Digital marketing, content creation, and web/app development professional with experience across social media growth and freelance-style digital consulting. Builds and manages multi-platform audiences using consistent content strategy and hands-on production (Reels/TikToks/posts) tailored for engagement and community growth. Maritime background as a deck/radio officer and cargo inspector, combining structured operational responsibilities with communication skills. Currently focused on creating digital content and developing mobile/web solutions, with strong technical skills (Kotlin/Android, web tools, design/video editing) and multilingual communication (EN/IT/ES/PT).

GEORGE OCTAVIAN DARABAN

Digital marketing, content creation, and web/app development professional with experience across social media growth and freelance-style digital consulting. Builds and manages multi-platform audiences using consistent content strategy and hands-on production (Reels/TikToks/posts) tailored for engagement and community growth. Maritime background as a deck/radio officer and cargo inspector, combining structured operational responsibilities with communication skills. Currently focused on creating digital content and developing mobile/web solutions, with strong technical skills (Kotlin/Android, web tools, design/video editing) and multilingual communication (EN/IT/ES/PT).

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Digital marketing, content creation, and web/app development professional with experience across social media growth and freelance-style digital consulting. Builds and manages multi-platform audiences using consistent content strategy and hands-on production (Reels/TikToks/posts) tailored for engagement and community growth.

Maritime background as a deck/radio officer and cargo inspector, combining structured operational responsibilities with communication skills. Currently focused on creating digital content and developing mobile/web solutions, with strong technical skills (Kotlin/Android, web tools, design/video editing) and multilingual communication (EN/IT/ES/PT).

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

3rd Officer at BAHRI SHIPPING
January 26, 2026 - June 2, 2026
All VLCC operations responsibilities including loading/discharging, safety equipment, passage planning, and port papers.
3rd Officer at BAHRI SHIPPING
June 23, 2025 - November 10, 2025
All VLCC operations responsibilities including loading/discharging, safety equipment, passage planning, and port papers.
2nd Officer at CAPITAL SHIPPING
October 30, 2024 - March 5, 2025
2nd Officer at CAPITAL SHIPPING
December 7, 2023 - June 3, 2024
2nd Officer at CAPITAL SHIPPING
February 26, 2023 - July 23, 2023
2nd Officer at CAPITAL SHIPPING
August 27, 2022 - October 28, 2022
Social Media Influencer & Content Creator
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creates content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook with organic audience growth. Built and managed a multi-platform content strategy in digital marketing and political commentary/analysis; produces short-form video content (Reels/TikToks) and adapts messaging to different formats.
2nd Officer at CAPITAL SHIPPING
August 22, 2021 - February 26, 2022
2nd Officer at CAPITAL SHIPPING
November 29, 2020 - April 18, 2021
3rd Officer (Promoted as second mate) at CAPITAL SHIPPING
March 20, 2020 - June 16, 2020
3rd Officer (Promoted as second mate) at CAPITAL SHIPPING
December 1, 2019 - March 20, 2020
3rd Officer at CAPITAL SHIPPING
March 21, 2019 - August 9, 2019
Performed 3rd Officer duties with progression to Second Mate responsibilities later, including shipboard safety, documentation, and operational watch/management tasks.
Deck Cadet at CAPITAL SHIPPING
October 18, 2018 - December 28, 2018
Deck Cadet at CAPITAL SHIPPING
June 25, 2018 - October 18, 2018
Cargo Inspector at S.C. GKV LTD S.R.L
November 21, 2017 - March 30, 2018
Inspected fuel and cargoes (Diesel, Petrol, Oil, JET-A1, and others) in Midia port/Constanta terminals. Took product samples for analysis from ships, cargo trains, and shore tanks; performed measurements/ullage/temperatures and high-calibration checks; calculated cargo volumes for tanks and shore tanks.
Manager at S.C. YellowDesign.SRL (interior design/construction firm)
October 22, 2015 - November 21, 2017
Managed employees and coordinated material orders, salary distribution, and operational workflow for construction/interior design activities.
Sales Advisor / Cashier at IRISH FERRIES / AELIA Duty Free
September 1, 2014 - October 22, 2015
Provided product advice, handled cash transactions in multiple currencies, managed receiving and checks of goods, pricing, and merchandising around the store.
Restaurant department secretary / Head Waiter at M.S.C Opera (cruise ship)
April 23, 2012 - October 30, 2012
Managed restaurant administrative support and served as Head Waiter. Coordinated schedules and working stations for 300+ crew members, including day-offs, gala presentations, and related operational planning. Communicated with the company via phone/email in Italian.
Restaurant department staff / Head Waiter / Assistant Manager at M.S.C Splendid (cruise ship)
June 27, 2011 - April 6, 2012
Oversaw restaurant operations including buffet service and elevated responsibilities up to Head Waiter. Managed schedules and working stations for 375+ crew members, coordinated day-offs and gala presentations, and handled ad-hoc dry-dock/restaurant tasks.

Education

Engineer, Navigational Officer, Radio Operator (GMDSS) at CERONAV, U.M.C Constanta, Level in national or international classification
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Medical / Safety & Shipboard courses (multiple IMO-related modules) at CERONAV, U.M.C Constanta
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Deck Officer revalidation (courses listed: ECDIS, Bridge Team & Resource Management, Security Awareness, Human Element etc.) at CERONAV, U.M.C Constanta
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026

Qualifications

General Operator for GMDSS (GOC) / GMDSS Operator
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting, ARPA (Operational level)
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities on Board Ships
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Personal Survival Techniques
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Advanced Fire Fighting
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than fast rescue boats)
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Prevention of Pollution of the Marine Environment (MARPOL 73/78)
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Tank(er) Familiarization
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Chemical specialization
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Oil specialization
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
RO-RO Passenger ships / Passenger ships other than RO-RO/PASSENGER ships
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Revalidation - Deck Officer
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
ECDIS
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Security Awareness
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Bridge Team and Resource Management (Bridge Team & Resource Management)
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Human Element Leadership & Management
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
American Visa - C1/D
September 19, 2024 - August 13, 2026
American Visa - B1/B2
September 19, 2024 - September 19, 2029
Yellow Fever
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics