Curriculum Vitae

MAI 2023 – AugUST 2023  –
TALENT GARDEN INNOVATION SCHOOL

Student at UX Design Bootcamp

What I experienced:

I participated in the individual Sabbatical project and launched a platform for cross-border corporate volunteering. I participated in the project team for the Smart Home by Hornbach App, where I integrated the Weather and Energy widgets. I participated in various activities and group projects. I experienced the research process, paper prototype testing and digital prototype testing. I understand the UX industry, culture, roles and latest market trends

JUL. 2022 – TODAY  
DD Graphic Art

Founder, Graphic | Web | UI/UX Designer​

I design and create content for websites, social networks, stationary with Adobe Creative and Canva Pro.

I build websites in WordPress, using the Gutenberg and Elementor Pro page builder.

I carry out UI/UX design projects at the request of clients, going through all the steps of the Design Thinking process.

I offer consulting to clients to find the most suitable option for their project.

JUL. 2020 – Aug. 2023 – Hoppala HOME

Founder, Administrator, Graphic | Web | UI/UX Designer​

As an administrator, I find it imperative to undertake various responsibilities that contribute to the growth and sustainability of an organization. This encompasses developing and maintaining the company’s vision, mission statement, and strategic plan. Furthermore, I manage and process orders, issue invoices, prepare accounting documents for monthly closings, nurture relationships with product suppliers, and ensure first-rate customer service, which is paramount for achieving the desired results. These tasks require a high level of professionalism, dedication, and competence. As such, the seamless execution of these critical functions contributes significantly to the overall performance of the company.

I create social media content, design landing pages, and provide online marketing solutions to capture the target audience. I tailor my work to meet the clients requirements, enhancing the social media presence, branding, and marketing strategy.

The HOPPALA Home website is my first “baby” in terms of web design, and I continue to maintain its functionality. I have automated the functionality of the store so that the products are regularly updated.

The website is constantly changing, so I strive to enhance the user experience and functionality of it.

JUL. 2021 – NOV. 2022 – Kabinettstücke

Graphic Designer

As a skilled designer, I had extensive experience in conceptualizing visually engaging graphic designs that aligned with client requirements using a range of design software including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva Pro. My expertise spanned the creation and execution of both print and digital designs, encompassing significant projects such as social media posts, newsletter templates, and media print graphics like brochures, business cards, labels, and posters. With a keen eye for detail, I ensured that all graphics and layouts were in line with branding guidelines and visually appealing. Moreover, I excelled at preparing drafts, presenting ideas, and liaising with print shops. In addition to my design skills, I had experience creating Microsoft Excel worksheets to provide efficient management for the company.

I was responsible for updating the products in the online shop, as well as creating customized pages and content using Gutenberg and Elementor Pro. Additionally, I took pride in developing comprehensive website design plans and presenting my ideas to the Senior Web Developer. 

As an interface designer, I used Adobe XD to create visually appealing designs. My attention to detail and creative mindset have helped improve the user experience and overall customer satisfaction.

I offered professional services for compressing, abbreviating, and editing German-language texts for mandatory annual balance sheets that were published in Wiener Zeitung and Kurier newspapers. I was dedicated to maintaining a direct and positive relationship with the clients. I took pride in my ability to plan and organize reservations for a timely and efficient publication of the company balance sheets in the newspapers. The goal was to deliver high-quality and accurate services that catered to the specific needs of the clients. I worked hard to ensure that all tasks were completed with precision and attention to detail while adhering to the highest standards.

JUL. 2018 – OCT. 2019 –
HOTEL FLEMING’S SELECTION WIEN CITY

Florr Supervisor

As Floor Supervisor, I assigned the team at the beginning of the day, prepared the documentation for the current day in Opera, informed the cleaning staff about the status of the rooms, placed orders, kept inventory of cleaning products, ensured that the rooms met the hotel’s standards, maintained close communication with the reception, checked that the public spaces were clean, and ensured that the scheduled cleaning of seminar rooms was carried out prior to events.

JUL. 2016 – MAR. 2017 – 
Edelweiss Group Hotels & Restaurants

Restaurant Manager, Hotelassistent (Internship)

As part of my responsibilities, I am tasked with guest reception, check-in processes, providing exceptional guest care, ensuring that the breakfast and evening buffets are impeccably maintained and oversee the cleaning of both rooms and common lounges. I take great pride in my role and strive to ensure that each guest has a memorable stay by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization to guarantee their absolute satisfaction.

OCT. 2015 – JUL. 2016 –
Pretext Advertising

Store Manager

I was responsible for the management of the store and the framing department. I was responsible for issuing invoices for clients. I worked also with Corel Draw and I designed the animal medallions.

MAI 2023 – AugUST 2023  –
TALENT GARDEN INNOVATION SCHOOL

Student at UX Design Bootcamp

What I’ve Learned:

I’ve learned the design thinking process from A to Z, working in teams and individually on various projects. I’ve embraced making and learning from mistakes, while also developing empathy. I’ve become skilled in the Design Sprint method, testing, and analysis. I’ve used Figma to create sketches, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes.

OCT. 2022 – TODAY  –
COURSERA

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

What I’ve Learned:

  • Create storyboards to come up with ideas about solutions to user needs.
  • Create wireframes on paper and digitally in the design tool Figma.
  • Build paper prototypes to create interactive designs.
  • Design low-fidelity prototypes in Figma.

What I’ve Learned:

  • Empathize with users to understand their needs and pain points.
  • Develop problem statements to define user needs.
  • Generate ideas for possible solutions to user problems.

What I’ve Learned:

  • Identify common job responsibilities of entry-level UX designers and other teams you might work with.
  • Understand foundational concepts in UX design, such as user-centered design, the design process, accessibility, and equity-focused design.
  • Explain why design sprints are an important and useful part of a UX designer’s work.
2020 – 2021  –
PRODIGY COLLEGE

UI/UX Design

What I’ve Learned:

  • How to create the components.
  • How should be built the main structure so that it can be efficient when changes are needed to the prototype.
  • I learned to redesign some sections from applications and websites to understand the technique.
2020 – 2021  –
SHAW ACADEMY

Graphic & Web Design

What I’ve Learned:

  • Understand the principles and various elements of design
  • Gain practical skills in Adobe software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Understand the design cycle
  • Typography
  • How to create a portfolio and start your own graphic design business

What I’ve Learned:

  • Structure and components of both websites and web applications
  • Purpose and function of both front-end and back-end development and how to generate a visually appealing and responsive website
  • Bring your production website or web application from staging through to a live server, accessible to the entire internet via your domain name
  • Database setup, management and security
2012 – 2017  –
TRANSYLVANIA BUSINESS SCHOOL – Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania

Bachelor’s degree – Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism and Master’s degree – Hotel Management

Master’s degree with the dissertation diplom: “ERP application with Microsoft Excel”

Bachelor’s degree with the license: “Software solutions for HO.RE.CA industry”
Head of promotion 2012-2015

Can You Use PSD Files In Canva? (Yes, Here's How) Canva Pro – I’ve achieved an advanced level of mastery in Canva Pro, creating stunning visual content effortlessly.

Procreate® – The most powerful and intuitive digital illustration app available for iPad. Procreate – Animations – I’m on my way to mastering Procreate’s animation features, bringing my creations to life.

Adobe Photoshop - Wikipedia Photoshop – With solid knowledge, I can craft compelling designs and edit images effectively.

InDesign – I’m adept at creating professional layouts for both print and digital media using InDesign.

Adobe Illustrator - Wikipedia Illustrator – I’m honing my skills in Illustrator, creating vector graphics and intricate designs.

Black CapCut Logo | App icon, App logo, Black app CapCut – I have the ability to make different videos in different formats for different social media platforms and more.

figma logo | Figma Community Figma – My proficiency in creating interactive prototypes is growing, enhancing user experiences.

WordPress.com - Wikipedia WordPress – I’m highly skilled in crafting engaging web content using WordPress and its Gutenberg editor.

Elementor Logo Guidelines - Elementor Elementor PRO – I can design and customize websites proficiently with Elementor PRO’s advanced tools.

WooCommerce - Apps on Google Play WooCommerce – I have a comprehensive understanding of ecommerce strategies and can create optimized online stores within the WordPress framework.

File:Microsoft Office logo (2013–2019).png - Wikimedia Commons MS Office – I have the ability to create and use different types of documents with the help of Microsoft Office tools.

Born: 30.01.1993
Nationality: Romanian

German: Fluent
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Romanian: Native language

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Class B – from 13.01.2012

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