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Certification
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Catinas Karina Maria

Catinas Karina Maria

Cluj-Napoca

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines, managing processes, and supporting beneficiaries. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving successful outcomes through strategic collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Evaluation Expert

LAG Lider Cluj
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of projects funded by European funds, focusing on outcomes and sustainability.
  • Developed evaluation frameworks and methodologies to ensure rigorous analysis.
  • Collaborated with project teams and stakeholders to gather insights and feedback.

Assistant Project Manager

LAG Lider Cluj
07.2016 - 09.2024
  • Beneficiary Support: Guided beneficiaries through the application process, clarifying eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and providing tailored recommendations for funding opportunities.
  • Employee Records and Recruitment: Maintained accurate employee records per labor laws and actively participated in the recruitment process by evaluating candidates and coordinating interviews.
  • Payment Request Management: Managed the entire cycle of payment requests to the funding agency, ensuring timely submission of accurate financial documents in compliance with funding requirements.
  • Procurement Administration: Oversaw the acquisition process for the project, ensuring the procurement of goods and services met project objectives and adhered to procurement policies.
  • Funding Request Writing: Crafted comprehensive funding requests for various initiatives, ensuring compliance with requirements and clear communication of project goals.
  • Local Development Strategy Engagement: Collaborated with community stakeholders in drafting the local development strategy to align objectives with local priorities.
  • Funding Request Evaluation: Evaluated funding requests under the Local Development Strategy, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Meeting Coordination: Organized general assembly and board meetings, following the Activity Implementation Calendar.
  • Inter-Agency Communication: Provided timely and accurate information in response to requests from relevant authorities.


Project Manager

LAG Lider Cluj
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Project Management: Led project implementation by setting clear goals, tracking progress, and evaluating performance to ensure objectives were met on time.
  • Reporting and Risk Coordination: Managed internal reports and monitored project activities, identifying and addressing risks to prevent potential issues.
  • Procurement Oversight: Reviewed and approved procurement plans and financial reports to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Served as the main contact for stakeholders, facilitating communication and delivering presentations to support project objectives.


Education

Bachelor Degree - Statistics And Economics

FSEGA UBB
Cluj Napoca
06-2015

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Qualitative Research
  • Project Planning
  • Budget Development
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Reporting and documentation

Languages

Romanian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Evaluation Expert

LAG Lider Cluj
10.2024 - Current

Project Manager

LAG Lider Cluj
12.2021 - 02.2023

Assistant Project Manager

LAG Lider Cluj
07.2016 - 09.2024

Certificate of Achievement

For successfully completing the one month Brillio Romania Academy programme, which involved fundamentals training on SQL, Web Analytics, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI Data Viz& Storytelling during September 2024.

Bachelor Degree - Statistics And Economics

FSEGA UBB

Certification

Certificate of Achievement

For successfully completing the one month Brillio Romania Academy programme, which involved fundamentals training on SQL, Web Analytics, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI Data Viz& Storytelling during September 2024.

Catinas Karina Maria