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I am a production and communications professional with a strong track record in coordinating artistic projects, fundraising, and international campaigns. My background spans intercultural collaboration, event logistics, and social inclusion initiatives across Switzerland, France, India, and the US. I thrive in roles that combine creativity with careful project management and stakeholder liaison, and I am passionate about using culture and media to foster inclusive communities. Fluent in French, Italian, and English with solid Spanish and German skills, I bring hands-on experience from theatre productions, NGO work, and tourism marketing. I am seeking opportunities in production management, content production, and media-focused project roles where I can contribute strategic thinking, teamwork, and a proactive, friendly approach to delivering high-impact results.…I am a production and communications professional with a strong track record in coordinating artistic projects, fundraising, and international campaigns. My background spans intercultural collaboration, event logistics, and social inclusion initiatives across Switzerland, France, India, and the US. I thrive in roles that combine creativity with careful project management and stakeholder liaison, and I am passionate about using culture and media to foster inclusive communities. Fluent in French, Italian, and English with solid Spanish and German skills, I bring hands-on experience from theatre productions, NGO work, and tourism marketing. I am seeking opportunities in production management, content production, and media-focused project roles where I can contribute strategic thinking, teamwork, and a proactive, friendly approach to delivering high-impact results.

Elena Balzaretti

Project Manager, Production Manager, Production Assistant, +4

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I am a production and communications professional with a strong track record in coordinating artistic projects, fundraising, and international campaigns. My background spans intercultural collaboration, event logistics, and social inclusion initiatives across Switzerland, France, India, and the US. I thrive in roles that combine creativity with careful project management and stakeholder liaison, and I am passionate about using culture and media to foster inclusive communities. Fluent in French, Italian, and English with solid Spanish and German skills, I bring hands-on experience from theatre productions, NGO work, and tourism marketing. I am seeking opportunities in production management, content production, and media-focused project roles where I can contribute strategic thinking, teamwork, and a proactive, friendly approach to delivering high-impact results.…I am a production and communications professional with a strong track record in coordinating artistic projects, fundraising, and international campaigns. My background spans intercultural collaboration, event logistics, and social inclusion initiatives across Switzerland, France, India, and the US. I thrive in roles that combine creativity with careful project management and stakeholder liaison, and I am passionate about using culture and media to foster inclusive communities. Fluent in French, Italian, and English with solid Spanish and German skills, I bring hands-on experience from theatre productions, NGO work, and tourism marketing. I am seeking opportunities in production management, content production, and media-focused project roles where I can contribute strategic thinking, teamwork, and a proactive, friendly approach to delivering high-impact results.

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I am a production and communications professional with a strong track record in coordinating artistic projects, fundraising, and international campaigns. My background spans intercultural collaboration, event logistics, and social inclusion initiatives across Switzerland, France, India, and the US. I thrive in roles that combine creativity with careful project management and stakeholder liaison, and I am passionate about using culture and media to foster inclusive communities.

Fluent in French, Italian, and English with solid Spanish and German skills, I bring hands-on experience from theatre productions, NGO work, and tourism marketing. I am seeking opportunities in production management, content production, and media-focused project roles where I can contribute strategic thinking, teamwork, and a proactive, friendly approach to delivering high-impact results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Language

French

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

German

Advanced

Work Experience

Back Stage Manager at Festival della Cité Lausanne

December 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025

Oversaw logistics and coordination backstage; managed artistic teams’ schedules and needs; ensured smooth transitions between performances and technical setups; coordinated backstage operations; organized press and influencer trips to Switzerland; contributed to sustainability and outreach initiatives.

Production Assistant at Théâtre Vidy Lausanne

December 31, 2021 - September 19, 2025

Supported artistic production teams in planning and coordinating performances and national/international tours; managed logistics and rehearsals schedules; coordinated administrative follow-ups and production needs; contributed to back-stage operations and event coordination.

Cultural Diplomacy Assistant at Consulate General of Switzerland, San Francisco

December 31, 2020 - September 19, 2025

Developed and managed digital communication content; supported cultural outreach efforts remotely during the early COVID-19 crisis; completed master internship and thesis; on-ground participation in activities of a local NGO and research on social business creation; facilitated workshops and civic education for youth and migrant communities; supported micro-entrepreneurship programs for refugees with IFPD; participated in museum cataloguing and translation projects promoting access to culture; engaged in social inclusion initiatives.

Marketing Assistant at Switzerland Tourism, Paris

December 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025

Took part in the Switzerland House at Paris 2024 (Paris Olympic Games) and multiple events and fairs as informant and public relations collaborator; assisted with coordinating digital and print campaigns and press outreach; collaborated with media production and public relations for Swiss representation in events.

Administrative Assistant at K7 Productions - Lausanne

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Drafted funding applications for artistic residencies and stage projects; Managed contracts and payroll; Coordinated between artists, partners, and institutions.

Backstage Manager at Festival de la Cité - Lausanne

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Coordinated artistic hospitality and backstage logistics; Strengthened interpersonal skills and ability to handle unforeseen challenges.

Production Assistant at Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Supported coordination of artistic projects in socially and environmentally engaged theatre; Developed strong logistical and organizational skills, managing schedules and teams.

Marketing Assistant at Switzerland Tourism - Paris, France

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Contributed to international marketing campaigns and social media management; Coordinated events and press trips, liaising with partners and stakeholders across the tourism industry; Gained in-depth knowledge of Swiss tourism landscape.

Project Support at Consulate General of Switzerland - San Francisco, USA

April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020

Assisted in communications and cultural diplomacy projects promoting Swiss arts abroad.

Master Internship and Thesis at Local NGO, New Delhi

December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020

On-ground participation in the activities of a local NGO and research on social business creation; Various social inclusion initiatives; Facilitated workshops and civic education classes for youth and migrant communities; Supported micro-entrepreneurship programs for migrants with IFPD in Lausanne.

Marketing Assistant at Switzerland Tourism

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Contributed to international marketing campaigns and social media management; coordinated events and press trips; liaised with partners and stakeholders across the tourism industry; gained in-depth knowledge of Swiss tourism.

Backstage Manager at Festival de la cité, Lausanne

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Coordinated artistic hospitality and backstage logistics; strengthened interpersonal skills and the ability to handle unforeseen challenges.

Administrative Assistant at Lausanne-based organization (unspecified)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Drafted funding applications for artistic residencies and stage projects; managed contracts and payroll; coordinated between artists, partners, and institutions.

Master Internship at New Delhi NGO (local NGO)

December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020

On-ground participation in activities of a local NGO and research on social business creation; facilitated workshops and civic education for youth and migrants; supported micro-entrepreneurship programs for migrants with IFPD in Lausanne.