ANA MARIA NEAMU
Bucharest,B
Summary
Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner with extensive experience in operations, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at applying Agile methodologies to optimize workflows, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality products. Proven ability to bridge the gap between business and IT teams, fostering alignment and delivering value in fast-paced environments.
Skilled in risk management, stakeholder communication, and process improvement, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Nail Reserve LA
03.2024 - Current
- Foster an Agile environment that empowers teams to thrive under the Agile umbrella, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
- Promote Agile principles across the organization, supporting a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
- Enable teams to work autonomously while aligning with the company's strategic goals and customer-centric vision.
- Champion cross-departmental collaboration to ensure efficient workflows and value-driven outcomes.
Operations Manager
LiveBetter MD
New York
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Acted as a liaison between IT teams and stakeholders to optimize software solutions for business scaling.
- Led risk analysis and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Gathered user feedback and created design documents to guide IT teams in customizing internal tools.
- Reevaluated in-use software solutions and adapted them to the needs of a growing business.
Operations Manager
The Reserve
New York
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Served as Scrum Master for multiple teams, driving Agile adoption and facilitating sprint ceremonies.
- Integrated tools like Jira and Confluence to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity.
- Collaborated with IT teams to develop and adapt proprietary software to evolving business needs.
- Supported the Agile values by fostering a speak-up culture and improving team collaboration.
Marketing Team Leader
The Reserve
New York
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Leveraged Agile practices to prioritize tasks and adapt digital strategies based on metrics.
- Communicated insights to stakeholders, aligning marketing initiatives with business objectives.
- Managed all aspects of B2B and B2C online marketing strategy and execution.
Research & Development Specialist
The Reserve
New York
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Coordinated product lifecycle development, aligning deliverables with Agile timelines.
- Generated and reviewed technical documentation to support IT collaboration and compliance.
- Managed multiple R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Created historical database and analysis systems to improve data management.
Distribution Coordinator
Madam Glam
New York
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed partnerships in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Spain, Germany, and more.
- Worked closely with the warehouse to ensure product quality and timely shipping.
- Evaluated sales and distribution metrics to optimize inventory control.
Education
BA (HONS) - Photography for Fashion and Advertising
06.2011
Skills
- Agile Frameworks: Scrum
- Agile Frameworks: Kanban
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Risk Analysis & Issue Resolution
- Agile Metrics (Velocity, Burndown Charts)
- Sprint Planning
- Retrospectives
- Backlog Refinement
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Process Optimization & Workflow Design
- Tools: Jira
- Tools: Trello
- Tools: Confluence
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.Org
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I, Scrum.Org
Languages
Romanian
French
English
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer - Nail Reserve LA
03.2024 - Current
Operations Manager - LiveBetter MD
11.2023 - 05.2024
Operations Manager - The Reserve
10.2021 - 10.2023
Marketing Team Leader - The Reserve
11.2020 - 09.2021
Research & Development Specialist - The Reserve
04.2018 - 11.2020
Distribution Coordinator - Madam Glam
02.2017 - 06.2018
University of South Wales - BA (HONS), Photography for Fashion and Advertising
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