Hybrid creative and operations professional with 7+ years at the British Consulate General in Milan. I combine institutional project management experience (ministerial visits, flagship events) with hands-on creative production: 30+ videos, graphic design, and digital storytelling. Trained in Editorial Illustration, I translate complex messages into visual content that lands. Multilingual and genuinely energised by the intersection of creativity and scale. Accustomed to handling sensitive information with full security clearance in a diplomatic environment.

Valeria Baroni

Hybrid creative and operations professional with 7+ years at the British Consulate General in Milan. I combine institutional project management experience (ministerial visits, flagship events) with hands-on creative production: 30+ videos, graphic design, and digital storytelling. Trained in Editorial Illustration, I translate complex messages into visual content that lands. Multilingual and genuinely energised by the intersection of creativity and scale. Accustomed to handling sensitive information with full security clearance in a diplomatic environment.

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Hybrid creative and operations professional with 7+ years at the British Consulate General in Milan. I combine institutional project management experience (ministerial visits, flagship events) with hands-on creative production: 30+ videos, graphic design, and digital storytelling.

Trained in Editorial Illustration, I translate complex messages into visual content that lands. Multilingual and genuinely energised by the intersection of creativity and scale. Accustomed to handling sensitive information with full security clearance in a diplomatic environment.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Events, Visits & Digital Content Officer at UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) - British Consulate General Milan
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Led digital operations and sponsorship coordination for flagship events (King's Birthday Party, Pontignano Conference), managing communications for 500+ guests and corporate partners via Stova. Produced 30+ video campaigns (Adobe Premiere, After Effects) in collaboration with corporate partners across fashion, beauty, defence, and consumer & creative sectors, including real-time coverage of the 2025 Royal Visit and post-production support for DBT France.
Executive Assistant to Consul General at UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) - British Consulate General Milan
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Managed supplier relations, property expenses, and travel logistics for diplomatic staff. Served as primary reception contact for international institutional stakeholders.
Corporate Services Assistant at UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) - British Consulate General Milan
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Managed supplier relations, property expenses, and travel logistics for diplomatic staff. Served as primary reception contact for international institutional stakeholders.

Education

Master's Degree in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation (English and Japanese) at Università degli Studi di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Editorial Illustration Professional Certificate (3-Year Course) at Scuola Superiore d'Arte Applicata del Castello Sforzesco
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Linguistic and Cultural Mediation (English and Japanese), Bachelor's Degree at Università degli Studi di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Videomaker (DaVinci Resolve) Certificate of Attendance
January 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Social Media Expert Certificate of Attendance
January 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Motion Graphics (Adobe After Effects) Certificate of Attendance
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026
Film Editor & Filmmaker (Adobe Premiere Pro) Certificate of Attendance
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail