I’m a PR & Marketing professional with experience across leading global agencies and startups, now working as a freelance communications strategist. I help startups and founders translate complex products into clear narratives, strengthen founder positioning, and build visibility through PR, media relations, and LinkedIn strategy. I’ve collaborated with international brands including IBM, Klarna, OpenAI, and Kyndryl and with fast-growing tech startups in SaaS and innovation space. I focus on tech, SaaS, and innovation, turning ambitious ideas into compelling stories and measurable outcomes.

Ilaria Volontieri

I’m a PR & Marketing professional with experience across leading global agencies and startups, now working as a freelance communications strategist. I help startups and founders translate complex products into clear narratives, strengthen founder positioning, and build visibility through PR, media relations, and LinkedIn strategy. I’ve collaborated with international brands including IBM, Klarna, OpenAI, and Kyndryl and with fast-growing tech startups in SaaS and innovation space. I focus on tech, SaaS, and innovation, turning ambitious ideas into compelling stories and measurable outcomes.

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I’m a PR & Marketing professional with experience across leading global agencies and startups, now working as a freelance communications strategist. I help startups and founders translate complex products into clear narratives, strengthen founder positioning, and build visibility through PR, media relations, and LinkedIn strategy.

I’ve collaborated with international brands including IBM, Klarna, OpenAI, and Kyndryl and with fast-growing tech startups in SaaS and innovation space. I focus on tech, SaaS, and innovation, turning ambitious ideas into compelling stories and measurable outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Account Executive
February 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Strategic account management of day-to-day activities, leading media relations and communications for B2B clients; drafted press releases, supported development of new projects, and coordinated client events. Managed clients' social media presence (LinkedIn, Instagram), monitored media coverage and provided reporting. Trained and supervised junior resources; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
Account Executive
April 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Managed day-to-day client relationships, oversaw media relations, produced press materials, and supported the development of new initiatives. Coordinated events and social media activity for B2B clients.
Junior Account Executive
May 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Supported account teams in day-to-day client servicing, prepared media outreach materials, tracked coverage, and assisted with events and reporting.
Junior Consultant
December 1, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Contributed to PR and communications strategy development, conducted market research and assisted with campaign implementation.
Account Assistant
October 1, 2019 - September 23, 2025
Provided administrative and operational support to the account team; assisted with press materials, scheduling, and client coordination.
Account Assistant
February 1, 2019 - September 23, 2025
Supported PR campaigns, managed schedules and client communications, and assisted with media outreach activities.
Senior Account Executive at Hotwire Global
April 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Strategic account management of day-to-day activities; media relations activities for B2B clients; support the development of new projects; management of clients' social media (LinkedIn and Instagram); training and management of junior resources.
Account Executive at Media Tyche - Milan, Italy
June 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Account management, media relations and client servicing; collaboration on campaign planning and execution; coordination with internal teams for project delivery.
Junior Account Executive at Weber Shandwick Italia - Milan, Italy
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Assisted in day-to-day account activities, supported PR campaigns, contributed to media relations and social media activities; supported junior resource training.
Junior Account Executive at Atout France Italia - Milan, Italy
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Supported press office activities; assisted in organizing events and press conferences; contributed to media relations and client servicing.
Account Assistant at Atout France Italia - Milan, Italy
April 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
General administrative support for account teams; assistance in campaigns and client coordination.
Account Assistant at Weber Shandwick Italia - Milan, Italy
September 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Administrative support for PR campaigns; helped with client coordination and media relations.
Junior Account Executive
December 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Contribution to account management and client servicing; supported delivery of campaigns; assisted with social media activities and project coordination.
Account Assistant
September 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Administrative support for client accounts; data entry and record-keeping.
Front Desk / Back Office at Sette Cento Hotel
November 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017
Guest reception, booking management, event management, quotation management.
Account Executive
June 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Drove PR and marketing programs for fast-growing startups, coordinating content creation, media outreach, and influencer/community engagement; helped scale go-to-market messaging and visibility.

Education

Master’s degree in Planning and Management of Tourism Systems (PMTS) at University of Bergamo
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Master's degree in Planning and Management of Tourism Systems (PMTS) at University of Bergamo
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Interpreting and Translation at IULM University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Master’s degree in Planning and Management of Tourism Systems (PMTS) at IULM University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting and Translation at IULM University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Master’s degree in Planning and Management of Tourism Systems (PMTS) at IULM University
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting and Translation at IULM University
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026

Qualifications

Master's degree in Planning and Management of Tourism Systems (PMTS)
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Interpreting and Translation
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet