Davide Zarri

Experience

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  Embassy of Italy

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Policy Advisor

  • Advising the Economic, Commercial and Scientific Office by drafting reports, information notes and PPT presentations on the US legislative developments, notably on on agricultural trade, food safety and the environment• Media and social media monitoring

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  Ferrero

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  EU Public Affairs Advisor

  • Drafting reports, information notes and PPT presentations on the legislative initiatives promoted by the • European institutions, notably on food safety and supply chain sustainability• Media and social media monitoring• Networking and organizational support activities

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  Osservatori Digital Innovation

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Research Analyst

  • Analyzing and interpreting primary and secondary data• Overseeing all aspects of the Contract Logistics “Gino Marchet” Observatory's Annual Forum 2020• Media and social media monitoring• Networking and organizational support activities

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  Comune di Milano

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  Food Policy Officer

  • Supporting the planning, development, management and monitoring of food policy projects• Drafting reports, briefing notes and PPT presentations• Media and social media monitoring• Producing and coordinating food policy marketing strategies and editorial plans, in conjunction with internal and/or external actors

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  WENDA srl

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Specialist

  • Developing and executing marketing & communication strategies • Producing contents, press releases and other marketing materials

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  Comune di Bergamo

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

  Food Policy Officer/Project Officer

  • Planning, organizing, executing and monitoring food policy projects, particularly H2020 Food Trails project activities• Managing relationships with local, European and international partners (MUFPP, Eurocities WG Food, URBACT BioCanteens#2, H2020 FoodSHIFT 2030), and city agencies• Organizing and managing partner meetings and drafting reports• Planning and producing dissemination activities, in conjunction with internal and/or external stakeholders

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  University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  Project Manager/Policy Advisor

  • Planning, organizing, executing research activities under “Circular Economy in the Piedmontese agri-food system” project• Interpreting data and providing public policy advises • Managing relationships with the scientific director and contributors • Organizing and managing partner meetings and drafting reports

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  Casa Artusi

  Mar 2023 - now

  Fundraising Consulant

  • Mapping of EU, national and regional funding opportunities• Conducting research, analysis and documentation• Consortium-building and partners’ recruitment for EU funding applications• Writing and submission of EU project proposal (Erasmus+ KA210-VET)

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  Slow Food

  Apr 2023 - now

  Territorial Advisor – In Cibo Civitas

  • Enabling, strengthening and management of relations with local partners• Designing and organizing awareness-raising events• Promoting the development of local food policy councils

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  Essere Animali

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Food Policy Officer

  • Supporting the development and expansion of Food Policy projects, notably MenoPerPiù and Mense per il Clima• Managing relationships with companies, universities and other relevant stakeholders• Supporting the implementation of lobbying plans by ensuring follow-up in networking with institutions and other relevant stakeholders• Planning and producing communication, dissemination and engagement activities

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  MenoPerPiù

  May 2023 - May 2024

  Food Policy Officer

  • Project development• Managing relationships with companies, universities and other relevant stakeholders• Planning and producing communication, dissemination and engagement activities• Conducting research, analysis and producing documentation

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  Comune di Castel Maggiore

  Jul 2024 - now

  City Councilman