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Leonela Bearzotti

@leonelabearzotti

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Project Manager driving end-to-end programs for science startups and operations.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Project/Program role where I can own end-to-end delivery—aligning stakeholders, managing timelines and budgets, and improving operations with efficient workflows—ideally in fast-moving, international, startup environments.

I’m a Project Manager with 2 years of hands-on PM experience, backed by 8+ years in operations, back-office management, and organizational roles across startup, medical, and large-scale event environments. I coordinate complex programs end-to-end with a strong operational foundation and a practical focus on timelines, budgets, stakeholder communication, and logistics.

At SF500 Investment Fund–SFBuild Program, I led end-to-end coordination of 5 cycles of the SFBuild Acceleration Program, supporting 12–15 pre-investment scientific startups per cycle in a hybrid format. I managed deliverables, mentor sessions, and participant communication, and planned and executed 2 annual Bootcamps per year with full logistics including venue, travel, agenda, catering, and on-site coordination.

I also bring on-the-ground operational leadership from supervising at the Media Press Center venue during the Winter Olympic Games, coordinating 30+ volunteers and staff across daily shifts. I implement project management workflows using Notion, Trello, Excel, and Slack, and I’m Google Project Management certified—ready to improve how teams run and communicate, with an open mind to relocation across Europe.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Venue Supervisor

Fondazione Milano Cortina

Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 (1 month)

Supervised operations at the Media Press Center venue during the Winter Olympic Games, coordinating 30+ volunteers and staff across daily shifts. Served as the primary point of contact for incident resolution, escalating critical decisions to keep venue operations running smoothly.

Volunteer Management Incident resolution Event Operations Olympic Compliance

Office Manager & Accelerator Coordinator

SF500 Investment Fund (SFBuild)

Feb 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Coordinated 5 cycles of the SFBuild acceleration program, supporting 12–15 pre-investment scientific startups each cycle in a hybrid format. Planned and executed 2 annual bootcamps per year and program events, managing full logistics and back-office operations including budget tracking and quarterly financial reporting.

Program Management Event Logistics Budgeting Contract Administration Notion Trello Excel Slack

Representative Agent & Recruiter

Cultural Care Au Pair

Mar 2018 - Mar 2023 (5 years)

Managed the Cultural Care au pair program in Rosario through advertising campaigns and informational events, building a pipeline of qualified candidates. Oversaw the end-to-end selection process (interviews, psychological assessments, English evaluations) and provided remote support for active participants.

Candidate Outreach Interview Coordination Assessments English Evaluations Remote Participant Support Communication Management Pipeline Generation

Administrative Secretary

Centro Médico Láser Abdo-Venerucci

Jun 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Managed daily administrative operations for a medical center, including appointment scheduling, document management, and coordination of physicians' agendas. Served as the primary front-desk contact for patients and visitors, handling phone calls and inquiries while maintaining organized records.

Medical Administration Appointment Scheduling Document Management Front Desk Reception Phone Support Record keeping

Executive Assistant

EMERGER

Aug 2018 - Apr 2019 (8 months)

Provided high-level administrative and operational support to C-level executives by managing complex agendas and correspondence. Coordinated corporate events, executive travel arrangements, and visitor reception to support smooth front-office operations.

Executive Support Correspondence Management Travel Coordination Corporate Event Planning

Fundraising Representative

UNICEF

Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 (3 months)

Conducted direct public outreach to collect donations for UNICEF humanitarian programs in a results-oriented field environment. Worked toward engagement and conversion targets while delivering persuasive messaging to prospective donors.

Fundraising Operations Relationship Building Field Sales

Au Pair

Cultural Care Au Pair

Mar 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Worked as an au pair for 18 months, providing full-time childcare while immersing in American family and educational culture. Built strong cross-cultural communication and adaptability in a fully English-speaking environment.

Childcare Cross Cultural Communication English Communication Family liaison

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Postgraduate in Strategic Design for Innovation, Strategic Design for Innovation

2026 -

Postgraduate studies in Strategic Design for Innovation at the Centro de Estudios Interdisciplinarios, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, starting March 2026.

Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, International Relations

2018 - 2025

Bachelor's degree in International Relations at Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Facultad de Ciencia Política y RRII, from April 2018 to December 2025.