Elena Tutunaru

Elena tutunaru

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  • Timeline

    Feb 2013 - May 2013

    Marketing Executive & Assistant Manager

    BLA Shine
    Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

    Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

    The Deal Magazine
    Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

    Marketing & Sales Operations Assistant

    SportAddict
    Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

    Content Marketing Specialist

    ClassIN & Natuzzi Romania
    Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

    Digital Marketing Manager

    redPepper Marketing
    Current Company
    Mar 2020 - now

    Marketing Manager

    Beam Group
  • About me

    Marketing Manager | Driving Brand Growth with 360° Marketing Strategies | Digital, eCommerce, Retail Marketing

  • Education

    • Liceul teoretic "ion creanga", floresti, rep. moldova

      2008 - 2011

      Achieved A* grades. Secured 3rd place in both the National Geography and English Language Olympiads. Awarded a bronze medal at the "Vladimir Andrunachievici" International Mathematical Contest in my final year of high school.

    • Babes-bolyai university, cluj-napoca

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of business administration (bba) 1st class honours + valedictorian award

      Activities and Societies: Business Students Association (Vice President), The Deal Magazine (Founder, Editor-in-Chief) I earned the title of 'șef de promoție,' awarded to the top-performing student of the graduating class. This is akin to the title 'Valedictorian' in the US or 'Dux' in some UK schools. In the standard UK school system, the closest equivalent recognition would be achieving a First Class Honours degree.

    • Babeș-bolyai university, cluj-napoca, transylvania

      2014 - 2016
      Master of business administration - mba 1st class honours degree
  • Experience

    • Bla shine

      Feb 2013 - May 2013
      Marketing executive & assistant manager

      Joined BLA Shine when it was still a startup as an Assistant Manager, where my responsibilities involved assisting the founder with day-to-day tasks, including bookkeeping, recruitment, and business promotion. I quickly found myself diving into more marketing-specific tasks, taking the lead in managing our social media presence, creating content for the website, digital and print promotional materials, and more.

    • The deal magazine

      Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
      Founder, publisher and editor-in-chief

      As the Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of a university magazine, I led a team of 14 student volunteers to produce four magazine issues, with the mission of empowering young people for success in business and life. We covered a diverse range of topics, including interviews with successful entrepreneurs, alumni success stories, business news and events, banking and finance, management, marketing, business fashion, career opportunities, and more.My role involved securing the necessary resources to launch the magazine, setting the editorial direction, and establishing and maintaining partnerships with companies and NGOs. I also led the editorial team, ensuring content aligned with our vision and standards, conducted key cover interviews, and managed distribution. Show less

    • Sportaddict

      Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
      Marketing & sales operations assistant

      Joined the SportAddict team as a Sales Operations Assistant and ended up wearing many hats. From handling invoices to managing product listings for the sportaddict.ro e-commerce website, delving into email campaigns, and managing the company's social media page - I've been on a rollercoaster of learning and hands-on experience in marketing and sales operations during my time there.

    • Classin & natuzzi romania

      Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

      I played a key role in managing the public image of both the lead interior designer and the interior design studio (known as INGENO before the company merger). Working with renowned brands such as Natuzzi, Ralph Lauren, Designers Guild, and Edra among others, I crafted compelling content for both the company and the lead designer's websites, handled social media management and advertising, and participated in international trade fairs including Salone del Mobile Milano and Maison & Objet in Paris. My responsibilities extended to writing press releases, fostering press relationships, and contributing to the organisation of events and photoshoots. Additionally, I drove the strategic development of an ecommerce area on the website, leveraging my skills to enhance online visibility and drive sales online.Results:• Established and nurtured relationships with local and national media reps.• Contributed to successful medium-scaled events for up to 50 attendees.• PR efforts resulted in articles placed in top media industry outlets, including design and lifestyle magazines, such as ELLE Decoration and VIVA! (part of the Swiss media group Ringier). Show less

      • Content Marketing Specialist

        Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
      • PR & Marketing Manager

        Apr 2015 - May 2016
    • Redpepper marketing

      Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

      I worked with the redPepper Marketing team on different projects, delivering marketing campaigns on time and on budget for both large and small businesses. • Promoted twice within a 5-month and 18-month timeframe for exceeding goals and supporting company culture.• Oversaw PPC campaigns for a transport sector client among others, increasing ROAS from 1.61 to 3.35 YoY.• Worked closely with internal and external teams increasing a retail company’s revenue by 7.53% YoY.• Contributed to the complete rebranding of two companies and the development and launch of 10+ websites (familiar with WordPress, Magento, Joomla).• Developed and implemented marketing campaigns in both digital and traditional media, and contributed to marketing and communication strategies.• Responsible for the daily work flow of the Digital Team; provided training and mentoring. Show less Responsibilities included:• Account management - liaised with clients, ensuring their requirements were consistently met, and managed suppliers to deliver services relevant to client needs.• Marketing campaign management - developed and executed marketing campaigns across various channels, including traditional and digital media across PPC, Paid Social, SEO, and email.• Website and admin oversight - managed website updates, along with handling admin tasks such as reporting, invoicing, and maintaining accurate project records. Show less

      • Digital Marketing Manager

        Aug 2018 - Feb 2020
      • Account Manager

        Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
      • New Entrepreneur - Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Exchange Programme

        Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
    • Beam group

      Mar 2020 - now

      In this role, I drive ecommerce growth across five D2C websites and enhance brand visibility through strategic digital marketing across email, Google, Meta, Pinterest, TikTok, Spotify, LinkedIn. Additionally, I manage performance marketing for Amazon, leveraging PPC advertising to boost sales and brand awareness. As the lead for ecommerce and digital marketing for BISSELL UK and other premium home appliance brands, I guide my team to achieve ambitious sales and profit targets through impactful initiatives. Show less Development and implementation of digital marketing projects to establish world-renowned brands such as De'Longhi, Blueair, and BISSELL at the forefront of the UK digital retail space:• Identifying opportunities to partner brands (De’Longhi, Blueair, BISSELL, Cuisinart) in new and existing digital channels, and creating actionable plans to achieve growth;• Acting as an initial advisor and internal expert on PPC, SEO, and UX opportunities;• Creating high-quality reports for any and all digital marketing activity for further discussion internally;• Creation and optimisation of Google, LinkedIn, Amazon advertising campaigns against overall sales and ROAS goals.Results:• Achieved 102% of the revenue target for 2020 for an ecommerce website with just 39% of the total forecasted advertising spend. Show less

      • Marketing Manager

        Dec 2024 - now
      • Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager

        Jun 2022 - Nov 2024
      • Digital Marketing Specialist

        Mar 2020 - May 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google ads display certification

      Google
      Oct 2019
    • Bullet proof manager

      Crestcom international
      Jun 2024
    • Google search ads certification

      Google
      Oct 2019
    • Dale carnegie course

      Dale carnegie london
      Nov 2022
    • Google shopping ads certification

      Google
      Nov 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elena Tutunaru
      Dean's Valedictorian Award Babes-Bolyai University Jun 2014 I earned the title of 'șef de promoție,' awarded to the top-performing student of the graduating class. This is akin to the title 'Valedictorian' in the US or 'Dux' in some UK schools.As the top student, I spoke to an audience of 1,000 both in my final year and the year before, when I was handed the symbolic “key” by the previous Valedictorian.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • VP, Head of Project Management

      Issued by ASB Cluj on Nov 2012
      ASB ClujAssociated with Elena Tutunaru
    • Volunteer

      Issued by ASB Cluj on Oct 2011
      ASB ClujAssociated with Elena Tutunaru