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Alexandra Besnea

@alexandrabesnea

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Event manager delivering creative, high-impact live and brand experiences for global clients.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles producing high-impact live and brand experiences within collaborative teams, with opportunities for creative ownership and growth.

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

Current

Event Manager

Current

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 Production Client Management Experiential Marketing Budgeting Logistics

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.

Production Planning Team Leadership Venue Operations

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.

Cultural Programs Community Engagement Permitting Logistics Promotion

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.

Live Events Brand Experiences Health & Safety Vendor Management

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.

entrepreneurship Market Operations Vendor Onboarding Marketing Partnerships Sales

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.

Market Management Logistics Promotion Operations

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.

Social Media Strategy Content Creation Community Management Analytics Brand Voice

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.

PR Strategy Creative Direction Event Management Product Positioning Content Creation Client Relations