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Ionela Chitic

Ionela Chitic

Chisinau

Summary

Results-driven marketing and brand growth specialist with 8+ years of experience in digital marketing, social media strategy, event management, and personal branding. Skilled in leading creative teams and managing multi-platform content for corporate and personal brands across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, Threads, and multilingual channels. Strong track record in organizing impactful events, developing content strategies, and building brand narratives that drive engagement and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Personal Brand Growth Manager

Brilic Media
Chisinau, Moldova
2025.03 - Current

– Managing the personal brand of the company’s founder across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Telegram, and Threads
– Leading an international content project with social media channels in multiple languages
– Developing and executing content strategies and monthly content plans tailored to each platform
– Monitoring trends, generating content ideas, and writing video scripts
– Organizing and supervising video production: assembling crew, planning shoots, overseeing delivery and emotional tone
– Participating in post-production: preparing editing briefs, reviewing drafts, giving feedback, and approving final versions
– Collaborating with the SMM manager to align strategy, content calendar, and execution
– Leading an in-house creative team: videographers, video editors, SMM specialist, targeting specialist, graphic designer, and trend researcher
– Ensuring brand consistency, timely execution, and measurable growth across all platforms

Employer Branding Project (second major direction):
– Leading the Employer Branding initiative of Brilic Media in parallel with the founder’s personal brand strategy
– Built the project from the ground up: defined the strategy, created communication pillars, developed content formats, and launched a long-term content plan
– Managing and guiding the Employer Branding team responsible for content creation, video production, design, and communication
– Overseeing and growing Brilic Media’s Employer Branding presence on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
– Responsible for internal and external visibility, including the development of press materials and coordinating company features in media
– Strengthening the company’s reputation as an employer through strategic storytelling, culture-focused content, recruitment communication, and multi-platform positioning

Project Manager

ZIPHOUSE Fashion Hub
Chisinau, Moldova
2023.10 - 2025.03

– Organization and full management of key fashion events, including:
▸ Moldova In Fashion Conference 2024 – coordinated the entire event, managed logistics, speaker communication, and stage flow for an international conference with over 30 speakers
▸ Moldovan Brands Runway – responsible for partner relations and sponsorship acquisition, actively involved in event planning and coordination
▸ Fashion Hackathon 2024 – developed the concept and format, managed the event from A to Z, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up
▸ Fashion Business Accelerator – co-organized in collaboration with Fashion Scout, coordinated the program and supported participating Moldovan fashion designers
– Promotion of the CAPSULA showroom
▸ Developed and implemented the social media communication strategy
– Coordination of 3 Summer School editions for girls (ages 10–15)
▸ Managed full logistics: registrations, trainer selection, daily activities
▸ Designed curriculum for hands-on workshops (fashion design, accessories, beauty, lifestyle)
– Organization of thematic trainings with local and international mentors
▸ Focused on promotion, sales, sustainability, and brand development
– Fundraising and budget management for projects and events
– Development and execution of communication and PR strategies
– Strategic collaboration with designers, NGOs, educational institutions, and international partners

Marketing Manager

ASBC Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova
2023.04 - 2023.07

– Development and implementation of marketing strategies
▸ Product launches, brand positioning, promotional campaigns
– Management of digital marketing activities
▸ Social media, email marketing, website content
▸ Data analysis and performance tracking
– Coordination of marketing campaigns and creative production
▸ Media plans, visuals, promotional materials, copywriting
– Collaboration with influencers and bloggers
▸ Identifying relevant creators, negotiating partnerships, tracking results
– Organization of events and offline activations
▸ Store opening, trade shows, webinars, product presentations
– Budget management and reporting
▸ Planning, optimization, performance reports
– Cross-functional and external collaboration
▸ Designers, media, agencies, sales and product teams
– Team supervision and mentoring
▸ Task coordination, process improvement, knowledge sharing
– Market research and consumer insights
▸ Trend analysis, audience segmentation, campaign adaptation– Development and implementation of marketing strategies ▸ Product launches, brand positioning, promotional campaigns – Management of digital marketing activities ▸ Social media, email marketing, website content ▸ Data analysis and performance tracking – Coordination of marketing campaigns and creative production ▸ Media plans, visuals, promotional materials, copywriting – Collaboration with influencers and bloggers ▸ Identifying relevant creators, negotiating partnerships, tracking results – Organization of events and offline activations ▸ Store opening, trade shows, webinars, product presentations – Budget management and reporting ▸ Planning, optimization, performance reports – Cross-functional and external collaboration ▸ Designers, media, agencies, sales and product teams – Team supervision and mentoring ▸ Task coordination, process improvement, knowledge sharing – Market research and consumer insights ▸ Trend analysis, audience segmentation, campaign adaptation


Employer Branding Specialist

StarNet
Chisinau, Moldova
2022.10 - 2023.03

– Development and implementation of employer branding strategies
▸ Defined brand positioning as an employer across online & offline platforms
▸ Promoted job opportunities through digital campaigns and career platforms
▸ Coordinated the content and updates of the company's career page
– Internal communication and corporate culture
▸ Created and managed internal communication tools and strategies
▸ Organized internal events: from concept to full operational coordination
▸ Developed training materials and onboarding programs for new hires
▸ Facilitated meetings and team alignment activities
– Partnership building and CSR
▸ Built and managed partnerships with educational institutions and NGOs
▸ Represented the company at events on corporate culture and social responsibility
▸ Promoted the employer’s CSR values to external stakeholders
– Process improvement and cross-functional coordination
▸ Identified internal process gaps and implemented workflow improvements
▸ Coordinated interdepartmental projects to boost operational efficiency
▸ Managed internal data and reports to support strategic decisions
– Customer and stakeholder relations
▸ Analyzed customer feedback and needs to inform service improvements
▸ Provided support and guidance in resolving client and internal issues
– Market research and reporting
▸ Conducted industry benchmarking for internal policy updates
▸ Developed presentations and reports for executive decision-making

Social Media Manager

Enter
Chisinau, Moldova
2021.10 - 2022.10

– Development and implementation of social media strategies
▸ Created content calendars and planned promotional campaigns
▸ Managed daily posting across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
▸ Aligned social media activities with brand goals and marketing objectives
– Content creation and brand communication
▸ Wrote copy for posts, ads, and social media campaigns
▸ Created engaging visual content in collaboration with designers
▸ Maintained consistent tone of voice and brand identity online
– Community management and audience engagement
▸ Monitored and responded to messages and comments
▸ Identified and engaged with the target audience
▸ Built and nurtured an active online community
– Influencer and media collaboration
▸ Coordinated partnerships with bloggers, influencers, and media
▸ Supported brand visibility through strategic collaborations
– PR and communication
▸ Responsible for external communication and brand messaging
▸ Managed company presence on social media and professional platforms
– Campaign performance and reporting
▸ Analyzed campaign performance and audience insights
▸ Prepared monthly and quarterly reports to evaluate results
– Event planning and coordination
▸ Developed concepts and organized creative brand events
▸ Managed operational, visual, and communication aspects of events
▸ Collaborated with partners and vendors to ensure event success

Administrative Assistant

Avon
Chisinau, Moldova
2020.08 - 2021.09

– Preparing weekly and monthly reports on the company’s commercial performance
– Creating product presentations for the website, featuring new items from the portfolio
– Providing cross-departmental administrative and operational support
– Registering and tracking fiscal invoices in the internal ERP system
– Managing advance settlements and related documentation
– Consolidating internal data and preparing reports for headquarters in Bucharest
– Coordinating technical and material resources for the Chisinau office
– Supporting the HR department (based in Bucharest) in employer branding initiatives
– Assisting with the organization of team buildings, internal events, and employee engagement activities
– Contributing to the development of corporate culture and internal communication– Preparing weekly and monthly reports on the company’s commercial performance – Creating product presentations for the website, featuring new items from the portfolio – Providing cross-departmental administrative and operational support – Registering and tracking fiscal invoices in the internal ERP system – Managing advance settlements and related documentation – Consolidating internal data and preparing reports for headquarters in Bucharest – Coordinating technical and material resources for the Chisinau office – Supporting the HR department (based in Bucharest) in employer branding initiatives – Assisting with the organization of team buildings, internal events, and employee engagement activities – Contributing to the development of corporate culture and internal communication


Corporate Travel Manager

Happy Tour
Chisinau, Moldova
2019.11 - 2020.04

– Corporate client management
▸ Identified and consulted potential corporate clients
▸ Maintained client relationships and adapted services to business needs
– Travel package development and booking
▸ Prepared customized travel packages for corporate teams
▸ Booked and issued flight tickets, including complex itineraries
– Business event coordination
▸ Organized business trips, meetings, and events for corporate clients
– Travel documentation and logistics
▸ Handled insurance, visa applications, and passport formalities
▸ Ensured timely processing of all travel-related documents– Corporate client management ▸ Identified and consulted potential corporate clients ▸ Maintained client relationships and adapted services to business needs – Travel package development and booking ▸ Prepared customized travel packages for corporate teams ▸ Booked and issued flight tickets, including complex itineraries – Business event coordination ▸ Organized business trips, meetings, and events for corporate clients – Travel documentation and logistics ▸ Handled insurance, visa applications, and passport formalities ▸ Ensured timely processing of all travel-related documents


Tourism Manager

Slavion Travel
Chisinau, Moldova
2017.10 - 2019.11

– Client consulting and travel planning
▸ Provided personalized consultations and selected optimal tour packages based on client preferences and budgets
– Travel documentation and support
▸ Managed registration of insurances, visa applications, and passport assistance
▸ Ensured timely and accurate preparation of all travel documents
– Booking and ticketing
▸ Booked and issued flight tickets for individual and group travel
– Coordination of additional services
▸ Arranged airport transfers, car rentals, excursions, and other related services
▸ Ensured smooth end-to-end travel experience for clients

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration and Management

University of European Studies
Chisinau, Moldova
2016.09 - 2019.06

Diploma of Middle Education - Psychology of Preschool Children and Children with Disabilities

College of Management, Economics And Law
Chisinau, Moldova
2010.09 - 2014.06

Certificate of Completion - English Language Training – B1 Level

ILTC (International Language Training Center)
Chisinau, Moldova
/2022 - /2023

Certificate of Completion - Digital Marketing

Tekwill Academy
Chisinau, Moldova
2023.07 - 2023.09

Certificate of Completion - Team Management Course

Skillbox
2025.09 - 2025.11

Skills

  • Results-Driven attitude
  • Social media marketing
  • Brand development
  • Project leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Digital marketing campaigns
  • Mobile app marketing
  • Strong time management
  • Marketing automation tools experience
  • Brand development strategies
  • KPI monitoring and reporting
  • Digital advertising strategy
  • Event coordination
  • Brand awareness development

Languages

Moldavian
Native
Russian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Timeline

Certificate of Completion - Team Management Course

Skillbox
2025.09 - 2025.11

Personal Brand Growth Manager

Brilic Media
2025.03 - Current

Project Manager

ZIPHOUSE Fashion Hub
2023.10 - 2025.03

Certificate of Completion - Digital Marketing

Tekwill Academy
2023.07 - 2023.09

Marketing Manager

ASBC Moldova
2023.04 - 2023.07

Employer Branding Specialist

StarNet
2022.10 - 2023.03

Social Media Manager

Enter
2021.10 - 2022.10

Administrative Assistant

Avon
2020.08 - 2021.09

Corporate Travel Manager

Happy Tour
2019.11 - 2020.04

Tourism Manager

Slavion Travel
2017.10 - 2019.11

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration and Management

University of European Studies
2016.09 - 2019.06

Diploma of Middle Education - Psychology of Preschool Children and Children with Disabilities

College of Management, Economics And Law
2010.09 - 2014.06

Certificate of Completion - English Language Training – B1 Level

ILTC (International Language Training Center)
/2022 - /2023
Ionela Chitic