Manager, Project Management
Fohr
2022 – Present
- Managed the Launch of the iconic “Sephora Squad” influencer program including the website development, application process, and Squad selection.
- Updated budget and burn report tracking for the company.
- Worked on operational efficiencies projects such as updating LOE, creating new Kick off templates, and updating internal documents.
Event Manager
FCM Meetings and Events
2021 – 2022
- Prepare budget, timeline, and project plans for broad range of events.
- Manage event onsite (virtually and in person) for incentive programs, small meetings, conferences, and awards.
- Liaise with global contacts to create magical experiences for attendees. Ensure groups are given experiences they could not obtain on their own.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients through relationship building. Share meeting minutes, track deliverables, and ensure event goals are clear.
Project Manager
Merck Creative Studios
2019 – 2021
- Prepare estimate, timeline, change order, actuals, and contact reports to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of digital and design related projects
- Streamlined studio onboarding process to lessen amount and time of sessions; trained the “onboarding experts” in creation of agendas and training sessions
- Maintain strong relationships between clients and staff through relationship building, frequently sending contact reports, and creating detailed timelines through Smartsheet
- Liaise with global clients located in Singapore, UK, Spain, and France; ensure timeline and appointments met regional specifications and equipped meetings with translation services if needed
Northeast Regional Coordinator
PeaceJam Foundation
2018 – 2019 Regional Coordinator
2017 – 2018 Mentor Staff Intern
2016-2017 President of the Student Leadership Council
- Allocate funding to departments for monthly events and generate attendance statistics in order to designate funding for future events
- Prepare and lead training retreats which include personal development, educational workshops, mandatory reporting requirements, and panel discussions
- Create the annual budget through merchandise sales, fundraising events, and scholarship campaigns
- Produce conference curriculum for 1,000 student attendees which encourage leadership-development, self-expression, social justice education, and education of Nobel Laureates
- Organize regional philanthropic, educational, and social events for alumni in the northeast region while maintaining participation records
Special Events Intern
Askew Student Life Center
2015-2018
- Envisioned, organized, and executed special events for 20 – 700 attendees to encompass the interests of our diverse student population such as open mic nights, pre-screening of films, and panel discussions
- Aided in creation of the ASLC Special Events Manual as a blueprint for future interns to understand the planning, coordination, creation, and execution of future events. The manual included soundboard instructions with up to 8 channels
- Ensured event safety by managing pre-selected crowd/queue control staff, created a wristband system to monitor participant attendance, and served as a liaison with the FSU Campus Police Department
Orientation Leader
Florida State New Student and Family Programs
2016 – 2017
- Facilitated supportive services for incoming students (6,000+) and family members (7,000+) that expanded upon various aspects of college life during small group interpersonal educational sessions
- Volunteered personal testimonies and factual information concerning the university, its organizations, and life on campus as a public speaker for hundreds of family members
- Actively listened to concerns of enrolled students and utilized role as tour guide to engage groups of 80 persons, address their concerns, and relay pertinent information
What People Say
“Giuliana’s constant energy and quick responsiveness to questions in the midst of chaos provided a fantastic experience. She exceeded all my expectations”
Event Attendee
“What amazes me about her is how adept she is at leading, developing, and implementing technology-enabled solutions to drive operational efficiency. Armed with the ability to manage and accomplish priorities and tasks within competitive and fast-paced settings; she, is a pleasure to work with and for!”
Chianti Prosser – Project Manager
“Giuliana is wonderful to work with, and has demonstrated that she is a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Project Manager”
Iroda Abdujabborova- Coworker