Silvia Foglia

SKILLS

  • Communicative
  • Solution focused
  • Growth mindset
  • Curious
  • Client oriented
  • Flexible
  • Empathic
  • Commited
  • Realiable
  • Adaptable

TOOLS

  • Microsoft Office
  • Salesforce
  • TalentMLS
  • Canva
  • Slack
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Zoom

INTERESTS

  • Travelling and exploring
  • Biking
  • Photography
  • Art and Design
  • Upcycling
  • Reading
  • Drawing
  • Sewing
  • Mindfulness
  • Yoga and Meditation
  • Personal Development

10+ years experience in fast-growing tech companies and five+ years’ experience as a manager leading teams and collaborating with founders and executives. Positive, solution-oriented, and people person with a passion for continuous personal and professional development.

Bringing coaching and interpersonal skills to inspire, together with a creative mind and great organizational skills to provide effective and motivating trainings.

EDUCATION

KISA AKADEMIE – Berlin
Certified Master Coach
Areas of Focus: Life and Business Coach, Conflict and Culture Coach

VERONA UNIVERSITY – Italy
Master’s Degree in Educational Science
Specialisation: Expert in training processes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COUNTRY OPERATIONS MANAGER, ITALY at Houzz
Berlin | 2017 – 2019
Houzz is the world-leading online platform for home design and renovation. Leadership for the in-country functional teams (PR, HR, SEO, sales, content, community, and customer support) and country PNL. Development partnerships with relevant organizations and industry associations. Launch of initiatives aimed to support sales, content and SEO team goals.

COMMUNITY MANAGER at Houzz
Berlin | 2015 – 2017
PR activities and communication. Events and Fair organization. Community building and engagement, social media, and customer support.

CO-FOUNDER at digItaly
Berlin | 2012 – present
digItaly is the tech community of Italians living in Berlin, interested in startup and new technology. Meetup and networking events organization. Partnership development (eg. Italian Chamber of Commerce in Berlin and SMAU). Community building and engagement.

HEAD OF COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT at twago
Berlin | 2013 – 2015
Europe’s leading platform connecting clients with freelancers and agencies for online work and projects. Responsible for the European Community team. Partnership development and implementation. Collaboration with product team and sales.

COUNTRY MANAGER ITALY at twago
Berlin | 2010 – 2013
Launch in Italy and responsible for the operations within the Italian team. Closed partnership with industry key stakeholders and local partners. Speaking at local events and fairs.

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER at Cint
Stockholm & Barcelona | 2007 – 2009
Cint provides access to opinions by innovating market research technology through Cint’s exchange international platform. Responsible for the Italian market: business market analysis and development. Closed projects with Italian clients and Research Institutes. Trained clients and managed ongoing projects.

EDUCATOR for children with special needs
Brescia, Italy | 2000 – 2005
Educator in Kindergartens, Primary Schools and after school time. Collaboration with class teachers to develop students program.

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