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Maria Marescu

@mariamarescu

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I’m a psychology research assistant focused on inclusive, data-driven care.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can support individuals with empathy, help build inclusive environments, and contribute through psychology-focused research, education, and community work—working with a motivated team and clear goals.

I’m a psychology student with international academic experience and hands-on work supporting people with diverse needs. In my research assistant role at the Donders Institute, I support literature reviews, analyze research data, and help plan experiments and documentation while keeping accurate records.

I also build impact through direct community involvement—supporting children with autism through structured activities, helping create positive and inclusive environments, and organizing and supporting events that connect people and opportunities. Across roles in healthcare-adjacent and education settings, I bring empathy, active listening, adaptability, and reliable coordination to help teams meet their goals and support individuals with care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Assistant

Current

Donders Institute, Radboud UMC Nijmegen

May 2026 - Present (2 months)

Assisted with literature reviews and analyzed research data. Supported experiment planning and documentation while maintaining accurate research records.

literature review Data Analysis Research & Documentation Record keeping Team Collaboration

Volunteering - Child Support

Flamingo Land

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Provided support to children with autism through structured activities to enhance social, communication, and coping skills. Delivered educational play and facilitated individual and group sessions in an inclusive environment.

Autism Support Inclusive Activities Group Facilitation

Event Assistant

Radboud University Nijmegen

Nov 2024 - Nov 2024 (0 months)

Represented the university at Open Days by guiding visitors and answering enquiries about admissions and degree programmes. Supported prospective students in exploring study options and understanding student life.

Admissions Support Degree Programme Guidance Student Recruitment

Volunteer

UNICEF Nijmegen

Dec 2021 - Jul 2022 (7 months)

Assisted with organizing the Vieerdagse event and supported its execution. Helped plan and coordinate a collaborative fundraiser with another student association.

Event Organization Planning Team Coordination

Laboratory Administrative Assistant

Oncohelp Medical Center

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 (2 months)

Maintained and monitored IT systems and platforms used for processing blood analyses. Coordinated with suppliers and supported laboratory operations while assisting patients with registering test requests, processing results, and scheduling appointments.

laboratory operations Blood Analysis Processing Support Supplier Coordination Appointment Scheduling Patient Support Results Processing

Hospitality Assistant

Pizzeria Thalia

Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 (1 month)

Coordinated and supported dinner service for private events and special occasions. Managed bar operations, provided customer service, and ensured clean, organized closing procedures.

Customer Service Dinner Service Coordination Serving Drinks event support

Volunteer

Look Inside Association

Dec 2018 - Dec 2018 (0 months)

Selected letters from children in need, purchased requested gifts, and wrapped them for Christmas delivery. Delivered gifts to recipient families.

Gift Selection Purchasing Delivery Coordination Child Support

Volunteer

World Education Fair

Sep 2018 - Sep 2018 (0 months)

Helped decorate the event venue and supported attendee registration without tickets using a computer system. Scanned tickets at the entrance and provided information about partner universities.

Ticket Scanning Computer Based Registration Support University Information Support

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Balkan Olympiad in Informatics

Jul 2018 - Jul 2018 (0 months)

Provided guidance for city history and cultural presentation and translated between English and Romanian for participants. Offered emotional and psychological support, helped with hotel and restaurant arrangements, and facilitated integration into groups, including participants from non-European countries.

Translation (English Romanian)Cultural Historical Presentation Support Emotional Support Group Facilitation Logistics Coordination

Photographer

Cinecultura 2017 Volunteers

Mar 2017 - Mar 2017 (0 months)

Captured photographs of the event and its activities while fostering social interaction among participants. Supported engagement during event proceedings.

Event Photography