Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
COURSES I CREATED
HONORABLE MENTIONS
PUBLISHED BOOKS
AWARDS
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Vlad Stoiculescu

Vlad Stoiculescu

Senior Marketing Coordinator
Bucharest,Romania

Summary

Marketing professional, driven and results-oriented, with extensive experience in creating and executing successful marketing campaigns. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving business goals. Equipped with strong analytical skills and adaptability to changing market dynamics.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Head of Marketing and Cofounder

OptiComm.AI
Bucharest, Romania
12.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for creating the general strategy and supervising the execution regional marketing campaigns, for driving brand growth and customer acquisition across multiple markets for OptiComm.AI, the intelligent automation platform. Additionally, I have taken over the role of head of product for OptiComm.AI and that of an AI-native product marketer.
  • I have grown the company from a simple idea to the most visible company in its domain. The website had a monthly increase of 20% in terms of traffic and leads for the first 8 months. In terms of awareness, the company was virtually unknown and now it has more than 55 relevant press apparitions, both in the CEE region and beyond.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to guide innovative marketing strategies.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance in professional development and fostering a collaborative team environment within the department.
  • Improved lead generation efforts by implementing targeted inbound marketing strategies that attracted high-quality prospects.
  • Managed trade show presence, maximizing exposure through eye-catching booth designs and engaging presentations.

European Head of Marketing

IT Globers
Bucharest, Romania
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • I handled marketing operations for the European branch of ITGlobers, covering lead generation through gated content and ad campaigns, as well as content and events.
  • I created five ebooks and countless landing pages as well as lead two lead generation campaigns. A 50% increase in leads was measuraed during this period.
  • As part of my attributions I also oversaw the AI division of the European branch, an AI division that soon turned into its own company - OptiComm.AI.
  • Analyzed competitive landscape, identifying potential threats and opportunities for strategic positioning in the marketplace.

B2B Marketing Coordinator for Eastern Europe

VTEX
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • My job with VTEX Romania involves B2B content, marketing strategy, performance marketing, and ABM for Central and Eastern Europe, as well as participating to industry events and to product marketing sprints.
  • Furthermore, I got involved in training and instructional design, from internships to actual ecommerce courses (for Politehnica Bucharest), as part of a PQL strategy.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, and creative material distribution.
  • Supported sales team efforts by creating persuasive sales collateral that clearly communicated product benefits.
  • Used online and offline marketing to generate leads, increase visibility and drive sales growth.
  • Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors and contractors to acquire mutually benefiting contracts and successful project delivery.

Content Marketing Collaboration

Bitdefender
Bucharest, Romania
03.2019 - 07.2024
  • Designing specialized pieces of content (whitepapers, brochures, website content, blog posts) on cybersecurity, for the B2B OEM market.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Marketing Specialist

DocProcess
02.2019 - 04.2021
  • Content marketing strategy (Romanian, English, and French), SEO, and promotion strategy, e-mail marketing, social media, analytics, and marketing automation (individual and through Hubspot).
  • Awards & event organization, as well as analyst firm contact (HFS, Forrester). Instructional design (training and onboarding films and procedures), business development, and product marketing.
  • Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to inform data-driven marketing decisions.
  • Conducted competitor analysis for better positioning in the market and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to successfully execute product launches and promotional events.

Content and Creative Marketing Specialist

Optymyze
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • I managed marketing and content strategy, along with industry specific materials, from newsletters to landing pages, banners, and e-mail campaigns to blog articles, videos, interactive materials, and whitepapers.
  • Utilized data analytics tools to identify trends and fine-tune marketing strategies for optimal outcomes.
  • Onboarded new team members and coached personnel in marketing tasks.
  • Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to inform data-driven marketing decisions.
  • Conducted competitor analysis for better positioning in the market and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Boosted lead generation through the creation of engaging content for social media platforms.

Senior Copywriter & Creative Director

G7 Marketing
Bucharest, Bucharest
11.2013 - 12.2016
  • For more than three years, I was a senior copywriter and planner for both ATL & BTL projects, but also for digital ones and agency pitches.
  • My main accounts were Nestlé, Ferrero-Rocher, Henkel, Ursus Breweries, Beiersdorf (Nivea), Arçelik A.S., Lidl, and Alexandrion Grup.
  • Selected high-quality photos and videos to complement written copy.
  • Developed short and long-term media outreach strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Conducted research to identify audience demographics, incorporating collected data into future copy.
  • Improved email open rates through attention-grabbing subject lines and concise, relevant content.
  • Developed persuasive sales copy that led to higher conversion rates on various platforms.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.

Full-time Copywriter

Grey-G2 Romania/Geometry Global
Bucharest, Romania
09.2010 - 11.2013
  • For more than three years, I developed ATL, BTL, event and online materials, along with campaigns for the Vodafone, BAT (British American Tobacco), P&G, Opel, Bancpost, Chevrolet, Mercedes, and eMAG accounts.
  • During this period I received several digital awards and nominations. My work was also presented for several awards and won a honorable mention.
  • Crafted effective call-to-action statements within copy, driving desired consumer behavior and increasing conversion rates.
  • Developed short and long-term media outreach strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensured consistency in brand messaging across multiple channels by adhering to established style guides and tone standards.

Full-time Copywriter

ActivAd Communication
Bucharest, Romania
07.2009 - 12.2009
  • I worked on the concepts and execution of several ATL and BTL works for the Germanos, Cosmote, Cadbury, Henkel and Coface Romania accounts.

Copywriting & Strategy Training

Ogilvy Romania
Bucharest, Romania
07.2008 - 12.2008
  • I was involved in accounts such as IKEA, Cosmote, Milli Petrom, Baneasa Shopping City and WWF. Several commercials were actually featured in real campaigns.

Political PR Executive

Business Network Center
Bucharest, Bucuresti
02.2007 - 04.2008

I was a PR executive for Business Network Center, one of the first political PR agencies in the region.

Education

Master's Degree - PR & Advertising

The Journalism And Communication Science College (The University of Bucharest)
Bucharest
01-2011

Bachelor’s Degree - Advertising

The Journalism And Communication Science College (The University of Bucharest)
Bucharest
01-2009

Associate of Arts - Speech Expression and Education Course

The Romanian Film Academy’s Sunday School (UNATC)
Bucharest
03.2014

Master of Science - Ecommerce

CMX - Commerce Management Executive Certification
Oxford
11.2024

Skills

Proficient copywriting and content writing

B2B marketing campaigns and strategy

AI-Powered Marketing Funnels & Automation

Proficiency with all productivity suites

Training in ecommerce, marketing, and copywriting

Canva proficiency in all areas of design

Analytics, reporting and BI experience

Trained in Hubspot, Pardot, Mailchimp, Brevo and Unbounce

Online Paid Ad Management (LinkedIN, AdWords, Facebook Ads)

Social media proficiency

Programming language familiarity and experience (Python, C)

Creative direction and copywriting

Product marketing and technical writing

Customer segmentation and advertising campaigns

E-mail and direct mail marketing campaigns

Timeline

Head of Marketing and Cofounder

OptiComm.AI
12.2024 - Current

European Head of Marketing

IT Globers
05.2024 - 12.2024

B2B Marketing Coordinator for Eastern Europe

VTEX
04.2021 - 05.2024

Content Marketing Collaboration

Bitdefender
03.2019 - 07.2024

Marketing Specialist

DocProcess
02.2019 - 04.2021

Content and Creative Marketing Specialist

Optymyze
01.2017 - 02.2019

Senior Copywriter & Creative Director

G7 Marketing
11.2013 - 12.2016

Full-time Copywriter

Grey-G2 Romania/Geometry Global
09.2010 - 11.2013

Full-time Copywriter

ActivAd Communication
07.2009 - 12.2009

Copywriting & Strategy Training

Ogilvy Romania
07.2008 - 12.2008

Political PR Executive

Business Network Center
02.2007 - 04.2008

Master's Degree - PR & Advertising

The Journalism And Communication Science College (The University of Bucharest)

Bachelor’s Degree - Advertising

The Journalism And Communication Science College (The University of Bucharest)

Associate of Arts - Speech Expression and Education Course

The Romanian Film Academy’s Sunday School (UNATC)

Master of Science - Ecommerce

CMX - Commerce Management Executive Certification

COURSES I CREATED

  • Digital Commerce App Development (Authorized Course at the Politehnica University 2022-2023)
  • Commerce Classes – GPEC Summer School
  • From Idea to Execution – An Introduction to Creative Thinking (Politehnica University 2022)
  • Innovation Labs Mentorship – Digital Commerce (2022)
  • Creativity in Marketing and Advertising (The Journalism and Communication Science College 2021)
  • On Insight (The Journalism and Communication Science College 2020)
  • On Writing and “Writing” (The Vâlcea European Information Center, 2020)
  • To Win or to Be Right (The Vâlcea European Information Center, 2019)
  • Knowing the Box (Corporate Course 2018)

HONORABLE MENTIONS

  • B2B Jury on The Drum Awards 2023
  • Active consulting for multiple fintech and software companies
  • Multiple appearances in ecommerce and tech events
  • Marketing consultant (Finqware, Starchaser)
  • Former Taste of Cinema reviewer
  • Datagroup Published Author and translator
  • Author of more than 20 articles in Ad Hugger, Vocea din Castel, Reacții and VoxPublica.
  • Cofounder of Starchaser Studios mobile game development
  • Software translator and localizer
  • Occasional script writer and game designer
  • Multiple advertising awards

PUBLISHED BOOKS

  • Atenție, Garaj (2024 – Audiobook)
  • The 4D Printed Apocalypse (Short Story Collection 2020 – Mondofy Limited UK)
  • Jucării Stricate – Broken Toys (Novel, Datagroup Publishing House 2018) – officially translated in English and German.
  • Ronț și Regele Norilor (Children's Book 2016 - Integral Publishing House)
  • Aventurile Căpitanului Ronț (Children's Book 2015 - Integral Publishing House)
  • Amfitrionul (Short Story Collection 2014 - ePublishers)
  • Multiple Marketing Articles, the most recent being in 2023, in IQ Ads: https://www.iqads.ro/articol/62366/marketing-2023-vlad-stoiculescu-as-vedea-viitorul-ca-pe-o-negociere-continua-cu

AWARDS

  • Voxa Audiobook Challenge 2024 – Winner
  • The Drum – Jury for B2B 2023
  • Writers of the Future 2020 (SUA) – Honorable Mention
  • FMBX London 2016 – Shortlist
  • The Writer’s Village și Bath Prize (2014) – Honorable Mention
  • Effie 2013 - Multiple Shortlists
  • Webstock 2011 – Third Place
  • Effie Key Visual 2010 – Winner
Vlad StoiculescuSenior Marketing Coordinator