Luca Lovera
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EDUCATION
University of Milano-Biococca, Italy
Degree in Economics and Business Policy
Communication and Business Administration
November 2011 Graduation, Final Vote 87/100
B. Russell High School, Italy
July 2003 High School Diploma, Final Vote 70/100
WORK EXPERIENCE
Quattro Milano, Milan, Italy
Business Entrepreneur, Owner/Manager of Restaurant Bar, February 2014-
Present
Research and organize and the location, maintenance and upkeep of bar.
Created and defined all aesthetics of bar from interior and exterior
appearance to presentation of food and drink. Hired and trained staff
to maintain expected standards.
Responsible for all aspects of the bar both front and back of house
from cleanliness, inventory, operational procedures and customer
service. Worked to create contracts with other local businesses to
promote and provide positive publicity for the business by providing
visibility of local business within the bar.
Calambour SRL Milan, Italy
International Sales and Marketing Assistant, January-October 2013
Reported directly to president of the company. Worked daily to call
and establish business agreements with new clients and maintain
continued client relationships. Organized the activities of the
marketing department and of the client in order to develop and
understand new markets as well as to become well established among
competitors. Drove business by striving to develop new clients,
especially international clients. Traveled locally and internationally
to participate in conventions to promote product and develop new
clients especially in Europe and the Middle East.
11 Group-11Club Room, Milan, Italy
Director, February 2012-September 2012
-Director of a restaurant club nominated"11Club Room". 25 employers.
Created and maintained staff schedule as well as events calendar.
Supervised and coordinated entire staff. Supervised all employ
activity both front and back of house. Created staff schedules as well
as worked one-on-one with staff to create strong morale as well as
increased motivation and sense of strong teamwork. Contributed to the
development of pricing the food and drink menus.
-Director of marketing and co marketing of the whole group of 7
locations (discoclub, lounge bar, restaurant, club-restaurant.) in
Milan and hinterland.
Implemented inventory procedures to cut costs and increase loss
prevention. Increased customer service standards and implemented
online marketing campaign to increase visibility. Signed marketing
contracts with gyms and major sponsors such as Grohe Moet Chandon,
Belvedere, and Maserati. Organized various events and promotions.
Focused on customer development, in particular the direction of
evening events with local management partners' brand and marketing.
Development and organization of corporate and private events, public
relations and art direction.
Playco, Milan, Italy
International Marketing Sales Representative, July 2011-February 2012
Sales Assistant, Internship, January 2011-July 2011
Worked for a conglomerate of six companies; Playmart, Global,
PlayPlanet, Kompan, SPlmart, Playtime. Focused on the development and
maintenance of contracts with major brands and reality (McDonalds,
Moby Lines, IKEA, Carrefour, Risto'). Company supplied play structures
for 98% of McDonald's locations throughout Europe. Responsible for
marketing and sales and the management and coordination of the
telemarketing team to develop potential customers in Italy and abroad
for the sale of gaming facilities, entertainment and playgrounds.
Developed business marketing structure to provide to the 32 offices in
Italy in order to create a cohesive program to increase brand
development. Ability to meet with clients and technical department in
order to turn ideas and prototypes into the final product, also taking
into account many external factors such as any city permits needed for
the installation of the final product.
Active Night S.N.C. - Milan, Italy
Sales Representative, September 2007- May 2009
Focused on commercial sales and management of client relationships.
Responsible for event organization as well as the creation and
management of contracts with managers and owners of venues and
restaurants. Developed strong management and client relation skills.
IES SpA, Milan, Italy
PC Programmer, September 2006-June 2007
Developed modules of software programs for clients. Reported the
progress of the programming to the project leader. Participated in the
discussion and planning of new projects and assignments. Prepared
presentations on the development, results and areas of improvement for
software modules. Worked on PC and server management programs, repairs
and hardware failures. Collaborated successfully with other companies
who were part of the same consolidated group: ITALCONS PRISMA
ELECTRONICS SECURITY SYSTEMS, INTEGRATED AND COLLABORATIVE GROUP WITH
GIS. Aided local law enforcement by providing software programs to
assist their needs.
SKILLS
. Fluent in written and verbal Italian
. Proficient in written and verbal English, Spanish and French
. Strong computer skills both with software and hardware, Windows and
Mac, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook). Adept at
online marketing and use of social media and online research
. Quick learner that is self motivated and can excel under pressure.
Strong analytical skills. Very organized and detailed oriented.
. Ability to work in team setting or independently
. Strong initiative and eagerness to learn. Strong sense of ownership of
work.
ACTIVITIES
. Volunteer Consoler, Grest Summer Camp for Children, 2008-2012