I am a dynamic cultural producer and project manager with a background in arts, film, creativity, and tourism management. Over more than a decade, I have led diverse teams to bring ambitious theater tours and multi-city film productions to life, forging partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, and international partners. I’m driven by social impact and enjoy turning creative ideas into projects that make a tangible difference in communities. I excel at securing funding, crafting compelling PR and marketing campaigns, and managing budgets, operations, and logistics for complex programs. I thrive in cross-cultural settings, value stakeholder engagement, and am passionate about education, care, and solidarity initiatives that empower both audiences and local communities.

Raluca Ghența

I am a dynamic cultural producer and project manager with a background in arts, film, creativity, and tourism management. Over more than a decade, I have led diverse teams to bring ambitious theater tours and multi-city film productions to life, forging partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, and international partners. I’m driven by social impact and enjoy turning creative ideas into projects that make a tangible difference in communities. I excel at securing funding, crafting compelling PR and marketing campaigns, and managing budgets, operations, and logistics for complex programs. I thrive in cross-cultural settings, value stakeholder engagement, and am passionate about education, care, and solidarity initiatives that empower both audiences and local communities.

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I am a dynamic cultural producer and project manager with a background in arts, film, creativity, and tourism management. Over more than a decade, I have led diverse teams to bring ambitious theater tours and multi-city film productions to life, forging partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, and international partners. I’m driven by social impact and enjoy turning creative ideas into projects that make a tangible difference in communities.

I excel at securing funding, crafting compelling PR and marketing campaigns, and managing budgets, operations, and logistics for complex programs. I thrive in cross-cultural settings, value stakeholder engagement, and am passionate about education, care, and solidarity initiatives that empower both audiences and local communities.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cultural Project Manager at Independent cultural projects (AFCN-funded)
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Directed 7 AFCN-funded projects with cross-functional teams of 9–14 members (70+ collaborators), planned and executed 35+ performances and 2 multi-day tours across Romania; managed budgets over RON 450,000; built partnerships with 20+ institutions; led PR/marketing for AFCN-funded projects and orchestrated multi-city productions and tours, including a 12-day 4-city tour of 'The Raft' with a 9-member team.
Film Production Team Member at Ariya Films SRL
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
"The Pendragon Cycle" (TV Series Reshooting): coordinated accommodations for ~200 cast & crew; supported budget reporting and on-site issue management.
Film Production Team Member at Ariya Films SRL
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
"The Great & The Damned" (Pilot Teaser): managed service contracts, copyright agreements, and expense tracking.
Line Producer at Ariya Films SRL
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Ionuț and Călin (Short Film, 2018): built and mentored a 13-member volunteer team for a 6-day shoot; secured sponsorships covering ~75% of BTL costs; obtained Film+ funding for post-production; conducted pitch deck presentations and crowdfunding; managed film festival submissions.
Adviser to the Secretary of State at Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship & Tourism
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Represented the Ministry at networking events and high-level meetings; assisted at the UNWTO Europe Commission meeting in Athens; guest speaker at Franco-Romanian cooperation in film production; co-led workflow redesign for the 2020 film cash rebate program.
Senior Travel Professional at DER Touristik, REWE Group
May 1, 2011 - April 30, 2021
Managed B2B relations with 100+ travel agencies; bookings up to €150K; coordinated crisis management across multiple emergencies; trained 300+ travel agents; strengthened partnerships with DMCs and hoteliers; represented the company on FA M trips and site inspections.

Education

MA, Management and Marketing in Tourism at Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest
October 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012
BA, Business Administration at Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest
October 1, 2006 - June 30, 2009

Qualifications

Romanian government-issued professional certificate for a managerial position in tourism
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Professional Services, Education