CV Agnieszka Smigiel

Education:
2015 (in progress):  PhD in ‘History,Cultural heritage and International studies’, University of Cagliari, Italy

2011-2014: Postgraduate School of Specialization in Architectural and Landscape Heritage for the study and restoration of monuments at the “Sapienza” University of Rome, Italy; Dissertation: ‘The Painted Loggia at the Palazzo Giustiniani-Odescalchi in Bassano Romano: cognizance and restoration’ (original title: La loggia dipinta di Palazzo Giustiniani-Odescalchi a Bassano Romano: conoscenza e restauro); Vote: 70 cum laude

2005-2010: MA in Art History at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland – VII° and VIII° semester of studies carried out as part of the Socrates Erasmus program at the University of Ferrara (academic year 2008/2009; course of study: Arts in Communication Studies); Dissertation: The Sculpture Collection of the Villa Adriana in Tivoli as an example of ancient collecting” (original title: Zbiory willi Hadriana w Tivoli jako przyklad starozytnego kolekcjonerstwa); Vote: 5/5

Work experience:
2015 (in progress): University of Cagliari, UNITEL; Tutoring activities – course in Museology

2015: Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy; Monument Preservation Department

2015-2016: CSI Management, Rome, Italy; Cooperation on the project entitled ‘Temotec: Models & Technologies for the Protection of Cultural Ecosystems

2011-2014: Canaid World Srl, Rome, Italy; Preparation for exhibitions, events and promotion projects for companies and local authorities

2011-2013: Polish Tourist Organization; Collaboration through the Polish National Agency for Tourism in Rome: promotion of Polish culture in Italy

2010: Internship at the Capitoline Museums in Rome, Italy

2009: Freelance Tour Guide

Practical Courses & Workshops:

– Laboratory of Museology (University of Cagliari, IT)

– Course ‘Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum’ (University of Leicester, UK)

– Course  ‘Charter and service standards for museums’ (SUN – Second University of Naples, IT)

– Archaeological Excavations at The Flavian Amphitheater ‘Colosseum’

– Villa dei Quintili: conservation and restoration training

– Workshops aimed at developing the “Plans of reconstruction” of some minor historical centers affected by the earthquake of L’Aquila on 6 April 2009

– Course ‘Visual Arts and Archaeology in Rome’ (Summer School Sapienza, IT)

– Course ‘Cultural history’ (Summer School Siena, IT)

Other skills:
Mother Tongue: Polish

Other Languages:   ITALIAN C2; ENGLISH B2+; SPANISH   A2/B1

Computer Skills: Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office: Word, Access, Power Point, Excel

Social Skills: ability to work individually and as a team member and  ability to look for creative solutions

Driving Licence: Category B (with own car)