Luna Venturi

• Translation of museum catalogues, audioguides, exhibition materials, press releases (SKIRA; Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, Paris; Musée Picasso, Paris; National Gallery, London; Oxford University Museums; Museo del Prado, Madrid; South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology; MAXXI, Rome; National Cinema Museum, Turin; Casa Amatller, Barcelona, Getty Foundation, LA)
• Translation of educational materials (MAXXI, Rome; Cité des Sciences, Cité des Enfants, Paris) and children books (Mantra Lingua Publisher, London).
• Translation of research articles, abstracts and conference presentations (Laboratorio di Storia delle Alpi, Università della Svizzera italiana)
• Translation of audioguides and cultural marketing material (SmART Travel, Lugano Tourist Office, Elesta Travel, Travel Marketing Italy,...)
• Transcreation of marketing copy (Maldon Salt, Absolut Vodka)

• Taught students of different ages, levels, backgrounds and nationalities both online and face to face
• Among some of the lessons taught: English lessons to small groups of primary school children focusing on arts, culture and art history (face to face), Barcelona 2023
• Business English to Spanish entrepreneurs (taught online), Barcelona 2010-ongoing
• Business Italian to CEOs and directors in the UK (face to face), London 2007-2010
• Italian lessons to primary schools children (extracurricular subject), London 2008

Fostering positive relationships

• I act as a coach, mentor, facilitator, and curator, meeting learners where they are.
• I connect with learners and build trusting relationships.

Adaptability & Innovation

• A self-starter who is highly resourceful, self-aware, and adaptable.
• An innovative mindset, drawing from a wide range of learning methodologies to creatively meet the needs of diverse learners.
• A creative individual, I bring my own passions into learning experiences.

• Tailored Italian lessons to members of staff (curators, restorers, conservation and scientific experts, exhibition organisers, art handlers)
• Taught specialised, technical vocabulary required in the context of: scientific examination and restoration of work of arts; negotiating loan items and external loans; courier trips; liaising with clients and/or professionals and visiting other museums and galleries; building relationships with both internal and external partners; the entire process of setting up an exhibition

• Awarded as a European Parliament grant
• Provided support during simultaneous and consecutive interpreting classes (English and French into Italian, Italian into English)
• Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions.
• Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through active learning strategies and problem-solving activities.
• Developed strong rapport with students through clear communication, empathy, and genuine interest in their academic growth.
• Managed a diverse classroom effectively by addressing individual needs and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.
• Evaluated student performance fairly by implementing varied assessment techniques, ensuring accurate knowledge measurement.

• Carried out examinations for UK forces personnel undergoing defence Italian language training
• Assessed spoken and written competence in language examinations at set NATO levels

• Translation, editing and proofreading of the guides and website (FR; IT; SP)
• Nurturing accounts with European hoteliers and liaising with French, Italian and Spanish Press Relations representatives to generate maximum PR coverage and attending press trips

• Full organisational and administrative support to the legal/commercial team
• Creating reports and presentations for customer and internal meetings
• Assisting the legal team with putting together legal documentation and filing and preparing bundles for high value adjudications etc