I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Personal Brand Manager, writer, translator, and voiceover artist. My work spans from ghostwriting and editing literary works to conducting creative writing and mindfulness coaching sessions. I enjoy blending creativity with a structured approach in multiple projects including literary anthologies, audiovisual productions, and English language teaching. My passion for languages and cultures drives my ongoing development and work as a court interpreter and tutor. I have a natural aptitude for problem-solving, team leadership, and adapting to challenging conditions. Combining my communication skills and artistic background, I help clients and students achieve their goals and tell their stories through innovative narratives and visual storytelling.

Rita Balestra

I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Personal Brand Manager, writer, translator, and voiceover artist. My work spans from ghostwriting and editing literary works to conducting creative writing and mindfulness coaching sessions. I enjoy blending creativity with a structured approach in multiple projects including literary anthologies, audiovisual productions, and English language teaching. My passion for languages and cultures drives my ongoing development and work as a court interpreter and tutor. I have a natural aptitude for problem-solving, team leadership, and adapting to challenging conditions. Combining my communication skills and artistic background, I help clients and students achieve their goals and tell their stories through innovative narratives and visual storytelling.

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I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Personal Brand Manager, writer, translator, and voiceover artist. My work spans from ghostwriting and editing literary works to conducting creative writing and mindfulness coaching sessions. I enjoy blending creativity with a structured approach in multiple projects including literary anthologies, audiovisual productions, and English language teaching.

My passion for languages and cultures drives my ongoing development and work as a court interpreter and tutor. I have a natural aptitude for problem-solving, team leadership, and adapting to challenging conditions. Combining my communication skills and artistic background, I help clients and students achieve their goals and tell their stories through innovative narratives and visual storytelling.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Personal Brand Manager at RITA BALESTRA – SOLUZIONI NARRATIVE
November 2, 2023 - Present
Manage personal brand development through ghostwriting, editing, literary work evaluation, visual storytelling, translation, writing coaching, and creation of book-trailers under the FSE+ 2021-2027 program.
English language Classroom Expert for students and teachers at Fondazione Sviluppo Europa Onlus
April 30, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Provide tutoring and teaching in English language classes preparing for Cambridge level certifications and offer support through RRNP for schools.
PCTO Business Partner & Tutor at RITA BALESTRA – SOLUZIONI NARRATIVE
May 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Tutor students from IISS “V. Veneto-Salvemini” in work-related learning program “LATINA STORIES”, guiding them to create social-topic interviews.
PCTO Consultant and Project Tutor at Fondazione Latina Film Commission
May 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Tutor students from IISS “V. Veneto-Salvemini” in the work-related learning program “Spazi che ispirano Storie”, assisting in the production of audio-visual products.
Court Interpreter and Translator at Tribunale di Latina
March 1, 2023 - Present
Translate during trials between Italian and English/French to support court proceedings; translate court orders, hearings, and ruling minutes; assist experts in evaluations.
Mindfulness & Writer Coach at Tibetan Monastery
March 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Lead creative and meditation-based writing labs for adults, students, and non-profits aiming to produce short-tale anthologies as workshop outcomes.
English Teacher at ENADIL - Ente Nazionale d'Istruzione per i Lavoratori
June 30, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Conduct English classes for preschool and primary school pupils.
Translator EN>IT at Tactical Tech
May 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Translate informative material for campaigns including Misinformation 2.0, The Glassroom Project, and Data Detox Kit.
Music Promoter at "Maremma Strega Pizzica Band"
December 31, 2015 - August 26, 2025
Promote a folk group through festivals and live shows nationally and internationally via Institutes of Italian Culture.
Interpreter at Save the Children Norway – South-Eastern regional field
October 31, 2010 - August 26, 2025
Translate from Italian to English for a Serbian delegation meeting Italian Postal Police representatives within a European project against online child-pornography and sexual abuse.
Inbound Officer at B2win Contact Center
December 31, 2010 - August 26, 2025
Order entry for Lottomatica customers.
Tutor/Interpreter at Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs in partnership with ECCOM and NOIAW
December 31, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Tutor American-Italian students with tours, visits, and meetings with female representatives of political, civic, and private institutions as part of a bilateral cultural exchange.
Charity Worker in Humanitarian Mission at Save the Children USA - Bolivia
June 30, 2007 - August 26, 2025
Provide humanitarian aid in bolivian flood zones, conduct disaster assessments, produce educational materials for adolescent sexual and reproductive rights, and liaise with government and donors for community development projects.
P.R. Manager at Malatempora Currunt Publishing House
December 31, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Handle ad sales, press office, and event management.
Various positions including Logistician, Office Management, Team Leader/Trainer at Save the Children Italia Onlus
December 31, 2007 - August 26, 2025
Managed education campaigns, led HR and training activities, office administration and CEO assistance, and team leadership for fundraising campaigns.
Team Leader/Trainer at Greenpeace Italia Onlus
September 30, 2004 - August 26, 2025
Led direct dialogue fundraising campaigns, including HR management, training, motivation and problem-solving.
Personal Brand Manager at RITA BALESTRA – SOLUZIONI NARRATIVE
November 2, 2023 - Present
Responsible for ghostwriting, editing, evaluation of literary works, visual storytelling, translation, writing coaching, and book-trailers as part of the FSE+ 2021-2027 program, objective c).
English language Classroom Expert for students and teachers at Fondazione Sviluppo Europa Onlus
April 30, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Tutoring and teaching English classes for Cambridge level certifications and RRNP for schools.
PCTO Business Partner & Tutor at RITA BALESTRA – SOLUZIONI NARRATIVE
May 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Tutored students in the work-related learning program 'LATINA STORIES', fostering interviews on social-focused subjects chosen by the students.
PCTO Consultant and Project Tutor at FONDAZIONE LATINA FILM COMMISSION
May 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Tutored students from IISS “V. Veneto-Salvemini” in the work-related learning program 'Spazi che ispirano Storie', fostering the realization of audio-visual products.
Court Interpreter and Translator at Tribunale di Latina
March 1, 2023 - Present
Translated from Italian to English and French during trials, supported pleader, judge, and witnesses for defendants, translated court orders, hearings, ruling minutes, and assisted experts in evaluations.
Mindfulness&Writer Coach at Tibetan Monastry
March 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Led creative and meditation-based writing labs to adults, students, and not-for-profit organizations aiming to produce short-tales anthologies as final outcomes.
English Teacher at ENADIL - Ente Nazionale d'Istruzione per i Lavoratori
June 30, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Delivered English classes to pre-school and primary school pupils.
Translator EN>IT at Tactical Tech
May 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Translated informative materials for the Misinformation 2.0 Campaign, The Glassroom Project, and Data Detox Kit.
Music Promoter at Maremma Strega Pizzica Band
December 31, 2015 - August 26, 2025
Promoted a folk group by organizing festivals and live shows in Italy and abroad through Italian Cultural Institutes.
Interpreter at Save the Children Norway – South-Eastern regional field
October 31, 2010 - August 26, 2025
Translated from Italian into English for Serbian delegation meeting Italian representatives of the Postal Police, part of a European project against online child pornography and sexual abuse.
Inbound Officer at B2win Contact Center
December 31, 2010 - August 26, 2025
Managed order entry from Lottomatica customers in a customer service environment.
Tutor/Interpreter at Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MAAEE) in partnership with ECCOM and NOIAW
December 31, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Tutored American-Italian students on city tours, visits to Roman monuments, art galleries, and meetings with female representatives from institutions. Part of Italy-USA cultural exchange event.
Charity Worker in Humanitarian Mission at Save the Children USA - Bolivia
June 30, 2007 - August 26, 2025
Provided humanitarian aid to flooded communities in Bolivia, performed disaster assessment, edited handbooks, provided technical support for adolescent programs, and liaised with government and donors.
P.R. Manager at Malatempora Currunt
December 31, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Handled ads agent work, press office, and event management for an independent publishing house.
Logistician; Office Management; Team Leader/Trainer at Save the Children Italia Onlus
December 31, 2007 - August 26, 2025
Managed logistics for education campaigns, performed CEO assistance and Board minutes editing during maternity leave, led a team and training for face-to-face fundraising campaigns.
Team Leader/Trainer - Direct Dialogue Fundraising Campaign at Greenpeace Italia Onlus
September 30, 2004 - August 26, 2025
Managed human resources, startup activity, training, motivational support and problem-solving for direct dialogue fundraising campaigns.

Education

2nd Level Degree in Ethnology and Anthropology at Sapienza University of Rome
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2014
Degree in Languages at Sapienza University of Rome
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2002
2nd Level Degree in Ethnology and Anthropology at Sapienza University of Rome
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2014
Degree in Languages at Sapienza University of Rome
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2002

Qualifications

Arabic Language Course
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
InDesign for Translators
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Educational Videomaking
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Video Design Thinking
January 1, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Corso di Teatro con Dario Fo e Franca Rame
January 1, 2013 - August 26, 2025
Theatre of the Oppressed
January 1, 2009 - August 26, 2025
First Interdisciplinary Course on the UN Millennium Development Goals
January 1, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Literary Translation Course
January 1, 2006 - August 26, 2025
International Cooperation and Development Projecting
January 1, 2005 - August 26, 2025
Working in a publishing house (practical experience)
January 1, 2004 - August 26, 2025
Working in a Publishing House (Minimum Fax editore)
January 1, 2003 - August 26, 2025
German Language advanced level
January 1, 1994 - August 26, 2025
Arabic Language Course, online by Al Jariri Arabic School
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025
InDesign for Translators, online course by La Bottega dei Traduttori
January 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Educational Videomaking, IRIS – T&O, Latina, traineeship
January 1, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Video Design Thinking, GEMA – Business School, Rome, traineeship
January 1, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Corso di Teatro con Dario Fo e Franca Rame, Libera Università di Alcatraz
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Theatre of the Oppressed workshop, Ricerca e Cooperazione Onlus
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
First Interdisciplinary Course on the UN Millennium Development Goals, Sapienza University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Literary Translation, Herzog Literary Services
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
International Cooperation and Development Projecting, CRIC Milan
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Working in a publishing house "Il Segnalibro" Literary Services
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Working in a Publishing House, Minimum Fax editore
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
German Language advanced level, Ass. Cult. ITALIA-GERMANIA
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995

Industry Experience

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