Elena Rinaldi

Experience

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  Comune di Bologna

  Jan 1990 - Jul 1994

  Local City Council member (elected)

  local governament policy implementation

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  Beca

  Nov 1998 - Dec 2001

  Structural Engineer
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  Victoria University

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2000

  Lecturer

  delivery of the "structural design" course to undergraduate students

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  STS

  Apr 2002 - Dec 2002

  Designer and QS manager
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  Buro Happold

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2006

  Structural Engineer

  Structural designer, site supervisor in a variety of civil end structural projects including

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  Institution of Civil Engineers

  Apr 2006 - now

  Responsible for the design, development, implementation and delivery of an innovative, multifaceted program of collaboration between ICE and Further & Higher Education Institutions with the aim attracting a greater number of students into Civil Engineering careers • Developed engagement campaigns between ICE and students, using a wide variety of platforms, events and channels, both formal and informal• Developed support to include Universities outreach/ employment/marketing office• Member of four Universities Industry Advisory Boards, advising on educational standards and continuous improvement of the student experience• bespoke assistance to university and college staff to help them achieve their personal professional development goals Show less ICE representative in a joint venture between the three main Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs-ICE, IMechE and IET) to conduct an ambitious, pan-industry campaign funded by the Gatsby Charitable Trust to reshape the promotion and offering of qualifications available to engineering technicians.• Provided effective leadership and guidance to a team of eight representatives of each Institutions to identify business development opportunities and forge a cohesive program of engagement and on-site promotion • Developed a new user-friendly communications pack clarifying professional standards and requirements, which proved instrumental in changing the number of technicians registering with ICE. Show less developed regional ICE members engagement and recruitment strategy, interfacing with external stakeholders, members and candidates at all levels including 200 employers, schools, chartered engineering organizations, universities and local authorities, responsible for all ICE promotional activities• Provided advice and support to engineering professionals at all stages of the career life-cycle from student to fellowship candidates• Managed a portfolio of c. 100 companies in the field, including client organisations• Gave input into regional and national strategies, such as identification and development of new initiatives and developed the relationships and networks need to implement the ICE business plan and mission, including sponsorship opportunities and honorary memberships.• Provided support and guidance to members, graduates and student committees, L&D program supervisors, and school engagement and career events for both pupils and teachers Show less

  • Academic Partnerships Manager

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Membership Development Officer

    Apr 2006 - Jun 2014
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  EngTechNOW

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  Registration Delivery Manager

  EngTechNow was a joint venture between the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation to develop a game-changing plan to meet the needs of the UK economy by increasing the number of registered Engineering Technicians (EngTechs) from 15,000 to 100,000 by 2020. Role includes - Leading the EngTechNow Team to achieve key milestones- Enhance collaboration with the three PEI membership teams- Deliver results within a short timescale- Managing change in approach, activities and processes- Developing Business opportunities- Client Management Show less