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Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

• Contributed to advocacy efforts on key legislation (EU AI Act, NIS2, CRA, Cyber Solidarity Act, DORA); developed policy positions.
• Engaged with DG CONNECT, DG DIGIT, ENISA, ECCC, EU Parliament, EU Council, and ECSO; built and strengthened relationships.
• Participated in initiatives like AI Pact, Cyber Skills Academy, and ECSF; provided strategic input and insights.
• Coordinated responses to policy consultations and represented ISC2 at external events and working groups.
• Collaborated with internal teams to deliver comprehensive advocacy plans.
• Identified emerging policy issues, provided briefings to senior management, and supported the development of advocacy processes and KPIs.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

• Driving business development, internationalization, and sales.
• Managing, monitoring, and reviewing business operations.
• Building client portfolio.
• Handling financial activities, performance, and documentation.
• Brand building.

Bucharest, Romania

• Successfully delivered 12 sustainable development strategies and 8 energy efficiency plans for various local authorities.
• Succeeded in 4 grant competitions.
• Established and nurtured a network of key stakeholders within the Brussels institutions.
• Monitored, analyzed, and reported on relevant legislative and regulatory developments at the EU level.

Brussels Region, Belgium

• Developed and implemented strategies for capturing new business and expanding existing relationships.
• Networked and built relationships with potential clients and partners to generate leads and drive growth.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute on business development plans and achieve revenue targets.
• Continuously monitored the competitive landscape and market trends to identify new business opportunities.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry associations.

Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse, Germany

• Developed and executed comprehensive public affairs strategies for both private and state actors.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, and members of the media.
• Successfully navigated 3 key legislative changes on files like Single-Use Plastics Directive & EU Code of Practice on Disinformation.
• Drafted and distributed various communication materials that effectively convey key messages to target audiences.
• Developed and maintained an up-to-date understanding of industry trends, key players, and emerging issues, and incorporate insights into ongoing public affairs strategies.

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Drafted periodical and on demand communications and reports.
• Articulated company’s role and future in energy sector decarbonization.
• Initiated and developed company’s first strategy for EU affairs.
• Connected the company with stakeholders within EU Parliament, EU Commission, and leading think tanks.
• Contributed to the successful resolution of an EU anti-trust case.

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Contributed in the negotiation process of files like Mobility Pack I, Gas Directive, Horizon Europe, CO2 emission standards for HDVs, or the Resolution on the protection of animals during transport.
• Backed up sustainability and decarbonization chapters of energy and transport policy files.
• Over 400 drafted documents for ITRE, AFET, TRAN, and INTA Parliamentary Committees legislative activity.
• Assisted in addressing issues related to the MENA and Caucasus regions, deepening familiarity with regional dynamics within the AFET Committee's framework.
• Over 20 public events designed, planned, and organized.

Bucharest, Romania

• Provided consultancy in accessing European and other funding sources.
• Drafted projects and business plans.
• Managed projects.
• Delivered business and management consultancy.

Bucharest, Romania

• Political group coordination during the third mandate.
• Successfully managed implementation of five innovative projects (e.g., Stray dog population management; Favorit Cultural Center rehabilitation; Healthy Eeating).
• Supported sustainable development local public policies concept and design.
• Handled internal and external consultations.
• Lead political negotiations and support building.
• Monitored projects' implementation.

Bucharest, Romania

• Headed the fast-track finalization of the Transport Master Plan.
• Handled internal negotiations and amending of Danube Strategy for the inclusion of river ports.
• Facilitating effective decision-making, contributing to doubling the EU grants usage from 16% to 32%.
• Managed tasks and people, including the 15 high-level staffs of the ministry.
• Member of the Coordinating Council of the Romanian Naval Authority.
• Member of the Supervising Council of “Danube Bridge Vidin – Calafat” AD.

Bucharest, Romania

• Assisted in stakeholders' consultations and legislative efforts for amending the Forestry Code.
• Contributed to governmental opinion on halting micro-hydropower systems construction in mountain regions and protected areas.
• Supported the conceiving and design of strategies and action plans.
• Handled political and strategic counseling.
• Managed the online communication channels.
• Represented both the institution and the chief executive in technical fora.

Bucharest, Romania

• Lead project concept and design.
• Secured budgeting for grants (with a total value exceeding EUR 3.9 mil.).
• Managed and implemented projects.
• Headed the monitoring and reporting.
• Gave expert assistance in European-funded projects (POSDRU/4/1.4/S/5 ID: 2222).

Bucharest, Romania

• Delivered annual reports.
• Helped design administration plan.
• Set main activity and development lines for the company.
• Gave approval on CEO management mandate.
• Established financial and patrimony control.

Bucharest, Romania

• Managed +€5 mil national youth programs budget and +100 staff.
• Successfully initiated and secured +€4 mil financing for the Youth Worker EU-funded project implementation.
• Supervised public tendering process (draft term of reference, evaluation committee, monitor execution, and operational and financial closure).
• Represented the agency through public speaking and negotiation in relation with ministries and other specialized bodies of public administration.
• Over 15 national events designed and managed.

Bucharest, Romania

• Delivered annual reports.
• Helped design administration plan.
• Set main activity and development lines for the company.
• Gave approval on CEO management mandate.
• Established financial and patrimony control.

Bucharest, Romania

• Conceived and implemented a successful business plan for a period of three years.
• Managed the company in establishing it as the leading local IT company for B2C services.
• Reached EUR 300.000 turnover and five employees in the first year of activity.
• Extended the provided services to a regional level.

Buc

• Contributed to the strategic plan of activities and events.
• Backed the drafting of strategic policy papers.
• Assisted in events' design and structure.
• Planned, organized and ran public events, seminars, and workshops.
• Managed the group’s public communication and online presence.

Bucharest, Romania

• Contributed to the drafting and legislative process for the Frame Law for the prevention of cruelty against animals and their protection.
• Run political analysis and research.
• Maintained and broadened relations with civil society.

Bucharest, Romania

• Provided technical and scientific support for the field study in the Nera Gorge-Beusnita National Park.
• Monitored and analyzed press.

Bucharest, Romania

• Monitored and analyzed press.
• Assisted in planning, organizing, and running public events.

Master'S Degree, Climatic Change Effects Management, Eqf Level 7

▪ Climate change dynamics ▪ Climate change induced risks ▪ Economic aspects of climate change ▪ Climate change impact on water, forests.

Post-Academic Studies In Sustainable Development Of Socio-Economic Systems, Eqf Level 7

▪ Environmental impact assessment of development programs ▪ Risk assessment and management ▪ Natural capital management ▪ Water catchments.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), University Studies In Ecology, Eqf Level 6

▪ Structure, functions, management, and integrated monitoring of ecosystems ▪ Structure, functions, and control of populations ▪.