Luca Zuccarello
Dynamic and driven management and operations professional with strategy, customer service and business planning experience. Demonstrated capabilities with forecasting and executing operational and strategic planning for new and sustained organizations. Kn
Summary
Dynamic and driven management and operations professional with strategy, customer service and business planning experience. Demonstrated capabilities with forecasting and executing operational and strategic planning for new and sustained organizations. Knowledgeable with development of new marketing channel strategies, reducing operating costs, and evaluating new business ventures. Seeking an opportunity in strategic management and business operations.
Experience
Graduate Assistant
Xavier University - William College of Business / Cincinnati
• Assist the supervisor in the implementation of business consulting projects.
• Participate in business meetings with clients to better understand their business model and what they wish to improve or fix.
• Assist in the continued development, implementation, and updating of an organization's strategic plan.
• Ensure that organizational goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and thorough manner.
Founder
Echoes of Luca Zuccarello / Catania
Launched an organization to fill lacking services between local organizations and travelers to the community, both attracting new visitors and boosting local economy.
• Provided tourist concierge liaison services between hotels, hospitality, entertainment, and excursions.
• Connected tourists to amenities including car rentals, exclusive excursions, helicopter rentals, and shopping assistance.
• Developed a detailed map of the city using content from organizational sponsors, supporting local businesses by connecting tourist to local establishments of interest.
• Completed a launch projection project for town bike share, forecasting costs/budget, structure engineering for bike stations, positioning of station rentals, and marketing fees.
Consultant-Development Management
"Leonardo da Vinci Arte Progetti" / Catania
Strategized to execute all elements of center launch and management plans in accordance with established organization guidelines, framework and processes.
• Consulted with owner to assess and understand change drivers, goals, impacts, and expected outcomes for the center, completing analysis and impact assessments to best promote and sustain the organization.
• Coordinated sponsorships and partnerships with local business including hotels, tourist guides, restaurant and shops to stimulate and draw visitors to the center.
• Developed web-site to attract visitors and promote cultural center attractions.
• Organized exhibit premiere which including financial planning, event management, booking caterers and entertainment.
Operations Strategy Intern
A-Tono / Catania
• Built new strategy marketing to restyle Geodrop, a platform for SMS Marketing.
• Analyzed competitive market strategies through analysis of related product, market, and share trends, forecasting
best models for business growth and development.
• Synthesized current business intelligence and trend data to support recommendations for action.
• Communicated with customers and new businesses to engage, promote, and grow business.
Marketing Intern/Blog Writer
Select Italy / Chicago
• Administratively supported business offering customized experiences for tourist of southern Italian region.
• Wrote blog articles about natural formations and marine life, marketing the ecological appeal of the island to promote area visitation.
• Completed market research about the launch and development of an App for customers and businesses to use which would make travel and vacation planning an effortless experience, all-the-while promoting the regional economy.
Education
Xavier University - William College of Business
MBA / , Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Pricing Strategy
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concentration in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship - Pricing Strategy
GPA 3.85/4.00
• Online transportation Industry India: Worked with a team responsible for understanding and interpreting
information about India's macro environment and to facilitate cross-cultural understanding. Prepared a strategic
analysis (competitive and market analysis) of the Online Transportation network industry which included an interpretation and application of how each of the macro environment forces impact their industry. In addition,
studied the implication of the Brazil's macro environment in the industry assigned.
• Tata Motors China: Worked with a team responsible for analyzing the Chinese's macro environment to facilitate cross-cultural understanding and preparing a strategic analysis for Tata Motors China. The analysis
included SWOT, Value Chain, business and marketing strategies. The goal of the project was to assess market
opportunities for the company which wanted to expand and consolidate its position.
University of Catania
Bachelor of Business Administration
• Award: Won 1st Place for creating a Business Model Canvas used by a local strategy marketing company.
• Dissertation: Creating Shared Value: Coca-Cola Case - Used Michael Porter's new theory of Shared Value and provided an outline of the main characteristics of strategy, competitive strength and current position of Coca-
Cola Company.
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Certificate of Business Entrepreneurship
Certificate of Business Entrepreneurship, SDA Bocconi School of Management 2015