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Samantha Wright

@samanthawright

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Project Officer and data-focused professional driving impact through project management and analysis.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I seek NGO roles combining EU project management and data analysis, in mission-driven, inclusive teams focused on measurable social impact.

I am a Project Officer with a Master’s degree in International Politics and Economics and two years' experience managing EU-funded projects within non-profit European networks focused on public affairs and local governance. I combine project coordination with strong data skills—data collection, database management, KPI tracking, AI training and reporting—to ensure robust impact measurement and high-quality implementation.

I have coordinated large project proposals (€400,000+), managed EACEA administrative grants, and delivered seamless local and international events while supporting partner and membership relationships. My background includes digital marketing, SEO, content production, and multilingual communications across remote, multicultural teams.

I am highly proactive, reliable, and professional. I am currently developing advanced data analysis capabilities (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python) to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and learning in project management roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Officer

DYPALL Network

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated Europe-wide youth network activities and managed €400,000+ project proposals (KA3), ensuring compliant implementation of local and international events and delivering financial and narrative grant reports.

Grant writing Event Coordination Reporting KPI Tracking Stakeholder Management Database Management

Project Manager

DOTS Cooperative

Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Managed small-scale EU-funded projects (KA1, KA2) promoting youth empowerment and inclusion, overseeing activity planning, implementation and reporting.

Project Management EU Funding (KA1 KA2)Activity Coordination Reporting Youth Empowerment Stakeholder Engagement

Digital Marketing Intern

FU International Academy

Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 (5 months)

Implemented onsite and offsite SEO strategies and produced content and graphics that increased website visits while handling multilingual copywriting and translations.

SEO Content Marketing Copywriting Analytics Spanish English Italian

Group Leader & Executive Assistant

Independent Teachers Foundation

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)

Managed daily logistics, schedules and field visit coordination for educational programs, ensuring smooth operations across New York and Los Angeles sites.

Logistics Management Scheduling Office Support Communication Team Coordination

Journalism Intern

The Bottom Up

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)

Researched and wrote articles on politics, economics and human rights, conducted outreach and interviews, and prepared reports and meeting minutes to support editorial work.

Research Journalism Content Writing Interviewing Report Writing Outreach

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Bologna

Master's Degree, International Politics and Economics

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Erasmus+ at the University of Economics in Bratislava; University Women’s Volleyball League team

Master's degree in International Politics and Economics with coursework in data analysis, econometrics, and quantitative methods; thesis on CSR-ESG integration for the EU financial industry.

University of Padua

Bachelor's Degree, International Relations and Human Rights

2018 - 2021

Activities and societies: Erasmus+ at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Human Rights with international study experience via Erasmus+ at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.