Growth marketer | Business Developer

Alexandru Patru

Growth marketer | Business Developer

Available to hire

Growth marketer | Business Developer

Experience Level

Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Business Development Manager at Insignis.ro
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Scaled revenue from €200K to over €2.5M in under 4 years; built a 10+ person cross-functional team; expanded digital presence (Instagram from 2K to 42K, TikTok to 11K+); reduced delivery costs by 30% through a new logistics partner; led PPC campaigns to optimize ROAS; grew B2B partnerships.
Co-Founder at Factide
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Co-founded a SaaS platform integrating Machine Learning and data scraping to deliver actionable business intelligence; featured among top AI projects in Romania and covered by Forbes and ZF IT Generation as part of BEAI competition.
Co-Founder at Factide
January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Co-founded a SaaS platform integrating Machine Learning and data scraping to deliver actionable business intelligence and customized insights; selected among top AI projects in Romania and featured in Forbes and ZF IT Generation as part of BEAI competition; gained national media coverage positioning Factide as an emerging player in the BI market.
Senior Management Consultant at Termene.ro
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Supported SaaS adoption, strategy and digital transformation for €5M+ turnover companies; contributed to BI tool development and regional expansion; partnered with senior executives to improve client acquisition and retention.
Senior Management Consultant at Termene.ro
January 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025
Supported adoption of SaaS business models for companies with €5M+ turnover, advising on strategy and digital transformation; contributed to the development of new business intelligence tools and identified opportunities for regional expansion; partnered with senior executives to implement solutions improving client acquisition and retention.
Business Development Manager at Insignis.ro
January 1, 2020 - Present
Scaled company revenue from €200K to over €2.5M turnover in under 4 years by designing and executing growth strategy; expanded digital presence (Instagram from 2K to 42K followers; TikTok channel to 11K+ followers); recruited and led a 10+ person cross-functional team; secured a logistics partner reducing delivery costs by 30% while increasing delivery capacity; managed PPC campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok with continuous ROAS optimization; consolidated B2B partnerships and organized professional networking events to promote suppliers and strengthen industry presence.
HR Project Manager at Ministry of National Defence
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Developed HR programs aligned with organizational goals and market trends; researched and introduced new in-house talent acquisition processes; oversaw administrative HR programs supporting long-term objectives.
HR Project Manager at Ministry of National Defence
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Developed HR programs aligned with organizational goals; introduced in-house talent acquisition processes; supported long-term organizational objectives.
International Project Lead at Ministry of National Defence
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Led diplomatic assignments and international collaborations; delivered analyses, briefings, and strategic proposals on socio-economic, political, and trade issues; strengthened Romania’s representation in international organizations.
International Project Lead at Ministry of National Defence
January 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Led diplomatic assignments and international collaborations, establishing high-level contacts with governmental and institutional partners; delivered analyses, briefings, and strategic proposals on socio-economic, political, and trade issues; strengthened Romania’s representation in international organizations by fostering partnerships and coordinating joint initiatives.
Project Manager at Ministry of National Defence
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Directed cross-functional teams; conducted threat assessments and risk analyses in multicultural environments; liaised with Romanian and international partners to ensure alignment on shared objectives.
Project Manager at Ministry of National Defence
January 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Directed cross-functional teams and coordinated strategic projects across departments; conducted threat assessments and risk analyses in multicultural environments to mitigate security and reputational risks; acted as liaison between Romanian and international partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment on shared objectives.
Project Management Officer at Ministry of National Defence
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Managed large-scale project schedules and budgets; tracked KPIs; implemented process improvements; supported senior leadership with diplomatic and operational reporting.
Project Management Officer at Ministry of National Defence
January 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025
Managed large-scale project schedules, budgets, and deliverables in alignment with organizational strategy; conducted project meetings, tracked KPIs, and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency; supported senior leadership with diplomatic and operational reporting to enhance decision-making.
Finance & Accounting Specialist at UniCredit Services S.C.p.A.
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Certified funds/assets in client portfolios; designed tailored financial solutions for operational needs.
Finance & Accounting Specialist at UniCredit Services S.C.p.A.
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025
Certified funds/assets in client portfolios; designed tailored financial solutions for specific operational needs.

Education

Master's Degree – Human Rights at University of Craiova
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree – Law & Administrative Sciences at University of Craiova
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Master’s Degree – Human Rights at University of Craiova
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor’s Degree – Law & Administrative Sciences at University of Craiova
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Agile & SCRUM Fundamentals
January 1, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Anti-Fraud Officer
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
DELF B2
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025
Diplomacy, Analytics, HR Trainings
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Agile & SCRUM Fundamentals
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Anti-Fraud Officer
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Diplomacy, Analytics, HR Trainings
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
DELF B2
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Education