I am a dedicated professional with a Master’s degree in International Management and Leadership and strong expertise in brand management and franchising within the European premium retail sector. I bring a solid academic background and hands-on leadership experience in launching and managing international brands, overseeing retail operations, procurement, and local market positioning. I uphold a principle of consistently applying a serious, meticulous approach, ensuring the highest quality through dedicated effort, as this underpins my professional excellence and company's success.

Ecaterina Prozorova

I am a dedicated professional with a Master’s degree in International Management and Leadership and strong expertise in brand management and franchising within the European premium retail sector. I bring a solid academic background and hands-on leadership experience in launching and managing international brands, overseeing retail operations, procurement, and local market positioning. I uphold a principle of consistently applying a serious, meticulous approach, ensuring the highest quality through dedicated effort, as this underpins my professional excellence and company's success.

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I am a dedicated professional with a Master’s degree in International Management and Leadership and strong expertise in brand management and franchising within the European premium retail sector. I bring a solid academic background and hands-on leadership experience in launching and managing international brands, overseeing retail operations, procurement, and local market positioning.

I uphold a principle of consistently applying a serious, meticulous approach, ensuring the highest quality through dedicated effort, as this underpins my professional excellence and company’s success.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Frontline Manager at United Colors of Benetton
January 1, 2022 - Present
Managed store operations, recruitment and training for a team of 16; oversaw brand management; planned local campaigns; supported online/offline marketing; launched post-launch sales incentives; achieved 15% quarterly revenue growth and attracted 850 new customers.
Frontline Manager at United Colors of Benetton
January 1, 2022 - Present
Oversee frontline operations, customer service, inventory management, and staff supervision; implement brand marketing campaigns and coordinate procurement for collections; trained 16 staff and led post-launch promotions to drive sales.
Intern at Foreign National Student Internship Program (FN SIP), Embassy of the United States of America
May 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Participated in a national security and diplomacy-oriented internship; contributed to research and analysis projects, supported logistical tasks, and facilitated meetings and documentation.
Franchise Operations & Performance Manager at Lancaster
May 1, 2025 - Present
End-to-end launch of a new franchise (Official Representative of Lancaster Paris); pre-opening and post-launch optimization; collection procurement & assortment planning; brand management & local market positioning; SMM and in-store events; visual merchandising per brand guidelines; retail/online operations; KPI tracking (sales growth, average ticket, conversion rate, inventory rotation); sales reporting, revenue performance, sell-through rates, stock turnover, and category-level results.
Retail Operations Manager at United Colors of Benetton
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Operational setup of two franchise clothing stores in Moldova; recruitment and training; post-launch sales incentive program and seasonal promotions; achieved 15% quarterly revenue growth and 850 new customers; brand management (public visibility events, local magazine distribution); remote store management and online procurement of collections; brand marketing and advertising: developing social media campaigns aimed at local visibility; brand event management for Benetton, Furla and Tous.
Consultancy Project at BlueChip Computer AG
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Simulation gameplay on supply chain management; project management report including business game documents; presentations to the CEO of Serious Games.Studio.
Foreign National Student Intern Program (FNSIP) at Embassy of the United States of America
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the USA and Moldova; focusing on political and economic matters; visits at governmental agencies (e.g., Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Intern in Logistics at Danube Logistics SRL
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Research on the Moldovan Port in the framework of Bachelor Thesis; international container shipment.
Intern in Logistics and Sales at Naftatrans SRL
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
Studying import and resale of petroleum products in Moldova; industry analysis at the local and international level.

Education

Master’s Degree in International Management and Leadership at Lauder Business School, Vienna, Austria
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
ERASMUS Program at Montpellier School of Management (MOMA), Montpellier, France
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Master's degree in International Management and Leadership at Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in International Management and Leadership at Lauder Business School, Vienna, Austria
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in International Economic Relations at Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in International Management (ERASMUS Programme) at Montpellier School of Management (MOMA), France
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

ERASMUS Program
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Graduation Thesis: Objectives and Elements of International Logistics: Global and National Practice
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution