Irina Stancu, Communication Specialist

Irina Stancu

Communication Specialist

ICARDA

Location
Jordan
Education
Master's degree, Corporate Social Responability
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Communication Specialist at ICARDA
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since August 2016

• Involved in all social media communication related to ICARDA’s activities/events
• Coordinated website administration;
• Coordinated all logistical aspects of ICARDA’s events;
• Managed international event plans and coordinated the communication activities for ICARDA 40th anniversary;
• Elaborated and managed the distribution of all advertising materials and merchandising articles, such as presentations, booklets, blogs, press-kits and articles;

Consumer Awareness Officer at My Drop in the Ocean
  • Switzerland
  • January 2015 to May 2015

• Developed and implemented educational platform;
• Developed consumers and loyalty reward system;
• Organized and managed specific campaigns to increase membership;
• Engaged in multiple environmental events and fairs in order to increase company awareness and brand.

Training Assistant at United Nations Institute for Training and Research
  • Switzerland
  • June 2014 to December 2014

• Collaborated in the development and implementation of e-Learning activities;
• Engaged in Knowledge System Innovation research and knowledge sharing activities;
• Provided assistance for the e-Learning courses;
• Identified and implemented multiple techniques and methodologies for adult learning;
• Prepared all the content/materials for special events such as training and information sessions.

Junior Manager at AlfaStar
  • Romania
  • November 2011 to December 2012

• Organized market research and promotional events;
• Supervised the sales personnel and assessed their performance at year end;
• Traveled to North Asia for procurement of industry related goods;
• Prepared content and design for product brochures and company reports.

Sales and Marketing Intern at Bionetix
  • Canada - Quebec
  • May 2011 to October 2011

• Managed new market implementation and customer support as appropriate;
• Developed and designed product sheets;
• Prepared documents, customs papers and requirements for company’s customers;
• Developed monthly sales reports, sales results per country and regions;

Advisor for Negotiations and Development at Romanian Government
  • Romania
  • March 2009 to May 2011

• Assisted in preparation of negotiation actions and necessary documentation;
• Collaborated with Public Relations Department to provide information for the public interest;
• Verified the contracts of international bilateral and multilateral agreements in nuclear field;
• Assisted in organizing events, conferences on international and national workshops and official external visits;

Education

Master's degree, Corporate Social Responability
  • at University of Geneva
  • June 2016

Dissertation: Transforming Amman into a Sustainable Green City Through out this program I have gained excellent understanding about different aspects of CSR and how it contributes to institutions meeting global sustainability challenges and opportunities; mastered the latest CSR cutting-edge tools, methodologies and strategies; enhanced my leadership skills to become an innovative responsible leader in the future.

Master's degree, MBA
  • at University of Geneva
  • June 2014

- 1st Prize for CSR Game: Turning Geneva into a CSR Hub - Geneva Forum for Social Change - Organization Committee, Head of Content; - Dissertation title:Performance Management In International Air Transport Association (Grade: 5.75 out of 6) - Mastered advanced management skills and practices commonly used in intergovernmental, public and non-profit organizations; - Analyzed fundamental concepts of change management in complex organizational settings; - Explored risk analysis and decision-making mechanisms specific to international institutions and cope with international challenges; - Gained project management skills within the international development context and set up innovative solutions; - Strengthened leadership and team management skills and learn to apply intercultural negotiation techniques; Developed a professional network to share knowledge and expertise all around the world;

Diploma, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
  • at Romanian Diplomatic Institute
  • December 2012
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Public Relations
  • at University of Political Studies
  • February 2009
Bachelor's degree, International Economics
  • at Romanian-American University
  • July 2008

Specialties & Skills

Campaign Planning
Media Writing
Learning Management
Brand Innovation
Public Relations
Communication
Analytical/Research
Computer Literacy
Flexibility/Adaptability
Managing Multiple Priorities
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Management
Planning/Organizing
Problem Solving/Reasoning/Creativity
Teamwork

Languages

English
Expert
Romanian
Expert
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Introduction to Environment, Natural Resources and UN Peacekeeping Operations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Innovative Collaboration for Development (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2014
Introduction to Climate Change (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014

Hobbies

  • Skiing, snowboarding, traveling, playing tennis, running, hiking, snorkeling, reading