I seek roles where I can combine research, policy insight, and project leadership to create solutions with real-world impact. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments—bridging technology, people, strategy, and social purpose. My goal is to manage initiatives, translate complex ideas into action, and help organizations scale their impact.
Marius Ion
@mariusion
Project & Innovation Manager | Experiential Learning & Research Enthusiast | Creating digital, strategic & civic solutions for impact.
What I'm looking for
As a versatile Project & Innovation Manager, I design and deliver solutions that bridge technology, strategy, and social impact. My background spans digital transformation (ERP/Odoo, 3D interactive tools, UX/UI), NGO-based training, and civic engagement.
I had the opportunity to join InFarm, one of Europe’s Vertical Farming unicorns, for a 3-month practical internship as part of my Master’s degree. There, I contributed to both metabolomics and daily research operations, performing everything from assay creation for nutritive compounds, preparing samples, maintaining lab equipment in accordance with GLP standards, to assisting R&D scientists with documentation and analysis. I also developed a Python program to automate spectrophotometry data analysis, bridging lab work with programming and data science.
I have led multidisciplinary teams across the full project cycle: from needs analysis and participatory workshops, to agile delivery, stakeholder management, and impact evaluation. Alongside technical expertise, I bring experience in experiential learning and facilitation—emotional intelligence, leadership, and systems thinking—enabling me to translate complex challenges into accessible, actionable outcomes.
I thrive in roles where innovation, research, and collaboration intersect, particularly in NGOs, sustainability, civic tech, or mission-driven companies. My approach combines fast learning and adaptability with hands-on execution—I take complex or undefined problems and turn them into practical, tangible solutions.
Some of my strengths include:
Rapidly mastering new tools and technologies: from configuring ERP systems like Odoo, to creating 3D interactive scenes with advanced lighting, textures, materials, and interactions.
In my free time I like translating experimental ideas into actionable results: from microbial fuel cells to automated Python analyses, to building web apps or creative coding projects.
Embracing curiosity and variety: I rotate between projects and hobbies—robotics, coding, miniature painting, game mastering D&D, solar system simulators, and AI tools—bringing diverse perspectives and creativity to every role.
I enjoy the challenge of turning “messy problems” into structured, impactful solutions, learning as I go, and sharing that knowledge with teams and communities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Project Manager
360DESIGN.ro
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver web platforms and custom software, defining SOWs and ensuring delivery quality while driving agile processes and stakeholder communication for client acceptance.
Business Development Manager
360Configurator
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Sourced and engaged clients for 3D configurator solutions, led product demos and long-term client relationships, and managed 3D scene creation to deliver optimized interactive product experiences.
Crop Science Intern
Infarm
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)
Conducted metabolomics assays and daily research operations including sample prep and equipment maintenance under GLP, and automated spectrophotometry data analysis with Python for quantitative reporting.
Growth Manager
PanoRender
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Led prospecting, content marketing, and partnership efforts to grow adoption of interactive virtual tours and digital solutions, producing blogs and social content to drive visibility and leads.
Digital Marketer & Designer
360DESIGN.ro
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Designed marketing assets, developed UI/UX wireframes and front-end code, managed ad accounts and analytics, and executed growth strategies to increase client visibility and campaign performance.
Growth Manager
PanoRender
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Led business development and growth initiatives for an interactive virtual tours startup, building prospect lists, executing cold-email and LinkedIn outreach, creating content (blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn) and forming partnerships that supported new projects and revenue channels.
Community Manager
Golff Protocol
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Managed community and partnerships for a DeFi project across Ethereum, HECO and BSC; created social media content (videos, articles, posts), engaged with holders/investors, and coordinated cross-project collaborations.
Food Group Representative
International Student Environmental Coalition
Oct 2016 - Aug 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Organized events, trainings and workshops against food waste and plastic pollution, promoted healthy eating and sustainability via social media, and raised local awareness of UN 2030 goals.
Art Director
Volunteers for Ideas and Projects
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 (11 months)
Created illustrative content and visual assets for campaigns and events, trained students in Adobe Illustrator, provided feedback on visual work, and developed concepts with communication and project teams.
Innovation Manager
Babele
Mar 2019 - Jul 2019 (4 months)
Led innovation accelerator activities including co-creation of strategies and business models, improving the platform UX/UI and delivering content and design assets that supported client onboarding and outreach. Organized workshops and community events, drove stakeholder engagement, and implemented process improvements that increased platform usefulness for startups and partners.
Manager Leadership Development
Volunteers for Ideas and Projects
Jun 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year)
Developed annual strategy and learning plans, delivered trainings and bootcamps on emotional intelligence and leadership, recruited and managed coordinators, and designed learning experiences for soft and hard skill development.
Art Director
Nexus Electronics
Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 (2 months)
Redesigned UI/UX for GPS tracking and company websites, created landing pages and illustrations, and applied analytics insights to improve user experience.
Social Media & HR Officer
Leadershape
Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 (5 months)
Monitored team cohesion, co-developed visual identity concepts, produced visuals in Illustrator, and implemented social media strategies for Instagram and Facebook.
Relationship Specialist
Grupul Inspire
Nov 2017 - Feb 2018 (3 months)
Managed participant outreach and confirmations, maintained recruitment databases, filtered CVs, researched speakers, and supported PR and event promotion activities.
Trainer
AIESEC Cairo University
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 (1 month)
Developed learning plans and soft-skills trainings, created a Facebook social media strategy for 'Humans of Cairo', and scheduled and analyzed page performance.
Founding Member
Interact Club Brăila
Sep 2013 - Jul 2017 (3 years 10 months)
Co-founded and participated in project teams, organized community projects, meetings and workshops to engage members over a multi-year period.
Executive Producer
TEDxTraianSq
Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 (8 months)
Managed event production including stage design, logistics, A/V setup and audience comfort to ensure successful TEDx event delivery.
President
Interact Club Brăila
Jul 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year)
Led the club for a year by organizing events, training the board and members, recruiting new members, and delivering presentations to grow participation.
Ambassador
GROW Braila
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 (4 months)
Performed PR and member engagement activities to attract and motivate participants, supported trainers during courses and helped maintain participant retention.
Director Training & Education
Brăila County Student Council Director for Informal education
Oct 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Organized informal education activities and workshops, attended meetings and delivered training sessions to support youth development programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
Master's degree, Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship
2020 - 2022
Activities and societies: Internship at INFARM (Metabolomics); practical laboratory work, assays, and data analysis.
Completed a Master's degree in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship with practical internship experience in metabolomics and applied research.
IBM (Coursera)
Professional Certificate, Data Science
2020 - 2020
Activities and societies: Data Science Professional Certificate; Data Analysis with Python; Data Science Methodology; Data Visualization with Python; Databases and SQL for Data Science; Machine Learning with Python; Open Source tools for Data Science; Python for Data Science and AI; What is Data Science?
Completed multiple IBM professional certificates and courses on Coursera covering data science foundations, Python, machine learning, SQL, visualization, and open-source tools.
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Bachelor's degree, Management
2017 - 2020
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Management (program taught in English) covering business, strategy, and management principles.
Colegiul National Gheorghe Munteanu Murgoci
Diploma de Bacalaureat, Natural Sciences
2013 - 2017
Completed secondary education with a focus on natural sciences (Baccalaureate diploma obtained).
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