.
  • Managed the social media accounts, the online magazine and a team of freelance copywriters and interns.
  • Represented the magazine at press conferences, galas and special events for networking and PR. 

Editor & Copywriter  - "Hello Monaco" - Monaco, 09/16 - 08/18
  • Helped launch 'Hello Monaco' website in English, editing and copywriting digital articles and launched the seasonal paper magazine, editing the first
  • several issues.
  • Wrote the "Monaco Words of Wisdom" articles based on video interviews with VIP residents.

Editorial Director - Academic Publishing, Inc. - USA, 12/09 - 10/17  
  • Developed editorial content and planning for academic journals.
  • Edited, formatted, and prepared references for Crossref DOIs.
  • Managed international scholars to stay on track for deadlines.
  • Attended academic conferences network with scholars. Creation and management of the company website: www.academicpublishing.co  


SELECTED JOURNALISTIC ARTICLES
SELECTED ACADEMIC ARTICLES
*Please visit my portfolio page to view more articles.


REFERENCES
Available upon request.


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