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Profile
Originally from the Silicon Valley, I have over 15 years of experience in writing and editorial management. Since 2015, I have worked as a journalist and editor of luxury magazines in France and Monaco, building a substantial network within the luxury tourism industry. Holding dual US/IT citizenship, I have lived in several countries and travelled extensively which allows me to fluently speak 3 languages and work well with people from other countries and cultures. I thrive in a varied and challenging work environment and always maintain a calm and pleasant demeanour, despite tight deadlines.
Education
Experience
Editor-in-Chief - "Bon Vivant Mag" - Cannes, 05/22 - present
Languages
English: Native Italian: Fluent French: Business level (B2)
Skills
Selected academic articles
2017 “Understanding Falun Gong's martyrdom strategy as spiritual terrorism” in The Cambridge Companion to Religion and Terrorism (with James R. Lewis).
2017 “Scientology vs. the Media” in Handbook of Scientology, (with James R. Lewis) Brill
2016 “Cult Journalism” in Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements: Volume II, (with James R. Lewis) Oxford University Press
2016 “Innocent Victims of Chinese Oppression, Or Media Bullies? Analyzing Falun Gong’s Media Strategies” in the Comprehensive Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (China)
2016 Political Studies Assoc. Conference paper: “New media and social media's role in the future of democracy”
Selected journalistic articles
2021 “Florihana: The finest essential oils made here in the Pays de Grasse”, RIviera Insider
2021 “Mona Residence: Monaco's most eco and exclusive high-rise residence”, Riviera Insider
2021 “The new Georges Méliès University Campus in La Bocca: a historic step for Cannes”, Riviera Insider
2019 "Walking back in time: Villa E-1027 painstakingly restored" Riviera Insider, August
*Please visit my portfolio page to view more magazine articles.
References
Available upon request
Originally from the Silicon Valley, I have over 15 years of experience in writing and editorial management. Since 2015, I have worked as a journalist and editor of luxury magazines in France and Monaco, building a substantial network within the luxury tourism industry. Holding dual US/IT citizenship, I have lived in several countries and travelled extensively which allows me to fluently speak 3 languages and work well with people from other countries and cultures. I thrive in a varied and challenging work environment and always maintain a calm and pleasant demeanour, despite tight deadlines.
Education
- SKEMA Business School - French Language Certification C1, 2022
- University of Sheffield - Master in Journalism, with Merit, 2015
- University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - BA in Art & Design, 2006
- Université de Marseille II - Aix-en-Provence, 2002
Experience
Editor-in-Chief - "Bon Vivant Mag" - Cannes, 05/22 - present
- Created Bon Vivant Mag, a luxury lifestyle website covering art, culture, fashion, gastronomy, events, and business portraits on the French Riviera.
- Manage the website, social media accounts, contributors and community. Storytelling, copywriting and and marketing articles.
- Attend press conferences, galas and events for networking and PR.
- In charge of all editorial content: planning, interviewing, writing and layout of a luxury lifestyle magazine for the international community.
- Wrote features, news stories, marketing advertorials and weekly newsletters. Managed a team of freelance copywriters and interns.
- Ran the magazine’s digital content and social media accounts.
- 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.
- Developed editorial content for two digital academic journals, copy-editing and formatting articles from multiple contributors.
- Managed international scholars to submit to publication deadlines
- Developed and maintained company website.
Languages
English: Native Italian: Fluent French: Business level (B2)
Skills
- Creative content writer for storytelling, marketing or academic styles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and comfortable with public speaking. Writing style can change to match target audience, marketing partner and house style.
- Manage teams to make sure communication is open and that everyone feels on even footing.
- Attentive listener, trained interviewer and skilled mediator; resolve conflict quickly, peacefully and positively and strive for a drama-free environment.
- 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
Selected academic articles
2017 “Understanding Falun Gong's martyrdom strategy as spiritual terrorism” in The Cambridge Companion to Religion and Terrorism (with James R. Lewis).
2017 “Scientology vs. the Media” in Handbook of Scientology, (with James R. Lewis) Brill
2016 “Cult Journalism” in Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements: Volume II, (with James R. Lewis) Oxford University Press
2016 “Innocent Victims of Chinese Oppression, Or Media Bullies? Analyzing Falun Gong’s Media Strategies” in the Comprehensive Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (China)
2016 Political Studies Assoc. Conference paper: “New media and social media's role in the future of democracy”
Selected journalistic articles
2021 “Florihana: The finest essential oils made here in the Pays de Grasse”, RIviera Insider
2021 “Mona Residence: Monaco's most eco and exclusive high-rise residence”, Riviera Insider
2021 “The new Georges Méliès University Campus in La Bocca: a historic step for Cannes”, Riviera Insider
2019 "Walking back in time: Villa E-1027 painstakingly restored" Riviera Insider, August
*Please visit my portfolio page to view more magazine articles.
References
Available upon request