Maria Sforza Cesarini

Available to hire

Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager & Sales Account at APA Affissioni
February 25, 2025 - Present
Developed complex commercial proposals and tailored projects; end-to-end project management; coordinating stakeholders across legal, technical, creative and operational partners; client relationship management and strategic support to the commercial team.
Board Member at Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane
September 1, 2025 - Present
Planning and coordination of cultural events and programs in historic residences; contributing to the enhancement and promotion of Italian cultural heritage.
Co-founder | Head of Communication and Fundraising at WeCare
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Designed and managed international programs across Europe, Latin America and Africa; coordinated logistics, partners and on-site teams. Developed and managed strategic partnerships within institutions, donors and sponsors, raising over €500K. Led branding, communication and storytelling strategies to position projects and engage international audiences. Coordinated high-impact events involving over 600 participants.
Co-founder at Sosteniamo ODV
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Co-founded a youth-led social impact initiative supporting economically vulnerable Italian families severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Junior Communications Strategist at Po.Co Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Analyzed target audience and developed communication strategies for a new client to enhance brand visibility.
Development Support at Fondazione SOS Cristiani d’O riente
January 1, 2025 - Present
Development support for humanitarian and cultural initiatives.
Event & Startup Support at Seq uo ia Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Rome-based startup supporting event organization through venue scouting and operational support.
Head of Communication and Fundraising (Co-founder) at We Care
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Designed and managed international programs across Europe, Latin America and Africa, coordinating logistics, partners and on-site teams. Developed and managed strategic partnerships within institutions, donors and sponsors, raising over €500K. Led branding, communications and storytelling strategies to position projects and engage international audiences. Coordinated high-impact events and international initiatives involving over 600 participants.
Co-founder at Sequoia Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Rome-based startup supporting event organization through venue scouting and operational support.
Admin Support at Grupo Fundades
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Administrative support (Lima, Peru, 2017).
Administrative Assistant at EPSOM Holding
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Administrative tasks and office support.
Volunteer Trainer and Fundraising Support at Missioni Onlus
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Volunteer training and fundraising support.
Co-founder at Sosteniamoci ODV
January 1, 2020 - Present
Youth-led social impact initiative supporting economically vulnerable Italian families severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Education

Master in International Business Management at EDHEC Business School (Online)
February 1, 2026 - February 3, 2026
Master in International Business Management at Università La Sapienza – Rome, Italy
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor Degree in Philosophy at Università La Sapienza – Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Exchange Program at Universidad de Barcelona – Barcelona, Spain
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Baccalauréat Diploma at Lycée Châteaubriand de Rome
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2016
MSc in International Business Management at EDHEC Business School
February 1, 2026 - February 3, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy at Università La Sapienza
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2022
Exchange Program at Universitat de Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Baccalauréat at Lycée Château Briand de Rome
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet