Gaetano Bonfissuto
Senior AssociateSocialsurf
Ivrea, Italy
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General
About
I worked in international companies in Prague, Los Angeles and Copenaghen, in different business fields).
From 2007 in the Executive Search Business (both middle and high management profiles), a challenge where I brought my professional background and where I was able to reach an important goal: establish long term relationship with my customers, based on results but also on trust and be appreciate by the candidates as a serious partner.
With a track record of successful recruiting experience in a number of industries at worldwide level.
Expert in business alliance, international negotiation, salary negotiation; honesty, integrity and high professional approach these are my fundamentals.
From 2007 in the Executive Search Business (both middle and high management profiles), a challenge where I brought my professional background and where I was able to reach an important goal: establish long term relationship with my customers, based on results but also on trust and be appreciate by the candidates as a serious partner.
With a track record of successful recruiting experience in a number of industries at worldwide level.
Expert in business alliance, international negotiation, salary negotiation; honesty, integrity and high professional approach these are my fundamentals.
Haves
Competitors analysis, marketing plannig, marketing budgeting, commercial negotiations, purchasing, hr management, brand position.
Change Management, Customer Relationship Management, Program Management, Coaching and supporting personnel.
*LANGUAGES
English: fluent; Spanish: good working knowledge (improved during my professional experience in USA)
Danish: good (improved during my professional experience in Denmark);
French: good working knowledge
Change Management, Customer Relationship Management, Program Management, Coaching and supporting personnel.
*LANGUAGES
English: fluent; Spanish: good working knowledge (improved during my professional experience in USA)
Danish: good (improved during my professional experience in Denmark);
French: good working knowledge
Expertise
recruiting
Expert (5 years)
Expert (5 years)
head hunting
Expert (5 years)
Expert (5 years)
marketing
Expert (12 years)
Expert (12 years)
sales
Expert (15 years)
Expert (15 years)
networking
Expert (20 years)
Expert (20 years)
purchasing
Advanced (5 years)
Advanced (5 years)
Professional Experience
May 2011Â -Â Present
Managing Partner
Business Owner, Senior Executive (CEO, CFO, President)
Socialsurf
Staffing and Recruiting
Milan, Italy
1 - 10 employees
http://www.socialsurf.eu
Business Owner, Senior Executive (CEO, CFO, President)
Socialsurf
Staffing and Recruiting
Milan, Italy
1 - 10 employees
http://www.socialsurf.eu
As a Managing Partner staffing & recruiting I am in charge of :
*origination: business development.
*advisory: analysis of clients’ needs; job specification definition together with clients in line with their specific business culture; identification of main competitors.
*execution: interviewing and candidate short list presentation.
*origination: business development.
*advisory: analysis of clients’ needs; job specification definition together with clients in line with their specific business culture; identification of main competitors.
*execution: interviewing and candidate short list presentation.
Jan 2011Â -Â Present
Senior Associate
Working Independently, Manager (Manager / Supervisor)
Ambire
Recruitment and Staffing
Milan, Italy
11- 50 employees
http://www.ambire.net
Working Independently, Manager (Manager / Supervisor)
Ambire
Recruitment and Staffing
Milan, Italy
11- 50 employees
http://www.ambire.net
As a Senior Associates I am in charge of :
*origination: business development.
*advisory: analysis of clients’ needs; job specification definition together with clients in line with their specific business culture; identification of main competitors.
*execution: interviewing and candidate short list presentation.
*surf hunting;
*converting existing leads into billable business besides cold calling
*origination: business development.
*advisory: analysis of clients’ needs; job specification definition together with clients in line with their specific business culture; identification of main competitors.
*execution: interviewing and candidate short list presentation.
*surf hunting;
*converting existing leads into billable business besides cold calling
Oct 2000Â -Â Dec 2004
(4 years, 2 Months)
(4 years, 2 Months)
Marketing Responsible
Employed, Manager (Manager / Supervisor)
Pedus
Facilities Services
Bergamo, Italy
5,001 - 10,000 employees
Employed, Manager (Manager / Supervisor)
Pedus
Facilities Services
Bergamo, Italy
5,001 - 10,000 employees
Activities & responsibilities: *I structured and managed a new marketing office, selecting and training 4 human resources
*I developed and implemented a marketing plan, a new corporate image, creating brochures and cd rom as support of commercial development
*I managed marketing & communication budget and I was in charge of all the activities of public relation
*I developed and coordinated the communication activities both on media and web
*I was in charge of the organization (included the relative budget) for: fairs, conventions, seminaries, sponsorships *I defined the competitors analysis on the Italian market *I defined the strategies in order to improve the quality of our services Achievements:
� implemented a new communication strategy that has delivered new market opportunities (turnover on third age business from � 8 to � 20 in 5 years) and cost saving of � 800.000 in 5 years.
*I developed and implemented a marketing plan, a new corporate image, creating brochures and cd rom as support of commercial development
*I managed marketing & communication budget and I was in charge of all the activities of public relation
*I developed and coordinated the communication activities both on media and web
*I was in charge of the organization (included the relative budget) for: fairs, conventions, seminaries, sponsorships *I defined the competitors analysis on the Italian market *I defined the strategies in order to improve the quality of our services Achievements:
� implemented a new communication strategy that has delivered new market opportunities (turnover on third age business from � 8 to � 20 in 5 years) and cost saving of � 800.000 in 5 years.
Mar 2005Â -Â Dec 2006
(1 years, 9 Months)
(1 years, 9 Months)
Marketing & Commercial Director
Employed, Manager (Manager / Supervisor)
Nicma S.r.l.
Facilities Services
Favria, Italy
201 - 500 employees
Employed, Manager (Manager / Supervisor)
Nicma S.r.l.
Facilities Services
Favria, Italy
201 - 500 employees
Activities & responsibilities:
*I created, organized and managed a new marketing & commercial office, coordinating 6 accounts
*I created all the marketing & commercial reports; then I started the development of a CRM sw web based, where I coordinated the job of a consulting company, time of release: 2 months *through monthly commercial meetings, I motivated and involved the commercial group, creating the right team building
*I developed the marketing plan, the communication activities both on media and web *I planned and developed group web site, company�s new brochures and I redefined the corporate image Achievements: increasing of turnover of 10% and a cost saving of 20% on marketing expenses
*I created, organized and managed a new marketing & commercial office, coordinating 6 accounts
*I created all the marketing & commercial reports; then I started the development of a CRM sw web based, where I coordinated the job of a consulting company, time of release: 2 months *through monthly commercial meetings, I motivated and involved the commercial group, creating the right team building
*I developed the marketing plan, the communication activities both on media and web *I planned and developed group web site, company�s new brochures and I redefined the corporate image Achievements: increasing of turnover of 10% and a cost saving of 20% on marketing expenses
Jan 2007Â -Â May 2009
(2 years, 4 Months)
(2 years, 4 Months)
Senior Consultant
Executivesurf
Executivesurf
ExecutiveSurf uses a powerful range of technology-enabled networking methods backed up by our proven and highly developed senior executive search skills to find and attract talented executives. Main tasks:
*converting existing leads into billable business besides cold calling **recruitment delivery
*ad hoc duties such as setting up basic administrative procedures, elements of staff management, providing input on general logistics
*definition of professional and personal profiles;
*drafting of the project proposals
*investigation and identification of the right candidates for the various profiles requested
*interviews of candidates
*drafting of reports and evaluations
*presentation of the short list to the clients;
*assistance in the interview stage as well as in the final negotiation with the candidate selected Achievements: increasing of turnover for the Italian branch (€110.000 in 2007; €148.000 in 2008)
*converting existing leads into billable business besides cold calling **recruitment delivery
*ad hoc duties such as setting up basic administrative procedures, elements of staff management, providing input on general logistics
*definition of professional and personal profiles;
*drafting of the project proposals
*investigation and identification of the right candidates for the various profiles requested
*interviews of candidates
*drafting of reports and evaluations
*presentation of the short list to the clients;
*assistance in the interview stage as well as in the final negotiation with the candidate selected Achievements: increasing of turnover for the Italian branch (€110.000 in 2007; €148.000 in 2008)
Jun 2009Â -Â Dec 2010
(1 years, 6 Months)
(1 years, 6 Months)
Director, a member of the Italian board
Business Owner, Senior Executive (CEO, CFO, President)
Executivesurf
Recruitment and Staffing
Milan, Italy
11- 50 employees
Business Owner, Senior Executive (CEO, CFO, President)
Executivesurf
Recruitment and Staffing
Milan, Italy
11- 50 employees
ExecutiveSurf, the web-based executive search firm is continuing to break down the barriers between companies and executives, thanks to latest generation proprietary technology. By handing the initiative back to the executive, and delivering high quality and enduring staffing solutions to companies, ExecutiveSurf has become the Global Talent Gateway. With headquarters and EMEA delivery hub in London, APAC delivery hub in Sydney, ExecutiveSurf delivers unparalleled resource solutions. As a Director I am in charge of : *origination: business development.
*advisory: analysis of clients� needs; job specification definition together with clients in line with their specific business culture; identification of main competitors.
*execution: interviewing and candidate short list presentation. Achievements: increasing of turnover for the Italian branch (�122.000 in 2009, still working )
*advisory: analysis of clients� needs; job specification definition together with clients in line with their specific business culture; identification of main competitors.
*execution: interviewing and candidate short list presentation. Achievements: increasing of turnover for the Italian branch (�122.000 in 2009, still working )
Education
1992
1997
MBA, MIB School of Management (Graduate School)
Business
Trieste, Italy
Since 2001 President of the MBA alumni association, mibers.
www.mibers.net
Business
Trieste, Italy
Since 2001 President of the MBA alumni association, mibers.
www.mibers.net
2004
Marketing Information
Products / Services
Competitors analysis, marketing plannig, marketing budgeting, commercial negotiations, purchasing, hr management, brand position.
Change Management, Customer Relationship Management, Program Management, Coaching and supporting personnel.
*LANGUAGES
English: fluent; Spanish: good working knowledge (improved during my professional experience in USA)
Danish: good (improved during my professional experience in Denmark);
French: good working knowledge
Change Management, Customer Relationship Management, Program Management, Coaching and supporting personnel.
*LANGUAGES
English: fluent; Spanish: good working knowledge (improved during my professional experience in USA)
Danish: good (improved during my professional experience in Denmark);
French: good working knowledge
Business Partners & Companies
Essai-Social Intelligence
More about Gaetano Bonfissuto
First Name
Gaetano
Last Name
Bonfissuto
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
22nd August
Marital Status
Married
Interests / Hobbies
Sports Scuba diving, basketball and water polo (as professional).
My Affiliations
ACTIVITIES
From 07, vicepresident of AIMBA, Italian MBA alumni association, MIlan
From 05, member of Club Milan In
From 02, Aiesec international member
From 02 Founder and General secretary of HR Directors Association, Milan;
From 97 A member of MIB Alumni association (from September 2001 President), Trieste;
93/94 AIESEC-Alumni Director in Los Angeles;
89/92 Responsible for Human Resources and International Relations for AIESEC (International Association for Economy Students), Florence., mibers, gidp
Activities
Alumni MBA MIBERS, President
Alumni AIMBA, Vicepresident
Alumni AIESEC, member
Alumni AIMBA, Vicepresident
Alumni AIESEC, member
Organizations
AIMBA, Mibers, Manageritalia, Fior di Risorse, Obiettivo 50, AISEC Alumni
Tags
Recruiter, Recruiting, Recruitment, Headhunting, Headhunter service, Businees Developer, Career business, Mba, Marketing, Marketing consultant,
Specialities
I matured different skills in marketing & communication, commercial and general management, below you will find a synthesis of my specialities.
Languages
French, Danish, Spanish, English
Recently in Milan
Recently in Chamber.com
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