Where are they now?
A look at the interns of AOIFEA look at the interns of AOIFE
Letizia TorelliLetizia TorelliCapri Island, South of ItalyCapri Island, South of Italy
Letizia was the IFEA Membership
Development Officer.
“I learned and worked hard for achieve my
personal and professionals goals day-by-
day. At the end of my experience I loved
Ireland.”
She now lives and works in Capri, working
on Public Relations in the field of tourism.
“I am looking for a good job and I know that
my Irish experience can lead me in the right
choice because it opened my mind.”
“Thank you Mr Colm Croffy for the opportunity”
Daniele GerlinDaniele GerlinAlano de Piave, ItalyAlano de Piave, Italy
Since March 2013 Daniele has been
working as Junior Sales and Account
Manager at Jiabin, a web agency
specialising in marketing for culture.
“We work for some of the main theatres
in Italy, as Piccolo Teatro Milano, Teatro
San Carlo Napoli and Teatro Regio
Parma.
In this company I manage relations with
clients and I work to find new ones,
following all the aspects of the relation.”
Veronica Diliberto Veronica Diliberto Rome, ItalyRome, Italy
Administrative/projects Assistant for AOIFE
from October to December 2012.
In January Veronica moved to Rome and started
a master course concerning tourism, events
and communication.
“What I observed and learned during the
training experience in AOIFE's Office is proving
to be useful for my studies. I'm really thinking
of continue in this direction, learning how to
organize conferences and festivals.”
Veronica is thinking of returning to Ireland for
her final year project this winter.
“I couldn’t ever forget those months spent in Ireland with the AOIFE team!”
Michaela RossoMichaela RossoItalyItaly
AOIFE Administrative Assistant
“It was an unforgettable and rewarding
experience. I gained much more confidence, I
improved my organisational skills and, of
course, my English.”
Michaela started working in the Foreign Sales
Department of a company that produces
furniture for bedrooms and living rooms.
“I really thing my working experience abroad
stood me in good stead to find a job quickly.”
“What I appreciated most is that
interns are treated like real
employees: they are given
responsibilities and the possibility of
using their own initiative.”
Virginia CarolfiVirginia CarolfiEmilia Romagna, ItalyEmilia Romagna, Italy
“My fellow colleagues and interns were absolutely unique and a pleasure to work with. The daily cycling experience totally erased my Italian fear-of-the-rain and the Rose of Tralee Escort Selection added a ‘peculiar’ flavour to the whole experience.”
“However, I believe that the greatest inheritance I got back from those Irish months is strongly related to what I'm doing now.”
While in Ireland, Virginia worked on her thesis about public and private funds for the arts in Ireland and came cross FUNDIT.IE, the Irish crowd-funding platform. Amazed by its success, when she returned to Italy she started her own association based on the Irish crowd-funding model.
“And guess what's its name? GINGER (acronym of Gestione Idee Nuove e Geniali in Emilia Romagna); there's definitely something Irish in it.”
Martine SmitMartine SmitThe NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Martine graduated from Inholland University after studying
International Media & Entertainment Management. She then
spent 5 weeks walking the Camino France to Santiago.
“When I came back I had several voluntary jobs; for
instance at the Movies That Matter festival in The Hague.”
“As of May I have been working as a Management
Supporter for an organisation which in English would be
translated to Quality Institute of Dutch Municipalities. The
organisation gives advice to municipalities on how to solve
certain problems on different topics like decentralization of
youth care, work & income and health care.”“Besides the working experience, my time at AOIFE has shown me the beauty of Ireland, the people and its culture which resulted in very good memories of a great time!”
Síofra MannionSíofra MannionGalway, IrelandGalway, Ireland
Press and Communications Intern 2013
“Currently completing my final year at the University of Limerick. Working with the Association of Irish Festival Events gave me many insights into the sector and a whole new perspective on what I want to pursue once I finish my degree.”
“The experience I gained helped me in obtaining a summer job position with a sales and marketing company called Sabre Marketing. This position required the skills and qualities I developed in Ballinasloe.”
“AOIFE gave me independence and the fantastic work ethic I have today, it is an invaluable work placement for any student.”