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Bucharest, Romania

Founded Blue Panda Studio as a platform to offer freelance branding, web design, and promotional material production services. This venture has been a testament to my entrepreneurial spirit and a comprehensive showcase of my design expertise.Led a multitude of projects focusing on branding and web design, ensuring that each project not only meets but exceeds client expectations. My role involved direct engagement from conceptualization to design, and through to the final print process, providing clients with a cohesive and impactful brand presence.Spearheaded the production of a wide array of promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, business cards, and menus, overseeing every step from design to print to guarantee high-quality outcomes.Cultivated lasting relationships with clients by delivering personalized and effective design solutions, demonstrating a keen ability to understand and translate client visions into tangible results.Skills Highlight:Entrepreneurial Leadership: Successfully launched and managed a design studio, demonstrating strong business acumen and leadership in the creative industry.Project Management: Managed the entire lifecycle of design projects, from initial client consultations to final product delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the client's satisfaction.Design and Production Expertise: Deep understanding of the design process, coupled with hands-on experience in the production of printed materials, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with modern design trends.

Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania

In my time at ODAS GLOBAL CONSULTING, I focused on giving new and existing brands a fresh look and feel. This meant creating new designs and ideas that helped these brands stand out and grab attention in the international market.My job involved coming up with key visuals and videos that told a brand's story in a compelling way, making sure people could easily recognize and remember the brand.Worked closely with international companies, understanding their needs, and delivering designs that matched their goals, ultimately helping them connect better with their customers.Skills Highlight:Brand Revitalization: Experienced in refreshing brands with new designs and creative ideas, making them more appealing and memorable.Visual Storytelling: Skilled in creating visuals and videos that effectively tell a brand's story, helping it to stand out in a busy market.

Bucharest, Romania

At TELLUR, I led the project to refresh our brand, making it more appealing to young, tech-savvy customers. My job was to oversee the makeover of our brand’s look and feel, including new colors, designs, and the way we talk about our products. This helped people recognize and like our brand more.I was in charge of creating and running marketing campaigns that got our message out through both online and offline channels, like social media and events. One highlight was making TELLUR stand out at the IFA Berlin tech fair in 2018 and 2019, where we were the only Romanian IT&C brand to be present.I also managed the design of new product packaging and categories, making our products stand out and be more attractive to buyers.Directed the making of video content for our products, handling everything from filming to editing, to make our brand story stronger and connect better with our audience.I led a team, teaching them and guiding them in their work on design, packaging, and marketing materials, encouraging teamwork and creativity.Skills Highlight:Brand Development: Good at coming up with and putting in place a new brand look that matches what the company stands for and what the market likes, leading to better brand recognition.Campaign Management: Skilled at planning and carrying out marketing campaigns that spread our brand’s message effectively across different platforms.Design and Creative Leadership: Able to lead design projects from start to finish, making sure everything we produce fits our brand and is creatively top-notch.Team Leadership: Great at leading and teaching my team, making sure we all work well together and bring out the best in our creative projects.

Bucharest, Romania

In my role as Senior Graphic & Web Designer at V+O Communication Romania, I was integral in bridging creative concepts with practical design applications across digital and BTL (Below The Line) campaigns. This position underscored my capacity to operate at the intersection of creativity and marketing, delivering projects that propelled client messages across various platforms.Tasked with the development of comprehensive digital materials—including websites, newsletters, and social media content—I employed user-centered design principles to ensure engaging and accessible online experiences.Contributed to BTL campaigns through the creation of events and sales conference materials, where my designs translated strategic visions into tangible promotional tools that captivated audiences and supported sales objectives.My collaborative efforts extended across departments, ensuring a cohesive approach to campaign development that aligned closely with PR, digital, customer service, and production teams. This synergy between divisions amplified the impact of our advertising efforts, reinforcing brand messages and achieving significant market penetration for clients such as Telekom Romania, Bancpost, Amway, Subway, Tuborg, Arctic, and Beko.Skills Highlight:Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven success in working alongside multiple departments to unify creative and strategic goals, enhancing the overall effectiveness of marketing campaigns.Digital & BTL Campaign Expertise: Demonstrated ability to craft compelling digital content and engaging print materials for diverse marketing initiatives, ensuring brand consistency across all mediums.Creative Strategy Implementation: Skilled in transforming marketing objectives into creative strategies, applying a blend of design proficiency and innovative thinking to drive brand engagement and customer loyalty.

Bucharest, Romania

As the Graphic Director at Wise Brand, I led the creative direction for a broad spectrum of advertising projects, including print campaigns, web design, and email marketing, significantly contributing to our clients' branding and marketing efforts.Played a pivotal role in building and adapting print campaigns, creating collateral for events, and ensuring the visual coherence of all promotional materials. My hands-on approach to design facilitated the development of impactful and aesthetically pleasing designs that effectively communicated the clients’ messages.Spearheaded the design and adaptation of email marketing campaigns, focusing on creating visually appealing and engaging content for both internal and external audiences. This included the conceptualization and execution of email templates that enhanced brand communication and customer engagement.Worked collaboratively with the team to align creative development with business goals, ensuring that our design solutions not only looked good but also supported the strategic objectives of our clients.Skills Highlight:Creative Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a creative team, driving the development of innovative design concepts that resonate with target audiences.Design Versatility: Proven expertise in a wide range of design disciplines, from print and web design to email marketing, showcasing the ability to adapt creative styles to suit various projects and platforms.Strategic Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with other departments and stakeholders, ensuring that all creative outputs aligned with the broader business and marketing strategies.

Bucharest, Romania

Initiated my journey into graphic and web design at Duman Soft, focusing on creating clear, user-friendly website designs and diverse graphic materials. This role was pivotal in blending my design skills with practical web development insights.Collaborated closely with a cross-functional team to ensure designs were both aesthetically pleasing and aligned with client goals, enhancing brand consistency across digital and print mediums.Leveraged Adobe Creative Suite to produce innovative designs, keeping up with industry trends to deliver modern and effective visual solutions.Skills Highlight:Graphic and Web Design: Gained hands-on experience in web and graphic design, producing work that balanced visual appeal with functionality.Team Collaboration: Worked effectively with team members from different backgrounds, ensuring cohesive project outcomes.Technical Skills: Developed proficiency in essential design software, applying current trends to my work for fresh, engaging outputs.

Bucharest, Romania

Specialized in Desktop Publishing (DTP), I expertly managed and executed a wide range of graphic design requirements, including creating dies for custom packaging, folders, and leaflets, ensuring each design met the project's specific requirements.An expert in developing matrices for unique finishes, such as embossing and foil stamping, I significantly added value to client projects through high-quality finishing techniques.Responsible for print layouts, I ensured perfect alignment and color management, guaranteeing visual accuracy and consistency across all printed materials.Worked closely with account teams and clients to understand their specific needs, providing creative and technical solutions that exceeded expectations.With my expertise in color management, I optimized printing processes to ensure color fidelity across a wide range of materials, from brochures and flyers to complex promotional items.Key Skills Acquired:Advanced Graphic Design & DTP: Demonstrated by developing customized digital and printed materials that meet high design and production standards.Creativity & Innovation in Finishing Techniques: Skills shown in applying special finishes like embossing and foil stamping, enhancing the appearance and perceived quality of printed materials.Expertise in Color Management: Advanced skills in ensuring color consistency and accuracy across all printed materials, critical for impactful brands and marketing campaigns.Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively in teams and communicate clearly with clients to understand and fulfill design and production requirements.