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Ilaria SantamatoIS

Ilaria Santamato

Executive Assistant - Sales & Op.Manager

€180/day
Rome, IT
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Ilaria

Executive Assistant | Operations & Client Management Expert

20+ years supporting C-level executives in fast-paced, international environments (Italy, Europe, USA). Proven track record in driving operational excellence, process optimization, and strategic business partnership with top-tier brands like Bulgari and LVMH.

🔹 Executive Support: Full ownership of CEO calendar, travel logistics, meeting and event planning, and high-level documentation. Trusted partner to senior leadership.

🔹 Operations & Administration: Budget control, invoicing, contract management, collections, supplier relations, and deadline oversight.

🔹 Client & Team Leadership: Managing relationships with international clients and high-profile stakeholders, fluent English communication, team coordination, and workflow prioritization.

🔹 Digital & Marketing: SEO strategy, copywriting, WordPress management, email marketing (ActiveCampaign/Kajabi), and social media content creation (Meta, LinkedIn, Instagram).

🔹 Events & Training: Designing and executing corporate events and training programs, handling logistics, materials, and online presence.

🔹 Process Improvement & Quality: Driving ISO 9001 compliance, enhancing workflows, and solving administrative and technical challenges with tools like PEC, MePA, CRM systems.

📈 Known for precision, adaptability, and autonomous growth mindset—constantly learning and innovating to anticipate needs and enhance efficiency.

💻 Flexible work mode: remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on project value and company culture, delivering autonomy and accountability in all settings.

🎯 Seeking Executive Assistant or Operations Manager roles in structured, results-driven medium to large international companies.

🎓 Master’s Degree in Business Marketing & Communication – Loyola Marymount University (CA, USA)

📑 Certifications: SEO, Inbound Marketing & Content Strategy (HubSpot & Google), Oracle AI Foundations (in progress)
  • Italian

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Nicoletta Romanazzi
    Executive Assistant Sales Operations & Client Manager
    May 2023 - Today (3 years and 1 month)
    Rome, Italy
    Full remote / Hybrid / On-site (Rome)
    • Independent management of executive calendars and travel arrangements for CEOs
    • Client and supplier relationship management, communication, and negotiation
    • Organization of events, meetings, and training courses
    • Drafting contracts, monitoring deadlines, invoicing, reconciliations, and credit collection
    • Coordination and supervision of internal and external teams, monitoring progress and priorities
    • Digital project management: content strategy development, SEO, support for websites and digital platforms (WordPress, Kajabi, Stripe, PayPal, YouTube)
    • Optimization and digitalization of operational processes and company workflows
    • Management of documentation and correspondence in English for international clients
    • Implementation and monitoring of ISO 9001 quality standards, internal training, and non-conformity management
    • Problem solving and handling operational issues: certified email (PEC), Chamber of Commerce records, disabled Meta accounts, MePA
    administrative support ISO 9001 organisation event manager Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Metodo Life in Business srl
    Executive Assistant – Operations & Training Support
    December 2015 - December 2021 (6 years)
    Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
    • Independently manage CEO's calendar, travel, and organize up to 10 strategic monthly meetings
    • Coordinate events and training programs for up to 300 attendees; oversee instructors and materials
    • Handle academic administration: enrollments, records, communications, and follow-up for 30 students/year
    • Manage invoicing, contracts, deadlines, and reconciliation for 100+ financial documents/month
    • Draft legal documents, meeting minutes, and bilingual technical documentation (IT/EN)
    • Lead coordination of internal/external teams (up to 12 people) and maintain client/supplier relations
    • Implement ISO 9001 procedures with zero non-conformities in 18 consecutive audits
    • Daily use of Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Asana, WordPress, Kajabi, Stripe, and CRM platforms
    Customer Relationship Management (CRM) ISO 9001 Accounting Team management Events
  • Organic Cosmetics E-commerce
    Digital Operations & Marketing Specialist (Freelance)
    January 2021 - January 2023 (2 years)
    • Provided operational and strategic support for online business; managed vendors and activity calendars
    • Created SEO copy and updated website content via WordPress and WooCommerce
    • Designed and managed 3 monthly email campaigns, driving a 15% traffic increase
    • Trained staff on digital tools and marketing automation platforms
    • Coordinated trade shows, events, and social media content management

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Education

  • Bilingual Scientific High School Diploma
    Bilingual Scientific High School Diploma
  • International Master's in Business Marketing & Communication
    Loyola Marymount University
    International Master's in Business Marketing & Communication

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