Alexandra Besnea
@alexandrabesnea
Event manager delivering creative, high-impact live and brand experiences for global clients.
What I'm looking for
I am an event manager and creative producer with extensive experience coordinating product launches, festivals, esports and cultural programmes for clients including global brands. I have led major gaming and esports events in Romania, managed brand activations and founded a pop-up food marketplace, consistently delivering solutions-focused, detail-oriented event execution.
I combine strong organizational skills, effective communication and a collaborative mindset to create memorable experiences that meet client objectives. I thrive on challenging briefs, cross-team collaboration and turning ideas into smoothly run live events.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Event Manager
Publicis Groupe
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Coordinated a wide portfolio of client events from product launches to corporate events and festivals for major brands, delivering end-to-end event execution and new experiential formats.
Event Manager
Dăescu Borțun Olteanu
Aug 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Led the gaming team coordinating major gaming and esports events in Romania, including Bucharest Gaming Week, Esports Summit, and Gaming Video Awards, driving attendance and operational delivery.
Event Manager
Weekend Sessions
Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)
Programmed and delivered cultural events in public gardens and museums to reconnect audiences with public spaces through art, music, and cultural programming.
Event Manager
Cochilia Beach
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)
Managed summer camp and creative-hub events including concerts, exhibitions and brand activations, ensuring smooth execution and audience experience.
Co-founder
Roditor Food Market
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Co-founded and operated a marketplace and pop-up events supporting small entrepreneurs during lockdown, managing vendor relations, operations, and event programming.
Event Manager
Mezanin Market
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Organized an annual program of 22 markets serving ~150 small entrepreneurs and 20,000+ guests, overseeing vendor logistics, site layout, and guest experience.
Social Media Specialist
Beans & Dots
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Managed social media presence and content to grow brand awareness and engagement across channels.
PR & Creative Strategist
Laura8
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Executed PR, creative content and event strategies for a luxury fashion brand, contributing to product design, packaging and client management to support brand positioning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
2018 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Arts program at the National University of Fine Arts between 2018 and 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
roditorfoodmarket.roJob categories
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