Elena Mocanu

Experience

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  Sistec-SBsol

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Business Developer

  ➤ Assessed marketing opportunities, targeting markets, and market segmentation;➤ Intelligence gathering on clients and competitors (software and hardware solutions);➤ Developed marketing and promotional materials (brochures, case studies, customer powerpoint presentations);➤ Assisted the company’s marketing manager in designing marketing materials in Corel Draw;➤ Coordinated and ran client acquisition campaigns, on an industry-oriented basis;➤ Coordinated and provided sales meetings with documentation;➤ Designed learning materials for CRM usage and for telemarketing campaigns;➤ Assisted and later on coordinated the junior sales team;➤ Reported on the junior sales team’s results;➤ Hold training sessions on CRM for new-comers;➤ Write minute meetings. Show less

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  Copenhagen Business School

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2009

  ➤ Conducted a global literature review; ➤ Wrote two extensive reports on the literature review findings;➤ Conducted interviews to assess the literature review findings;➤ Wrote a case study for the project during a research trip to the USA;➤ Created powerpoint presentations of the research study parts for reporting to funders. ➤ Conducted an international survey to assess CBS’ rank among world’s sustainability-focused universities;➤ Assessed CBS’ existing academic publications;➤ Coordinated an e-mailing campaign targeting CBS scholars;➤ Developed a the regarding those publications;➤ Conducted academic literature reviews on CSR;➤ Assisted researchers with administrative tasks (writing emails).

  • Research Assistant at Centre for Corporate Governance, CBS

    Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Research Assistant at Center for Corporate Social Responsibility

    Sept 2008 - Mar 2009
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  Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)

  Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  UN Mechanism Intern

  ➤ Desktop research for the annual report on human rights violations in the Gulf (2013);➤ Event planning for GCHR's open ceremony in Copenhagen (email campaign, media communication, logistics);➤ Assistant to GCHR Directors Khalid Ibrahim and Maryam Al-Khawaja.✮ Human Rights ✮ Arab Spring ✮ Research ✮ Writing ✮

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  Campbell Co

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Non-profit research project on sustainable business development:➤ Desk research on sustainable business case studies;➤ Drafted questionnaires and conducting interviews;➤ Conducted analysis based on existing data;➤ Wrote and edited business case studies;➤ Wrote draft elements to be included in a thought leadership report;➤ Edited and reviewed draft report; ➤ Assisted Campbell Co. with the elaboration of business cases for the presentations;➤ Gathered qualitative data during discussions;➤ Wrapped up discussions.

  • Junior Consultant

    May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Intern | Campbell Co & Rebuild 21 Conference

    May 2012 - May 2012
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  Worldwatch Institute Europe

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Researcher and Writer

  Main responsibilities: ➤ Co-write a business report containing 9 case studies on sustainability-driven business innovation- employ a business-oriented perspective on how to do business responsibly;➤ Analyze main environmental, social challenges businesses face;➤ Desk research on sustainable, best practices in European industry;➤ Maintain communication with business project participants across Europe;➤ Conduct and transcribe interviews;➤ Analyze qualitative data;➤ Draft case studies;➤ Draw a sustainable business framework;➤ Contribute to funding proposals;➤ Contribute to the monthly newsletter;➤ Raise funds by publishing newsletter articles.✮ Research ✮ Writing ✮ Qualitative Analysis ✮ Team work ✮ International Relations ✮ Corporate Social Responsibility ✮ Sustainability Reporting ✮ Show less

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  Campbell Co

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

  Researcher | Campbell Co & Rebuild 21 Leadership Academy

  Leadership Academy Lecture Series - Radical Sustainability Seminar➤ Desktop research for Campbell Co.'s lecture on "Radical Sustainability Innovation";➤ Draft the content of the power point presentation;➤ Draft a web questionnaire for company evaluation on sustainability practices;➤ Draft a questionnaire for a live interview with Interface Sustainability Director.✮ Corporate Social Responsibility ✮ Sustainable Business Reporting ✮

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  Copenhagen Resource Institute

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Junior Consultant Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy

  Main responsibilities: ➤ Execute one section - 5 case studies on European sustainable business initiatives - as part of a larger research project commissioned by the EU Directorate General Environment and handled by a collaborative network of consultancies in Europe;➤ Desk research on European sustainable business initiatives;➤ Map best case studies available for the qualitative research project;➤ Update and maintain a database of business initiatives in Europe (glass, paper,cement industry); ➤ Desktop research on environmental indicators and standards;➤ Analyze data on water and energy savings, cutting waste rates, return on investment;➤ Draft invitation letter for business project participation;➤ Maintain communication with business project participants;➤ Conduct, record and transcribe interview data;➤ Analyze internal data provided to corroborate reported savings;➤ Draft case studies on resource efficiency to be edited for publication, ➤ One time contributor to "www.affaldogressourcer.dk"✮ Coordination ✮ Research ✮ Writing ✮ Qualitative Analysis ✮ Sustainability reporting ✮ Corporate Social Responsibility ✮ Independent Work ✮ International Relations ✮ Show less

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  DanWatch

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Fundraiser Volunteer

  Main responsibilities: ➤ Map international funds;➤ Maintain and update a database of international foundations;➤ Telephone and email inquiries on grant requirements;➤ Document and advise on eligibility criteria;➤ Draft short presentation of the organization; ➤ Draft fundraising proposals in English.✮ Fundraising ✮ Research ✮ Corporate Social Responsibility ✮ Human Rights ✮ Environmental Sustainability ✮

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  INO Department, Copenhagen Business School

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Research Assistant

  Main responsibilities: ➤ Coordinate and draft a EU Horizon 2020 application proposal on social innovation communities in Europe;➤ Desk research on urban sustainability and social innovation communities;➤ Desk research on European initiatives for social innovation communities, ➤ Desk research on European funding requirements;➤ Draft text and coordinate different components of the application;➤ Create content graphics;➤ Ensure coherency among project packages;➤ Maintain communication with partners on the project;➤ Contact and engage new partners; ➤ Editing support for work packages.✮ Research ✮ Writing ✮ Editing ✮ Fundraising ✮ Coordination ✮ Time management ✮ Show less

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  Travel to Asia

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Living & Traveling to Malaysia | Exploring South-East Asia

  ➤ I traveled extensively in Malaysia while living in Kuala Lumpur KLCC;➤ Among the places visited: the island of Penang (Georgetown), the island of Langkawi, Cameron Highlands, the island of Perhentian Kecil, Johor Bahru, the island of Tioman, Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo), Putrajaya and Shah Alam.➤ In South-East Asia: traveled to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia.➤ Further out: Japan Career Skills that travel improved and developed:✮ Social and communication skills ✮ Languages ✮ Visualization ✮ Stress Management ✮ Teamwork ✮ Organization and Planning ✮ Adaptability ✮ Decision-making ✮ Creative thinking ✮ Problem-solving ✮ Self Management ✮ Show less

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  Bahrain Center for Human Rights

  May 2016 - Aug 2017

  Advocacy Officer | International Office Manager

  RESEARCH, WRITING AND PUBLICATIONS ➤ Coordinate and edit large-scale and graphic reports (8 reports);➤ Coordinate, draft and edit urgent statements and reports;➤ Coordinate and disseminate human rights publications.COMMUNICATION➤ Edit and create content for the website, social media, and the weekly newsletter;➤ Coordinate and edit social media campaigns and infographics;➤ Email updates to all relevant stakeholders (UN officials, Foreign Ministries, Press, Donors);➤ Focal point for all information sharing, maintain liaison between Denmark and Bahrain;➤ Write and edit policy and media briefs;➤ Plan events and workshops.ADVOCACY➤ Contribute to the BCHR’s strategy for international advocacy;➤ Update Foreign Ministry personnel/MEPs by email and in personal meetings;➤ Reach out to local and international press.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT➤ budget monitoring according to grant documentation and compliance terms;➤ track expenses, file and archive receipts and invoices physically and electronically;➤ process payments, disbursements, salaries, consultancy fees;➤ assist with bank and account reconciliation;➤ update and maintain financial ledgers according to each donor, report to auditor;➤ assist with bookkeeping in a multi-currency accounting system;➤ update and maintain online accounting account (www.e-conomic.dk)REPORTING ➤ Assist with quarterly financial reports for international donor organizations;➤ Draft and edit quarterly narrative reports.HUMAN RESOURCES ➤Recruit, hire and train 4-6 interns every six months;➤Manage payment of salary in Denmark via Blue Garden A/S.ADMINISTRATION ➤ Update and maintain contractual agreements and timesheets;➤ Support logistics.✮ Human Rights ✮ Research ✮ Writing ✮ Advocacy ✮ Social Media Campaigns ✮ Newsletter ✮ International Relations ✮ Coordination ✮ Financial Management ✮ NGO management ✮ Financial Management ✮ Administration ✮ Donor reporting ✮ Audit ✮ Recruitment and Training ✮ Show less

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  Maternity Leave

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Stay at Home Mom

  ✮ Early Childhood Education ✮ Personal Development ✮ Education Management

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  Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

  Intern, Global Partnerships and Donor Relations

  ➤Due diligence on donor reporting (ACT Alliance, UN Partner Portal) and toolbox➤Donor tracking/matching funding opportunities with GPDR's thematic and country focus and dissemination with HQ and Country Offices➤Research on UN donors' trends in funding humanitarian and development INGOs (UNHCR, Unicef, WFP, UNDP, OCHA) and compiled donor briefs for GPDR's Performance Support Platform➤Financial reporting and supporting documentation for EU Aid Volunteers project (2nd year reporting)➤Review of application proposals and logframes to UNMAS➤Attended workshops on Monitoring&Evaluation focused on Theory of Change➤Research on international foundations➤GPDR's newsletter (December edition) Show less

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  International Media Support (IMS)

  Mar 2019 - now

  Operations Officer