Gabriel Gârban
Bucharest, Romania
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Professional profile
A highly organised and experienced PR, with an extensive background in the branch and in public affaires. Possesses a proven record in delivering Public Relations strategies and Communication Campaigns. Takes pride in excellent interpersonal skills, and has a reputation as a good listener able to offer sound advice at all levels of Communication and PR. Provides strong leadership and management to multicultural teams, and is additionally capable of coordinating both people and projects. A flexible and adaptable professional with exceptionally high standards.
Objective
Now looking for new and challenging projects as a PR, Event Manager or Communication management, either as freelance expert or in a stable position, which will maximise existing skills and experience whilst providing opportunities for further personal and professional development.
Career summary
2004 – present
Head of Press Office & Social Media Manager
Rural Investments Financing Agency, Romania
Personally coordinating the annually communication strategy for SAPARD Programme and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in Romania
Drawing up 5 promotion and publicity campaigns for SAPARD and EAFRD
Significantly improving the public image of the Agency by acting as a Spokesperson and press officer
Piloting teams and providing strong leadership and management in organizing events, seminaries and conferences
Designing the content and graphics for different information materials: leaflets, brochures, flyers, newsletters, magazines and the web page content
Successfully managing the public tenders for PR services and also ensuring the project management and supervising
Social Media management and internal communication strategy
2014 - 2015
PR & External Relations Advisor to Minister Secretary of State
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Romania
Supervising the European and International Affairs of the Ministry;
Representing Romania towards the FAO and IFAD;
Coordinating different international events such FAO Europe Annual Conference, INDAGRA – International Fair for Agriculture - Bucharest;
2003 – 2004
Press officer
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Romania
Delivering with high mass-media coverage Press Releases and Press Documentation
Identifying and maintaining the contacts with national and international
Organizing different events such: Press Conferences, Seminaries and Workshops.
2002 - 2004
Senior Editor
The Foundation for a Modern Romania, Bucharest
Ensuring the editing and the content management of the Foundation’s Magazine
Providing the necessary funding for the Magazine through donations and direct sustain by third parties
Organizing different events such: Press Conferences, Seminaries and Workshops and successfully coordination of the Foundation’s Campaigns for the elder people and for the youth.
Qualifications and professional development
Professional course
Academy of Government Information and Communication, The Hague (Netherlands) - Communicating with the Public, 2009
Professional course
National Institute for Administration Bucharest - “Relations with the public” , 2006
Professional course
National Institute for Administration Bucharest – “Information Security, ISO 17799 & 27001”, 2006
Professional course
National Institute for Administration Bucharest – “Public Communication and Management of Crisis”, 2007
Professional course
LDK Consultants, Engineers and Planners SA – “Project Management, Communication, Negotiations Techniques” ,2011
Certification
Trainer, Ministry of Education, 2015
Master’s Degree
Cognitive Sciences, University of Bucharest, Romania, 2017
Master’s Degree
Communication Sciences, University of Bucharest , Romania, 2005
Diploma
Religion and Humanistic, University of Bucharest, Romania, 2003
Baccalaureate
Religion and Humanistic, Romania, 1999
Key I.T. skills
Proficient using:
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Graphic Design: Adobe Package, Quark Express and Internet Explorer
Personal details
Languages:
Native Romanian, fluent English, French, Italian and good level of German and Spanish
Interests:
Classical and modern music, theatre, live concerts and psychology
References are available on request
