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
13
13
years of professional experience
2025
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
- Ongoing
- Accredited by Canterbury Christ Church University
English Language and Literature - undefined
Technical Design - undefined
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
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