Benedetta Zanon
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EDUCATION
Expected Graduation: May 2025
GPA: 3.741
Fordham University New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts: Digital Technologies & Emerging Media with a minor in Marketing Relevant Coursework: Consumer Behavior, Digital Research Methods & Branding Awards & Honors
Dean’s List Award 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Deloitte Milan, Italy
Summer Analyst
June 2024 – August 2024
• Training internship at Officine Innovazione, Deloitte Italy's innovation hub focused on fostering innovative solutions and digital transformation within the media & ecosystem team
• Facilitated investor-startup matches for Food & Beverage projects by ensuring seamless communication and effective partnerships, resulting in funding for approximately 3 startups
• Contributed to real estate digitization initiatives by investing in prop-tech, performing due diligence, and providing comprehensive scouting support, identifying around 5-7 high-potential startups and leading to a 20% increase in project efficiency
• Conducted extensive market research and in-depth analysis, leveraging advanced Excel functions for data analysis and creating compelling data visualizations in PowerPoint to present findings
• Assisted in Corporate Venture Capital projects, connecting investors with emerging companies, conducting financial assessments, and supporting strategic investment decisions and long-term growth strategies
• Worked on the development and contribution to 10 quals for Deloitte's internal KX platform, gaining valuable insights by observing 10+ internal projects from the past four years Purple PR New York, NY July 2023 – October 2023
Fashion PR Intern
• Supported the account executive with PR tasks, including pitching initiatives, preparing monthly reports, and monitoring media coverage for press mentions
• Conducted highly specialized research on seasonal trends for luxury brands such as Farm Rio, DSQUARED2, Ninety Percent, and Guess
• Specialized in organizing sample trafficking, coordinating sample loans, and managing send-outs for stylists, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries
Network Comunicazione Milan, Italy. June 2022 – August 2022 Marketing Communications Intern
• Managed and updated social campaigns for food & beverage clients, such as Olio Coricelli and Spray Pan, increasing social media engagement by approximately 35%
• Collaborated with multiple Excel & PPT presentations to be used in client meetings involving senior executives of the client company
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Fordham University Girl Boss – Undergraduate Women in Business Society Volunteer at OVD Unimi - Observatory on Violence against Women at the University of Milan Latin & Greek Tutor
September 2022 - Present
May 2024 - August 2024
September 2019 – May 2021
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Language Proficiency: Bilingual Proficiency in Italian & English Certifications: Bloomberg Market Concepts, LVMH specialization in Creation & Branding, Retail & Customer Experience, CAMS Certificated Ana Marketing Student Program
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Adobe Suite, Salesforce, Media Management, Digital Marketing, Analytical Thinking, Project Management, Detail-oriented
Interests: Filmmaking by Paolo Sorrentino, Vogue Beauty, Paulo Coelho, TED Talks Daily