I am Michele Pasquale, a committed and creative digital multimedia manager passionate about advocacy campaigns, ethnographic research, social media, photo and video reportage, and creating high-quality multimedia content that tells stories and helps others. With a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology, I have over ten years of experience working internationally in the humanitarian and solidarity sectors, focusing on communications for INGOs and EU institutions. I bring a strong intercultural awareness and adaptability, developed through extensive fieldwork and project management in diverse regions such as Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. I am skilled in leading communications strategies, multimedia production, event organization, and social media management, and I strive to contribute creatively and critically to dynamic international teams to promote social issues and sustainable futures.

Michele Pasquale

I am Michele Pasquale, a committed and creative digital multimedia manager passionate about advocacy campaigns, ethnographic research, social media, photo and video reportage, and creating high-quality multimedia content that tells stories and helps others. With a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology, I have over ten years of experience working internationally in the humanitarian and solidarity sectors, focusing on communications for INGOs and EU institutions. I bring a strong intercultural awareness and adaptability, developed through extensive fieldwork and project management in diverse regions such as Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. I am skilled in leading communications strategies, multimedia production, event organization, and social media management, and I strive to contribute creatively and critically to dynamic international teams to promote social issues and sustainable futures.

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I am Michele Pasquale, a committed and creative digital multimedia manager passionate about advocacy campaigns, ethnographic research, social media, photo and video reportage, and creating high-quality multimedia content that tells stories and helps others. With a Master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology, I have over ten years of experience working internationally in the humanitarian and solidarity sectors, focusing on communications for INGOs and EU institutions.

I bring a strong intercultural awareness and adaptability, developed through extensive fieldwork and project management in diverse regions such as Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. I am skilled in leading communications strategies, multimedia production, event organization, and social media management, and I strive to contribute creatively and critically to dynamic international teams to promote social issues and sustainable futures.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Communications Manager at EfVET - European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
October 1, 2024 - Present
Leading publication plans emphasizing original multimedia production including photography, video, audio, text, and graphics. Managing social media channels, website, and community platforms daily. Designing ad hoc communication campaigns and creating event reportage. Managing relationships with communication boards and agencies, overseeing website development, writing press releases, creating photo archives, and analyzing KPIs for visibility strategies. Tutoring interns and organizing international campaigns and events to promote EfVET's presence.
Communications Manager at EfVET - European Forum of technical and Vocational Education and Training
October 1, 2024 - Present
Leading the publication plan with focus on original multimedia production including photo, video, audio, text, and graphics. Managing website and social media channels daily, designing communication campaigns, creating photo and video reportage during events, and coordinating relations with European Communications Board. Managing website redesign and administration of media archives, analyzing KPIs and presenting communication strategies at EU level. Supporting interns in skill development.
Communications Manager at EfVET - European Forum of technical and Vocational Education and Training
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the publication plan focusing on original multimedia content including photo, video, audio, text, and graphics. Manage the website, social media channels, and online communities daily. Design tailored communication campaigns to increase visibility and engagement for EfVET at European and international levels. Coordinate relations with communications board and external agencies. Develop social media calendars and analyze key performance indicators to optimize strategies. Oversee creation of professional photo archives and organize media coverage for conferences and events. Provide tutoring and skill development to interns.
Communications Specialist at UN Women - Country Office Jordan
May 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Led development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies with a focus on media and gender perspectives. Created original photo and video reportage in the field, including refugee camps, and collaborated with communication teams to ensure consistent messaging. Documented major institutional events and enhanced outreach through social media and press materials.
Communications Specialist – IUNV Mission at UN Women – Country Office, Amman, Jordan
May 31, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Led the development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies with a media focus, ensuring gender perspective integration. Created original photo and video field reportage including refugee camps visits. Designed social media graphics and stories to enhance corporate and project visibility. Collaborated with communication colleagues regionally to maintain message consistency. Documented high profile events such as International Volunteer Day with multimedia assets and press releases.
Communications Specialist – IUNV Mission at UN Women – Country Office
May 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Led the development and implementation of communication and outreach strategies with a media focus ensuring gender perspective. Created original photo and video reportage in field, collaborated closely with communication teams across offices for consistent messaging. Documented institutional visits at refugee camps and participated in communication task force for major regional events.
Communications Officer & Multimedia Manager at Konrad Adenauer Stiftung – Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (MDPD)
September 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Developed and implemented communication strategies and plans. Managed online presence including social media and website. Produced original multimedia materials such as newsletters, podcasts, videos, and graphics. Ensured GDPR compliance and maintained media portfolios for partnerships and visibility.
Communications Officer & Multimedia Manager at Konrad Adenauer Stiftung – Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (MDPD), Brussels, Belgium
September 30, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Proposed and implemented communication strategies promoting the MDPD program aligned with current trends. Produced multimedia materials including photo, video, audio and graphics; managed social media platforms and website daily while ensuring GDPR compliance. Monitored performance metrics and coordinated outreach activities to optimize online engagement. Produced newsletters, podcasts, mini video series, and consolidated media portfolios to support partnerships and visibility.
Communications Officer at Konrad Adenauer Stiftung – Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (MDPD)
July 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025
Managed internal and external communications, developed and implemented communication plans, created multimedia content such as newsletters, podcasts, videos, and graphics. Coordinated online engagement on multiple social media platforms and websites, ensured GDPR compliance, and maintained a media portfolio for partnerships and visibility. Produced data-driven reports and supported project management systems for online events.
Communications Officer at Cooperazione Delegata - Italian Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan / Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
October 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Produced original photo and video content and reportage from the field, managed social media channels related to projects, and ensured implementation of communication and visibility plans. Consolidated media portfolios and promotional materials for partnerships. Designed and organized public events and photo exhibitions. Supervised and collaborated daily with two communication assistants.
Communications Officer & Social Multimedia Manager at Cooperazione Delegata - Italian Embassy in Sudan / Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
October 1, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Produced original multimedia content including photo and video reportage from Sudan. Managed social networks related to projects, organized public events and photo-exhibitions, supervised communication assistants, and created a cloud photo and video archive for promotion and visibility.
Communications Officer at Cooperazione Delegata - Italian Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan / Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
October 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Produced original multimedia products and reportage from the field. Managed project-related social networks and implemented communication & visibility plans. Organized public events and photo-exhibitions. Supervised two communication assistants.
Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer at Alianza por la Solidaridad, Jacmel, Haiti
May 31, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Created original multimedia materials from field missions including photo and video reportage, writing articles and storytelling. Managed content of project-related social networks and blogs. Organized public events, photo exhibitions and created promotional materials and visual portfolios to support advocacy efforts.
Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer at Alianza por la Solidaridad (Madrid, Spain)
May 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Created original multimedia materials from field missions including photo and video reportage, articles, and storytelling. Managed project social networks and organized public events and exhibitions with associated promotional materials.
Advocacy and Communications Officer at GVC (Bologna, Italy)
September 30, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Produced photo/video materials and storytelling for community tourism project involving indigenous population. Managed social media and created shared photo and video archives. Organized public photo-exhibitions and created visual portfolios to promote the project.
Advocacy and Communications Officer at GVC, La Paz / Chipaya, Bolivia
September 30, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Produced original photo and video materials for projects including storytelling. Managed social media accounts and created shared archives. Organized public photo exhibitions and promoted projects through visual portfolios presented at various official venues.
Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer at Alianza por la Solidaridad
September 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Created photo and video materials for community tourism projects involving indigenous populations. Managed social media and organized multiple public photo exhibitions with related visual portfolios for project promotion. Created shared photo and video archives to support advocacy efforts.
Italian Teacher / Photo -Reporter / Project Assistant at Association for Democratic Prosperity – ADP Zid, Podgorica, Montenegro
June 30, 2016 - August 4, 2025
Managed cultural projects promoting Italian language and culture. Produced weekly reports, organized public events including a national photo contest and photo exhibition with national media coverage. Mapped environmental pollution through GPS.
Italian Teacher / Photo-Reporter / Project Assistant at Association for Democratic Prosperity – ADP Zid
June 1, 2016 - August 4, 2025
Managed cultural project for free promotion of Italian language and culture. Produced weekly reports, organized public events, managed GPS mapping of polluted areas, designed and organized national photo-contest and exhibition with media coverage.
English Teacher / Primary-Secondary School at Secretaria De Educacion de Bogotá (Ministry of Education) - British Council – AIESEC Colombia
July 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Managed English immersion classes for students aged 6 to 19 with innovative, active, and visual arts integrated teaching methods. Facilitated informal discussions on social and cultural topics relevant to students.
English Teacher / Primary - Secondary School at Secretaria De Educacion de Bogotá (Ministry of Education) - British Council – AIESEC Colombia
July 1, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Managed English classes for students aged 6 to 19 using informal education methodologies, active learning techniques, and integration of visual arts. Achieved excellent feedback and addressed social and cultural student issues through discussions.
Project Assistant / Photojournalist at Caritas Italiana/OCPH/CKS, Guinea Conakry - Senegal / Indonesia
February 28, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Assisted in capacity building, gender empowerment projects, and livelihood activities. Conducted beneficiary interviews and produced photo reportage in multiple countries. Developed educational activities and contributed to publications as well as video documentary creation on community projects.
Project Assistant / Photojournalist at Caritas Italiana/OCPH/CKS
February 1, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Assisted in capacity building and gender empowerment projects, conducted interviews and produced photo-reportage in the field across Guinea Conakry, Senegal, and Indonesia. Created weekly reports and a video documentary about CKS activities.
Social Media Manager / Web Editorial Officer at School of Law, Politics, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Turin, Italy
February 28, 2014 - August 4, 2025
Designed and managed the official School Facebook page, curating content including student offers, events, and news in Italian and English.
Social Media Manager / Web Editorial Officer at School of Law, Politics, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Turin
February 1, 2014 - August 4, 2025
Designed and managed the first official FB page of the School, managing content in Italian and English with updates on offers, events, and news for students.
English Teacher / Photo-Reporter / Blogger – Traineeship at AIESEC no Brazil, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
June 30, 2013 - August 4, 2025
Taught English at a primary school as part of a youth empowerment project. Created photo and video reportage and maintained a dedicated blog. Presented ethnographic field research at a university anthropology department.
English Teacher / Photo-Reporter / Blogger – Traineeship at AIESEC no Brazil
June 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025
Taught English at a primary school and created photo/video reportage and a dedicated blog in collaboration with a web-journal. Presented ethno-photographic fieldwork research at a university department.
Ethnological Fieldwork Researcher – Traineeship at Gender and Cultural Studies Department, Kigali Institute of Education (KIE), Rwanda
October 31, 2012 - August 4, 2025
Conducted ethno-photographic research involving interviews, fieldnotes, community activities and photo reportage. Presented research findings publicly at the university department.
Ethnological Fieldwork Researcher – Traineeship at Gender and Cultural Studies' Department (CGCD), Kigali Institute of Education (KIE)
October 1, 2012 - August 4, 2025
Conducted ethno-photographic research including interviews, photo reportage, and community activities under Rwandan research permit. Presented findings publicly at the institute.

Education

Master's Degree (MA) in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology at University of Turin
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Bachelor degree (BA) in Intercultural Communication at University of Turin
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Master's Degree (MA) in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology at University of Turin, Italy
September 1, 2010 - April 30, 2013
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Intercultural Communication at University of Turin, Italy
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2010
Diploma in Foreign Languages and Humanities at ITCS Blaise Pascal, Giaveno, Turin, Italy
September 1, 1999 - July 31, 2004
Master's Degree (MA) in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology at University of Turin, Italy
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Intercultural Communication at University of Turin, Italy
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2010
Linguistic High School Diploma in Foreign Languages and Humanities at ITCS Blaise Pascal, Giaveno, Turin, Italy
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2004
Master's Degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology at University of Turin
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Intercultural Communication at University of Turin
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Linguistic High School Diploma in Foreign Languages and Humanities at ITCS Blaise Pascal
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025

Qualifications

Driving License B type
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare