MIRELA MĂDĂLINA BULGARU
Bucharest
Summary
Recognized for structured thinking, cross-cultural fluency, and the ability to translate strategy into scalable operational execution, with over 8 years of experience developing and scaling cross-border commercial operations between China and Romania. Proven track record in building departments from the ground up, designing operational frameworks and onboarding and compliance processes, leading multicultural teams, and establishing strategic partnerships across e-commerce, professional services, and diplomatic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
China Sellers Development Team Leader
eMAG
Bucharest
2021.10 - 2026.02
- Define and implement growth strategies for Chinese seller acquisition and retention.
- Oversee onboarding processes, compliance checks, and operational integration.
- Building and guiding high-performing teams, improving workflows, and driving partner success through strategic planning and hands-on execution.
- Providing training and mentorship to enhance team productivity and collaboration.
- Developing policies and procedures ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Streamlining processes to align with partner requirements and company goals.
- Generating and analyzing activity reports for actionable insights in team meetings.
Authorized Chinese–English Translator & Interpreter (Freelance)
Ministry of Justice of Romania
2015.01 - 2026.02
- Authorized legal translator and interpreter for Chinese and English
- Provided certified translations for legal, commercial, and official documents
- Delivered interpretation services for business meetings, negotiations, and institutional settings
- Ensured accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with legal standards
- Collaborated with law firms, corporations, and private clients
Business Developer – Chinese Market
Deloitte
Bucharest
2018.06 - 2018.11
- Presented and promoted Deloitte’s professional services to companies with Chinese management operating in Romania.
- Identified business opportunities and supported client acquisition strategies.
- Facilitated communication between Romanian teams and Chinese stakeholders.
- Contributed to expanding the firm’s presence within the Chinese business community.
- Provided linguistic and cultural mediation during meetings and negotiations.
Business Development Manager – China Sellers
eMAG
Bucharest
2018.10 - 2018.10
- Established partnerships with Chinese sellers, suppliers, logistics providers, and payment operators.
- Identified and onboarded Chinese sellers to expand cross-border e-commerce operations.
- Drafted internal procedures, onboarding workflows, and operational guidelines for the China marketplace segment.
- Conducted due diligence and background checks on sellers and business partners.
- Facilitated collaboration between sellers and transport, courier, warehouse, and online payment service providers.
Business Developer & Translator
New Open Industry Development
Bucharest
2017.06 - 2018.01
- Supported the company’s expansion into the Romanian construction and real estate market.
- Identified and engaged potential clients and business partners.
- Conducted meetings and facilitated communication between Romanian and international stakeholders.
- Provided translation and interpretation support during negotiations and business discussions.
- Contributed to market development strategies and relationship building.
Customer Service Agent - Chinese English
Amoma.com
Bucharest
2016.12 - 2017.06
- Managed customer inquiries via email and phone regarding online hotel reservations.
- Provided support in Chinese and English, ensuring timely and professional resolution of issues.
- Processed booking modifications, cancellations, and complaint handling.
- Performed operational tasks within the Customer Care Mail Department to ensure service efficiency.
Translator
TVR International
Beijing
2016.05 - 2016.06
- Translated and adapted interviews and video materials from Chinese into Romanian.
- Contributed to the production of the documentary series “Pe Românește, din China!” (6 episodes)
- Ensured linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance for Romanian audiences.
- Collaborated with the production team and producer Sandrino Gavriloaia.
- Supported cross-cultural media communication between Romania and China.
Translator
Embassy of Romania in the People's Republic of China
2016.03 - 2016.05
- Translated, analyzed, and summarized official materials for the Press & Public Diplomacy, Political, Economic, and Administrative departments.
- Provided linguistic support in Chinese, English, and Romanian.
- Prepared briefings and structured reports for diplomatic use.
- Contributed to the organization of public diplomacy and official Embassy events.
- Supported intergovernmental communication and institutional correspondence.
Romanian Translator
CSOFT International
Beijing
2015.06 - 2016.04
- Translated and revised written materials into Romanian across various domains
- Performed quality assurance and linguistic review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and terminology alignment
- Collaborated with international project teams to meet tight deadlines
- Maintained high standards of localization quality and cultural adaptation
Linguist Assistant
Talkmate
Beijing
2015.09 - 2015.11
- Translated and interpreted content from English into Romanian to support the launch of an online language-learning platform developed in collaboration with UNESCO.
- Recorded audio materials in Romanian for digital learning content.
- Ensured linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and consistency of educational materials.
Romanian Translator
Pactera
Beijing
2015.01 - 2015.05
- Translated and revised written content into Romanian, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
- Reviewed and edited translated materials to maintain consistency, clarity, and quality standards.
Administrative Assistant
Confucius Institute
Cluj-Napoca
2013.10 - 2014.01
- Managed and processed institutional correspondence and official documentation.
- Coordinated Chinese language courses, including scheduling and participant communication.
- Organized large-scale cultural events such as the Chinese Tea Festival and China Day during the Cluj Days Festival.
- Supported public relations activities and external communications.
- Assisted in cross-cultural program coordination between Romanian and Chinese partners.
Education
Master’s Degree - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Beijing Language and Culture University
2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor’s Degree - Chinese & English Language and Literature
Babeș-Bolyai University
2011.01 - 2014.01
High School Diploma - Philology, Bilingual English Track
Mihail Kogălniceanu National College
Galați 2007.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- Policy implementation and enforcement
- Knowledge sharing
- Communication excellence
- Risk assessment knowledge
- Tolerance and patience
- Issue resolution
- Cross cultural communication
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient (C2)
Italian
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Reading, Nature walks, Music
Timeline
China Sellers Development Team Leader
eMAG
2021.10 - 2026.02
Business Development Manager – China Sellers
eMAG
2018.10 - 2018.10
Business Developer – Chinese Market
Deloitte
2018.06 - 2018.11
Business Developer & Translator
New Open Industry Development
2017.06 - 2018.01
Customer Service Agent - Chinese English
Amoma.com
2016.12 - 2017.06
Translator
TVR International
2016.05 - 2016.06
Translator
Embassy of Romania in the People's Republic of China
2016.03 - 2016.05
Linguist Assistant
Talkmate
2015.09 - 2015.11
Romanian Translator
CSOFT International
2015.06 - 2016.04
Authorized Chinese–English Translator & Interpreter (Freelance)
Ministry of Justice of Romania
2015.01 - 2026.02
Romanian Translator
Pactera
2015.01 - 2015.05
Master’s Degree - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Beijing Language and Culture University
2014.01 - 2016.01
Administrative Assistant
Confucius Institute
2013.10 - 2014.01
Bachelor’s Degree - Chinese & English Language and Literature
Babeș-Bolyai University
2011.01 - 2014.01
High School Diploma - Philology, Bilingual English Track
Mihail Kogălniceanu National College
2007.01 - 2011.01