I am a creative professional with experience across graphic design, illustration, digital marketing, visual communication, education, and cultural projects. I enjoy transforming ideas into clear and engaging visual solutions, from brand identities and promotional materials to illustrations, social media content, and exhibition communications. My work combines creativity with practical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, content planning, audience research, and digital campaign management. I am also passionate about art education and cultural development. Through my work in museums, galleries, classrooms, and independent creative projects, I have developed strong collaboration, communication, and project coordination skills. I enjoy working with artists, educators, audiences, and creative teams to create meaningful visual and cultural experiences.…

Maria Raluca Sandu

I am a creative professional with experience across graphic design, illustration, digital marketing, visual communication, education, and cultural projects. I enjoy transforming ideas into clear and engaging visual solutions, from brand identities and promotional materials to illustrations, social media content, and exhibition communications. My work combines creativity with practical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, content planning, audience research, and digital campaign management. I am also passionate about art education and cultural development. Through my work in museums, galleries, classrooms, and independent creative projects, I have developed strong collaboration, communication, and project coordination skills. I enjoy working with artists, educators, audiences, and creative teams to create meaningful visual and cultural experiences.…

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I am a creative professional with experience across graphic design, illustration, digital marketing, visual communication, education, and cultural projects. I enjoy transforming ideas into clear and engaging visual solutions, from brand identities and promotional materials to illustrations, social media content, and exhibition communications. My work combines creativity with practical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, content planning, audience research, and digital campaign management.

I am also passionate about art education and cultural development. Through my work in museums, galleries, classrooms, and independent creative projects, I have developed strong collaboration, communication, and project coordination skills. I enjoy working with artists, educators, audiences, and creative teams to create meaningful visual and cultural experiences.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Gallery Curator
November 1, 2025 - Present
Curates and supports contemporary art exhibitions and cultural projects, including Winter Tales, Heart Beat, and Fe-mail Art. Coordinates exhibition concepts, artworks, related activities, and collaboration with artists and cultural professionals.
Museographer & Cultural Project Coordinator at The Art Museum of Constanța
August 10, 2025 - Present
Researching and promoting the museum’s collections. Coordinating exhibitions and developing museum education activities.
Co-Founder and Marketing Specialist at The Wave
June 9, 2025 - Present
Developing and implementing social media marketing strategies and managing content across platforms.
Art Teacher at Ovidius University of Constanta
October 1, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Completing specialized courses in pedagogy and organizing educational activities. Developing communication skills and lesson plans.
Technical Designer at Graphtec Design
August 6, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Developing technical drawings and documentation. Collaborating with engineers and optimizing designs based on feedback.
International Prospector at Veo Worldwide
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Conducted B2B market research and identified potential clients in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Contacted and qualified leads through cold calling, email, and LinkedIn, maintained CRM records, and scheduled meetings for the sales team.
Illustrator
March 1, 2022 - Present
Creates original illustrations for books, educational materials, and cultural projects. Develops visual concepts, character designs, and visual storytelling, adapting illustrations for both print and digital formats.
Content Creator Social Media at Aurix
September 6, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Developed content ideas and social media strategies based on brand objectives. Created written and visual content for social media platforms and supported brand promotion and online communication.
Graphic Designer at Aurix
September 30, 2020 - February 28, 2023
Developed visual identities, social media content, banners, and advertising materials. Created visual concepts aligned with brand identity and communication goals and designed digital materials, including website and app interfaces.
Professor Assistant at Marina Capatina
October 4, 2019 - January 24, 2020
Assisted teachers in preparing and delivering lessons, prepared educational materials, supervised students, supported classroom organization, and helped coordinate student activities.
Graphic Designer at National University of Arts Bucharest
September 30, 2019 - July 2, 2022
Specialized training in graphic design and visual communication. Development of skills in Adobe tools, creation of illustrations, and branding materials.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at National University of Arts Bucharest
September 30, 2019 - July 2, 2022
Industrial Designer at College of Arts 'Queen Mary'
September 14, 2015 - June 14, 2019
Graphic Design at National University of Arts Bucharest
September 30, 2019 - July 2, 2022
Art Teaching and Pedagogical Training at Ovidius University of Constanța
October 1, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Industrial Design at College of Arts "Queen Mary"
September 14, 2015 - June 14, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization