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Denise M.
Italia
Professional Experience
Founding Partner & Creative Director
Bit For Fun
Milan, Italy
August 2020 – Present
Responsible for analyzing client requests and transforming them into efficient, beautiful, and surprising creative and technological solutions.
Lead a team of young creative talents, fostering enthusiasm and passion for innovation.
Optimize overwhelming ideas into solid, lasting strategies while maintaining a fresh and dynamic approach to communication.
Nourish and push the talent and value that the team continuously emits through active listening, facilitating time management, brainstorming, and optimizing solutions.
Spearheaded the creation of Ethereon, an innovation hub focused on cutting-edge digital solutions.
Link to Project: Ethereon – The Innovation Hub
Founding Partner, Art Director & Copywriter
BadPanda
Lugano, Switzerland
February 2016 – January 2022
Managed projects and provided art direction for graphic design and motion design projects.
Developed concepts, storyboards, and scripts for various multimedia content.
Executed creative writing tasks and presentation strategy development.
Hands-on involvement in graphic design, video reporting, editing, and motion animation design.
Senior Creative Specialist
GetBetter Srl
Milan, Italy
June 2014 – February 2016
Managed projects and provided art direction for graphic and motion design projects.
Conducted concept design, storyboarding, scriptwriting, and creative writing.
Developed presentation strategies and executed graphic design tasks.
Specialized in video editing and motion animation design.
Head of Motion Design and Video Editing
The MadBox
Milan, Italy
2011 – 2014
Managed and led the Motion Design Video Department.
Designed concepts for commercial, infotainment, and emotional videos.
Provided art direction, storyboarding, and script design.
Worked as a motion and animation designer, video editor, and graphic designer.
Acted as an executive account and developed presentations.
Teaching Experience
Quick Production Techniques Teacher
NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Milan, Italy
2013
Taught an intensive BA course covering After Effects workflow techniques.
Introduced students to Cinema 4D workflows, including basic effectors and dynamics.
Enabled students to produce professional-quality projects with quick turnaround times.
Lateral Thinking Teacher
Ernst & Young Italia
Milan, Italy
2017 – 2020
Covered all aspects of the creative process, from inspiration gathering to idea expansion.
Guided participants in transforming concepts into engaging and efficient projects.
Fostered innovative thinking strategies within corporate teams.
Graphic Approach and Content Storytelling Instructor
Ernst & Young Italia
Milan, Italy
2017 – 2020
Demonstrated the functional use of graphics to create compelling storytelling in project presentations.
Enhanced clients' presentation skills through effective visual communication techniques.
Improved project presentation success rates by integrating storytelling elements.
Video Editing & Storytelling Teacher
Ernst & Young Italia
Milan, Italy
2017 – 2020
Covered fundamental aspects of video editing using Premiere Pro.
Taught practical theory behind creating emotional narratives and powerful characters.
Assisted participants in producing impactful video content for corporate communications.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and Art Direction
NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Milan, Italy
Graduated in 2011
Graduated with 110 con lode (summa cum laude).
Received the Educational Excellence Award.
Skills and Competencies
Creative Skills:
Creative Writing, Storytelling, Scriptwriting
Content Strategy, Concept Design, Storyboarding
Art Direction, Branding, Visual Branding
Copywriting, Strategic Creative Planning
Crossmedia Skills, Digital Design, Moodboard Creation
Motion Graphics and Animation (2D and 3D Animation, Character Animation)
Photography
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Experience with Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Unreal Engine
Video Editing and Production, Post-Production
3D Modeling, Virtual Reality and Virtual Events Production
Graphic Design
Other Relevant Skills:
Project Management, Team Leadership
Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis
Presentation Development, Client Presentation
Mentoring and Teaching
Lateral Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving
Synthesizing Complex Information
Accounting, Content Management
Written & Oral Presentation Skills
Languages:
Italian – Native
English – Fluent
Certifications
Certificazione per Coach Sistemico Evolutivo ACTP
ICF Italia
Issued: March 2018
Notable Achievements
Successful Campaigns with High-Profile Clients:
Automotive: Kia Motors, Audi, Citroën, Mitsubishi Electric
Technology: Samsung, Huawei, Acer Europe, Bosch
Finance: Unicredit, Fineco, Banca Mediolanum, Banca ING, Banca Illimity, Nexi Payment
Consumer Goods: Lavazza, Haribo, Rovagnati, L'Oréal, McDonald's
Media & Entertainment: Sky, Mondadori Portfolio, IAB Forum
Others: Safilo SPA, Michelin, Remax, Pernod Ricard, Enel, Fastweb, TIM
Interests and Hobbies
People Observation: Enjoy observing people and crafting stories about their lives.
Boxing Enthusiast: Passionate about boxing, appreciating the discipline and strategy.
Dog Lover: Love for dogs of all kinds.
Camper Van Adventures: Travel in and maintain an '80s camper van.
Culinary Enthusiast: Passionate about exploring different cuisines.
Belief in the Power of Change: Strong belief in the ability to enact change.
Founding Partner & Creative Director
Bit For Fun
Milan, Italy
August 2020 – Present
Responsible for analyzing client requests and transforming them into efficient, beautiful, and surprising creative and technological solutions.
Lead a team of young creative talents, fostering enthusiasm and passion for innovation.
Optimize overwhelming ideas into solid, lasting strategies while maintaining a fresh and dynamic approach to communication.
Nourish and push the talent and value that the team continuously emits through active listening, facilitating time management, brainstorming, and optimizing solutions.
Spearheaded the creation of Ethereon, an innovation hub focused on cutting-edge digital solutions.
Link to Project: Ethereon – The Innovation Hub
Founding Partner, Art Director & Copywriter
BadPanda
Lugano, Switzerland
February 2016 – January 2022
Managed projects and provided art direction for graphic design and motion design projects.
Developed concepts, storyboards, and scripts for various multimedia content.
Executed creative writing tasks and presentation strategy development.
Hands-on involvement in graphic design, video reporting, editing, and motion animation design.
Senior Creative Specialist
GetBetter Srl
Milan, Italy
June 2014 – February 2016
Managed projects and provided art direction for graphic and motion design projects.
Conducted concept design, storyboarding, scriptwriting, and creative writing.
Developed presentation strategies and executed graphic design tasks.
Specialized in video editing and motion animation design.
Head of Motion Design and Video Editing
The MadBox
Milan, Italy
2011 – 2014
Managed and led the Motion Design Video Department.
Designed concepts for commercial, infotainment, and emotional videos.
Provided art direction, storyboarding, and script design.
Worked as a motion and animation designer, video editor, and graphic designer.
Acted as an executive account and developed presentations.
Teaching Experience
Quick Production Techniques Teacher
NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Milan, Italy
2013
Taught an intensive BA course covering After Effects workflow techniques.
Introduced students to Cinema 4D workflows, including basic effectors and dynamics.
Enabled students to produce professional-quality projects with quick turnaround times.
Lateral Thinking Teacher
Ernst & Young Italia
Milan, Italy
2017 – 2020
Covered all aspects of the creative process, from inspiration gathering to idea expansion.
Guided participants in transforming concepts into engaging and efficient projects.
Fostered innovative thinking strategies within corporate teams.
Graphic Approach and Content Storytelling Instructor
Ernst & Young Italia
Milan, Italy
2017 – 2020
Demonstrated the functional use of graphics to create compelling storytelling in project presentations.
Enhanced clients' presentation skills through effective visual communication techniques.
Improved project presentation success rates by integrating storytelling elements.
Video Editing & Storytelling Teacher
Ernst & Young Italia
Milan, Italy
2017 – 2020
Covered fundamental aspects of video editing using Premiere Pro.
Taught practical theory behind creating emotional narratives and powerful characters.
Assisted participants in producing impactful video content for corporate communications.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and Art Direction
NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Milan, Italy
Graduated in 2011
Graduated with 110 con lode (summa cum laude).
Received the Educational Excellence Award.
Skills and Competencies
Creative Skills:
Creative Writing, Storytelling, Scriptwriting
Content Strategy, Concept Design, Storyboarding
Art Direction, Branding, Visual Branding
Copywriting, Strategic Creative Planning
Crossmedia Skills, Digital Design, Moodboard Creation
Motion Graphics and Animation (2D and 3D Animation, Character Animation)
Photography
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Experience with Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Unreal Engine
Video Editing and Production, Post-Production
3D Modeling, Virtual Reality and Virtual Events Production
Graphic Design
Other Relevant Skills:
Project Management, Team Leadership
Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis
Presentation Development, Client Presentation
Mentoring and Teaching
Lateral Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving
Synthesizing Complex Information
Accounting, Content Management
Written & Oral Presentation Skills
Languages:
Italian – Native
English – Fluent
Certifications
Certificazione per Coach Sistemico Evolutivo ACTP
ICF Italia
Issued: March 2018
Notable Achievements
Successful Campaigns with High-Profile Clients:
Automotive: Kia Motors, Audi, Citroën, Mitsubishi Electric
Technology: Samsung, Huawei, Acer Europe, Bosch
Finance: Unicredit, Fineco, Banca Mediolanum, Banca ING, Banca Illimity, Nexi Payment
Consumer Goods: Lavazza, Haribo, Rovagnati, L'Oréal, McDonald's
Media & Entertainment: Sky, Mondadori Portfolio, IAB Forum
Others: Safilo SPA, Michelin, Remax, Pernod Ricard, Enel, Fastweb, TIM
Interests and Hobbies
People Observation: Enjoy observing people and crafting stories about their lives.
Boxing Enthusiast: Passionate about boxing, appreciating the discipline and strategy.
Dog Lover: Love for dogs of all kinds.
Camper Van Adventures: Travel in and maintain an '80s camper van.
Culinary Enthusiast: Passionate about exploring different cuisines.
Belief in the Power of Change: Strong belief in the ability to enact change.