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CATALINA ALEXANDRA GRADINARU

CATALINA ALEXANDRA GRADINARU

London,UK

Summary

Driven and highly organised individual seeking Project Management experience. Possessing strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, honed through coursework and extracurricular activities. Aiming to contribute to project success and team efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Retail Supervisor

LINDT & SPRUNGLI
London, UK
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • Coordinated daily team operations, applying problem-solving strategies to ensure smooth delivery of store objectives and mitigate on-the-ground risks
  • Supported cross-functional initiatives such as seasonal campaigns and product launches, contributing to team briefings, scheduling, and resource planning
  • Mentored new team members, promoting collaboration and performance through effective delegation and task tracking

Retail Assistant Manager

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS
London, UK
11.2022 - 01.2025
  • Led a team of 7, overseeing day-to-day operations, task delegation, and compliance with company standards
  • Assisted in recruitment, conducting interviews and contributing to final hiring decisions; onboarded and trained at least 7 new staff in my time there
  • Produced monthly performance reports using PowerPoint and Excel, analysing key KPIs, best/worst sellers, and competitor activity within the shopping centre
  • Represented store management in regional meetings during manager's absence, presenting insights and store performance updates to senior stakeholders
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop and implement sales strategies, increasing year on year revenue by 40% through visual merchandising and staff coaching

Education

MA - Luxury Brand Management

Goldsmith University of London
London
09.2024 - 09.2025

BSc (Hons) - International Tourism Management

Middlesex University
London
09.2019 - 09.2022

Skills

  • Excellent Communication skills written & verbal
  • Detailed-oriented individual with organization skills
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Team player
  • POS systems operation
  • Adaptable and Resilient
  • Excellent in Microsoft Office Suit: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint
  • Smartsheet (beginner)
  • Understanding of pmo processes
  • Scope definition
  • Gantt chart familiarity
  • PRINCE2 foundation
  • Understanding of waterfall model
  • Work breakdown structure creation
  • Agile methodologies
  • KPI tracking

Certification

Project Management & Agile Fundamentals ~ Santander Open Academy

Languages

English
Fluent
Romanian
Native

Extracurricular activities

Completed the McKinsey & Company Forward Learning program ~ earned Super Learner Badge

Timeline

Retail Supervisor

LINDT & SPRUNGLI
02.2025 - 09.2025

MA - Luxury Brand Management

Goldsmith University of London
09.2024 - 09.2025

Retail Assistant Manager

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS
11.2022 - 01.2025

BSc (Hons) - International Tourism Management

Middlesex University
09.2019 - 09.2022

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