Maria Chitu
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Full professional proficiency
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Romanian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Entrepreneurial SmartCamp
Imperial College Business SchoolAug, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Artiq
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United Kingdom
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Consultant
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Feb 2022 - Present
Overseeing and leading projects in the luxury hospitality and residential sectors, as well as expanding existing markets and entering new ones. Overseeing and leading projects in the luxury hospitality and residential sectors, as well as expanding existing markets and entering new ones.
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Confidential
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Sourcing Coordinator
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
E-commerce start-up platform and marketplace focused on bags, shoes, small leather goods. Responsible for: • Developing the brand from incipience with the founder – working on branding, focus, market placement, competitor analysis, development, researching and sourcing packaging, manufacturers and brands to be featured on the platform • implementing and leading the process of creating the e-commerce platform • liaising with all relevant parties and being the first point of contact for the brand • bringing the brand to market in 5-6 months
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Craster
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Responsible for:• managing and executing all presentations for clients including Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, Kempinski, etc.• creating personalised presentations in line with clients' requirements; properties included Do&Co Vienna, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Grand Hyatt Washington• assisting the marketing team with production and events
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Business Development Executive - Europe
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
• responsible for distributor accounts for half of Europe, with countries including Germany, Austria, Hungary, Netherlands, Greece, Georgia, Russia; managing their accounts in terms of strategy, targets, offering training and marketing support; vetting new potential distributors and growing already existing accounts• proactively contacting new clients and managing existing clients; clients consist of 5 and 4 star European hotels as well as luxury restaurants• assisting Account Managers on and/or managing projects up to 100k with clients including Steigenberger Hotels Germany, Do& Co Vienna, Conservatorium Amsterdam, Grand Hyatt Berlin• providing in-depth knowledge on Craster's products to clients as well as distributors• representing the brand at international shows such as Equip Hotel Paris
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ELLE Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Fashion and Editorial Intern
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Duties included: • collaborating on the creative direction of the magazine's 20 year anniversary special issue • attending and participating in meetings with fashion designers and store managers; liaising between the different parties and acting as an ambassador for the magazine • assisting the fashion editors in all processes ranging from visiting stores and fashion houses to choosing items for the photoshoots • assisting the fashion editors and the photographer during the photoshoots as well as the fittings • styling for the editorials • writing and translating articles (English and German) covering various topics such as culture, fashion and beauty
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Pop'94 Architecture
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Brasov, Romania
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Intern
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Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Pop '94 is an architecture firm specialising in industrial buildings. My duties as an intern included: • preparing proposals and presentations • photographing several stages of the projects as well as creating the final presentations • attending and participating in meetings with clients and collaborators, including high-profile German and Austrian companies Pop '94 is an architecture firm specialising in industrial buildings. My duties as an intern included: • preparing proposals and presentations • photographing several stages of the projects as well as creating the final presentations • attending and participating in meetings with clients and collaborators, including high-profile German and Austrian companies
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ELLE Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Fashion and Editorial Intern
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Duties included: • assisting with styling and art direction • editorial intern • writing and translating articles for the magazine from English and German • liaising with designers and store managers Duties included: • assisting with styling and art direction • editorial intern • writing and translating articles for the magazine from English and German • liaising with designers and store managers
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Education
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2019 - 2020
King's College London
Master of Arts - MA, Modern Languages, Literature and Culture -
2018 - 2018
Imperial College Business School
Entrepreneurial SmartCamp, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
2015 - 2018
University of the Arts London
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Design for Art Direction -
2013 - 2015
Salem International College
International Baccalaureate Diploma (bilingual), 35 points -
2012 - 2013
Schule Schloss Salem
Pre-IB
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