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I am a senior community, events, and creative professional with 15+ years of experience across Web3, photography, education, hospitality, and operations. I lead with curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to building vibrant communities and memorable events.
My work spans onboarding photographers worldwide, curating art and exhibitions, organizing international Brunch events, and teaching English and photography. I bring a blend of strategic thinking, storytelling, and hospitality to every project.
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Language
English
Fluent
Italian
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Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Head of Community & Growth at Real.Photos
July 1, 2025 - PresentOnboard photographers onto the RP app; collaborate on web3 projects, exhibitions and promotions; organize growth-focused meetings; manage RP's social media; host online spaces/panels; represent the brand at events and conferences.
Founder / Organizer / Host at BrunchByFidel
June 1, 2021 - PresentIdentify and manage sponsor relationships to fund events; plan venue, travel and lodging; organize podcasts and online spaces; manage ticketing and community services for 100-150 guests; coordinate speaking engagements and on-site operations; produce after-event materials including NFT collectibles.
Panel Host / Art Curator / Community Leader at Web3 / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - PresentSupport artists in Web3 via residency programs, sponsorships and donations; onboard artists through advisory sessions; curate digital art for online and offline galleries; organize podcasts and panels; guest speak/moderate at conferences.
Head of Community & Partners at PictureThis
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024Liaison between PT, the community, photographers and partners; onboarding photographers into web3/NFT; collaborate on projects, exhibitions and NFT drops; organize and host exhibitions online and in AR; manage social media and public engagement; host weekly spaces/panels.
English Instructor (w/Emphasis on Photography & Fashion) at MoodArt Fashion School
January 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022Teach English to 15-20 students weekly; create tailor-made lesson plans with emphasis on fashion/photography; conduct mock photoshoots for industry-relevant language; administer and grade quizzes/exams.
Photography 101 Professor at U.S.A.C. (University Studies Abroad Consortium) / Verona
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Teach photography via bi-weekly sessions for 10-15 students; administer quizzes/exams; create materials/lesson plans; conduct hands-on photography sessions.
Photography Professor at SFP Canossiana / Verona
June 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Teach photography via weekly classes for 20-25 students; administer quizzes/exams; create materials/lesson plans; teach basic photo-editing tools and hands-on photography.
English Instructor at ITS - Fondazione di Partecipazione / Verona
August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021Teach English weekly to 15-20 students; administer quizzes/exams; create materials/lesson plans.
English Instructor at Inlingua / Verona
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2022Teach English weekly in group/ private lessons for 1-5 students; create lesson plans; administer and grade assignments/quizzes/exams; draft evaluations.
Photography Masterclass Instructor at Remember Forever Photography, New York
January 1, 2014 - PresentTaught classes on shutter speed, aperture, white balance, ISO and lighting; led hands-on portrait, landscape, urban and night photography workshops.
Assistant Manager at Fifth Dining at Saks 5th Avenue
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Open/close restaurant; manage POS; supervise 15-20 staff; support FOH/BOH; assist with special events and guest service.
Assistant Operations Manager at Giovanni Rana Restaurant
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012Oversee 10-20 FOH staff; assist customers; support operations and scheduling; hire/training; handle daily operations.
Operations Manager at Bowlmor
August 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Oversee 30+ staff; support event management; supervise catering staff; manage end-of-day reports and money handling.
Assistant Operations Manager at The Altman Building & 101 Riverviews
September 1, 2007 - December 1, 2009Managed two venue locations during weddings, film/TV shoots and private events; supervised load-ins/outs; maintained inventories.
Photographer / Videographer / Digital Media Specialist / Social Media Consultant at Apatchworks
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Volunteer photography/videography for nonprofits; created multimedia for awareness and fundraising; documented fundraisers/events.
Photographer / Videographer / Photojournalist / Documentarian at Resurge International
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Traveled with medical staff to document goodwill missions; captured surgeries/interventions; produced multimedia for fundraising; documented events.
English Instructor (with Emphasis on Photography & Fashion) at MoodArt Fashion School
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022Teach English via weekly classes; develop tailor-made lesson plans focused on photography and fashion; conduct mock photoshoots to teach industry-relevant English; administer quizzes/exams.
Photography 101 Professor at University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) / Verona
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Teach photography via bi-weekly class sessions; administer quizzes/exams; create materials/lesson plans; conduct hands-on photography sessions.
Photography Masterclass Instructor at Remember Forever Photography / New York
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Taught classes on shutter speed, aperture, white balance, ISO and lighting; led interactive group courses in portrait, landscape, urban, street and night photography; conducted hands-on photographic workshops in Manhattan.
Founder / Organizer / Host at BrunchByFidel
June 1, 2022 - PresentIdentify and manage sponsor relationships, plan venue/travel/lodging for events, host podcasts and online spaces, handle ticket sales and guest services, arrange speaking engagements and post-event materials.
Panel Host / Art Curator / Community Leader at Web3
January 1, 2021 - PresentSupport artists in Web3 via residencies and sponsorships, assist onboarding into Web3, curate digital art for exhibitions/NFT drops, organize online spaces and panels, guest speak at conferences.
Photography Masterclass Instructor at Remember Forever Photography
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Taught classes on shutter speed, aperture, white balance, ISO and lighting; led interactive group courses in portrait, landscape, urban, street and night photography; led workshops in Manhattan.
Operations Manager at Bowlmor / New York
August 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Oversee a large staff, assist with fundraising events, manage operations and out-of-house catering; support event execution.
English & Photography Instructor at Multiple Institutions, Verona, Italy
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022Taught English and photography at MoodArt Fashion School, USAC, SFP Canossiana, ITS, and Inlingua. Created lesson plans, graded exams, and led practical workshops.
Photography Instructor at Remember Forever Photography
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Taught photography fundamentals and led hands-on workshops throughout Manhattan.
Operations & Hospitality Management at Saks Fifth Avenue; Bowlmor; Giovanni Rana Restaurant; Event Venues (New York, USA)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015Assistant Manager and Operations Manager roles across luxury retail and hospitality venues. Managed staff, budgets, logistics, and customer experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Kansas State University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Arts at Kansas State University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Arts in Italian at Kansas State University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Arts at Kansas State University
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
Experience Level
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