I'm Marian Dragan, a video editor and visual storyteller based in Rome, Italy, open to remote work. I bring over 10 years of international experience in the fashion and media industries, with on-set production, camera work, and broad postproduction fundamentals. I'm passionate about crafting engaging visual narratives and I'm continually developing my editing skills in DaVinci Resolve and other tools. I'm creative, detail-oriented, and always searching for the right cut, moment, or sound that makes a story stand out.

Marian Dragan

I'm Marian Dragan, a video editor and visual storyteller based in Rome, Italy, open to remote work. I bring over 10 years of international experience in the fashion and media industries, with on-set production, camera work, and broad postproduction fundamentals. I'm passionate about crafting engaging visual narratives and I'm continually developing my editing skills in DaVinci Resolve and other tools. I'm creative, detail-oriented, and always searching for the right cut, moment, or sound that makes a story stand out.

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I’m Marian Dragan, a video editor and visual storyteller based in Rome, Italy, open to remote work. I bring over 10 years of international experience in the fashion and media industries, with on-set production, camera work, and broad postproduction fundamentals.

I’m passionate about crafting engaging visual narratives and I’m continually developing my editing skills in DaVinci Resolve and other tools. I’m creative, detail-oriented, and always searching for the right cut, moment, or sound that makes a story stand out.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Commercial Talent & Fashion Model at Various Agencies
January 1, 2015 - Present
Represented by agencies including Dejavu Models (Bucharest), I Love Models & Urban (Milan), View Management (Madrid), M4 Models (Hamburg), VNY (New York), and more. Worked on campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Baldinini (F/W 2017), Recman (2020-2021), Salsa (2016), Stefano Ricci (2021) and more. Featured in Forbes, Men’s Health and Cosmopolitan. Acted in music videos, TV commercials and social media ads. Gained on-set experience with production teams for commercials, editorials, and videos.
Restaurant Manager / Pit Boss at La Plăcinte
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Managed shift team of 5+ in a fast-paced restaurant chain; handled stock, supplier orders, staff training, scheduling; supported menu development, pricing, and large-scale event planning.
Manager at Il Riffugio
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Managed customer service, orders, and basic managerial tasks; helped coordinate weddings and corporate events.
Freelance Video Editor / Content Creator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created and edited documentary-style videos, promotional reels, and visual stories for online platforms. Produced a short documentary about Moroccan quarter, handling research, structure, editing, sound and voice over. Developed visual storytelling, pacing, and rhythm across different types of footage. Practiced color correction, transitions, subtitles, and sound synchronization.
Professional Model at International
January 1, 2008 - Present
Collaborated with leading fashion brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Baldinini, Armani, Salsa and Stefano Ricci. Featured in international campaigns, runway shows, and editorial shoots for magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Forbes and Men’s Health. Worked with top agencies and photographers across Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, New York, and more.
Operations & Event Manager at Restaurant Management, Romania
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Managed team operations, event coordination, and menu development. Oversaw customer experience and logistical workflows for private events and distinct clientele.
Customer Service / Manager at Il Riffugio
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Managed customer service, orders, and basic managerial tasks; helped coordinate weddings and corporate events.

Education

Bachelor's Studies in Economy of Commerce & Tourism at University of George Barițiu - Brașov, Romania
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Certificate in Hospitality and Guest Relations at Școala Brașoveană de Turism
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Automation & Technical Sciences Profile at Remus Răduleț High School - Brașov, Romania
January 1, 2008 - December 16, 2025
Incomplete Bachelor's in Business and Management at University of George Barițiu
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
High School Diploma at Remus Răduleț High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor’s Studies in Economy of Commerce & Tourism at George Barițiu University - Brașov, Romania
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Automation & Technical Sciences Profile at Remus Răduleț High School - Brașov, Romania
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Certificate in Hospitality and Guest Relations
January 1, 2007 - December 16, 2025
Certificate in Hospitality and Guest Relations
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education