Alina Vaduva
Dartford
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable Director with 15 years of experience in financial oversight, scheduling, bidding, protocol development and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organisation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Director of the MBA
University of East London
London
2022.11
- In charge with planning and organizing the activity of the Seminar Tutors; Supporting and executing the plans according to the standard of UEL
- Looking after the important deadlines related to projects
- Contributed to the recruitment of staff members and hourly paid lecturer
- I was a member of 14 recruitment panels at UEL.
Director of the Business Advice Centre (PG)
University of East London
London
2023.06 - Current
- In charge with innovation and SMEs; I support spin-offs and start-ups generated by students as well as scale up and Innovation projects within the larger community
- I supervise a group of students and staff who provide advisory services to companies
- We develop trainings, workshops, and seminars for various stakeholders.
CIME (Centre for Innovation Management and Enterprise Ambassador) Ambassador
University of East London
London
2023.05 - Current
- Advocacy and Promotion: I act as a passionate advocate for CIME, its research themes, and its achievements
- I promote the centre’s work to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, funding bodies, and the public
- Public Relations: I develop and maintain positive relationships with the media, journalists, and public relations professionals to ensure that the centre’s research and activities receive appropriate media coverage
- Networking: I build and maintain a strong network of connections within the academic and research community, as well as with policymakers, industry leaders, and other influencers who support the centre’s mission
- Collaboration: I identify and establish collaborative opportunities with other institutions, universities, businesses, and organizations that align with the centre’s research objectives.
Leadership and Management Lecturer
LCK Academy
London
2023.02 - Current
- Planning and delivering lectures and seminars for Level 4 and 5 Business students
- Taught various management modules: Business and Business Environment, Management and Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Managing Successful Business Projects
- Organised stakeholders’ meetings and students’ events.
Business Strategy Lecturer
University of East London (MBA)
London
2022.09 - Current
- Planning, delivering teaching and organising Lectures and seminars for MBA Students Participating in academic research projects
- Meeting students individually to discuss progress
- I was the Associate Module Leader and contributed to the design and development of the module.
Founder & Director
AllSo Ltd.
2020.07 - Current
- AllSo Ltd was created to help anyone access professional translation and interpreting services
- Translated more than 5,000 documents in various pairs of languages (English, French, Italian, Spanish and Turkish)
- I have more than 3000 hours of interpreting in technical & business environments face to face, telephone, or video both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
- Various language diplomas, DPSI Level 6 and I am a CIOL Member.
Expert Evaluator
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
2018.01 - Current
- I assist the EASME with the evaluation of proposals and have by now assessed more than 150 proposals
- Read and analyse the background information (especially the proposal and the briefing material)
- Participate in the expert briefings, meetings and webcast briefings
- Draft and submit the evaluation reports for the evaluated proposals.
Translator & Interpreter
Freelance
2015.01 - Current
- Translated more than 5,000 documents in various pairs of languages (English, French, Italian, Spanish and Turkish)
- I have more than 3000 hours of interpreting in technical & business environments face to face, telephone, or video both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
- Various language diplomas, DPSI Level 6 and I am a CIOL Member
- I worked with Police, Courts, Prisons, Council and NHS.
Director of the MBA
University of East London (MBA)
London
2022.12 - 2023.03
- Programme management of the largest MBA in the UK (3500 students)
- Support for groups, modules, and individual academics
- Operational delivery of services to ensure quality, recruitment, and development of staff
- Took part in 13 panels for staff recruitment and represented UEL in an OfS visit.
Business Lecturer
London South East Colleges (FE)
London
2021.03 - 2022.09
- Delivered both virtual and face-to-face lectures and seminars on Enterprise, Management, Finance etc
- Implemented new and innovative methods of teaching the curriculum (Hubro Simulation Game, Nearpod Lessons)
- Organised regular meetings to understand students’ educational goals.
Business Lecturer
Oxford Business College (HE)
Oxford
2021.05 - 2022.01
- Delivered both virtual and face-to-face lectures and seminars on Enterprise, Innovation, Management etc
- Took part in successful discussion forums with colleagues and management to enhance the learning process
- Scheduled regular meetings to understand students’ educational goals.
General Manager
GAMA York
York
2017.05 - 2020.02
- GAMA York provided daily essential supplies for hospitality businesses (restaurants, cafes, hotels)
- Starting with a low budget built up with a partner a profitable business serving 100+ local customers in less than 2 years
- Additionally held sole responsibility to organise processes, develop strategies and lead on sales – all successfully
- I also personally managed a team of 10 freelance delivery drivers and warehouse operatives.
Development Manager
Provident Financial Group
York & Hull
2016.02 - 2017.01
- I increased branch profitability more than 15% while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services
- My team consistently met and exceeded monthly sales by up to 25% by a combination of upselling and suggestive selling skills
- Coordinated a team of 5 self-employed agents
- Developed a customer portfolio of more than 400 individual customers.
Programme Coordinator
Romanian Association for Technology Transfer & Innovation
2013.05 - 2015.12
- ARoTT one of Romania’s most effective organisations in the field of European collaboration and funding
- Personally coordinated an ERDF funded project - a Regional Centre for Entrepreneurs
- Project of €2.5m wherein 200 young entrepreneurs were trained and coached, and 50 new businesses were funded with €50,000
- Recruitment of staff, management of a team of 6
- Project management of 6 different projects.
Branch & Regional Manager
Raiffeisen Bank
Romania
2007.04 - 2013.05
- Coordinated teams of 5 people as branch manager then 30 as regional coordinator.
Assistant Professor
University of Craiova
Craiova
2010.10 - 2012.10
- Taught a curriculum of my own development for Undergraduates in Business Management
- Carried out research and produced publications in the Business & Management field
- Took part in administrative tasks.
Banking Consultant
BRD Groupe Societe Generale
Romania
2006.01 - 2007.04
- Prepared 100+ loan and credit applications for customers in an environment where speed and accuracy were key.
Banking Consultant
Finansbank Romania SA
Romania
2005.02 - 2006.01
- Selected for Management Fast Track and gained prestigious two months of banking business management training.
Education
PhD in Management -
University of Craiova
Craiova, RomaniaMA in HR Management - undefined
University of Craiova
Craiova, RomaniaBA in International Business - undefined
University of Craiova
Craiova, RomaniaDiploma in Education and Training (DET) with PGCE (ProfGCE) - undefined
Canterbury Christ Church University
TQUK LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING (RQF) - undefined
International School of Linguists
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - COPERNICUS MOOC (MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE) – EUROPEAN UNION'S EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME - undefined
University of Luxembourg and PwC Competence Centre
UNITED KINGDOM LEVEL 3 AWARD IN BUSINESS INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH - undefined
SFEDI Ltd
BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS: EFFECTIVE NETWORKING - undefined
The Open University
PGCert at the UEL Level 7 - Advance HE Fellowship Certificate - undefined
University of East London
Recruitment and Selection Training - undefined
University of East London
Skills
- Team-work oriented
- Organisational and planning skills
- Good listener and communicator
- Leadership and management skills
- Decision-making
- Written and Verbal skills
- Research & Analytics
- Critical thinking
- Motivated
- Creativity
- Teaching
- Eye for Detail
- Hiring and training
- Financial administration
- Technology integration
- Training and development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership
- Programme development
- Communication skills
Languages
Native Romanian
Master or proficient
C2
Fluent English
Master or proficient
C2
Italian
Advanced
C1
Advanced Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Turkish
Upper intermediate
B2
Basic German
Beginner
A1
French
Master or proficient
C2
Timeline
Director of the Business Advice Centre (PG)
University of East London
2023.06 - Current
CIME (Centre for Innovation Management and Enterprise Ambassador) Ambassador
University of East London
2023.05 - Current
Leadership and Management Lecturer
LCK Academy
2023.02 - Current
Director of the MBA
University of East London (MBA)
2022.12 - 2023.03
Associate Director of the MBA
University of East London
2022.11
Business Strategy Lecturer
University of East London (MBA)
2022.09 - Current
Business Lecturer
Oxford Business College (HE)
2021.05 - 2022.01
Business Lecturer
London South East Colleges (FE)
2021.03 - 2022.09
Founder & Director
AllSo Ltd.
2020.07 - Current
Expert Evaluator
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
2018.01 - Current
General Manager
GAMA York
2017.05 - 2020.02
Development Manager
Provident Financial Group
2016.02 - 2017.01
Translator & Interpreter
Freelance
2015.01 - Current
Programme Coordinator
Romanian Association for Technology Transfer & Innovation
2013.05 - 2015.12
Assistant Professor
University of Craiova
2010.10 - 2012.10
Branch & Regional Manager
Raiffeisen Bank
2007.04 - 2013.05
Banking Consultant
BRD Groupe Societe Generale
2006.01 - 2007.04
Banking Consultant
Finansbank Romania SA
2005.02 - 2006.01
PhD in Management -
University of Craiova
MA in HR Management - undefined
University of Craiova
BA in International Business - undefined
University of Craiova
Diploma in Education and Training (DET) with PGCE (ProfGCE) - undefined
Canterbury Christ Church University
TQUK LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING (RQF) - undefined
International School of Linguists
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - COPERNICUS MOOC (MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE) – EUROPEAN UNION'S EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME - undefined
University of Luxembourg and PwC Competence Centre
UNITED KINGDOM LEVEL 3 AWARD IN BUSINESS INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH - undefined
SFEDI Ltd
BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS: EFFECTIVE NETWORKING - undefined
The Open University
PGCert at the UEL Level 7 - Advance HE Fellowship Certificate - undefined
University of East London
Recruitment and Selection Training - undefined
University of East London