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Adriana-Maria Ivan

@adriana-mariaivan

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Cultural studies professional with research, management and communications experience.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in cultural research, project management or communications at an organisation valuing rigorous research, collaborative teams, clear impact and opportunities to manage projects and secure funding.

I am a cultural studies professional with experience in research, project development and team coordination, combining academic rigour with practical management skills. I contributed to a published research study on cultural aspects of aggression and violence and completed a master's in Culture and Politics.

In operational roles I led daily salon operations as Assistant Manager, implemented internal reporting systems, optimized inter-departmental communication and resolved customer issues to increase satisfaction. I have experience preparing funding applications, feasibility studies and client presentations for non-reimbursable European funds.

I bring strong analytical, communication and organizational abilities, proficiency with CRM and office tools, and hands-on experience in social media, fundraising and volunteer coordination. I look for roles where I can apply research and project-management skills to cultural, nonprofit or policy-focused organisations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Asistent Manager

Salon Epiclinique

Feb 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Coordinated salon teams and inter-departmental communication, implemented an internal reporting system improving productivity monitoring, and resolved customer complaints to increase satisfaction.

Team Coordination Operations Management Inventory Management Reporting Cash Handling Cross Functional Communication

Collaborator Researcher

Institutul Național pentru Cercetare și Formare Culturală

Jun 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Conducted research on cultural aspects of aggression and violence in public space, producing a published essay and centralized a database of complaints and sanctions to inform the study.

Research literature review Data Processing Database Management Analysis Time Management Teamwork

Consultant de Investiții

S.C. Mobvad S.R.L.

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)

Prepared financing applications and business plans for clients, analyzed eligibility for non-reimbursable European funds, and maintained client relationships to support project submissions.

Project Development Financial Analysis Business Planning Stakeholder Management Attention To Detail

Customer Service Analyst

Advalia Services

Oct 2019 - Sep 2020 (11 months)

Analyzed customer complaints and partner agent performance, coordinated cross-departmental investigations, and provided feedback to optimize agent and process performance.

Data Centralization MS Office Attention To Detail Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universitatea din București, Facultatea de Litere

Master of Arts, Culture and Politics in European and International Context

2021 - 2023

Grade: 9.25

Master's studies in Culture and Politics in European and International Context with coursework in research methods, cultural diplomacy, and human rights; thesis titled "Tattoos - A form of cultural-political language."

Universitatea din București, Facultatea de Litere

Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Studies

2018 - 2021

Grade: 8.25

Bachelor of Cultural Studies covering international relations, anthropology of art, media culture, and cultural project management; thesis titled "Body-piercing culture. Society's perspectives on approaching this beauty method."