I am an experienced Graphic Designer with a creative flair for producing designs that truly capture clients' artistic visions. I consider multiple perspectives to deliver both functional and outstanding content. Managing time effectively and collaborating with remote teams is something I do confidently with an innovative mindset. I am a holistic thinker who listens intently, understands project requirements, and conducts detailed research. I enjoy communicating with cross-functional teams to deliver the desired results, constantly staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design solutions. My expertise extends across graphics, animations, motion graphics, and digital media, making me a versatile creative professional.

Catalin Dacian Gulan

I am an experienced Graphic Designer with a creative flair for producing designs that truly capture clients' artistic visions. I consider multiple perspectives to deliver both functional and outstanding content. Managing time effectively and collaborating with remote teams is something I do confidently with an innovative mindset. I am a holistic thinker who listens intently, understands project requirements, and conducts detailed research. I enjoy communicating with cross-functional teams to deliver the desired results, constantly staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design solutions. My expertise extends across graphics, animations, motion graphics, and digital media, making me a versatile creative professional.

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I am an experienced Graphic Designer with a creative flair for producing designs that truly capture clients’ artistic visions. I consider multiple perspectives to deliver both functional and outstanding content. Managing time effectively and collaborating with remote teams is something I do confidently with an innovative mindset. I am a holistic thinker who listens intently, understands project requirements, and conducts detailed research.

I enjoy communicating with cross-functional teams to deliver the desired results, constantly staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design solutions. My expertise extends across graphics, animations, motion graphics, and digital media, making me a versatile creative professional.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at AUT & T Consulting
July 1, 2016 - June 14, 2024
Conceptualized and created visually compelling graphics and animations for various digital and print media, including social media, websites, presentations, and marketing materials. Produced motion graphics and animations for promotional videos, explainer videos, and product demonstrations. Managed multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion, meeting tight deadlines. Conducted research and stayed updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design solutions.
Computer vision company owner at Brief Advertising
October 1, 2004 - July 1, 2016
Developed Computer Vision and Digital Image Processing applications and created content to be implemented with interactive equipment from Japan for the advertising industry. Collaborated with top advertising agencies and big brands such as BAT, Marlboro, Heineken, Absolut Vodka, Nivea, Porsche, Skoda, and many in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Developed applications and content for interactive systems on windows, floors, and other flat surfaces.
Key Account Manager at NK Cables - Nokia Romania
June 1, 2000 - October 1, 2004
Worked as Key Account Manager and Project Manager for major fiber optic cable network implementations in Romania including RCS-RDS, Astral (now UPC), and Transelectrica.
Branch Manager at CNC Design Pty LTD - Siemens Australia
December 1, 1995 - July 1, 2000
Managed office operations and projects developed in Romania for the Australian office. Siemens service provider responsible for heavy NC machine tools retrofitting.
Technical and Operations Director at Tecnoservice SpA Italy
July 1, 1992 - December 1, 1995
Handled complete implementation and commissioning for large machine tool packages for power plant workshops in Egypt.
Design Engineer at ICPE Bucharest
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1992
Performed mechanical engineering design duties.
Creative Director at AUT & T Consulting - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 2016 - June 15, 2024
Conceptualize and create visually compelling graphics and animations for various digital and print media, including social media, websites, presentations, and marketing materials. Produce motion graphics and animations for promotional videos, explainer videos, and product demonstrations. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, while meeting tight deadlines. Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design solutions.
Computer vision company owner at Brief Advertising - Bucharest, Romania
October 1, 2004 - July 1, 2016
Developing Computer Vision and Digital Image Processing Apps and subsequently content to be implemented with interactive equipment from Japan for Ad Industry. Collaborated with top Ad Agencies and directly with major brands such as BAT, Marlboro, Braw Union, Heineken, Absolut Vodka, Nivea, Porsche, Skoda, and others from medical and pharmaceutical industries. Developed applications and content for interactive systems for windows, floors, and any plane surface.
Key Account Manager at NK Cables - Nokia Romania - Bucharest, Romania
June 1, 2000 - October 1, 2004
Worked as Key Account Manager and Project Manager for the biggest fiber optic cable network implementations in Romania, such as RCS-RDS, Astral (now UPC), Transelectrica.
Branch Manager at CNC Design Pty LTD - Siemens Australia - Bucharest, Romania
December 1, 1995 - July 1, 2000
Responsible with the office management and projects developed in Romania for the Australian Office, Siemens Service Provider regarding heavy NC Machine Tools retrofitting.
Technical and Operations Director at Tecnoservice SpA Italy - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 1992 - December 1, 1995
Complete Implementation and Commissioning for big Machine Tools Packages for Power Plants Workshops in Egypt.
Design Engineer at ICPE Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1992
Mechanical Engineering Design.
Creative Director at AUT & T Consulting - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 2016 - Present
Conceptualized and created visually compelling graphics and animations for various digital and print media including social media, websites, presentations, and marketing materials. Produced motion graphics and animations for promotional videos, explainer videos, and product demonstrations. Managed multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion while meeting tight deadlines. Conducted research and stayed updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design solutions.
Computer vision company owner at Brief Advertising - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 2016 - July 11, 2025
Developed Computer Vision and Digital Image Processing applications and content implemented with interactive equipment for the Ad Industry. Collaborated with top advertising agencies and major brands including BAT, Marlboro, Heineken, Absolut Vodka, and others. Created applications and content for interactive systems on windows, floors, and any plane surface.
Key Account Manager at NK Cables - Nokia Romania - Bucharest, Romania
October 1, 2004 - July 11, 2025
Worked as Key Account Manager and Project Manager for major fiber optic cable network implementations in Romania, such as RCS-RDS, Astral (now UPC), and Transelectrica.
Branch Manager at CNC Design Pty LTD - Siemens Australia - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 2000 - July 11, 2025
Managed office and projects developed in Romania for the Australian Office, Siemens Service Provider, specifically related to heavy NC Machine Tools retrofitting.
Technical and Operations Director at Tecnoservice SpA Italy - Bucharest, Romania
December 1, 1995 - July 11, 2025
Led implementation and commissioning for large Machine Tools packages for Power Plant Workshops in Egypt.
Design Engineer at ICPE Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 1992 - July 11, 2025
Performed mechanical engineering design tasks.
Creative Director at AUT & T Consulting - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 2016 - Present
Conceptualize and create visually compelling graphics and animations for various digital and print media, including social media, websites, presentations, and marketing materials. Produce motion graphics and animations for promotional videos, explainer videos, and product demonstrations. Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion while meeting tight deadlines. Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance design solutions.
Computer vision company owner at Brief Advertising - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 2016 - July 25, 2025
Developed computer vision and digital image processing applications and content to be used with interactive equipment from Japan for the advertising industry. Collaborated with top advertising agencies and major brands across various sectors including medical and pharmaceutical. Created applications and content for interactive systems on windows, floors, and other plane surfaces.
Key Account Manager at NK Cables - Nokia Romania - Bucharest, Romania
October 1, 2004 - July 25, 2025
Served as Key Account Manager and Project Manager for major fiber optic cable network implementations in Romania including projects for RCS-RDS, Astral (now UPC), and Transelectrica.
Branch Manager at CNC Design Pty LTD - Siemens Australia - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 2000 - July 25, 2025
Managed office operations and projects in Romania for the Australian office, focusing on Siemens service provision related to retrofitting heavy NC machine tools.
Technical and Operations Director at Tecnoservice SpA Italy - Bucharest, Romania
December 1, 1995 - July 25, 2025
Oversaw complete implementation and commissioning of large machine tools packages for power plant workshops in Egypt.
Design Engineer at ICPE Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania
July 1, 1992 - July 25, 2025
Performed mechanical engineering design tasks.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education at Anchor Management Consulting - Bucharest
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Higher National Diploma at Politechnical Institute Bucharest - Bucharest
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Certificate of Higher Education at Anchor Management Consulting
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Higher National Diploma at Politechnical Institute Bucharest
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Certificate of Higher Education at Anchor Management Consulting - Bucharest
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Higher National Diploma at Politechnical Institute Bucharest - Bucharest
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Certificate of Higher Education at Anchor Management Consulting - Bucharest
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Higher National Diploma at Politechnical Institute Bucharest - Bucharest
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Certificate of Higher Education at Anchor Management Consulting - Bucharest
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
Higher National Diploma at Politechnical Institute Bucharest - Bucharest
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Indesign
March 20, 2023
Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro Participant
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Adobe Summit Participant
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Participant: Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Participant at all of the Adobe Summits from 2020 until 2024
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro Participant
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Participant at all Adobe Virtual Summits
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Participant: Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Participant at all of the Adobe Summits
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Healthcare