mariasole.bianco@worldrise.

org

www.mariasolebianco.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION


Mariasole Bianco




WORK EXPERIENCE
Co-organiser of Stream 8: Inspire a New Generation
Leading and organising the integration of the marine cross-cutting theme into the
Inspire a New Generation Stream
Designing and delivery of the pre-congress Young Leader Capacity
Development Workshop
Presenter and session manager for the Networking for nature: the future is cool
session that will showcase game-changing ocean initiatives with presentations by
Sylvia Earle and Mission Blue, Catlin Seaview Survey and Google, Oceana, &
SkyTruth
Presenter at the Intergenerational Dialogues Session and leader of one the
dialogue roundtables
Session manager and moderator of the Empowering Young Professionals
session
Developing an Internship Framework for organisations and sectors to mentor,
fund and develop young professionals
Developing the Young Peoples Pact for People, Parks and Planet: the Young
Professional overarching legacy document for the Congress
President and Founder of Worldrise NGO
The aim of the organisation is to involve young students and graduates in
sustainable development and environment conservation projects while
promoting the sustainable use of resources and appreciation of environmental
values.
Coordinating all the management components of the organisation
Wrote, organised and managed two projects: Full immersion Cinque Terre and
The Dolphin Gulf
Website design and management
Social network campaigning
Fundraising event organisation
World Commission on Protected Areas - IUCN
Young Professionals Group
Chair of the Young Professionals Marine Specialist Group
Represented the Young Professionals Group at the International Marine
Protected Areas Conference (IMPAC3) in Marseille
Organised and facilitated a workshop at IMPAC3 and produced a resolution
document outlining priorities and recommendations for marine conservation from
young marine conservationists perspective
Organised and managed an international logo competition to design the Young
Professionals Group logo
September 2013 - Present

September 2013- Present

October 2012 - Present

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Marine Campaigner
Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) Cairns, Australia
Managing the Protect Coral Sea campaign in Cairns for the creation of the
worlds largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea
Organised and ran four very successful public events; three exhibitions; and a
number of information stalls
Delivered two University public lectures
Effectively engaged with community members and stakeholders including
commercial and recreational fishermen and the tourism industry
Generated over 6000 individual submissions in support of the establishment of
the Coral Sea Marine Reserve during the public consultation processes
Design of brochures and flyer
Regularly wrote website posts, updated social networks and sent email action
alerts in support of the campaign goals
Engaged with Indigenous groups along the Great Barrier Reef coastline
June 2012 - June 2013


Protect Our Coral Sea Project Officer
Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC)
Contributed to the Protect Our Coral Sea campaigns community involvement
strategy
Ran information stalls and submissions collection
Drafted submissions to government
January 2011 - February
2012


Internship as part of my studies at James Cook University
Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC)
Helping with the Protect Our Coral Sea campaign and reviewing the
conservation status and management arrangements concerning the
sustainability of traditional hunting of marine turtles and dugong
Researcher
Marine Protected Area of Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Italy

Data collection and analysis of human impact in the Marine Protected Area of
Portofino
Researcher
Battibaleno, NGO, Ligurian Sea, Genoa, Italy

Data collection concerning striped dolphins abundance and frequency in the
Ligurian Sea
Internship as part of my studies at University of Genoa
Diving Centre Figarolo, Golfo Aranci, Sardinia, Italy

Designed, organised and managed interpretative tours of dolphin watching and
interpretative snorkelling tours in the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara
April - May 2011


August - September 2009


June - September 2007


July - August 2009


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EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
May - November 2014 Master of Europrogettazione: Project Writing and Management for
the European Commission funding opportunities, grants and
programmes

Europacube Innovation Business School
2010 - 2012 Master of Applied Science (Protected Area Management)
James Cook University, Cairns (Australia)
2005 - 2009 Bachelor of Environmental Science majoring in Management and
Conservation of the Marine Environment
University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
PERSONAL SKILLS
Languages

Mother tongue
Italian
Other Languages
English: Full professional proficiency
Spanish: Advanced proficiency
French: Intermediate proficiency
Communication skills Excellent and effective written and spoken communication skills. Displays great
passion for environmental conservation and a natural inclination toward involving
the community through building awareness and support for related issues. Able
to successfully interpret the importance of conservation to community members
and different stakeholders. Demonstrates ability to deliver a series of lectures in
universities, colleges and schools.

Interpersonal Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated great ability to work well with others
in a productive, sensitive and supportive way. Outgoing with a positive attitude
and inviting personality with 5 years of experience interacting with different
stakeholders, community members and in multicultural environments.
Organisational /
managerial skills
Gained significant experience in working both independently and as part of a
team and achieving the project deliverables within a tight timeframe and with
minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to organise successful events.
Excellent skills in volunteers management and interns supervision.
Computer skills Good command of Microsoft Office and Mac, Social Media, World Press, S+
Membership World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) of the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
WCPA-Marine
WCPA Young Professionals Group
Global Youth Biodiversity Network
Local Marine Advisory Committee of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
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