Lorelei Baciu Email & Phone Number

Manchester, GB

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Planned, promoted, and delivered over 40 research seminars and workshops, guided by senior academics.
• Awarded a £20k grant to coordinate and expand the Manchester-China Friendship Programme (MCFP), which fosters cultural integration between over 150 UoM British and Chinese students.
• Co-organised two editions of the UK-China Photo Competition with hundreds of annual submissions and curated its bilingual exhibition that encourages cross-cultural dialogue through visual storytelling.
• Managed the public image of the Institute by overseeing its website, social media, and mailbox, ensuring a cohesive and engaging online presence.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Developed and amplified MCI's online presence through targeted content creation across social media platforms and mailing lists, fostering greater audience engagement.
• Used Adobe Creative Cloud to edit and upload over 100 YouTube videos covering cutting-edge research topics, previously unaccessible to MCI's remote audience.
• Strategically expanded MCI's virtual reach, generating a substantial increase in followers: Instagram (567%), YouTube (183%), Facebook (49%), and Twitter (36%) growth compared to prior years.

• Managed a dynamic PR team overseeing 3,242 international members and multiple stakeholders.
• Conducted tailored PR training sessions, impacting over 80 VPPR Officers across 9 member countries.
• Spearheaded creative management of the organization's website and social media content, resulting in a rapid growth of 700 online followers within a 3-month period.

• Optimised branding strategies and SEO initiatives by conducting web audits and leveraging Google and social media analytics for actionable insights.
• Produced impactful visual assets (logos, posters, badges) using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva Pro.
• Directed the PR & design team for the Division Summer Bootcamp and Annual Training Conference.

• Guided prospective UoM students via UniBuddy chats, offering practical insights into university life.
• Provided hands-on support to over 20 overseas students in navigating the university application process, facilitating their smooth transition to academic life abroad.

• Liaised with academic services and faculty members to improve the international student experience.
• Gathered and evidenced peer feedback at the 2022 SoSS Focus Group, leading to pivotal policy revisions for improved student satisfaction.

• Supported over 15 freshers in acclimating to higher education through monthly peer activities.
• Organised engaging campus tours and explorations of Manchester's heritage sites, fostering a sense of community and belonging among newly-arrived students.

• Assisted the Romanian Electoral Commission with supervising the local elections in Gălănești.
• Digitally processed and recorded over 30 applications for mayoral and local council candidates, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient handling of applications.

Manchester

• Directly responsible of resource allocation, taking orders, cash handling, and operating bar equipment.
• Cultivated a versatile interpersonal skillset through face-to-face customer service and staff collaboration.
• Acquired adeptness in setting priorities and managing urgent responsibilities within tight timeframes.

Ba (Hons) Social Sciences, Politics And Sociology, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador, Peer Support, Ethical Grand Challenges, BASS Society • Developed a socio-political awareness.

Baccalaureate Diploma, Social Sciences (English Intensive), Baccalaureate Exam (97%)

Activities and Societies: Students' Council President, Administration Council, Ethics Committee Rep, Philosophy Olympiad, Debate Club •.