Vincenzo Palma
A recent graduate from a top Italian University with a first-class MSc
in Management Engineering, major in Innovation Management,
looking to secure a position in the consulting industry to use and
further develop my analytical, problem-solving and communication
skills to make a personal impact in a fast-paced environment.
Naples (Italy)
--www.linkedin.com/in/vincenzopalmavp/
Professional experience
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Innovation Consultant Trainee | 02/2021 to 07/2021
Ayming Consulting, Lyon (France)
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Supported the senior team members in project management activities for innovative collaborative EU R&D projects:
project monitoring and deviation prevention; project reporting; defining improvement strategies.
Developed a model of project management based on the actual practice to support the sales approach and the
training of the consultants.
Supported two directors with market analysis to prepare persuasive client proposals, leading to the acquisition of
one project worth £1m+.
Pitched ideas on communication campaigns to top management and launched a multi-phase implementation plan.
Business Analyst Intern | 05/2018 to 07/2018
Deloitte Consulting, Milan (Italy)
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Assisted the Senior Manager in business analysis and project management activities for an international digital
transformation project in the insurance/financial area: analysis of business processes and systems; project
monitoring; preparation of PowerPoint presentations; management of the relationship with the team and the client.
Analysed qualitative and quantitative data to uncover competition and industry information to drive the client
business revenue.
Education
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Master of Science in Management Engineering (major in Innovation Management) | 09/2018 to 07/2021
University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy) | 110/110 (First class)
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Erasmus+ Programme scholarship: Bialystok University of Technology, Bialystok (Poland) – GPA 5/5
Erasmus+ Programme scholarship: Middle East Technical University, Ankara (Turkey) – GPA 4/4
Digital Transformation & Industry Innovation Academy | 09/2017 to 07/2018
Deloitte DIGITA Academy, Naples/Milan (Italy)
Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering of Logistics and Production | 09/2013 to 05/2017
University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy) | 92/110 (2:2)
Summer School / Exchange Program | 06/2012 to 09/2012
University of Toronto, Toronto (Canada) | GPA 4/4
High School Scientific Diploma | 09/2008 to 07/2013
Liceo Scientifico R. Cartesio, Naples (Italy) | 100/100 (AAA)
Extracurricular activities
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President | 01/2017 to Present
Azione Cattolica Italiana, Naples (Italy)
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Planning activities; managing economic resources available and leading different teams on several projects.
Managing an executive board of 20 members, representing 200+ associates.
Communication Manager | 05/2019 to Present
Startup Grind University of Naples Federico II, Naples (Italy)
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Managing internal and external communications for the community through online and offline channels.
Additional information
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Languages: Italian: native; English: C1 level (Cambridge certification); French: B1 level
Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Hobbies: Experiencing new cultures; testing and reviewing consumer electronics products; watching TEDx videos
Winner in the Deloitte Hackathon 2018 and Unilever Digital Hackathon 2018 thanks to innovative business ideas
Awarded for the best innovative project during the University course “Evaluation systems for innovation”.
Interviewed by Millionaire, the most widely read Italian business magazine.
