Energy professional with an experience in European public affairs of over 7 years, specialised in energy & climate issues with experience in gas and electricity transmission sectors. I wish to fulfil my career in the public sector and use my analytical, communication & organisational skills
Mar ‘23 – present
State Secretary, Decarbonisation (Renewables and Energy Efficiency)
Ministry of Energy, Government of the Republic of Moldova, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
- · Managing energy transition portfolio i.e. starting the process for the first renewables auctions; contributing to the
launch of the first Residential Energy Efficiency Fund and coordinating 4 other energy efficiency projects for public
buildings; helped in set-up the EcoVoucher Pilot for the replacement of house appliances
- · Board Member of Energocom (main wholesale gas supplier since Dec. ’22); National Center of Sustainable
Energy; Hydro power plant Stanca-Costesti
Feb ‘22 – Mar ‘23
Energy Advisor to the Prime-Minister of Moldova
Ministry of Energy, Government of the Republic of Moldova, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
- · Contributing with analytical expertise to support the activities of the Prime-Minister and secure designing and implementation of key policy reform initiatives, investment projects to the Government of Moldova
- · Provide direct policy analytical input in the energy sector to the Prime-Minister and advising on taking key decisions, coordinating energy policies and projects alongside leadership Ministry of Infrastructure and regional Development
Nov ’20 - Present
EU Regulatory & Policy Manager, National Grid Ventures (NGV), Brussels
- · NGV’s lead representative in Brussels: build & manage post-Brexit relationships with EU Institutions & industry
- · Mitigate risks, assess the impact, and influence key EU policy and regulatory decision makers and respective
- · files on NGV’s business
- · Develop NGV strategy for the offshore grid development in the North Sea with EU; further contribute to the implementation
of the energy chapter of the EU – UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement
Jan ‘19 – Nov ’20
POLICY ADVISOR, European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas, Brussels
- · Developed positions on the EU Decarbonisation Package & contributed to 2050 Roadmap for Gas Grids
- · Building relations with EU Institutions & industry; developed advocacy activities & being the voice of 46 members
Jul ‘18 – Dec ‘18
JUNIOR CONSULTANT – TRAINEE, Weber Shandwick Consultancy, Brussels
- · Reported & advised clients on EU energy & climate legislative files, additional input on Brexit
- · Organised conferences, webinars and coordinated Twitter campaigns on energy & environ. dossiers
Mar ‘17 – Jul ‘17
- BLUE BOOK TRAINEE, European Commission, DG Research & Innovation, Brussels
- · Worked on policy implementation & communication tasks of the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot
- · Delivered communication strategies on two DG’s Prizes & supported the team on the SME Instrument
Nov ‘16 – Feb ‘17
EDITOR, Agerpres, Bucharest
- Drafted news, interviews and press releases in English on Romania's political and economic news
Sep ‘15 – Aug ‘16
ASSISTANT ANALYST, Royal Danish Embassy, Bucharest
- · Conducted analyses on the Republic of Moldova & Romania: reports, political prognoses, country papers
- · Provided weekly reports on the political & economic updates & supported the Commercial Department
Aug ’14 – Feb ‘15
- JUNIOR ANALYST, Energy Policy Group, Bucharest
- Conducted research on energy policy, market analysis and energy strategy
Providing analysis and contributing to the monthly Energy Market Monitor
Assisting the Director and Senior Analyst in gathering data on energy, updating the website and productively promoting the publications.
- EDUCATION
2017 – 2018
MA in European Political and Governance Studies
College of Europe, Belgium
• Thesis: “The rationale for the European Innovation Council creation & political implications for the MS”
2014 – 2016
MA in Diplomatic Techniques
University of Bucharest, Romania
Erasmus Semester Study in University of Warsaw, Poland (2015)
· Thesis: “Energy Union – a Security Provider in The Context of EU-Russia Relations”
2011 – 2014
BA International Relations and European Studies
University of Bucharest, Romania
• Thesis: “The Influence of Energy Resources in EU-Russia Relation, 2004-2013”
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (fluent), Russian (very good), French (very good), Romanian (native)