Andrei Nicu

Experience

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  Simantro Beach Hotel

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2011

  Restaurant Waiter

  I was working as a waiter in Greece at Simantro beach hotel. I had this summer job since high school until my master's studies in robotics. From 16 to 24 years old. The summers I spent working as a waiter was: the summer of 2004-2005-2007-2008-2009-2011. The overall experience is 24 months (4months each summer) working as a waiter in an international hotel to support my studies becoming an engineer. I was working during the summer to support myself financially during the university year. In the restaurant, I was servicing the Guest in a friendly, efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.- Provide the perfect service experience for every Guest- Ensure the Guest feels important and welcome in the restaurant- Ensure hot food is hot and cold food is cold- Adhere to timing standards for products and services- Look for ways to consolidate service and increase table turns- Present menu, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage- Serve the Guest in an accommodating manner- Apply positive suggestive sales approach to guide Guests- Pre-bus tables; maintain table cleanliness, bus tables- Assist in keeping the restaurant clean and safe- Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages- Deliver food and beverages to any table as needed- Report to property on time and in proper uniform Show less

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  Iulius Mall

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

  Parking Lot Attendant

  As a parking attendant during university, I had to:Take care of my teams - provide them with hot tea, food, and necessary assistance.I was keeping an enjoyable and fun atmosphere within my teams in the old winter days. Timekeeping and checking of each team member to do his job and assist in case of an emergency.Maintain a good relationship with the management and security departmentResolve any conflict with the customers and guide them to respect the rules and signs. Keep parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized.Direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary.Patrol parking areas in order to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.Lift, position, and remove barricades in order to open or close parking areas. Show less

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  Art Plus

  Jun 2009 - Nov 2012

  Pyrotechnist (Project based)

  Certified Pyrotechnist working part-time and event-based. In the wedding season, corporate events and New Year's Eve. I was the designated driver around the country, a legal certified transport assistant(mandatory by law). I was preparing the fireworks shows from sales and offering to design, acquisitions of materials, preparation and igniting the show. As a pyrotechnist, I was working independently taking care of the whole process from customers' negotiations to the final result. Event-based. Show less

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  ARRK Research & Development SRL Romania

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

  Mechanical Engineer (Dipl.Ing)

  I was taking care of CAE and CAD part of projects (Catia & ANSA).FEM Modeling of components and assemblies for calculation using ANSA. My main expertise is in cockpit interior, plastic molded parts .Project management of cockpit projects, the meshing part of the project. Organizing the work-flow for my colleagues, follow the project progress, checking the quality, and sometimes correct the errors, time tracking of projects evolution.3D modeling in Catia V5 using GSD and PD. In order to simplify the models for FEM modeling and further analysis. Show less

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  Movecento

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2024

  Co-Founder & Creative Engineer

  We are two young twin brothers with an urge for creativity, in love with Lamps and interior design, which makes you feel entertained. With a common background in Robotic Engineering, we discovered the Art in the Mechanics, and now we bring you our new project Movecento, which intends to bring the magic of a hypnotic almost random movement of kinematic design closer to you in one of a kind Art. Buying one of our projects will help us to design tomorrow’s inspiration, getting better and better with materials, manufacturing, and time for more projects. Thrilled to design things differently, our view of Kinematic Arts can find themselves a place in your home, in Restaurants & Bars, Shop Displays & Hotels, Galleries & Public Spaces, or just being Show-Art-Machinery for product placement.Stay tuned with us, and we do our best to keep your eyes curious! Movecento Show less

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  L'ampère

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  Founder and Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech

  L'ampère it was a star-up project. I was designing, manufacturing and repairing light fixtures and lamps.Also, I had the opportunity to teach and train architects and interior designers in applied lighting. From passion L'ampere powers the light.Your eyes will enjoy our unique and creative industrial theme. It will change your perception of interior design.Designed to improve spaces, add comfort and warm your sight.Exquisite handcrafted arrangement: Lamps, Light fixture and more. Show less

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  ARRK Research & Development SRL Romania

  May 2017 - Mar 2019

  My main responsibilities as aerospace stress engineer so far are static stress analysis for primary structure, auxiliary and ancillary. Writing stress reports, validation reports and test reports. FEM modeling and checking models, prepare run and check calculations: Dynamic, Thermo-Elastic and Linear Static calculations and static stress.The tools I’m familiar with and using for daily tasks are ANSA, Hypemesh, NASTRAN, RADIOSS, MetaPost, HiperView, Catia V5 and MS.Office tools Projects are for the company clients in Aerospace Industry Show less I’ve been chosen by my fellow colleagues to represent them in negotiations or consultations with the employer. Representing them in group negotiations — both formal and informal — or accompany one individual in a meeting with the employer.The principal duties and responsibilities as an employee representatives are:-Representing members fairly and effectively in relation to matters arising within the undertaking or establishment in which they work and which concern employment and conditions of employment-Participating in negotiation and grievance procedures as provided for in employer/trade union agreements or in accordance with recognised custom and practice in the undertaking or establishment in which they work-Co-operating with the management of the undertaking or establishment in ensuring the proper implementation and observance of employer/trade union agreements, the use of agreed dispute and grievance procedures and the avoidance of any action, especially unofficial action, which would be contrary to such agreements or procedures and which would affect the continuity of operations or services-Acting in accordance with existing laws and regulations, the rules of the union and good industrial relations practice; liaising with and seeking advice and assistance from the appropriate full-time trade union official-Having regard at all times to the safe and efficient operation of the undertaking or establishment-Subject to any other arrangements made between an employer and a trade union, employee representatives should conform to the same job performance standards, company rules, disciplinary conditions and other conditions of employment as comparable employees in the undertaking or establishment in which they work. Show less

  • Aerospace Stress Engineer - Aerospace Structural Mechanics

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2019

  • Employee Relations Representative

    May 2017 - Feb 2019
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  Thinkers Living Room

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  Project Development Coordinator

  Thinkers Living Room represents creativity and innovation management corner! Our purpose is to cultivate and develop creativity and innovation skill. We aim to build up an open society, formed by open individuals that will cultivate their creativity further in changing the world and create a positive impact in the community.Thinkers Living Room is the place where innovators take their time in problem solving and effective brainstorming sessions. Our role is to stimulate creativity and facilitate ideas generation, encourage participants to think lateral, gather ideas and measure the results. Every group session aim is to generate ideas, filter them and give each member the sense of ownership and motivation in his role over the ideas, and projects born after session.Why we encourage creativity?Creativity & Innovation management is aimed at developing new prospects, generating new ideas and solving practical problems by thinking outside the traditional models. Creativity is a skill that can be cultivated and developed, it is essential for all organizations in which the creation and use of innovation in their daily activity is a prerequisite for market survival. This reflects the great need for companies and organizations to develop new practices to systematically manage their potential for creativity and innovation.What Thinkers Living Room offers in brainstorming session approach • A facilitator• A suitable brainstorming space • A large whiteboard to write ideas on, and every necessary equipment for a successful sessionThe responsibilities of the facilitator include:• Guiding the session,• Encouraging participation• Capturing (in writing) the ideas. Even in areas involving specialist's from outside of the sector or industry can often bring a fresh idea or approach that inspires the thinking of the experts. Show less

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  JCI (Junior Chamber International)

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Projects Director & Board 2019 Member

  Volunteering in Junior Chamber International from Cluj-Napoca.I am strategically overseeing, monitor and manage the projects from an executive level.I am responsible to provide coaching, guidance, direction, and leadership to the project team and project managers in relation to various issues, development, risks, activities, general management, allocating/obtaining resources and project approach, timing, and impact all aligned properly simultaneously.

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  Think Thank Room

  Mar 2019 - now

  Superhero

  Business buddy, Managing Director, Freelancer, Entrepreneur, Superhero @ Think Thank Room“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” - African ProverbWho is your business buddy? If you do not have a business buddy yet, do you plan on getting one?When working alone, an entrepreneur has more power over their business and gets to implement all of the ideas that he/she wants to achieve. Although there are several advantages associated with going solo, every entrepreneur needs to have a business buddy.Having a business buddy is very important for the growth of your business. These are the 3 reasons why you need a business buddy:1. You will encourage each other to work harder. If you and your business buddy work side by side, you will support each other to work harder. You would not want to take your break if your business buddy was still working, and your business buddy would not take a break if you were still working. As a result, both of you will be more productive.2. Ideas get enhanced. Maybe you are trying to think of how you can implement your idea or some ways to make your idea better. Your business buddy may know a method to make your idea better. You can do one to one brainstorming with your business buddy, and one to one brainstorming is the best version of brainstorming available.3. You get more referred customers. If your business buddy knows a lot about architecture and you are a blogging expert, you can exchange connections. If someone who comments on your blog is looking for an architect, you can tell them about your business buddy. If one of your business buddy’s clients needs help with blogging, then your business buddy will refer that client to you.Services:- Business Buddy- Technology consulting- Research & Development- Engineering consulting- Sales and Lead Generation- Business Development and Growth- Tech Training- Problem Solving Sessions- Team forming Show less

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  Eyeware

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Sales Manager

  I had the opportunity to be part of Eyeware, a great team with excellent innovative products. I am thankful for the opportunity provided, where I had the chance to learn and develop new skills in sales and business development and to meet warm, friendly, and highly skilled colleagues.In my time spent in Eyeware team I was:• Providing general support for business development/sales activities• Creating and continuously improve the CRM databases of potential clients• Keeping continuous contact with customers by email and call customers • Following up consistently with the customer pipeline and close sales• Finding relevant conferences and prospects to get qualified leads• Offering first level customer support to customers.I was coordinating the team tasks, arranging client meetings and taking care of lead generation activities. Show less

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  Oviso Robotics

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  Business Developer

  I was keeping the balance between stakeholders with different visions and personalities. Identify the ups and downs, and find the means and ways to get it into the best version possible in terms of product development, culture, team, procedures, vision, partnership, growth, sales, and revenue. I was: identifying opportunities, business directions, built trust and maintain healthy business relations with the partners. In my time there I built the team, working structure and procedures to maintain the order and an alert pace of getting results. It was a mix of sales, team management, relationship management, and strategy.As a business developer, you just have to make the business work, identify the ups and downs, and find the means and ways to get it into the best version possible in terms of product development, culture, team, procedures, vision, partnership, growth, sales, and revenue.It was a mix of sales, relationship management, and strategy.I was taking care of:- Adviser in team, negotiation, partnerships, and opportunities issues.- Building up materials and presentations- Prospecting and market research to optimize the effort in sales.- Prospecting events, conferences, and expos to attend to.- Clients' prospecting and lead generation.- Team forming and establishing the core values of the organization.- Conflict management - to get the team fast into the performing phase.- Identifying the long term vision of the organization and define the strategy.- Creating working procedures and organizing meetings to increase team efficiency.- Relationship management - building up relationships with partners and future clients.- Identify and search for partnerships and funding opportunities.- Managing all relationships with external service providers.- A salesperson in public, pitching and presenting at events and meetings.The list is long, but this is what I had time to do in the time spent. Show less

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  Scripor Alphabet

  Dec 2019 - Jul 2024

  Technology Consultant

  Technology consultants act as an interface between the company and its hardware and software providers. The job of a consultant is to be a fresh pair of eyes, but mostly ears. Our job is to learn fast, learn everything we can about the problem domain and technology. Through extensive conversations, questions, and discussions, it's up to us to prioritize the pain points of the team and how to address them.Ideal skillset in Technology consulting:- Communication and people skills- Technical skills- Business skills- Management skills- Language skills- Technical language skills Technology consulting activity includes at least one of the following tasks:- Bringing new ideas and trends- Presenting strategies and experience to clients- Developing and providing solutions- Being involved with sales, support, and maintaining contact with client organizations- Understanding how technology impacts different departments of the organization- Communicating with team members- Going to client sites- Bringing new systems and monitoring them- Creating documentation and showing the progress reports Show less

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  TransientAccess

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

  Business Development Manager

  I was taking care of the whole growth process, from market research and identifying opportunities, to drafting the strategy up to the tasks level and executing. In the execution part I was taking care of lead generation, marketing campaigns, content creation, cold calling and cold outreach to potential clients, building up the leads portfolio and maintaining the company CRM. A small part of my activities was account management. On the client's side, I was taking care of pre sales, presentations, level one and two in sales meetings.Retrieve Holdings distributes Transient Access exclusively in the European Union. It is a new and revolutionary replacement for VPN that makes attacks and malware propagation irrelevant. It is GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI/DSS compliant, providing stealth Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).Using Transient Access, organisations get total internal and external security while drastically reduce costs, complexity, and workload associated with current tools. Transient Access instantly connects remote workers, contractors, partners, and BYOD devices to enterprise perimeter and business-critical applications. User access is contextual and temporary. Activities are fully visible.Zero trust network access (ZTNA) is now a priority for 59% of enterprises in the next twelve months, according to ZERO TRUST ADOPTION REPORT by Cybersecurity Insiders. Show less

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  My Lite Wallet

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

  CEO & Founder

  Lite - For young Spirit Peoplewww.mylitewallet.com (https://mylitewallet.com) https://www.facebook.com/mylitewallet/ Lite is a design studio and manufacturer of minimalists fashion accessories.We promote a minimalist active lifestyle creating functional and innovative fashion accessories.Stay young! Stay cool! Stay Lite!

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  Inclusive Access

  May 2021 - Aug 2023

  Organization Manager

  Inclusive Access is a social enterprise from Cluj-Napoca.I am responsible for making organisational decisions and setting policies, establishing strategies, growth, and development planning, setting goals, organising our team, manufacturing and logistics planning, coordinating activities, sales, marketing and tech consultancy for our clients.Inclusive Access is an Accessibility Solution Provider with a vision to make Romania accessible for all and on all levels, from physical space, products, services, work environments and training.We are innovating daily in finding practical solutions beyond existing standards working closely with people with disabilities and experts from various domains.Inclusive Access is the main support for any institution or organisation that needs digital access to websites, documents, space or to include people with disabilities at work.Provides accessibility and consulting products and services to public and commercial institutions that want to facilitate access to products and services for people with disabilities, the blind and partially sighted.Inclusive Access Services and Products:- Equipping with assistive technologies, accessibility of internet pages, panels- Accessibility of contracts / documents.- Providing information materials for people with sensory / mental disabilities (Materials written in Braille and easy to read) and providing the book fund in Braille, audiobook ... etc- Non-slip finishes and tactile carpets- Visual tactile guidance systems with indicators, signs, tactile maps and information panels Show less

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  Universitatea Babes Bolyai

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  ENTREPRENEURSHIP MENTOR

  I mentored PhD students in the project "Entrepreneurship for innovation through doctoral and postdoctoral research." who intends to develop practical skills and turn their ideas and innovations into a business.We avoid one-way learning and achieve practical and particular methods for each of the students. We have discussions about the challenges and directions specific to each and we do not focus on general business directions like theoretical entrepreneurship courses. As a practice mentor, I am involved in finding the right solutions according to everyone's directions, discussing them and supporting them in identifying opportunities and developing skills that are missing to achieve their goal.My approaches as a mentor differ from person to person, from business to business, but there are a few key points we reach regardless of the situation. Students develop strategic thinking to effectively implement the identified strategy.They are encouraged to get creative, identify obstacles, learn skills, find solutions to obstacles that hinder them, to create and run a successful business.I encourage a sincere and open relationship for easy communication. I consider myself their friend with whom I share the first part of the road in entrepreneurship, helping them to learn how to overcome obstacles and walk their own path. Show less

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  IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals

  Feb 2023 - now

  Member

  The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) is a not-for-profit membership-based organization founded in 2014. It is a division of the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICT’s (G3ict). The IAAP is focused on accessibility and building accessibility skills and strategies. Its mission is to define, promote, improve, and diversify the accessibility profession globally through certification, education, and networking in order to enable the creation of accessible products, content, services, and environments. Show less

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  Relax World SRL - Masaj & cosmetica Floresti

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  Partener - Corporate Well-being

  📢Faci parte sau conduci o companie cu peste 50 de angajați? 📢📩Scrie-mi te rog un mesaj pentru masaj. ❤️Sunt încântat de oportunitatea de a contribui la crearea de locuri de muncă pentru persoanele cu deficiențe de vedere și de a a susține misiunea socială Relax World de a ajuta copiii defavorizați prin servicii de masaj orientate către companiile cu peste 50 de angajați care își doresc să deruleze programe de fidelizare a angajaților de tipul "Corporate Well-being" cu ZERO COSTURI suplimentare. Împreună putem fi bine făcând bine. ❤️Accesarea serviciilor de masaj ale Unității Protejate și intreprinderii sociale Relax World se poate realiza fără costuri pentru companiile cu peste 50 de angajați. Companiile cu peste 50 de angajați pot beneficia de deducerea sumelor aferente taxei pentru persoanele cu dizabilități beneficiind de masaj oferit de Relax World.Pe scurt – 50% din suma lunară ce trebuie acordată statului poate fi folosită pentru a fideliza angajații cu ședințe de masaj de la intreprinderea socială de inserție și unitate protejată Relax World.Ce obțineți prin alegerea serviciilor pentru angajați?- Wellbeing pentru angajați- Masaj de relaxare- Masaj antistres- Masaj anticelulitic- Masaj terapeutic- Contribuiți la crearea de locuri de muncă pentru persoanele cu nevăzătoare și cu deficiențe de vedere.- Vă implicați social prin susținerea misiunii sociale ale intreprinderii sociale de sprijin al copiilor defavorizați.Pentru colaborări "Corporate Well-being" contactați-mă în orice formă vă este mai la îndemână: scrieți-mi pe Linkedin, Messenger sau prin email la andrei@relaxworld.ro Show less

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  Becker sws

  Jul 2024 - now

  Engineer