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Valentina Accorsi

@valentinaaccorsi

Executive search intern at Heidrick & Struggles who contributed to 5+ talent-mapping projects across healthcare, life sciences, and industrial markets.

United States

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At Heidrick & Struggles, I contributed to 5+ executive talent-mapping projects for Healthcare & Life Sciences and Industrial clients, sourcing and ranking senior candidates against client briefs. I also built longlists and client-facing presentations for live searches.

At Ringle, I coach South Korean professionals in industry-specific English communication and have delivered 125+ one-on-one lessons. Through Victory Afghanistan, I teach and coach Afghan women twice weekly, helping them strengthen communication skills for employment and independence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer English Program Instructor & Speaking Coach

Current

Victory Afghanistan

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Deliver English instruction and coaching twice weekly to Afghan women, partnering with a lead instructor to build fluency and confidence. Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.

English Instruction Coaching Student Evaluation Feedback

Current

English Tutor for Non-Native Professionals

Current

Ringle

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Delivered 125+ one-on-one lessons coaching South Korean professionals on industry-specific communication. Earned star tutor status with student retention 15% above platform average.

English Teaching Communication Coaching Feedback performance reporting

Current

Director of Volunteer Relations & Volunteer Coach

Current

RallyCap Sports

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Manage volunteer communications and recruitment, and coach children and young adults with special needs through inclusive sports programming.

Volunteer Management Communication Skills Coaching Inclusive Programming

Current

Vice President of Communications

Current

Society for Human Resource Management (U-M Chapter)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Write and send weekly member newsletter, curating events and opportunities. Lead member recruitment and serve as main point of contact for the chapter.

Newsletter Writing Event Coordination Member Recruitment Communication Skills

Executive Search Intern

Heidrick & Struggles

Jun 2026 - Aug 2026 (2 months)

Contributed to executive talent mapping projects for global Healthcare & Life Sciences and Industrial clients, sourcing and ranking senior candidates. Built longlists and client-facing presentations for partners on live searches.

Talent Mapping Candidate Sourcing Client Presentations Database Management Excel

Refugee Case Summary Volunteer

European Council of Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Drafted the August 2024 issue of the ELENA Weekly Legal Update and conducted legal research, synthesizing complex cases for professional use.

Legal Research Writing Case Summaries

Lead Swimming Instructor

Five Star Swim School

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Taught swimmers ages 6 months to 16 years, including adaptive lessons for students with disabilities. Mentored new instructors and oversaw safety operations.

Swimming Instruction Adaptive Teaching Mentorship Safety Operations

Lead Therapeutic Horseback Riding Mentor

Special People United to Ride

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Supported adaptive riding sessions for children with disabilities and designed tailored lesson plans while ensuring participant safety.

Adaptive Riding Lesson Planning safety management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan

B.A., Psychology and Organizational Studies

Activities and societies: Thriving Catalyst Endorsement Program, Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations; VP of Communications, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); Director of Volunteer Relations, RallyCap Sports; Member, Latinos @ UMICH; Greater Ann Arbor Area SHRM Annual Case Competition Winner (2026).

Pursuing a B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Organizational Studies, expected to graduate in 2028.

The International School of Brussels

High School Diploma, High School Diploma

2023 - 2025

Activities and societies: ISB Excellence Awards in Psychology, Sports Science, and Swimming (2024, 2025); Varsity Swim Team Co-Captain (6 school records); Lead Athletic Trainer for injured athletes; authored a 4,000-word Psychology Extended Essay on Competitive Anxiety in Female Swimmers.

Completed a High School Diploma with AP/IB coursework, earning Excellence Awards in Psychology, Sports Science, and Swimming.