Maria Elena Mancini is an experienced HR Specialist currently working at UMANA SPA since September 2022, focusing on the Fashion & Luxury sector, particularly in retail. Key responsibilities include candidate research and selection, employer branding, employee administration, and client management. Previously, Maria Elena held internships at Heidrick & Struggles as an Associate Intern, where the focus was on executive search assignments, and Sogeea as a Junior Account, involving human resources for educational initiatives and market research presentations in the Senate. Maria Elena's earlier experience includes a role as a Junior Social Media Manager at Bottega Verde. Education includes a Master’s degree in Economics and International Management from Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting and Translation from the same institution.