Francesco Faraci
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Hempath International
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Researched and developed 10 food products derived from industrial hemp.
- Developed the company's website and social pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- Supervised graphic design creation of corporate identity.
- Increased visibility through multiple ads in specific trade magazines and newspapers.
- Wrote and published various articles on the numerous health benefits of hemp food products.
- Supervised the correctness of products' technical data sheets.
- Planned participation at events and trade fairs.
- Led purchasing and sales activities.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with the company's strategy and core competencies.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing and slashed costs by 30%.
- Successfully assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Collected confidential financial information from clients to construct comprehensive financial plans.
- Confirmed company documentation met ISO requirements, and day-to-day operations followed the documentation.
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
Research Assistant Intern
La Trobe University
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Developed 2 community projects aimed at promoting dialogue between ethnic groups divided by ideological and religious motives.
- Mediated 4 meetings between representatives of conflicting parties.
- Welcomed representatives of various local communities, foreign dignitaries, and ministers.
- Maintained and updated research database
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Closely collaborated with 2 project members to identify and quickly address problems related to escalating tensions between opposing factions.
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
- Searched at libraries and scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
After-School Tutor
Darebin Intercultural Centre
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught 5 adults who had recently migrated to Australia basic computer skills and English to help them better integrate into Australian culture.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of 3 individuals to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Presidential Elections Observer
AusTimorFN
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Supervised presidential election with the registration of irregularities in voting and counting procedures.
- Successfully established and maintained multilateral relations with the government of East Timor, United Nations, and representatives of civil society.
- Prepared a mission report and presentation to the coordinators of the City of Suai, Covalima, East Timor, the Executive Committee of the Friends of Suai (City of Port Phillip), and local media.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently while offering friendly and efficient service in overseeing electoral polls.
- Well-handled challenging and provocative situations through conflict resolution techniques.
Logistics Team Member
BSC Berkeley Student Cooperative
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Promptly assisted operational teams in registering and emitting food orders.
- Planned and carried out weekly food inventory of 10 BSC co-operatives.
- Offered constant assistance to students in implementing food safety guidelines.
- Successfully coordinated the dispatch of 5 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Daily managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Completed timely data entry of new orders, labelled containers and placed in accurate storage locations.
- Maintained damaged goods records and backorder logs.
Internship Student
PBI Peace Brigades International
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Energetically promoted non-violent protective accompaniment.
- Verified news of numerous human rights violations in Colombia with the help of our ground teams.
- Formulated proposals aimed at resolving issues related to the safety of our clients.
- Successfully organized a conference at La Trobe University, Melbourne, aimed at promoting non-violent protective accompaniment in Colombia.
- Planned a fundraiser and expanded PBI members' network by 35%.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Education
Master of International Development With Honours - Development Economics And International Development
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC10.2014
Bachelor of International Relations - International Relations
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC03.2012
Certificate of study, 1 Semester - International Relations
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, USA06.2011
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Negotiation
- Safety Protocols
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Sales and Marketing
- Client Rapport-Building
- Managing Multiple Projects
Accomplishments
- Developed an interactive website that increased traffic by an average of 33% in just 4 weeks of launch.
- Linked customers' websites to social media accounts, enabling them to improve their site traffic by 70%.
- Provided extensive technical support to the customer which boosted company profit margins by 30%.
Affiliations
- Golden Key International Honour Society membership effective from 2012 and validated by La Trobe University. Certifies placement in the top 15% of peers based on academic achievement
Certification
• CPR First Aid: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, provide basic emergency life support, provide first aid. Completion date: 29 April 2023 at Development and Growth Pty Ltd
Additional Information
- Publication : Australia's national interest versus Timor-Leste, 1941-2006 in Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Romanian
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Managing Director
Hempath International
01.2015 - 01.2023
Research Assistant Intern
La Trobe University
06.2013 - 12.2013
After-School Tutor
Darebin Intercultural Centre
04.2013 - 12.2013
Presidential Elections Observer
AusTimorFN
06.2012 - 12.2012
Logistics Team Member
BSC Berkeley Student Cooperative
01.2011 - 06.2011
Internship Student
PBI Peace Brigades International
06.2010 - 12.2010
Master of International Development With Honours - Development Economics And International Development
La Trobe University
Bachelor of International Relations - International Relations
La Trobe University
Certificate of study, 1 Semester - International Relations
University of California, Berkeley
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