Carmen Baciu

Owner/ Director

Elsenham

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong background in accounting, financial management, and business operations. Pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management, with hands-on experience in managing financial portfolios worth over £500K, tax preparation, and business optimization. Adept at implementing cost-saving strategies that reduced expenses by 20%, building client relationships, and leading teams to improve efficiency. Fluent in five languages, highly adaptable, and focused on delivering measurable financial and operational improvements. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Overview

years of professional experience

2025

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Founder & Business Owner

Carmen Sparkle Clean

08.2020 - Current

Established and grew the business to over 50 recurring clients, increasing revenue by 35% year over year
Managed £50K+ in annual revenue, ensuring financial accuracy, tax compliance, and profit optimization
Implemented strategic marketing campaigns that boosted client acquisition by 50%
Automated bookkeeping and invoicing processes, reducing financial reporting errors by 90%
Trained and led a team of 5+ employees, maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rate
Negotiated supplier contracts, cutting operational costs by 15% while maintaining service quality

Retail Store Manager & Bookkeeper

Lilo 95

11.2011 - 06.2020

Oversaw financial operations for a £250 K+ annual revenue business, ensuring profitability and tax compliance
Streamlined inventory management, reducing shrinkage by 25% and improving stock turnover
Developed staff training programs that enhanced productivity by 30% and improved customer retention
Spearheaded loss prevention strategies that reduced theft-related losses by 40%
Negotiated supplier contracts, lowering procurement costs by 10%

Education

BSc (Hons) - Accounting and Financial Management

Global Banking School

Ongoing
Accredited by Canterbury Christ Church University

English Language and Literature - undefined

Spiru Haret University

Technical Design - undefined

Gheorghe Asachi College

Skills

Budget Management

Timeline

Founder & Business Owner - Carmen Sparkle Clean

08.2020 - Current

Retail Store Manager & Bookkeeper - Lilo 95

11.2011 - 06.2020

Spiru Haret University - English Language and Literature,

Gheorghe Asachi College - Technical Design,

Global Banking School - BSc (Hons), Accounting and Financial Management