Leonardo Palanca

💼 Experience 7 roles

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Teaching Assistant

University of Verona

Oct 2025 – Present · Part-time

Live

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Instructor of Record & Graduate Teaching Assistant — Bachelor of Economics.

01Teaching Assistant in Mathematics for Bachelor students — bridging theory and applied problem-solving.

02Instructor of Record in Advanced Excel: designed and delivers the full course, taking students from raw data to automated BI dashboards using Power Query, VBA, APIs, Python scripts and no-code automation.

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President & Founder

RadiCe APS

Oct 2023 – Present · 2+ years

Live

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Non-profit promoting education, culture, and community development — self-sustainable without public funding.

01Designed and scaled after-school and tutoring programs, supporting 50+ students and creating jobs for 12 university tutors.

02Transformed unused public spaces into inclusive learning hubs — handled legal setup, compliance, accounting and daily operations personally.

03Built the association's website with Stripe payments, user funnels, booking system. Defined brand identity, communication strategy, and interior design.

04Currently launching Root Studios — our own music production space with courses and creative workshops. Already built, launching soon.

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Business Developer

Domus Pellicceria

Sep 2025 – Dec 2025

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Family business — crafting high-end bespoke fur apparel with 50 years of heritage.

01Redesigned Product Management by implementing an SQL database synced with WooCommerce and integrated a 3CX VoIP system with the company ERP.

02Led a website overhaul featuring immersive video content, optimized IT infrastructure, and recruited a Social Media Manager to strengthen brand presence.

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CUPRA · Network Strategy Intern

Volkswagen Group Italia

Jan 2025 – Jul 2025 · 7 months

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CUPRA Italia team — supporting CUPRA, SEAT, VW, Audi and Škoda brands across Italy.

01Monitored Network KPIs through automated dashboards in Excel and Power BI covering performance, CEM, Sales, Aftersales quality and training.

02Weekly meetings with the Brand Director and cross-functional teams at local and international HQ level to align strategic objectives and share data insights.

03Supported planning and delivery of BEV product launches, loyalty programs (Customer Day), and digital training events.

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CEO Executive Assistant

abc soluzioni assicurative

Nov 2023 – Jun 2024

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Multi-mandate insurance group in Venice and Treviso — 5,000+ individual and business clients.

01Reorganized BDC operations with agile client management workflows — improved responsiveness and task prioritization.

02Optimized online sales funnel through complete website redesign and customer acquisition overhaul.

03Boosted revenue per client via portfolio analysis and CRM initiatives — improved upselling and cross-selling.

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Private Tutor

Self-employed

Jan 2021 – Jul 2024 · 3.5 years

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Mathematics and physics for high school and middle school students.

01Focused on study methods, digital tools (ChatGPT, online platforms), and emotional support — took full responsibility for student progress.

02Built an automated booking system via Google Calendar and lesson tracking through Notion — managing schedules, credits, and learning outcomes.

03Managed client acquisition and retention — built trust-based relationships with families, balancing this with full-time university.

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Municipal Administrator

Municipality of Cervarese

May 2019 – Jun 2024 · 5 years

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Rural municipality between Padua and Vicenza — my hometown, 5,500+ residents.

01Represented youth interests from age 17 — contributed to budgeting and successfully advocated for increased student scholarship funding.

02Proposed early tutoring programs and youth-focused initiatives — rejected by the administration, later evolved into RadiCe APS.

03Gained hands-on experience in public administration, stakeholder management, and long-term civic planning.

🚀 Projects 7 built

RadiCe Platform

Full-stack tutoring platform for a nonprofit · radice.ellep.it

Ready for

Scalability

Self

Sustainable

🎯 Try the Demo

FastAPI Stripe Google Sheets API Booking System Multi-role App

Built a multi-role web platform from scratch: student booking portal, tutor dashboard, admin panel, and parent view — all on a single FastAPI backend.

Integrated Stripe for lesson credit purchases, with payment links and automated booking confirmation.

Synced with Google Sheets for tutor scheduling, student CRM, and lesson tracking.

Also handled brand identity, communication strategy, and interior design of the physical space.

CUPRA BI

Unified KPI system connecting legacy databases for Volkswagen Group Italia · CUPRA Network Strategy

Daily

Automated

5 brands

Covered

Power BI

Stack

Power BI Excel Data Integration KPI Monitoring Automation

Connected legacy databases from Marketing, Sales, Network, Training and Aftersales — sources not originally designed for reporting — into a single Power BI system.

Built automated daily, weekly and monthly dashboards covering network KPIs, CEM scores, sales performance, and dealer training metrics.

Reports presented directly in weekly meetings with the Brand Director and cross-functional teams at national and European HQ level.

Covered CUPRA, SEAT, Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda across the full Italian dealer network.

Domus Digital Transformation

Digital overhaul of a 50-year heritage fur fashion business · 2025

50yr

Legacy

ERP +

eCommerce

SQL WooCommerce eCommerce 3CX VoIP ERP Integration Video Web

Built an SQL database synced with WooCommerce to digitize product management and launch eCommerce — replacing manual spreadsheet processes.

Integrated a 3CX VoIP phone system with the company ERP, unifying communications and order management in one flow.

Led a complete website overhaul with immersive video content and restructured IT infrastructure.

Recruited a Social Media Manager and defined the digital brand strategy from scratch.

Castle Party

Music & cultural festival hosted in a medieval castle · 2021–2025

3,000+

Attendees

Editions

Custom App Stripe Ticketing Meta Ads + Pixel Live Dashboards Event Ops

Built a custom event management app with Stripe ticketing and invoicing for the 4th edition — replacing reliance on external booking platforms.

The app includes real-time dashboards for live monitoring of entries, revenue, and traffic during the event.

Ran Meta Ads campaigns with Pixel tracking and remarketing to past attendees via a custom CRM.

Managed full operations: budgeting, sponsor relations, artist booking, stage logistics, and a team of 10+ people.

Brought a forgotten medieval castle back to life — 1,000+ attendees per edition, now a community landmark.

Isybank AI Redesign

H-ACK by H-FARM & Intesa Sanpaolo — full app redesign + AI savings assistant

App

Redesign

Savings advisor

UX Design AI Assistant Fintech Prototyping

Participated in H-ACK, a hackathon by H-FARM and Intesa Sanpaolo focused on reimagining Isybank's product experience.

Redesigned the full app interface — giving Isybank a distinct visual identity, independent from the parent Intesa Sanpaolo brand.

Introduced an AI-powered savings assistant named Isy 🐜, recommending investment strategies based on personal goals and spending patterns.

The assistant was conceived as a proactive financial advisor — nudging users toward smarter habits through personalized, goal-oriented suggestions.

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UnoX Digital Marketing Campaign

Full digital marketing strategy graded 10/10 by UnoX team · University of Padova

10/10

Grade

Full

Strategy

Digital Strategy Campaign Planning Social Media Analytics Brand Identity

Developed a complete digital marketing strategy for UnoX as part of the Digital Marketing course at the University of Padova.

Covered market analysis, customer segmentation, campaign planning, content strategy, paid media, and KPI tracking — end to end.

Presented to and evaluated directly by the UnoX marketing team, who awarded a grade of 10/10.

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Root Studios

Music school inside RadiCe — courses, recording & community hub

Jan

2026 launch

Music

Courses

Music School Guitar · Piano · Voice Recording Community

Recovered a long-abandoned space inside RadiCe and transformed it into a fully equipped music studio — open since January 2026.

Offers music courses for all levels: guitar, piano, singing, and music production — taught by qualified instructors.

Extends RadiCe's mission of accessible education — a creative hub where students can learn, record, and grow in the same space.

🎓 Education 4 degrees

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Erasmus+ Exchange ENG

USI Università della Svizzera Italiana · Lugano

Dec 2025 – Jun 2026

✈️ International exchange — currently ongoing

Live

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MSc — Economics & Data Analysis ENG

University of Verona

Oct 2024 – Dec 2026 (exp.)

+ T.A. in Mathematics · Instructor in Advanced Excel

Live

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BSc — Economics ITA ENG

University of Padua

Oct 2020 – Dec 2024

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High School — Traditional Scientific ITA

Liceo G. Galilei · Padua

Sep 2015 – Jun 2020

🗣️ Languages

🇮🇹 Italian

Native

🇬🇧 English

C1 — Advanced

🇪🇸 Spanish

C1 — Advanced

🏛️ Latin

B2 — Upper-Intermediate

🤝 Volunteering

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Community Events Support

Festa del Bo' — Cervarese Santa Croce

Sep 2016 – Present · 9+ years

Regular volunteer at local village festivals — logistics, food service, team coordination. Grassroots community engagement at its core.

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Student Ambassador — Open Day

Liceo Scientifico Galileo Galilei

Dec 2015

Welcomed prospective students and families, presented the academic program and shared student experiences during school open days.

⚡ Skills 11 tools

📊 Data & Analytics

📗Excel

95%

📈Power BI

82%

📉R

72%

📊GA4

75%

💻 Development & Tech

⌨️VS Code

80%

🐧Linux/Bash

68%

💳Stripe

78%

🎨 Marketing & Creative

📘Meta Ads

76%

🎨Canva

85%

⬛Notion

88%

👤 About

✦ Born 16 May 2001 · Cervarese, Padua

I believe that authenticity, ethics, and purpose should guide both work and life. Born in a small rural town between Padua and Vicenza, I grew up where trust and sincerity are the foundation of every relationship.

I started early in my family's tailor-made clothing business, gaining hands-on experience in finance, operations, and digital tools — and learning that product quality and customer satisfaction are non-negotiable.

Since 2022, I have been managing investment portfolios — both personal and family — developing strong insights into banking and financial planning.

When I'm not working or studying, you'll find me at the piano or with a guitar, diving into politics, IT, design, or planning the next solo trip. In 2025 I backpacked alone through Belgium and the Netherlands — and discovered that no matter the country, we all share the same doubts and hopes.

💎 Core Values

✦ Authenticity 🤝 Ethics 🎯 Purpose

🎵 Interests

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Music

Piano, guitar & singing. Founded Root Studios.

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Investing

Managing diversified portfolios since 2022.

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History

Italian political history enthusiast.