Experience

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  Fait plast s.p.a.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  European key account manager

  Within this modern Italian company, leaders in the production of plastic films for the automotive, textile and medical industries, I was pro-actively and efficiently assisting the Sales Managers and Territory Sales Agents based in France, Spain, United Kingdom. I looked after the Key Accounts for my territory and made sure all procedures were in line with the ISO certification guidelines.

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  Mantis world ltd

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  European key account manager & business development

  Within this International leading company, manufacturer of organic apparel for adults and children, I successfully:> Fully developed a Distribution & Sales Agent Network in France> Fully developed a Distribution & Sales Agent Network in Italy> Increased sales > Pro-actively contributed to implementing internal organization of the sales team > Applied New export strategies Countries of expertise: France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands.

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  E-side, sustainable furniture for commercial&residential spaces

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2020

  Founder | sustainable furniture talent spotter

  Forward-thinking B2B Sales Agency and UK Distributor for Sustainable, Low-Toxic Furniture Brands & Makers. E-Side is a reliable partner of Interior Designers, Architects, Visual Merchandisers, who want to offer their clients unique design-led sustainable furniture, and custom-made eco friendly installations, all made with innovative and kind-to-the-environment materials. In working closely with our designers, we are able to bring you out-of-ordinary, exclusive furniture for residential and commercial spaces - offices, retail / pop up shops, restaurants.Projects included: Huckletree Co-Working Space London | Triodos Bank Designers were successfully introduced to: Conran Shop in Paris, Tokyo and other Independent Design Stores in UK. Featured in: Financial Times | LivingEtc | Vogue | to mention a fewAlessia wrote articles on sustainability for Inhabitat.com and made short reportages from Milan Design Week / Stockholm Design Week / Paris on innovative sustainable materials and designers. Show less

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  Moho store sustainable home & lifestyle

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2021

  Founder creative marketing director

  Managing Director of a niche boutique store (physical shop and ecommerce), based in Gerrards Cross Bucks, Uk. Specialised in sustainable furniture and home decor and organic lifestyle products.We offer design-led sustainable furniture for the whole family, rugs, lighting, home accessories. Brands: FermLiving, Emeco, HKLiving, Oeuf NYC, and small independent sustainable brandsB2B: sourcing sustainable furniture for commercial projects (bar, restaurants, offices) working with interior designers and architects. Show less

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  Forma marketing

  Sept 2019 - now

  Brand & marketing strategist for home furniture small business
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  Coco collective collaboration

  May 2022 - Jan 2025

  Co-founder

  Coco Collective Collaboration is a membership mastermind hub for women founders. We deliver expert talks and workshops to help women grow their businesses.

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  Enterprise nation

  Jan 2023 - now

  Volunteer business mentor