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Mariacristina Rapetti
Expert in Business Creation and Development
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 3 monthsExpert in Business Creation and Development
FILSE (Liguria Regional Development Agency)
Position Summary
Expert in Business Creation and Development at FILSE (Liguria Regional Development Agency)
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Strategy
- Evaluation, mentoring and operational support for startups and innovative SMEs applying for regional and national funding.
- Support to teams in early-stage and pitch preparation.
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 3 monthsAI Quality Assurance Senior Specialist
Freelance
Position Summary
AI Quality Assurance Senior Specialist at Freelance
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
- Oversight and validation of AI-generated outputs, with a focus on Prompt Review, Rate & Review and quality assurance.
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 3 monthsExecutive Instructor
Prosci Europe
Position Summary
Executive Instructor at Prosci Europe
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
- Training and change support for multinational companies and large organizations in Italy and Europe.
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 3 monthsMentor and Trainer
European Innovation Council (European Union)
Position Summary
Mentor and Trainer at European Innovation Council (European Union)
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Human Resources
- Pro bono mentoring of entrepreneurs, startup founders and emerging leaders in EU innovation programs.
- Speaker and trainer in change management, negotiation and conflict management.
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 3 monthsSpeaker and Facilitator
Richmond Italia Forum
Position Summary
Speaker and Facilitator at Richmond Italia Forum
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
Strategy
- Speaker and trainer in national events on company performance, negotiation and change management.
Jan 1996 - Dec 2023
28 yearsHead of Operations & Transformation
Multinational US group
Position Summary
Head of Operations & Transformation at Multinational US group
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Production
Progressive growth from Quality Engineer to COO Italy of a multinational US group. From 2005, in charge of multiple production sites across Europe: Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovenia, Luxembourg.
- Coordination of cross-functional teams and lean process implementation.
- Reorganization, turnaround and international development projects.
- Operations management in high-pressure or crisis contexts.
- Integration of family-owned companies into multinational groups after acquisitions.
- Negotiations with strategic suppliers and complex union relations, including second-level agreements.
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Government and Administration, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
Manufacturing
Government and Administration
Professional Services
Information Technology
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Operations, Procurement, Production, Strategy, Human Resources, and Business Intelligence.
Operations
Procurement
Production
Strategy
Human Resources
Business Intelligence
Summary
After more than 25 years in the European industry, I now support companies, public institutions and startups in moments where clarity, growth, recovery or simply a new pace is needed. I integrate advanced skills in negotiation, conflict management, and AI-driven business transformation. I am hands-on and speak the language of operations, not that of consultants: I bring concrete tools, active listening, and extensive experience in managing operations and relationships.
Skills
For Companies:
- Business Process And Organizational Restructuring.
- Support During Growth Phases Or Generational Transitions.
- Team Facilitation And Leadership Coaching.
- Assistance In Times Of Crisis, Redefinition Or Relaunch.
- Prompting, Prompt Review And Content Moderation Expertise For Data Quality And Ai Training.
- Integration Of Ai Tools Into Transformation And Innovation Processes.
For Public Administration:
- Change Management And Digitalization Projects.
- Training And Mentoring Programs For Executives And Managers.
- Facilitation Of Inter-institutional Or Participatory Initiatives.
- Assessment And Monitoring Of Organizational Impact.
For High Schools And Universities:
- Training Programs Focused On Employability, Soft Skills And Transversal Competences.
- Career Guidance And Entrepreneurship Development Programs.
Languages
English
AdvancedItalian
AdvancedEducation
MSc · Chemical Engineering
MSc · Modern Languages and Literature
Second Level Master’s Degree · Business Crisis Law and Management
Certifications & licenses
International Welding Engineer (IWE)
Licensed Civil And Commercial Mediator, Including International Disputes And Consumer Relations
Prosci Certified Train-the-Trainer Instructor
Prosci
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 6
Experience in Manufacturing 28 y
Avg length 6 y
Longest experience 27 y 11 m
Expertise
Recent roles Expert in Business Creation and Development, AI Quality Assurance Senior Specialist, Executive Instructor
Main industries Manufacturing, Government and Administration, Professional Services
Main business areas Operations, Procurement, Production
Qualifications
Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 3
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Where is Mariacristina based?
Mariacristina is based in Rapallo, Italy.
What languages does Mariacristina speak?
Mariacristina speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Mariacristina have?
Mariacristina has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Mariacristina has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years. Note that Mariacristina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Mariacristina be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Mariacristina would be well-suited for roles such as: Expert in Business Creation and Development, AI Quality Assurance Senior Specialist, Executive Instructor.
What is Mariacristina's latest experience?
Mariacristina's most recent position is Expert in Business Creation and Development at FILSE (Liguria Regional Development Agency).
What companies has Mariacristina worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Mariacristina has worked for FILSE (Liguria Regional Development Agency), Freelance, Prosci Europe, European Innovation Council (European Union), and Richmond Italia Forum.
Which industries is Mariacristina most experienced in?
Mariacristina is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Government and Administration, and Professional Services. Mariacristina also has some experience in Information Technology.
Which business areas is Mariacristina most experienced in?
Mariacristina is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Procurement, and Production. Mariacristina also has some experience in Strategy, Human Resources, and Business Intelligence.
Which industries has Mariacristina worked in recently?
Mariacristina has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.
Which business areas has Mariacristina worked in recently?
Mariacristina has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Procurement, and Production.
What is Mariacristina's education?
Mariacristina holds a Master in Chemical Engineering, a Master in Modern Languages and Literature and a Master in Business Crisis Law and Management.
Does Mariacristina have any certificates?
Mariacristina has 3 certificates. These include: International Welding Engineer (IWE), Licensed Civil And Commercial Mediator, Including International Disputes And Consumer Relations, and Prosci Certified Train-the-Trainer Instructor.
What is the availability of Mariacristina?
Mariacristina is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Mariacristina?
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