MIHNEA-DRAGOȘ STATE
Ilfov,România
Summary
Operations Manager with over 14 years of progressive experience in hospitality, premium nightlife venues, and large-scale event management. Proven expertise in coordinating high-volume operations, leading cross-functional teams, launching new venues, and managing VIP environments at major festivals. Strong background in F&B operations, staff training, cost control, and service excellence. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Leadership and Human Resources Management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Manager – VIP Platforms
Enigma Festival
Bucharest, Romania
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Full operational coordination of VIP & Ultra VIP areas
- Team management (bar staff, waiters, support teams)
- Logistics planning and stock forecasting
- Cash-flow monitoring and operational reporting
- Maintaining premium hospitality standards in high-pressure environments
- VIP Platforms operational management. Website: https://www.instagram.com/enigmafestival?igsh=MWthZ2Q5eGZzMzI4Zw==
VIP Platform Manager
Singureni Manor Polo Cup
10.2024 - 09.2025
- VIP Platform management. Website: https://www.instagram.com/singureni.manor.polo.cup?igsh=dng2eG81cG40NzYy
VIP & Ultra VIP Platform Manager
Beach, Please! Festival
Costinesti, Romania
07.2024 - 07.2025
- VIP & Ultra VIP Platform management. Website: https://www.instagram.com/beachplease?igsh=MXZtNTZvZzg2YmltMw==
Club & Restaurant Manager
ISN ENTERTAINMENT SRL
Bucharest, Romania
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Led daily operations of premium club & restaurant venue
- Managed multidisciplinary teams (bar, service, logistics, security)
- Oversaw budgeting, stock control, supplier coordination
- Ensured high-end customer experience standards
- Premium club & restaurant venue. Website: https://www.instagram.com/h.i.r.o.b.a.y?igsh=MWZncDdpcm04NmlsNg==
VIP Platform Manager
Massif Festival
Brasov, Romania
03.2023 - 03.2024
- VIP Platform management. Website: https://www.instagram.com/bemassif?igsh=c204YzVqY252a3Rz
Apres Ski & Restaurant Manager
ISN ENTERTAINMENT SRL
Brasov, Romania
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Coordinated seasonal mountain hospitality operations
- Supervised staff recruitment, scheduling, and training
- Optimized operational efficiency during peak season
- Maintained premium service standards in high-volume environment
- Seasonal mountain hospitality operations. Website: https://www.instagram.com/nuba.chalet?igsh=YnB5ODM4azZocjdr
Club, Beach & Restaurant Manager
ISNA ENTERTAINMENT SRL
Constanta, Romania
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed integrated beach club, restaurant, and nightlife operations
- Supervised large seasonal teams
- Coordinated private and corporate events
- Controlled stock, costs, and daily financial reporting
- Integrated beach club, restaurant, and nightlife operations. Website: https://www.instagram.com/nuba.beach.club?igsh=MXV0cTZ4OXhvanFxeg==
Restaurant Opening & Implementation Manager
KA ORGANIZATION SRL
Timisoara, Romania
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Led full operational setup of new venue
- Implemented operational procedures and service standards
- Recruited and trained opening team
- Structured workflow systems and inventory processes
- New venue operational setup. Website: https://www.instagram.com/nuba.town?igsh=MTg1b3U1bTZhZjB0bA==
Bar Manager
ISN ENTERTAINMENT SRL & ISNA ENTERTAINMENT SRL
, Romania
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Notable Events:
- Saga Festival Announcement Party – Palace of Parliament, Bucharest (February 2020)
- Collaboration with Gaia Club – Beach events (July 2019)
- Nuba Club & Restaurant / Nuba Cafe / Nuba Beach Club.
Bar Manager & Head Waiter
Nuba Club & Restaurant
Bucharest, Romania
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bar Manager
Nuba Club & Restaurant
Bucharest, Romania
05.2016 - 04.2018
Bartender / Barback
01.2011 - 01.2016
Education
Master’s Degree - Leadership and Human Resources Management
Hyperion University
BucharestBachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Hyperion University
BucharestFood & Beverage Director Program - International Hospitality Management
Hostalion
Skills
- Operations Management
- Event Operations & VIP Area Management
- Food & Beverage Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Venue Opening & Concept Implementation
- Customer Experience Optimization
- Process Development & SOP Implementation
- Seasonal & High-Volume Operations
Personal Information
Driving License: Category A & B
Languages
English, Intermediate
Hobbies and Interests
- Snowboarding
- Airsoft
- Outdoor Sports
Event Operations Experience
- Operational Manager – VIP Platforms, Enigma Festival, Bucharest, 10/01/23, 10/01/24, 10/01/25, Full operational coordination of VIP & Ultra VIP areas, Team management (bar staff, waiters, support teams), Logistics planning and stock forecasting, Cash-flow monitoring and operational reporting, Maintaining premium hospitality standards in high-pressure environments
- VIP & Ultra VIP Platform Manager, Beach, Please! Festival, Costinesti, 07/01/24, 07/01/25
- VIP Platform Manager, Singureni Manor Polo Cup, 10/01/24, 09/01/25
- VIP Platform Manager, Massif Festival, Brasov, 03/01/23, 03/01/24
Previous Experience
- Bar Manager, ISN ENTERTAINMENT SRL & ISNA ENTERTAINMENT SRL, 10/01/18, 11/30/20, Saga Festival Announcement Party, Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, 02/01/20, Collaboration with Gaia Club, 07/01/19
- Bar Manager & Head Waiter, Nuba Club & Restaurant, Bucharest, 05/01/18, 09/30/18
- Bar Manager, Nuba Club & Restaurant, Bucharest, 05/01/16, 04/30/18
- Bartender / Barback, 01/01/11, 12/31/16, Tribute Club, City Grill, Salon Golescu, Nuba Club
Languages
Romanian
First Language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
VIP Platform Manager
Singureni Manor Polo Cup
10.2024 - 09.2025
VIP & Ultra VIP Platform Manager
Beach, Please! Festival
07.2024 - 07.2025
Club & Restaurant Manager
ISN ENTERTAINMENT SRL
04.2024 - 01.2025
Operational Manager – VIP Platforms
Enigma Festival
10.2023 - 10.2025
VIP Platform Manager
Massif Festival
03.2023 - 03.2024
Apres Ski & Restaurant Manager
ISN ENTERTAINMENT SRL
11.2022 - 03.2024
Restaurant Opening & Implementation Manager
KA ORGANIZATION SRL
12.2021 - 10.2022
Club, Beach & Restaurant Manager
ISNA ENTERTAINMENT SRL
03.2021 - 10.2023
Bar Manager
ISN ENTERTAINMENT SRL & ISNA ENTERTAINMENT SRL
10.2018 - 11.2020
Bar Manager & Head Waiter
Nuba Club & Restaurant
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bar Manager
Nuba Club & Restaurant
05.2016 - 04.2018
Bartender / Barback
01.2011 - 01.2016
Master’s Degree - Leadership and Human Resources Management
Hyperion University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Hyperion University
Food & Beverage Director Program - International Hospitality Management
Hostalion