For a long time, my online presence was almost non-existent: a silent LinkedIn profile, a simple CV that was not very polished, and a few scattered posts that made me almost invisible. But staying silent doesn’t help me grow. This year I realized that, if I want to work in circular economy and sustainability, I need something more intentional. I don’t want my digital identity to just “happen”; I want it to gently reflect who I am becoming and the future I’d like to contribute to.
In my plan, I see myself as a young industrial and environmental chemist moving towards recycling, resource recovery and circular solutions. I want my online voice to reach three groups: people in circular and green jobs, recruiters and team leaders, and the academic and professional community working on climate, materials and technology. If my online presence makes clear what I care about, then this whole plan already has a purpose.
My digital identity will not be built on big speeches, but on small, regular traces: a clearer LinkedIn profile and a simple, honest post about once a month, short reflections on case studies, and simple visuals when they help. I want to show my learning journey, not a perfect image: how I move from traditional industrial chemistry to more circular thinking, how I question “sustainability myths”, and how I try to connect classroom projects with real-world applications.
Behind this, there is also inner work: accepting that visibility costs time, energy and a lot of courage (in my case) đź’⚡. I know there will be moments when I hesitate or feel that what I share is not enough. But I prefer a modest, authentic presence that grows slowly, rather than silence.
Want to see what’s really behind this small summary?
Click the link below to discover how I’m building my digital identity as a future circular-economy chemist 👉📲
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMdfNLj5vP28rz8Dr9oIxOh9WZpc4M3_/view?usp=drivesdk
Thank you for being here. The world needs your voice too.
With love & a little nervous excitement,
Dea ✨
About DEA ZAKOLLI
Hi! I’m an Industrial & Environmental Chemist (B.Sc. + M.Sc., Albania) with five years experience in the mining industry. In 2024 I began a Master in Advanced Materials & Circular Economy in Madrid to go deeper into life-cycle assessment, materials recovery, and circular process design. I combine careful lab work with a practical mindset and I’m excited to keep growing. My goal is simple: use solid data to improve efficiency and build more circular, real-world solutions. Open to collaborations and roles where analytical excellence meets circular innovation.