Viviana Pezzera
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced educator, program coordinator, and cultural liaison with over 15 years in academic and nonprofit environments. Skilled in managing interdisciplinary educational programs, fostering inquiry-based learning, coordinating teams, and overseeing logistics. Proven ability to build collaborative, reflective work cultures aligned with mission-driven goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator
Freelance
2009.11 - Current
- Translated written content from English into Italian for diverse audiences.
- Translated theatre script The Italian Couple to enhance accessibility for diverse audiences.
- Translated content for David Bull Publishing's Museo Ducati: Six Decades of Classic Motorcycles, contributing to cultural preservation and audience engagement.
- Executed legal translation for Robert Irwin Studio and Villa Panza, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
Shipping Supervisor of Art
Masterpiece International, Ltd
Los Angeles
2001.05 - 2004.06
- Assisted museum curators with various tasks.
- Supervised daily shipping operations to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Coordinated logistics with carriers and vendors for efficient transport.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize storage and minimize delays.
Ground Assistant, Interpreter
SACBO (Aeroporto internazionale Orio Al Serio)
Bergamo
1992.05 - 1999.12
Fashion
Gianfranco Ferre S.P.A
Milan
1998.01 - 1998.05
Education
Ph.D. - Italian
UCLA, Department of Italian
Los Angeles, CA01.2009
MA - Italian
UCLA, Department of Italian
Los Angeles, CA01.1998
Laurea Magistrale - DAMS (Discipline of Art, Music and Theatre)
Università degli Studi di Bologna
Bologna, ItalySkills
- Translation skills
- FLUENT IN ITALIAN
- Cultural context
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Content creation
- Data analysis
- Data research analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Task prioritization
- Client relations
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Negotiation techniques
- Research
Volunteer Experience
- Nepal Volunteer Program, Contributed to educational initiatives by teaching English and Science to local girls, fostering a dynamic environment for cultural exchange and community development., 06/01/24, 08/31/24
- Indonesia Volunteer Program, Supported a safe house in Denpasar, where I provided English language instruction and basic hygiene education to young girls and their children., 08/01/22, 12/31/22
- CPR Class Instructor, Facilitated CPR training sessions for local communities in Kathmandu, Nepal, under the auspices of the State Department., 08/01/24, 08/31/24
Training
La messa in scena del femminile: femme fatale tra D’Annunzio e Pirandello., 02/01/05, University of California San Diego – CICIS (California Interdisciplinary Consortium of Italian Studies)
Languages
native, fluent, good, good
Awards
- Dissertation Year Fellowship, UCLA Graduate School
- University Tuition Grant, UCLA
- Pre Dissertation Fellowship, Center of European and Russian Studies, UCLA
Activities
- CPR class conducted, UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA, 08/01/24
- Course in “Public Relations”, UCLA Extension, 01/01/00, 03/31/00
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Translator
Freelance
2009.11 - Current
Shipping Supervisor of Art
Masterpiece International, Ltd
2001.05 - 2004.06
Fashion
Gianfranco Ferre S.P.A
1998.01 - 1998.05
Ground Assistant, Interpreter
SACBO (Aeroporto internazionale Orio Al Serio)
1992.05 - 1999.12
Ph.D. - Italian
UCLA, Department of Italian
MA - Italian
UCLA, Department of Italian
Laurea Magistrale - DAMS (Discipline of Art, Music and Theatre)
Università degli Studi di Bologna