Francesca S.

Experience

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  The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences

  Oct 1989 - Mar 1990

  Chambermaid
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  Manhattan Hostel

  Apr 1990 - Jun 1990

  Receptionist
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  Asterios Editore

  Jan 1998 - Jul 1998

  Scienza Nuova - translator

  Translation and proof-reading for the Italian edition of New Scientist (Scienza Nuova)

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  Area Science Park

  Jul 1998 - Dec 2000

  Head of the CIG analytical facilities at Geokarst Engineering Srl
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  Editori Riuniti

  Jan 1999 - Sept 1999

  Translator

  I've translated the book "A casa nell'Universo" di S. Kauffmanhttp://www.unilibro.it/libro/kauffman-stuart/a-casa-nell-universo-le-leggi-del-caos-e-della-complessita/9788835948971#informazioni

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  European Commission

  Jan 2001 - Mar 2010

  Scientific Officer

  Technical and scientific activities▪ Provided support to European Union policies on consumers' health and protection issues handlingcollaborative projects with DG TAXUD, DG AGRI, OLAF, DG SANCO and DG Fisheries.▪ Developed anti-fraud protocols for custom controls in support of EU policies on trade subsidies andanti-dumping duties.▪ Collaborated in the development of the EIS-ChemRisks ToolBox Project, a tool for harmonizing theexposure assessment of chemical products according to REACH directives.▪ Managed BEVABS (European Office for Wine, Alcohol and Spirit Drinks, Institute for Health andConsumer Protection) stable isotope laboratories.Communication activities▪ Produced dissemination and training materials for the PECO countries and new member states onstable isotope control protocols.▪ Material and video production for the JRC' annual Open Day.▪ Organized and managed technical training and outreach events for PECO countries, new memberstates and candidate countries (courses and outreach activities funded by CARDS Programme2004; DG Enlargement TAIEX; TRACE Programme 2006-2008).Check my scientific articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francesca-Serra-2 عرض أقل

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  SISSA

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2014

  Partner Project Manager - CommHERE (EU funded Project, 7FP)

  Management▪ Managed SISSA's partnership in the EU funded Coordination Project CommHERE -Communication of European Health Research.▪ Managed the EU fund assigned to SISSA by monitoring the expenses and the resources.Operations supervision▪ Established a network of Italian EU-funded health projects, identifying their communication needsand developing customized media products.▪ Developed a communication plan, applying innovative communication tools (marketing-likeapproaches such as elevator speeches, crowdsourcing) to enhance projects visibility.▪ Developed the content of the web portal ricerca&medicina, and of horizonhealth.eu.▪ Organized CommHERE outreach events in Italy, such as TEDxTrieste Simply Different!, theResearchers'Night, Science Cafès, Eastern Europe Researchers'Night and ESOF 2014(Copenhagen). عرض أقل

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  TED Conferences

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

  TEDx Organizer of TEDxTrieste Simply Different+

  Simply Different! is a one-day event dedicated to diversity. An array of gatherings (TEDx, roundtables, social cafès, street theatre, cinema, and diners) will lead the public through the enlightening experience of feeling different and exploring uttermost part of the outcasted self.

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  Freelance Writer/Producer

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Play Writer - author of "Mr AIDS"

  Author of the science theater play "Mr AIDS".

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  KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2022

  Senior Communications Specialist

  Operations supervisionLead the CEMSE's overall communication plan and operations.Oversee the creation of media products by coordinating the development of customized content for in-kingdom and international communications.Act as the first point of contact for media inquiries.Develop and promote CEMSE's brand identity and ensure editorial alignment and consistency with KAUST's communications.Oversee and coordinate editorial initiatives across the university.Provide expert advice on communication strategy issues to the Assistant Dean, and the Dean.Liaise with KAUST GBC Department by helping define priorities in line with the university's overall strategy and objective.Lead the ongoing development and review of CEMSE's website and digital channels.ManagementSupervise the CEMSE Comm staff in their daily activities by effective time management of tasks and workforce.Help build up the team spirit providing advice and support.Suggest initiatives and training for individual professional development.Provide the leadership and the coordination to achieve the University's mission in line with Vision2030.Accomplishments:- Produced the first three in-house KAUST MOOCs.- Developed multimedia communication campaigns for Faculty members and divisional recruiting activities, including press releases, videos, promotional materials, and social media.- Organized the divisional annual open-day event, in 2015 the International Year of Light and in 2016 the Big Data Event.- Initiated, scoped and managed the design of a new CRM system for the CEMSE Division to replace the previous one. عرض أقل

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  KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

  Sept 2023 - now

  • Senior Communication Lead

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Research and Education Development, Lead

    Sept 2023 - now