I’m Elena Policella, a marketing, communication and content specialist focused on wine and hospitality. With over 15 years of experience, I translate brand identity into compelling visuals and copy, managing complex projects from social media to editorial production and coordinating creative suppliers. My dual background as AIS Sommelier and WSET Level II, paired with a humanities education, allows me to blend storytelling with product expertise to deliver integrated campaigns across territories and markets.

Elena Policella

I’m Elena Policella, a marketing, communication and content specialist focused on wine and hospitality. With over 15 years of experience, I translate brand identity into compelling visuals and copy, managing complex projects from social media to editorial production and coordinating creative suppliers. My dual background as AIS Sommelier and WSET Level II, paired with a humanities education, allows me to blend storytelling with product expertise to deliver integrated campaigns across territories and markets.

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I’m Elena Policella, a marketing, communication and content specialist focused on wine and hospitality. With over 15 years of experience, I translate brand identity into compelling visuals and copy, managing complex projects from social media to editorial production and coordinating creative suppliers.

My dual background as AIS Sommelier and WSET Level II, paired with a humanities education, allows me to blend storytelling with product expertise to deliver integrated campaigns across territories and markets.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

MARKETING & COMMUNICATION at Tours of Tuscany
July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Website and content management; social media management; newsletter writing; coordination of suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, videographers); creation of communication materials (brochures, catalogs); travel design and sales support.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION at Ampeleia
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Responsible for corporate communication strategy and main liaison with external agencies and press office; multichannel communication management (social media, newsletters, press materials); creation of visual and written content; organization of events at the winery and within the local area.
BRAND AMBASSADOR DACH & MARKETING at Marchesi Mazzei
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2018
Coordination of corporate website development; Wine Club e-commerce and newsletter management; social media management; brand ambassador activities for the DACH area; participation in international trade fairs and events (Prowein, Vinitaly, Wine Spectator Grand Tour, Japan, etc.).
E-COMMERCE & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER at Sepp’ Manufaktur
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
E-commerce management (Shopify); newsletter management; social media and content management; coordination of agencies and suppliers (activities carried out in Italian and German).
BOARD MEMBER & HEAD OF COMMUNICATION at Associazione Subacquei Senesi
January 1, 2017 - Present
60th Anniversary Project (2025): project management for the association’s anniversary, including coordination of the design and production of the celebratory Numero Unico magazine, management of video interviews, and media relations. Editorial management: oversight of the annual activity almanac and management of the association’s social media community.

Education

AIS Sommelier Diploma (Level III) at AIS Sommelier
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
WSET Certification (Level II) at WSET
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Master’s Degree in Advertising and Multimedia Communication at University of Florence
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Specialist Degree in Textual Competencies for Publishing at University for Foreigners of Siena
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Literature at University of Siena
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

AIS Sommelier Diploma (Level III)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
WSET Certification (Level II)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution