Highly organized and goal-oriented professional with experience in customer relationship management, operations coordination, event organization, and cultural institutions. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Passionate about delivering excellent customer experiences, coordinating projects efficiently, and contributing to business growth through proactive team work and attention to detail.

Maria Giovanna Calatafini

Highly organized and goal-oriented professional with experience in customer relationship management, operations coordination, event organization, and cultural institutions. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Passionate about delivering excellent customer experiences, coordinating projects efficiently, and contributing to business growth through proactive team work and attention to detail.

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Highly organized and goal-oriented professional with experience in customer relationship management, operations coordination, event organization, and cultural institutions.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Passionate about delivering excellent customer experiences, coordinating projects efficiently, and contributing to business growth through proactive team work and attention to detail.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Columnist at Radio On Play
June 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote opinion pieces and features for radio, collaborating with editors and producers.
Freelance Columnist at Eclectic Magazine
June 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance columnist developing articles on culture and society, coordinating with editors and delivering research-driven content.
Freelance Writer at Radio On Play
June 1, 2025 - Present
Editorial writing and content creation for audio/online publication.
Freelance Writer at Eclectic Magazine
June 1, 2025 - Present
Editorial articles; writing, copyediting and publishing support for cultural projects.
Articolista Freelance at Eclettica Magazine
June 1, 2025 - Present
Writing cultural and artistic articles for an online magazine.
Addetta museale at Museo del Duomo
March 31, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Assisted visitors and took care of the custody of artworks in the museum.
Social Media Manager at Editorial Projects (BookToMi)
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Management of editorial social media campaigns and content.
Coordinator at Duomo Museum
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Coordinated logistics and communication between internal teams; managed schedules; event preparation; operational support.
Content Editor at BooktoMi Organization
January 1, 2025 - Present
Content creation and management for TikTok for the BooktoMi organization.
Coordinator at Palazzo Reale Milano
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Coordinated events and operations; managed schedules; liaised with internal teams; supported event operations.
Organizzatrice eventi at Rizzoli Libri
March 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Managed events and book titles both ongoing and upcoming, programmed dates, managed Excel files, liaised with authors, booksellers, and third-party organizers; also handled book quantities for events.
Museum Assistant at Duomo Museum
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Visitor assistance and supervision of artworks during exhibitions.
Editorial Events Coordinator at Rizzoli Libri
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Support in the organization and communication of editorial events.
Editor blog Master in Professioni e prodotti dell'editoria at Università di Pavia
July 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Planned editorial calendar, corrected proofs, optimized texts using WordPress and SEO knowledge, created new articles and updated blog logo and website graphics.
Correttrice bozze e lettrice per schede di lettura at Interlinea Editore
May 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Corrected proofs for upcoming books and read books to compile reading sheets.
Proofreader at Interlinea Editore
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Editorial proofreading and language checks.
Proofreading and Reader at Interlinea Editor
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Proofreading of upcoming book releases and reading for the preparation of book reports.
Blog Editor at University of Pavia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Editorial calendar planning, proofreading, content optimization using WordPress and SEO knowledge, development of new articles, and redesign of the Blog Master website.
Event Planner at Rizzoli Libri
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Event planning and coordination of long-standing and upcoming book titles, scheduling dates, managing Excel files, liaising with authors, booksellers, and overseeing book quantities for events.
Social Media Manager at Andrea Pacilli Editore
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Support for social media communication and promotion of editorial content.

Education

Master at Università di Pavia
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Laurea triennale at Accademia di Belle Arti di Foggia
September 1, 2016 - July 31, 2019
Laurea magistrale at Accademia di Belle Arti di Foggia
September 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree in Graphic Design at Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Libri senza barriere. Percorsi di editoria accessibile e inclusiva, Edizioni Santa Caterina, 2024 - Autrice saggio
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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