Vasile DUCA
Chisinau
Summary
Dynamic CEO with a strategic vision, driving growth at STRATEGIC GROUP of companies through operational excellence and innovative product launches. Expert in effective decision-making and customer focus, I built high-performing teams and established new revenue streams, enhancing market position and brand recognition. Proficient in risk management and technological improvements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
STRATEGIC MEDIA SRL
03.2005 - Current
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Developed high-performing executive team by recruiting top talent and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Commercial Director
INPA "TELERADIO MOLDOVA"
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with product development teams to ensure alignment between customer needs and product offerings.
- Mentored junior staff members by sharing insights on best practices, fostering professional growth within the organization.
- Identified strategic acquisition targets, contributing to company expansion efforts.
- Developed strategic initiatives based upon company objectives aimed at accelerating growth.
- Initiated cost-saving initiatives across various areas of operation without compromising quality or service levels.
- Strengthened brand positioning with the development of targeted advertising campaigns and promotional materials.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans tailored to specific industries.
- Managed a team of sales professionals, providing ongoing coaching and support to drive individual performance.
- Negotiated high-value contracts for commercial partnerships, resulting in long-term business relationships.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
Commercial Areas Designer
VOXTEL S.A (Orange)
11.2000 - 08.2003
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
- Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding across all marketing materials.
- Enhanced user satisfaction with introduction of user-centered design practices.
- Elevated user experience by redesigning navigation flow of company's main Point of Sales Areas.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Developed new product design system to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
PR Manager
LUKOIL, Romanian Branch
05.2000 - 12.2000
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic public relations campaigns.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for proactive media outreach campaigns.
- Negotiated partnerships with key stakeholders that led to mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Streamlined internal communication processes, improving efficiency and information flow among employees.
- Managed crisis communications, mitigating potential damage to company reputation.
- Enhanced corporate image through expertly crafted messaging and brand positioning strategies.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with journalists, resulting in increased coverage opportunities for clients.
Multimedia Coordinator
Pro Dicdactica by Soros Foundation (actual ILTC)
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Led a cross-functional team in producing high-quality promotional materials within tight deadlines while adhering to budget constraints.
- Generated increased online traffic by regularly updating website content with fresh blog posts, engaging visuals, and informative articles relevant to target audience interests.
- Increased conversion rates by designing visually engaging landing pages optimized for both desktop and mobile users.
- Enhanced multimedia content visibility by optimizing SEO strategies and implementing targeted keywords.
- Managed multimedia assets, ensuring proper storage, organization, and retrieval of high-quality images and videos.
- Developed interactive e-learning modules that significantly improved employee training outcomes.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving technical issues related to multimedia content displayed on various devices.
- Used InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create design ideas.
- Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Sciences of Communications
State University of Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova06-2000
High School Diploma -
Theoretical Lyceum
Orhei, Moldova06-1996
Skills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
Languages
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
CEO
STRATEGIC MEDIA SRL
03.2005 - Current
Commercial Director
INPA "TELERADIO MOLDOVA"
07.2003 - 06.2006
Commercial Areas Designer
VOXTEL S.A (Orange)
11.2000 - 08.2003
PR Manager
LUKOIL, Romanian Branch
05.2000 - 12.2000
Multimedia Coordinator
Pro Dicdactica by Soros Foundation (actual ILTC)
08.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Sciences of Communications
State University of Moldova
High School Diploma -
Theoretical Lyceum
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