Vanessa Digoncelli

Vanessa Digoncelli

Event Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder at Popcorn English

  • Education

    • G. Bertacchi Lecco

      2005 - 2009
      Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

      Foreign Languages: English, German and SpanishLiteratures: English, North American, German, Spanish, Latin and Modern Italian

    • HarvardX

      2022 - 2023
      EDUCATION

      Effective Practice in Family EngagementResearch Implications & Practice:- Age 0 through High School - Parents & Educators- Schools & Communities

    • University of Cambridge

      2019 - 2019
      Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

      - understanding the purpose and principles of planning for effective teaching- analysing and responding to adult learner needs- teaching language skills- understanding learners' cultural and linguistic backgrounds

    • AIM Education & Training

      2016 - 2017
      Cert IV in Leadership and Management Business Administration and Management, General 12/12

      - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader - Lead effective workplace relationships - Implement operational plan - Undertake project work - Develop work priorities

    • HarvardX

      2022 - 2023
      Deep Learning through Transformative Pedagogy EDUCATION

      - Deep learning: how does it differ from surface learning?- Apply effective communication skills- Understand the role of affective and emotive factors in learner motivation,including self-determination, and critical self-reflection.

    • Università degli Studi di Firenze

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Intercultural Studies

      Major: English language and American LiteratureMinors: Linguistics and Cultural Geography

    • HarvardX

      2022 - 2023
      Leadership and Change in Education
  • Experience

    • International Chocolate Awards

      Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
      Event Assistant
    • River Flats Estate

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
      Marketing Event Coordinator
    • Lori's Sense for Taste

      Apr 2014 - May 2014
      Event Assistant
    • InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
      Assistant Operations Manager
    • National Storage

      Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

      Provide leadership and trainingVisit centres, monitor financial performance and report to Head OfficeDevelop new strategies, marketing ideas and organise charity events Monitor financial performance against budgetPrepare weekly/monthly reportsMonitor team performance

      • Development Area Manager

        Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
      • Centre Manager

        Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
      • Assistant Manager

        Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
    • Casaforte Self Storage

      Oct 2017 - Aug 2019
      Business Developer
    • Popcorn English

      Nov 2019 - now
      CEO and Founder

      • Head of Popcorn English language teachers / tutors (private and group lessons)• Head of Popcorn English Babysitting team• Bilingual Autumn / Winter / Carnival / Easter / Spring / Summer Camps Coordinator

    • TASIS-Switzerland

      Sept 2020 - Jun 2022
      Elementary School Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Writing stories for children: creative writing workshop

      Istituto Svizzero Media e Ragazzi
      Jan 2019
    • IELTS

      IELTS Official
      Jul 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vanessa Digoncelli
      Teamwork Award National Storage Oct 2015 For the consistency and hard work demonstrated by my team and I during the acquisition of Wine Ark, a new partner of National Storage
  • Volunteer Experience

    • English Language Teacher

      Issued by Children of Africa on Feb 2024
      Children of AfricaAssociated with Vanessa Digoncelli
    • Event Assistant

      Issued by Zonta International on Dec 2017
      Zonta InternationalAssociated with Vanessa Digoncelli
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Great Cycle Challenge on Oct 2016
      Great Cycle ChallengeAssociated with Vanessa Digoncelli
    • Office Assistant

      Issued by Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) on Jun 2014
      Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC)Associated with Vanessa Digoncelli
    • Sales Assistant

      Issued by World Fair Trade Organization-Europe on Sept 2005
      World Fair Trade Organization-EuropeAssociated with Vanessa Digoncelli