Caterina Colombo

Caterina Colombo

Fitness & Dance Instructor

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  • About me

    Associate Consultant at APCO Worldwide

  • Education

    • Impington Village College

      2013 - 2014
      Diploma As Level Drama, English, French, German, Maths A

      I spent my fourth year of High School at Impington Village College in Cambridge (UK), attending both A levels and IB subjects - namely Drama, English (Language/Literature), French, German, and Maths. I obtained the maximum results in each subject.

    • Istituto Europeo Marcello Candia, Seregno

      2010 - 2015
      High School Diploma Foreign Languages & Literature (English, French, German) 100/100
    • Università IULM

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    • Università degli Studi di Milano

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor's Degree International Sciences & European Institutions - International Institutions & Organisations 110 with honours

      Final dissertation in International and Diplomatic law titled: "The recent praxis of diplomatic asylum: the case of Julian Assange", with professor Giovanna Adinolfi as a mentor. I acquired juridical, historical, economic, political, social, and philosophical knowledge and skills. I took part in UN and ECHR simulations run during the course, which helped me gain a greater understanding of the judicial and political forces interacting in the two contexts. I attended the first year… Show more Final dissertation in International and Diplomatic law titled: "The recent praxis of diplomatic asylum: the case of Julian Assange", with professor Giovanna Adinolfi as a mentor. I acquired juridical, historical, economic, political, social, and philosophical knowledge and skills. I took part in UN and ECHR simulations run during the course, which helped me gain a greater understanding of the judicial and political forces interacting in the two contexts. I attended the first year of the degree entirely in English, taking the following exams: Contemporary History, Logic & Critical Thinking, History of Political Theories, Political Science, Mathematics, Public Law, Miroeconomics, Sociology. Show less

    • Università IULM

      2018 - 2020
      Master's Degree Strategic Communication 110 with honours

      Activities and Societies: * Strategy & Management; * Strategic & Entrepreneurial Communication; * Crisis & Issues Communication; * Public Affairs & Digital Advocacy; * Digital Communication Management; * Communication Measurement & Data Analysis; * Brand, Identity & Reputation; * Financial Communication & Investor Relations; * Organisational Behaviour & Neutromanagement; * Corporate Social Responibilty & Communication; * Management of Design; * Internal Communication & Change Management. Graduated with a thesis on crisis communication titled: "Shaping public opinion during global crises: a comparative study of the government's narratives in Italy and Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic". During the two-year-course, communications plans and projects were developed, both in team and individually. They were digital, online, offline, and storytelling projects, and for companies like Coca-Cola Italy, Moleskine, Enessere, Tommee Tippee. Other works included a start-up in… Show more Graduated with a thesis on crisis communication titled: "Shaping public opinion during global crises: a comparative study of the government's narratives in Italy and Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic". During the two-year-course, communications plans and projects were developed, both in team and individually. They were digital, online, offline, and storytelling projects, and for companies like Coca-Cola Italy, Moleskine, Enessere, Tommee Tippee. Other works included a start-up in the foodservice and restoration industry, the creation of a design product and the commercial and communication plan for its launch, and financial analysis of the company Datalogic to be presented to investors. Show less

    • University of Technology Sydney

      2020 - 2020
      Exchange Strategic Communication Student Business/Corporate Communications

      Activities and Societies: Global Strategic Management, Managing Culture and Change, Integrated Communication Exchange programme during 2020 Fall/Winter semester (February - July). Exams and projects from MBA courses and the Communications ones.

  • Experience

    • Multisport

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2015
      Fitness & Dance Instructor

      Preparation of activities and choreographies for kids aged 5-10 during summer camps at IEMCandia school, that trained my organisational and leadership skills. Use of the English language during some recreational activities.

    • Café Naz

      Oct 2013 - Feb 2014
      Waitress

      Taking orders, setting up and cleaning the tables, meeting customers' needs. Gained a proactive approach, professional verbal communication, time-management and self-confidence.

    • Wellink

      Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
      Promoter

      Promoting the gym and SPA Life it in the territorial area of Monza and Brianza, involving people passing by in activities.

    • Centro Benessere Life.it

      Nov 2015 - Sept 2016
      SPA worker

      Setting up massage rooms, cleaning, and managing the SPA area, meeting clients needs and requests.

    • Edizioni ESTE

      Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
      Event & Conference Assistant

      Clients, speakers, and sponsors accreditations; supporting and managing the needs throughout the events and conferences organised by the publishing company ESTE.

    • SADLER RISTORAZIONE S.R.L.

      Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
      Hostess & Hospitality

      Clients reception and assistance at SADLER's restaurant in Rho fair (MI). High usage of English, French, and German languages.

    • SACE Components

      Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
      Hostess & Interpreter

      Linguistic support to sales deals. Italian-English-French translations (both simulatenous & consecutive) as well as autonomous deals with clients and customers.

    • Di Palma Associati

      Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
      Press Office Assistant

      Public relations management with international journalists, architects, designers and artists prior and during the FuoriSalone event in Milan.

    • Joeve s.a.s.

      Mar 2019 - Jan 2020
      Hostess & Event Assistant

      Clients reception and accreditation; support and assistance to the events and conferences at Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese (MI) and at Fieramilanocity in Portello, during the Salone del Risparmio event (that took place in April 2019).

    • Falorni Pelletteria

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
      Event/Conference Assistant & Interpreter

      Simultaneous and consecutive translations in English and French and linguistic sales support during MIPEL fair in Rho (MI).

    • Partikon Event Management

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
      Store assistant

      Vendor sales assistant at Formula 1 merchandising stores during Italy Grand Prix in Monza,

    • Finder

      Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
      Marketing & Communication Assistant

      Creation and development of an integrated communication plan (with both online and offline elements) for Finder.com.au, in collaboration with the University of Technology of Sydney (NSW). The campaign aimed to build the company's app awareness, trust, and reputation. Each element of the plan was individually designed and then integrated with the ones of other 3 colleagues, ensuring that they were all aligned to the objectives as set up in the brief provided by the company. The 4 of us presented the final work via Zoom to the company in a 10-minute pitch presentation. Show less

    • APCO

      Jan 2021 - now

      Key responsibilities: - Managing and developing PR, Digital, Creative and Internal Communications Strategies and Campaigns, creating strategic plans to enhance brand visibility, manage reputation, and engage with the public.- Building and developing client’s narrative and positioning;- Strategically planning, crafting and reviewing press releases and keynote speeches/talking points for company leaders and messages;- Cultivating positive relationships and interactions with clients, media, KOLs, talents, influencers and partners; - Organizing PR and internal events (product launches, press conferences, institutional meetings, internal talks and events) - including location, catering, content, press kit, media outreach, TPs, KOLs engagement and media follow up;- Tracking and monitoring media coverage and media and social media trends and landscape, and integrating such tools into client business strategies;- Coordinating Junior team members and Design team and managing workflows; - Developing editorial plans and content strategies for social media and corporate blogs;- Analyzing and reporting of the clients' communication performance on social media and PR activities;- Defining and planning social ADs strategies and campaigns;- Benchmarking and analysis of competitors' activities and practices online; - Managing client finances, including budgeting and scope management on deliverable. Show less

      • Consultant

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Associate Consultant

        Mar 2023 - Sept 2024
      • Project Consultant

        Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
      • Project Assistant

        Jul 2021 - Mar 2022
      • Corporate Communications Intern

        Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
    • Università IULM

      Sept 2022 - now
      Collaboratore esterno - Issues & Crisis Management
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Attestato di certificazione corso di comunicazione non verbale

      Copia Originale
      Oct 2017
    • Develop Your Communication Skills and Interpersonal Influence

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Social Media Marketing Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Tedesco B1

      Università degli Studi di Milano
      Sept 2017
    • Introduzione alla Comunicazione Strategica

      Accademia di Comunicazione Strategica
      Oct 2020
    • German & French As levels

      OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS
      Jun 2014
    • IELTS Level 8.0

      International House Milan
      Jun 2019
    • Francese B2

      Università degli Studi di Milano
      Jul 2017
    • Spagnolo B1

      Università degli Studi di Milano
      Dec 2017
    • Edexel GCE - A in Drama and Theatre Studies (Advanced Subsidiary)

      Pearson
      Jun 2014
    • Introduzione alla Negoziazione

      Accademia di Comunicazione Strategica
      Nov 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • aiuto e allestimento campagna Tende AVSI

      Issued by AVSI Foundation
      AVSI FoundationAssociated with Caterina Colombo
    • Volontario

      Issued by Fondazione Banco Alimentare Onlus on Nov 2008
      Fondazione Banco Alimentare OnlusAssociated with Caterina Colombo
    • Volontario

      Issued by BANCO FARMACEUTICO - Fondazione onlus on Feb 2019
      BANCO FARMACEUTICO - Fondazione onlusAssociated with Caterina Colombo
    • assistenza ragazzi down nello svolgimento di lavoretti manuali

      Issued by Cooperativa l'Olivo on Jan 2019
      Cooperativa l'OlivoAssociated with Caterina Colombo
    • aiuto allo studio

      Issued by Associazione Portofranco Milano Onlus on Sept 2013
      Associazione Portofranco Milano OnlusAssociated with Caterina Colombo
    • assistenza anziani e malati cronici in attività socio-ricreative

      Issued by fondazione sacra famiglia Cesano Boscone on Jan 2018
      fondazione sacra famiglia Cesano BosconeAssociated with Caterina Colombo