About me

Creative professional with a passion for bringing people together using the power of imagery and design. An experienced book and magazine editor, writer and curator specialised in architecture and art. Developed and managed private and public events, collaborating with acclaimed international architects. Interested in making our cities healthier and people-friendly. Self-motivated and meticulous, analytical attitude, great researcher, focused on accuracy.

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Work history

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Editorial Contributor / International correspondentIGLOO MEDIA
Dec 2015London, United KingdomFreelance
International correspondent for ‘Igloo. Habitat & Architecture’, a premium bi-monthly magazine (published by Igloo Media, the best independent architecture and design publisher in Romania); attending events, networking and providing engaging content for online and print. Commissioning new titles, researching trends, documenting features for the magazine, recruiting talented writers and making new professional contacts
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Editor-in-chiefIGLOO MEDIA
May 2008 - Oct 2015Bucharest, RomaniaFull Time
Managed the editorial department, planning and directing the book publishing programme. Developed and launched four successful bilingual illustrated books series (sold out in less than a year) Delivered over 30 high-quality architecture and art books; six of them awarded by professional associations Editor-in-chief for the magazine ‘Igloo. Habitat & Architecture’, one of the most appreciated and read magazines in Romania, with photography and graphic design of the highest standard. Promoted the best practices in contemporary architecture and a critical and contextual approach to urban design Initiated and implemented significant architecture and art events with acclaimed international professionals. Developed campaigns to change local urban policies.

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Skills

• Event Management
• Curating Content
• Project Management
• Research
• Magazine Publishing
• Book Publishing
• Photography
• Print Journalism
• Community Engagement
• Team Coordination

Education

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BA of Humanities in Literature and Visual CultureUniversity Of Bucharest, Faculty of Letters
Sep 2001Bucharest, Romania
Specialised in Visual Culture and graduated Top of the Year in one of the best two Romanian universities.
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MA in Visual CultureUniversity of Bucharest, The Centre for Excellence in Image Studies (CESI)
Oct 2006 - Dec 2007Bucharest, Romania
Interdisciplinary postgraduate studies, focussing on Visual Communication and Culture. Graduated with Distinction.

Awards

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Most beautiful illustrated books of the year I Annual Gala of the Romanian Publishing IndustryThe Romanian Publishing Association
"Pride and Concrete" (Photography album), authors: Petrut Calinescu & Ioana Calinescu I was the project editor of the book.
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Most beautiful illustrated books of the year / Annual Gala of the Romanian Publishing IndustryThe Romanian Publishers Association
"Dreams about Houses" (Children's book), author: Eliza Yokina I was the project editor of the book.

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