💡From tiny thoughts to big ideas. 🎨 Creative professional with hands-on exp. from volunteering.

Ivan Dan

💡From tiny thoughts to big ideas. 🎨 Creative professional with hands-on exp. from volunteering.

Available to hire

💡From tiny thoughts to big ideas.
🎨 Creative professional with hands-on exp. from volunteering.

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Coordinator at Economic Students' Organization
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Developed together with my colleagues from start to finish twenty internal and external projects on a predefined calendar by our project manager. Helped with HR resource management and graphic designs, longest development time being over 6 months, from planning to execution. + 500 hours spent designing, writing & managing projects
Social Media Assistant at Romanian Students’ Union (USR)
October 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Helped in the creation of media for a national project called UniFest, with thousands of students participating to the activities all across the country. Worked together on a team of four to post on several accounts with optimized templates, averaging three high-quality posts per week.
Image & PR Coordinator at Babes Bolyai University Students' Organization (OSUBB Cluj-Napoca)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Social Media Specialist at G4Media
November 24, 2025 - Present

Education

Master's Degree at FSEGA - UBB Cluj
October 1, 2025 - July 16, 2027
Bachelor's Degree at FSEGA - UBB Cluj
October 1, 2022 - July 20, 2025
Academic expertise in Accounting, Online Marketing, Merchandising and Marketing Services. For my thesis, I have researched the UI and UX problems of a defunct website using metrics and tools like SEOptimer and ColorZilla.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services
    paper Pepsi-Cola College Project
    As part of a university branding project, I developed the campaign concept “The Best Place to Open a Cold One?” for Pepsi-Cola, targeting students aged 18–25. The campaign aimed to strengthen brand awareness and emotional connection among young audiences by celebrating spontaneity, friendship, and real-life experiences. The creative idea revolved around a simple yet engaging question — “Where’s the best place to open a cold one?” — inviting students to share photos and videos of their favorite moments enjoying a Pepsi. Using the hashtag coldone (unarece), participants became active co-creators of the campaign, generating user-driven content and voting on their favorite submissions. The top entries won travel prizes to their chosen destinations, reinforcing Pepsi’s values of connection, fun, and shared experiences. The strategy combined participatory communication and gamification, using digital-first channels such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts, supported by micro-influencers and on-campus activations. S.M.A.R.T. goals included achieving 10,000+ hashtag posts, 500,000 impressions, and a 20% increase in social media engagement over a six-week summer campaign. Overall, “The Best Place to Open a Cold One?” positioned Pepsi as a youthful, community-driven brand, transforming everyday refreshment into a shared digital experience built around creativity, interaction, and fun. pitchdeck marketing graphicdesigner
    uniE621 „Sunet Tipărit” College Project
    For this project, I designed a window display concept for a fictional vinyl store promotion titled “Sunet Tipărit”, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic Live Aid concert. The campaign aimed to merge nostalgia with modern pop culture, appealing to both music collectors and younger audiences discovering vinyl’s timeless appeal. The display highlights Queen’s legendary performance at Live Aid, blending vintage rock aesthetics with contemporary design elements. The use of Funko Pop figures, iconic album covers, and press visuals creates a dynamic balance between retro authenticity and collectible culture. The overall concept was built around experiential storytelling — turning the storefront into a small-scale tribute to one of the greatest live events in music history. It invites passersby to rediscover the magic of Live Aid, encouraging them to step inside and “complete their collection” through a mix of emotion, history, and design-driven engagement. branding designer merchandising
    uniE621 Atelierul de Covrigi
    For this project, I was tasked with designing a logo based on a detailed brief provided by the client. The goal was to capture the essence of a traditional bakery brand while giving it a refined, modern look. I reinterpreted the original concept to create a minimal yet premium design, featuring clean lines, balanced typography, and a warm color palette that evokes craftsmanship and authenticity. The final logo embodies both tradition and elegance, perfectly suited for the brand Atelierul de Covrigi. graphicdesigner logo illustrator
    paper CNSER: Digital Dynamics

    This was a national economic congress for students, celebrating its ninth edition and held over four days in April. The goal was to create a large-scale event that connected students from across the country with industry professionals while highlighting new developments in digital technology and economics.

    As part of the core coordination team, I contributed to both the creative strategy and operational execution of the project. From the initial pitch, our team reimagined the event almost entirely — building a refreshed identity and structure while maintaining a few key elements from previous editions.

    My responsibilities included:

    • Designing and managing the event’s brand identity, along with promotional materials such as trailers, social media campaigns, and printed assets.

    • Collaborating with HR and logistics teams to recruit and coordinate volunteers, speakers, and partners.

    • Developing and implementing communication plans to maintain consistent engagement with participants and sponsors.

    A key challenge was balancing creativity with organization, ensuring that every design and marketing decision aligned with the project’s goals, budget, and timeline. To streamline collaboration, we used a simple project management system using Google Sheets and weekly team check-ins — a structure that kept everyone aligned and efficient.

    The event exceeded expectations, reaching its registration targets ahead of schedule and receiving highly positive feedback from both participants and guest speakers. Beyond measurable results, the project strengthened the university’s reputation for impactful, student-led initiatives and demonstrated the power of combining strategy, design, and teamwork in event promotion.

    paper CNSER Badge
    As part of the visual identity for CNSER: Digital Dynamics, I designed and produced personalized badges for over 100 participants, including organizers, volunteers, and special guests. Each badge was created using three adaptable templates, ensuring visual consistency across categories while allowing for individualized details such as names and roles. The organizer design, shown here, combines clarity, hierarchy, and cohesive branding — aligning with the event’s modern and professional tone. This system streamlined production and distribution while reinforcing a unified brand presence throughout the four-day congress.
    paper CNSER Post
    As part of the event’s digital promotion campaign, I designed a series of informational and promotional posts for CNSER: Digital Dynamics, including this carousel post highlighting the benefits of participating in the EconIDEA Conference. The design follows the event’s visual identity system, combining a modern gradient background, geometric structure, and clean iconography to maintain clarity and professionalism across social media platforms. The layout was optimized for engagement, ensuring that key details — such as participation advantages, networking opportunities, and academic benefits — were easily digestible at a glance. This post was part of a larger series of over 30 social media visuals created to build awareness, boost registration, and maintain consistent brand communication throughout the campaign. graphicdesigner illustrator pdf
    uniE608 CNSER Teaser
    This teaser was created as part of the promotional campaign for “CNSER: Digital Dynamics”, the ninth edition of the national economic congress for students. The goal was to capture the energy, innovation, and collaborative spirit of the four-day event while presenting it through a sleek, professional visual style. Through a mix of dynamic motion graphics, engaging typography, and cinematic pacing, the teaser reflects the event’s focus on digital transformation and economic progress. It was designed to build anticipation, communicate professionalism, and highlight the national scale of the project, serving as both a promotional tool and a visual summary of our work as organizers.
    paper Newspaper „Biblioteca Vie”
    For this project, I was tasked with designing a presentation flyer styled like a newspaper for The Living Library (Biblioteca Vie), an educational and community event featuring various local contributors, entrepreneurs, and public figures. As a member of the organizing team, I wanted the design to reflect both authenticity and sophistication, capturing the spirit of storytelling and human connection at the core of the event. The layout imitates the look and feel of a real printed publication, balancing editorial aesthetics with modern visual hierarchy, making the content engaging and easy to navigate. graphicdesigner illustrator pdf article
    uniE621 Royal Thorn
    This logo was created for Royal Thorn, a premium leather fashion brand seeking a strong and elegant visual identity. The design blends sophistication with an edge, symbolizing both luxury and resilience — key attributes of the brand’s craftsmanship. The crown-inspired emblem, shaped with sharp, thorn-like details, conveys exclusivity and strength, while the deep red gradient on a black background evokes passion and refinement. Paired with a classic serif script, the overall composition establishes Royal Thorn as a bold, high-end brand rooted in quality and distinction. graphicdesigner logo illustrator