Ilinca Petrescu
Bucharest
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Summary
Dynamic professional focused on human-centered design and performance enhancement, emphasizing structure, inclusion, and measurable improvement. Expertise in communications and coordinating programs and moderating forums, transforming insights into actionable toolkits that drive results. Recognized for maintaining composure under pressure while being organized, dependable, and approachable. Committed to fostering clear and considerate communication to facilitate collaboration and achieve shared goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategy & Communications Specialist
About Time MMC
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Program design & delivery for civic initiatives: stakeholder mapping, volunteer onboarding, impact tracking (KPIs, dashboards).
- Election-cycle strategy (EP/RO): research synthesis, message frameworks, field operations, on-budget execution.
- Conducted market research to inform content development and campaign strategies.
Vice President
USR Party Youth Organization
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Lead the Recruitment Department: design and run campaigns + onboarding workflows for new members; grew membership by 20%.
- Member of the Public Policy Dept.: draft legislative proposals; produce research briefs and policy notes.
- Built internal governance assets (guides, rules of conduct); represented the organization at national/international events.
Parliamentary Assistant
Romanian Parliament
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated cabinet operations and administrative workflows.
- Drafted the communication strategy; managed 4 official social media platforms; increased engagement by 15%
- Conducted policy research; produced reports for decision-makers.
- Written press articles that produced over 5000 thousand views
Intern
Office of a Member of the European Parliament
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed social media, copywriting and content creation.
- Coordinated 'Love is Not Tourism' initiative: centralized citizen requests, organized online events, submitted an official request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and produced a short awareness documentary.
- Drafted concise reports; Office administration tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
BABEȘ-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY
CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA01.2018
Master's - Public Policy & Institutional Management
"AL. I. CUZA" UNIVERSITY
IAȘI, ROMANIA01.2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution skills
- Coaching and development
- Civic participation
- Project coordination
- Proficient in digital tools
- Proficient in Canva
- Social media management
Accomplishments
B.R.E.A.K. - Project Manager: €5k raised; burnout program written & delivered to 50+ young officials incl. MPs/councillors.
BEUcharest Talks - Coordinator.: Panel design on stigma/representation; moderation; international speaker lineup.
Youth Org. - Candidate & Campaign: 25% votes; campaign strategy (online/offline); debates; €1k fundraising.
Publication: Revista 22 (2022) — “Why are youngsters now lonelier than ever?”
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
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Timeline
Vice President
USR Party Youth Organization
02.2023 - 10.2024
Strategy & Communications Specialist
About Time MMC
01.2023 - 12.2024
Parliamentary Assistant
Romanian Parliament
06.2022 - 11.2022
Intern
Office of a Member of the European Parliament
07.2020 - 11.2020
Master's - Public Policy & Institutional Management
"AL. I. CUZA" UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
BABEȘ-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY