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I am an experienced market research professional specializing in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. I am collaborative, detail-oriented, and results-driven, passionate about delivering high-quality, customized market research services to businesses. With a strong academic background in Food Policy, Media Studies, and Sociology, I have developed excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills throughout my career. I enjoy managing teams, building client relationships, and contributing positively to business growth through innovative research solutions.
Skills
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Freelance Market Research Consultant
May 1, 2024 - PresentCurrently working as an independent market research consultant offering customised quantitative and qualitative research services, including project management, data analysis, and client engagement. Rates and terms are provided separately.
Senior Research Manager at Sapio Research
May 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025Led a team of up to 7 members, managing development plans and workload morale. Contributed to senior management meetings and facilitated issue escalation. Managed key client accounts such as Spark Comms and Paysafe, drove new business development with a 40% win rate in 2023, and led client presentations and proposals. Delivered internal training and process improvements, introduced online communities leading to new projects, and ran workshops on market research for small businesses.
Research Manager at Sapio Research
July 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025Responsible for project delivery across multiple accounts, including project setup, scripting, budgeting, client presentations, and team mentorship. Specialized in qualitative methodologies, moderated focus groups and depth interviews, and upskilled junior staff. Managed external suppliers and was a key contact for proposals and quotes for accounts like Spark Comms and Fortinet. Won quarterly award for 'Forthright'.
Research Manager / Senior Research Executive / Research Executive at Verve, Research and Consulting
November 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025Managed and executed a variety of quantitative and qualitative research projects, primarily on the Samsung account. Responsibilities included project setup, client communication, questionnaire design, analysis, reporting, and moderation of online communities and depth interviews in English and Italian. Provided line management, created proposals and costings, and built strong client relationships. Supported team growth and managed multiple concurrent projects.
Marketing Science Executive at OMD EMEA/TWBA Media Arts Lab
June 1, 2019 - August 28, 2025Worked on the Apple account performing market research across EMEA markets to inform operational and creative campaign strategies. Executed measurement plans, gathered data from multiple analytics platforms, generated actionable insights, and ensured timely and accurate reporting. Supported budgeting, KPI monitoring, campaign optimisation, and developed familiarity with a range of digital marketing and analytics tools including Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, DV360, Google Analytics, and Nielsen.
Freelance Market Research Consultant
May 1, 2024 - PresentProviding customised market research consultancy services, including bio, rates and terms provided separately.
Senior Research Manager at Sapio Research
May 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025Managed and led teams, built long-lasting client relationships, handled key accounts and generated new business with a 40% win rate in 2023. Responsible for business activities and contributing to senior management meetings, running workshops, internal process reviews, and introducing new methodologies.
Research Manager at Sapio Research
July 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025Delivered successful market research projects including quantitative and qualitative methodologies, led client calls, managed junior staff, handled client quotes and proposals, and managed external suppliers. Won internal awards and was lead on qualitative research approaches.
Research Manager at Verve, Research and Consulting
November 30, 2021 - August 28, 2025Promoted to Research Manager handling setup and execution of projects, proposal creation, client relationship building, analysis and reporting. Managed online communities and delivered projects on the Samsung account and others. Line managed a team member.
Senior Research Executive at Verve, Research and Consulting
June 30, 2021 - August 28, 2025Executed medium complexity projects, supported complex work, drafted questionnaires, created reports and analysis, managed project timing and line managed a team member while working mainly on the Samsung account.
Research Executive at Verve, Research and Consulting
May 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025Supported research team with project setup and execution, drafted proposals and discussion guides, monitored survey completions, moderated online communities and depth interviews, and created high-quality reports for various clients.
Marketing Science Executive at OMD EMEA/TWBA Media Arts Lab
June 30, 2019 - August 28, 2025Worked on the Apple account facilitating market research across EMEA, executing campaigns, gathering data from third-party platforms and analytics tools, delivering client and internal reports, and supporting social media campaign optimisations.
Education
MSc Food Policy at City, University of London
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018BSc Media Studies and Sociology Quantitative Methods at City University of London
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017Diploma di maturità equivalent to A-level grades AAB at Istituto Tecnico “Eugenio Montale” for Business and Foreign Languages Studies (Secondary Education, Italy)
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014MSc Food Policy at City, University of London
September 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018BSc in Media Studies and Sociology Quantitative Methods at City University of London
September 1, 2014 - July 31, 2017Diploma di maturità (equivalent to A-level grades AAB) at Istituto Tecnico “Eugenio Montale” for Business and Foreign Languages Studies (Italy)
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2014Qualifications
Industry Experience
Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Retail
Skills
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Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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