Luca Cella (IEAA-AF)

Luca Cella has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Luca began their career as a Marketing Coordinator at Corporate Shooting Stars, where they provided marketing strategies and graphic design services. Luca then moved on to become the Marketing Manager at Beretta Australia Pty Ltd, where they were responsible for budgeting marketing activities and managing a team. During their tenure, the company experienced significant growth and established itself as a leading wholesaler in the region.

Luca later transitioned into the field of education, working as an International Communications Officer and International Coordinator at Deakin University. Luca was also the Manager of International Sponsored Students at the university and played a crucial role in achieving international enrollment targets by developing effective relationships with sponsors and acquiring new markets.

In subsequent roles, Luca held positions such as Manager of Sponsorship Development and Agent Management at RMIT University, Head of Future Students Australia at The University of Queensland, and Director of Asia Pacific at The Ambassador Platform.

Currently, Luca is the Director of Admissions and Marketing at Griffith College, where they lead the strategic direction and growth of marketing, student recruitment, and admissions activities. Luca is responsible for designing and implementing the college's student acquisition strategy and developing business relationships both domestically and internationally.

Luca Cella has a diverse education history with a focus on business and marketing. In 1999, they began their studies at the University of Parma, Faculty of Economy and Business, where they earned a Bachelor Degree of Marketing in 2003. Luca then pursued a Master of Marketing at the same institution in 2004. That same year, Luca also completed a Specialised Degree of Trade Marketing at the University of Parma. In 2005, they achieved the distinction of being the top student in their class at the University of Parma, Faculty of Economy and Business.

Continuing their education, Luca obtained a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University between 2010 and 2012, further enhancing their business and management skills.

Luca's pursuit of professional development includes various certifications. Luca completed an online certificate course in EdTech & Strategy for Higher Education from CONNECTed | Crowdsourced Education in 2020. Additionally, they obtained a certificate in Business Analytics and Visualisation from RMIT University in April 2021.

Recognized for their academic achievements, Luca was awarded the IEAA Associate Fellow (IEAA-AF) designation by the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) in May 2021.

Overall, Luca Cella's education history reflects a strong foundation in marketing, supplemented by advanced degrees and certifications in business administration, educational technology, and business analytics.