To continue learning, processing
information and applying knowledge in a positive way. A specific objective at
this time is to strengthen my links with Europe and the rest of the Western
world, and to become more of a bridge between Romania and its European ideal.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at the University of
York, York, United Kingdom (graduated 1995);
Currently working on PhD thesis (research area is
teleworking / information systems in organizations from a European perspective
and its implications on economy and society, with an emphasis on Romania).
Thesis is to be completed in 2002.
Work experience:
2000-present, assistant lecturer, Economics
Department, West University of Timisoara;
1997-1999, teaching assistant, Economics Department, West
University of Timisoara;
1995-1997, Timisoara Chamber of Commerce
and Industry’s Department of European Integration and Programmes Co-ordination
as coordinator of the World Environment Centre Eco-Efficiency Programme for
Western Romania and person in charge of BRE co-operation (Bureau de
Rapprochement des Entreprises, European Commission, DG
XXIII).
Other points of interest:
Between 1990 and 1992 I was the first
Eastern-European pupil to be awarded a scholarship by a British school to study
at ‘A’ (Advanced) level in the UK.
In 1991 I took part
in the Oxford session of the European Youth Parliament as the first Romanian to
ever attend that forum. My contribution was appreciated in very kind words by
the President and organizers of the event as well as by the Romanian Ambassador
at the time, Mr. Sergiu Celac.
Since then I have
been part of a number of activities aimed at raising awareness of European
issues in Romania. I have contributed, through research, to gaining better
knowledge of specific Romanian issues in economics, business and business
culture. I have also taken part in other activities, such as the World Bank’s
Global Development Conference in Tokyo, December 2000.
Other areas of expertise:
Computer skills:
Microsoft Windows 98/2000, NT, XP, application suites (MS
Office – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and complex integration
between them, Corel, as well as numerous other applications, particularly
Internet-related), working knowledge of Linux/Unix platforms, long-time user
experience with mobile computing platforms;
