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Summary

A creative and results-driven professional, with significant experience in the fields of the project and program management on an international platform. Possesses valuable expertise in proposal development, project and program planning/design and social media. Focused on delivering an exceptional level of service to key stakeholders, utilizing strong communication, linguistic and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships at all levels and completing administrative functions such as producing reports and documents. Widely regarded as a strong team builder and team player, who thrives in challenging environments.
I have a continuous focus on professional and personal development aiming to fulfill my potential. The high energy, the contagious enthusiasm, the passion for results and delivery are the ingredients of getting satisfaction from my work.

Work Experience

2017-08Now

Freelance

Research Funding Manager

  • Establishing, developing and managing robust relationships with partner organizations, involving the responsibility for the design and delivery of project communications; Organizing international partner meetings in loco and abroad.
  • Providing day-to-day support to partners such as how to create a dissemination plan.
  • Experience in CMS and Social Media Content Curator.
2015-012017-08

UNSW

Senior Research Support Officer

  • Management of commissioned research and research grants. Interpreting and understanding of contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Provided support to researchers and centre management in the development and improvement of processes, especially with an emphasis on the relationship with clients/funding bodies and risk management (assuring delivery is as per the contract), Assisting researchers the with project management from the commencement of project through to completion and delivery.
  • Experienced in project budget management and risk analysis, ensuring project costs are within the approved budget and the invoicing occured with the delivery of expected project goals. Monitoring of all centre research and operational accounts.
2012-022015-01

Viasat Broadcasting

Production Assistant

  • Responsible for OAP (On Air Promotions) on two Norwegian channels, TV3 and ZTV, planning the production (editing, graphics, and audio) of on-air material.
  • Worked under extreme pressure, to very strict on-air deadlines and at times very long hours. Also responsible for the translation of on-air scripts from English to Norwegian.
  • Liaised closely with stakeholders and producers in countries/territories to ensure optimal quality and delivery of the promotional material. Acquired editing skills in AVID and Final Cut Pro.
20102012-02

IBM

Customer Consultant

  • Provided a consistent and professional first point of contact with customers, whilst also performing a variety of other tasks within a complex technical environment.
  • Organized resources and relevant permissions involved when planning for scheduled maintenance on the network.
  • As the company was within the first few months of start-up when I joined, I was able to take on a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. Initially, I co-ordinated the recruitment and client billing.
  • The successfully helped plan to implement customer databases and Customer Relationship Management systems.

Education

20042009

University of California

Ph.D.

20022004

Saint Mary's College of California

Masters in Commerce (Business Management)

Skills

10
Strategy
  • Business process/systems analysis, development and improvement.
  • Experience in the analysis and interpretation of data and reporting.
  • Budget analysis, budget forecasting, and budget management.
10
Communicate in Four European Languages
  • I  speak Romanian, Italian, English, and Spanish.
  • I am able to manage the international partner correspondence in these languages.
10
Team Work
  • High level of comfort zone while working in a Team during Research projects, NGO roles and On-field projects, understanding, listening and working in a team.
10
Interpersonal Skills
  • People's person, loves to meet, interact and build relationships. Values and respects expectations, and works towards them.

Interests

  • Music
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Presenting
  • Web Designing
  • PR & Marketing
  • Leading a Team
  • Art & Literature
  • Event Management
  • Social Media Management