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Hello, I’m Mihaela Bigan. I specialize in education, training, and project management within the beauty industry, with a strong track record across Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Moldova. I have led cross-country programs for brand education, partner development, and sales initiatives, building teams and partnerships that drive growth for premium brands like Moroccanoil, Joico, Keune, and L’Oréal. I am passionate about mentoring, strategic communication, and developing channels that empower professionals and elevate brand presence.
In my current and past roles I’ve combined hands-on training with program management, partnering with distributors and salons to roll out education, sales campaigns, and product education. I enjoy translating complex concepts into actionable plans, and I’m adept at leveraging digital marketing and content to boost engagement and results across multiple markets.
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Work Experience
Digital Marketing and Sales at Accenture
January 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025Lead digital marketing and sales initiatives in Sofia, supporting Accenture’s strategic objectives and client engagement.
Business Project Development at Vision Education MB
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Developed and managed business projects for partners, aligning educational initiatives with business goals.
Salon Partner/Owner at Green Day Spa
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Opened and operated a Beauty Partnership Salon; oversaw operations, staffing, and service delivery.
Sales and Training Consultant at Tahe Romania
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Led sales and training initiatives for the Romanian market, enhancing product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
Sales and Education Project Consultant at Medavita Romania
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023Conducted sales and education projects to promote brand awareness and training.
National Director of Education & Training at TopLine Europe
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023Led national education & training for hair brands across Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria; focused on Education / Training / Project Management / Team Building.
National Sales and Education Director at SC Valery Cosmetics. SRL
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020Directed sales and education initiatives; managed brand partnerships including Pravana, Brazilian Bond Builder, Product Club, Celeb Luxury.
Education Manager at Keune Haircosmetics
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019Led education, marketing, and training programs for Keune in Romania.
Sales Coordinator at Keune Haircosmetics Romania
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018Managed national sales; supported Keune Romania.
Education Manager at L'Oreal Professional
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017Education management and training across Romania and Moldova; Matrix Professional brand.
Training Manager SkinCare at M&D (Wella Romania)
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Education and marketing management; trained on Repechage, Rica, Naturya’s skincare lines.
Esthetician at Yves Rocher Romania
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Esthetician role in Bucharest salons.
Credit Officer at BRD Groupe Société Générale
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Credit officer responsibilities in Bucharest banking sector.
Administrator at Ives Chocolateries
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Administrative duties in management setting.
Environmental Auditor at SC Prodal SRL
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Auditing and consultancy in Bucharest.
Accountant at Magurele Concrete Plant
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Accounting duties for construction company.
Assistant Manager at New Victoria Rubber SRL
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Assistant management role.
Business Project Development to Partners at Vision Education MB
March 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Developed business projects and partnerships, coordinating with partners to align objectives, scope, and deliverables; managed stakeholder expectations and tracked project milestones.
Open and Working Beauty Partnership Salon at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024Opened and operated a beauty partnership salon, overseeing operations, partner relations, and service quality in a competitive market.
Sales and Training Project at Tahe Romania
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Led sales and training initiatives, developing programs for partner networks and delivering hands-on education to elevate product knowledge and sales performance.
Sales and Education Project at Medavita Romania
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023Managed sales and education projects, coordinating training sessions, materials, and partner communications to drive product adoption and brand presence.
National Director of Education & Training Hair Brands at TopLine Europe
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023Led national education and training for hair brands across Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Responsibilities included education program design, training/project management, team leadership, and brand collaboration.
National Sales and Education Director at SC Valery Cosmetics. SRL
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020Directed national sales and education initiatives, overseeing education/training programs and arts/sports/beauty alignment with brand portfolios (Pravana, Brazilian Bond Builder, Product Club, Celeb Luxury).
Education Manager at Keune Haircosmetics
May 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019Managed education, marketing, and training activities for Keune Romania, overseeing program development and delivery.
Sales Coordinator at Keune Haircosmetics Romania
February 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018Oversaw national sales management activities for Keune Romania, coordinating sales strategies and partner relationships.
Education Manager at L'Oreal Professional
December 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017Directed education management and training for L'Oreal Professional in Romania and Moldova, focusing on Matrix Professional.
Training Manager SkinCare at M&D (Wella Romania)
December 1, 2012 - November 1, 2014Education and marketing management for SkinCare brands, delivering training across spa and salon networks.
Esthetician at Yves Rocher Romania
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Esthetician responsibilities in Bucharest salons, supporting client services and beauty trainings.
Credit Officer at BRD Groupe Société Générale
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Credit officer role within the banking sector, handling financial processes and client interactions.
Administrator at Ives Chocolateries
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Administrative role supporting management and operations.
Environmental Auditor at SC Prodal SRL
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Environmental auditing and consultancy, supporting compliance and process improvements.
Accountant at Magurele Concrete Plant
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Accountant duties for construction-focused operations, including financial record-keeping.
Assistant Manager at New Victoria Rubber SRL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Assistant manager role supporting operations and team leadership.
Business Project Development at Vision Education MB
March 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Developed and managed partner-based projects, aligning educational offerings with market needs across the region.
Salon Partner / Co-owner at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Opened and operated a beauty partnership salon, building client base and managing day-to-day operations.
Sales and Training Project Manager at Tahe Romania
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023Led sales and training projects, coordinating product education and field initiatives.
Sales and Education Project Manager at Medavita Romania
March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Managed sales and education projects, integrating product knowledge with sales strategy.
National Director of Education & Training – Hair Brands at TopLine Europe
November 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023National leader across Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria overseeing education, training, project management, and team development; brands included Moroccanoil, Joico, Goldwell, Kevin Murphy, Vitality’s, Nano Keratin, Tigi.
National Sales and Education Director at SC Valery Cosmetics SRL
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2020Led sales and education initiatives across Romania; managed brand partnerships including Pravana, Brazilian Bond Builder, Product Club, Celeb Luxury.
Education Manager at Keune Haircosmetics Romania
May 1, 2018 - November 30, 2019Directed education, marketing and training for Keune in Romania.
Opening and operating Beauty Partnership Salon at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024Opened and managed a beauty partnership salon focusing on service delivery and partnerships.
Founder/Partner at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Opened and operated a beauty partnership salon.
Sales and Training Manager at Tahe Romania
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023Led sales and training projects.
Partnership Salon Operator / Salon Manager at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024Opened and operated a Beauty Partnership Salon
Training Manager SkinCare - Professional Brands at M&D (Wella Romania)
December 1, 2012 - November 1, 2014Education Lieder Skin Care and Spa Division / education and marketing management, training; Brands: Repechage, Rica, Nature’s
Partner/Salon Manager at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Opened and managed a beauty partnership salon; oversaw operations, partnerships and service delivery.
Salon Partner / Owner at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Opened and operated Beauty Partnership Salon.
National Director of Education & Training - Hair Brands at TopLine Europe
November 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023Education / Training / Project Managing / Team builder / Team leader. Brands: Moroccanoil, Joico, Goldwell, Kevin Murphy, Vitality’s, Nano Keratin, Tigi.
Training Manager SkinCare - Professional Brands M&D at Wella Romania
December 1, 2012 - November 30, 2014Education Lieder Skin Care and Spa Division / education and marketing management, training. Brands: Repechage, Rica, Nature’s.
Partner Salon Owner/Operator at Green Day Spa
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Opened and operated a beauty partnership salon, overseeing daily operations, client experience, and service partnerships.
Education
Hairdressing Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025Finances at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Biology at University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025Hairdressing Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Finance - Banks Accountant at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Hairdresser Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Finances / Banks Accountant at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Hairdressing Diploma at Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Finances | Banks Accountant at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Hairdressing Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Finances Banks Accountant at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002Hairdressing Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Finance / Banking - Accountant at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Professional Training and Coaching Authorization at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Hairdressing Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Finance / Banking at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Hairdressing Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Finance and Banking at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Authorization for Professional Training and Coaching at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Hairdressing Diploma at Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma at Christine Valmy Cosmetology Technical Academy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Bachelor in Finance and Banking (Accountant) at Dimitrie Cantemir University
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002Biology at University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026Professional Training and Coaching Authorization at Training-Coaching / Worldwide Hairdresser Professional School – Spiru Haret – UCECOM Romania
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026Biology (additional studies listed) at University of Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026Qualifications
Professional Training and Coaching Authorization
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Hairdressing Diploma
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025Professional Training and Coaching Authorization
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026Professional Training and Coaching Authorization
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Hairdresser Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Finances / Banks Accountant
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Biology
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Professional Training and Coaching Authorization
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Professional Training and Coaching Authorization
January 1, 2010 - April 17, 2026Professional Training and Coaching Authorization
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Authorization for Professional Training and Coaching
January 1, 2010 - April 17, 2026Hairdresser Diploma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Esthetician and Make Up Artist Diploma
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Finance and Banking
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002Authorization for Professional Training and Coaching
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026Professional Training and Coaching Authorization
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods
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