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Tudor Pop

Bucharest,Romania

Summary

Professionally established at the crossroad between politics, civil society and advertising.

A strategic doer with extensive experience in getting things done often deployed as integrated campaigns. Follow both the player and the ball approach, with the ability of zoom in - zoom out on projects, while not afraid to step in. Former member of Parliament and accomplished policy maker in public sectors like health, sports, addictions, poverty. Former copywriter, PR and project manager for 12 years.

Advocating citizens’ interest for nine years in public service as a government counselor, chief of staff and MP. Always up for a good cause. Available.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Elected Member of Parliament

Uniunea Salvați România party
Bucharest
12.2016 - 12.2024
  • Served as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Youth and Sports Committee, spearheading legislative initiatives to enhance youth engagement, increase state support for children's sports programs, ensure free access to public sports venues, and improve the financial management of public funds by sports federations and national committees.
  • As a member of the Health Committee, advocated for reforms in critical areas such as improving healthcare access in rural areas, enhancing patient safety and feedback mechanisms, strengthening hospital management, combating health-related misinformation, promoting mental health, and ensuring accountability in the use of patients’ health insurance funds.
  • Additionally, contributed as a member of the Diaspora and Information Technology Committees

Director of Cabinet

Ministry of European Funds
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Implementing and monitoring the priorities designated by the Cabinet and the Minister
  • Responsible for the internal organization of the Cabinet
  • Coordination of the Ministry's departments in relation to the Cabinet's priorities
  • Supporting the normative acts issued by the Ministry in preparatory government meetings and obtaining the necessary approvals

Counselor

Prime Minister's Office
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Implementing government projects undertaken by the State Counselor within the Cabinet
  • Responsible for the internal organization and coordination of the Cabine
  • Coordinator and mediator of inter-ministerial working groups
  • Logistic and content support in drafting public policy packages
  • Key projects included: developing norms for the 'Every Child in Pre-school' law, the 'Anti-Poverty' public policies package, the 'Development of the Middle Class in Rural Areas' public policies package, the 'First Light' program, and drafting the Government Decision on the National Network of Cycling Tourism Trails in Romania

Founder

HaicuBicla NGO
08.2013 - 01.2017
  • Promoting sustainable urban mobility through events, public participation, projects and community building

Copywriter, PR & project manager

03.2003 - 12.2015
  • Conceptualized and executed integrated marketing campaigns with measurable ROI
  • Delivered end-to-end creative solutions for client portfolios in advertising and public relations
  • Employees: DC Communications, Mercury 360, Rock ‘n' Roll, Ogilvy & Mather, FCB Project, The Geeks

Education

Bachelor's - Journalism

University of Journalism and Communication Sciences
Bucharest
09.1999 - 07.2003

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Strategic planning
  • Resource allocation
  • Team leadership
  • Public relations
  • Political marketing
  • Constituent engagement
  • Health policy knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Political campaigning
  • Legislative drafting
  • Speechwriting
  • Policy development
  • Public speaking
  • Languages: English (C2)

Highlights and achievements

National legislation

Health Sector:

  • Stop Nosocomiale! Law: Spearheaded legislation to identify, prevent and treat healthcare-associated infections in collaboration with medical expert and specialists.
  • Law 3/2021 Mobile Medical Assistance: Championed innovative healthcare delivery models for patients in underserved rural areas in collaboration with Caravana cu Medici NGO. Law 65/2022
  • Follow the money!: Perfected the mechanisms for insured citizens to audit themselves public healthcare expenses on their behalf. Law 165/2019
  • Health Anti-Fake - News Law This legislative proposal introduces the obligation for broadcasters “to make a clear distinction between opinions and facts, to encourage evidence-based medical arguments, and to include in the program the perspective of a specialist doctor experienced in the subject.” pl-x no. 374/2018
  • Patient Feedback Law a legislative proposal that holds the hospital manager responsible for implementing the feedback questionnaire in the hospital they manage
  • Mental Health To-Do List: post pandemic list of amends and recommendations derived from talks with stakeholders from public and civic sector in order to improve current legislation and policies


Sports, Social and Youth sector:

  • Sports in Schoolyards After Hours (Law 8/2022): Established a legal framework enabling local authorities to open schoolyards after hours, providing the community with access to spaces for sports and recreational activities.
  • Funding Youth Sports Activities from Local Budgets (Law 288/2022): Mandated that at least 30% of local sports budgets be allocated to supporting programs for children enrolled in public sports clubs.
  • FRAS Affiliation with International Organizations: Facilitated the Romanian Automobile Sports Federation's (FRAS) affiliation with international organizations by repealing a restrictive article in the Sports Law.
  • Increasing Transparency in COSR Funding and Activities (Law 194/2022): Introduced amendments to the Physical Education and Sports Law requiring the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee (COSR) to publish its financial sources, budget, and financial statements on its website within 120 days of the financial year’s end.
  • Transparency in the Finances of Publicly Funded Sports Clubs: Required public sports clubs and private clubs receiving at least 50% of their funding from public resources to disclose their financial information annually.
  • Youth Law: Created a legal framework to organize youth centers, professionalize youth workers, structure camp activities, and address the needs of young Romanians living abroad, with a focus on encouraging their return to the country.
  • No Slot Machines on Ground Floors and in Villages legislative proposal banning gambling halls in villages, on the ground floors of apartment buildings, and near other gambling establishments.


Elections Campaign Manager | Save Romania Union


  • Local and European Parliamentary Elections (June 2024): Successfully managed the campaign for the USR Sector 4 branch, achieving second place in the local elections.
  • Local Parliamentary Elections (2020): Led the USR București campaign, ensuring strategic resource allocation and effective mobilization, which resulted in a decisive victory and securing the most parliamentary seats in Bucharest
  • As a member of USR București political board I have organised two editions of BeActive USR Bucharest, an open air event that celebrated the European Week of Sport


Community Engagements Campaign | HaicuBicla NGO


  • 'Safe Herăstrău Park Bypass' 2017 campaign, which won recognition at the Gala Societății Civile on behalf of HaicuBicla NGO
  • 'Station, your favourite bicycle mechanic' 2015 campaign that won a grant and saw a network of seven self-repair bike stations installed in Bucharest for the cyclists to use
  • Cycling Against Melanoma’ Awareness Campaign (2015): Collaborated with Rogalski Damaschin PR to organize online and offline activations under the slogan ‘A Future Without a Stain,’ raising awareness about melanoma prevention

Accomplishments

    • Winner, Create Your Bucharest competition (2015): Highlighted the city's cultural heritage through innovative public space mapping.

    • Bronze Effie for NIVEA ”Share the love” Campaign – Draft FCB 2013, Digitally Led Campaigns category (2012)

    • Internetics, Best Newcomer Award, Draft FCB (2012)

Timeline

Elected Member of Parliament

Uniunea Salvați România party
12.2016 - 12.2024

Director of Cabinet

Ministry of European Funds
05.2016 - 10.2016

Counselor

Prime Minister's Office
12.2015 - 05.2016

Founder

HaicuBicla NGO
08.2013 - 01.2017

Copywriter, PR & project manager

03.2003 - 12.2015

Bachelor's - Journalism

University of Journalism and Communication Sciences
09.1999 - 07.2003
Tudor Pop