Cristina Daria Buzasu
Telephone: +40 735-110-429 ~ Email: [email protected]
Professional profile
A highly educated EU policy expert with excellent international exposure acquired during seven years of
professional experience, including through a rapid progression in the European Parliament and the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Demonstrates expert knowledge and a wealth of experience in the
field of European Affairs and External Relations. Skilled in drafting public policy analyses and communicating on
political and legislative issues. Professional accomplishments have been underpinned by academic achievements
in one of the world’s leading political science institutions. Adept at multi-stakeholder engagement and project
management. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills used to great effect in developing
positive working relationships at all levels and forging international bonds.
Core competencies
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European Affairs
Policy & Strategy Analysis
Research & Report Writing
Communication & Negotiation
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Critical and analytical reasoning
Relationship Building
Project Management
Organization & Planning
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Administration & Reporting
Legislative processes
Financial Management
New Business Development
Career summary
2014 – present
EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, LONDON, UK
Manager (External Relations and Partnerships Department, Vice-Presidency Policy
and Partnerships)
Responsibilities
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Managing the institutional relationship of the EBRD with external stakeholders in Central and Eastern Europe
and the Western Balkans, and with officials in EU institutions and other international organisations.
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Designing, budgeting and implementing projects in the area of improving governance and the business
climate.
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Managing technical assistance projects, with a special focus on Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, the Western
Balkans and Central Asia.
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Providing support to the Bank’s main operational and strategic objectives by promoting strong partnerships
between the EBRD and external organisations.
Accomplishments
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Successfully designed, raised funding and managed projects in the area of good governance in Moldova,
Romania, Ukraine, Albania, and the Kyrgyz Republic.
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Effectively facilitated engagement and built partnerships with multiple stakeholders in Central and SouthEastern Europe, and cultivated close and effective working relations with officials in the EU and other
international organisations.
2012 – 2014
ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITY, BUCHAREST,
ROMANIA
Founder and Managing Director
Responsibilities
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Primarily accountable for defining, translating, and executing strategic goals while simultaneously overseeing
the day-to-day management of operations.
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Fostering and nurturing strong strategic partnerships with national and European NGOs and think-tanks to
influence policies and safeguard long-term achievement of mutual goals.
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Clearly identifying and accessing financing opportunities including EU funding, as well as organising training
sessions, seminars, and workshops on EU institutions and policy-making.
Accomplishments
 Successfully managed the organization through effective strategic design and execution.
 Excelled at relationship management while presenting continuous positive image of organization mission and
programs to prominent stakeholders.
2009 – 2012
2011 – 2012
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Policy Advisor (ALDE Group – Agriculture and Rural Development Committee;
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee)
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Responsibilities
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Accurately advising MEPs on policy and strategy in relation to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy
and Gender Equality dossiers.
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Researching and drafting reports, amendments, resolutions and other legislative texts.
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Assisting MEPs with the legislative work and policy negotiations, preparing votes and Committee meetings.
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Delivering well received press releases and speeches, and commenting on political and legislative activity.
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Drawing upon sound planning and organisation skills to prepare hearings and seminars with internal and
external participants.
Accomplishments
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Effectively liaised and cultivated productive working relationships with EU officials, political groups, and
external stakeholders during all phases of the legislative process.
2009 – 2011
Accredited Parliamentary Assistant (Industry, Research and Energy Committee;
Environment Committee; Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly)
Responsibilities
 Providing comprehensive policy advice on Energy, Telecommunications and Eastern Partnership issues within
the office of MEP Adina Valean, Vice President of the European Parliament.
 Assisting the MEP with the legislative work, research, writing reports and amending legislative texts.
 Managing media relations by establishing and maintaining robust contact with journalists.
 Drafting and distributing clear and concise press releases and monitoring press engagement.
Accomplishments
 Demonstrated excellent negotiation techniques by liaising and networking with MEPs, EU officials, and
company representatives while highlighting media visibility of MEP.
 Exhibited strong media liaison skills, including communicating on political and legislative activity.
2008
ROLAND BERGER STRATEGY CONSULTANTS, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Analyst
Responsibilities
 Undertaking comprehensive business analysis, including sectorial research and company profiles.
 Constantly building new and nurturing existing working relationships with all internal and external key players.
Accomplishments
 Successfully identified new business opportunities and developed key projects in line with business strategy.
2007
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
National Parliamentary Assistant (Budgetary Control Committee; Internal Market and
Consumer Protection Committee)
Responsibilities
 Conducting research, report writing, and translation on dossiers relating to the Single Market and Consumer
Protection.
Accomplishments
 Effectively outlined the most relevant concerns and issues pertaining to the European Single Market.
Education and qualifications
2008 – 2009
2004 – 2008
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2007 – 2008
MSc (European Political Economy) (Merit) – London School of Economics and Political
Science (President of LSE European Society)
BSc (Hons) (International Economic Relations) (Merit Scholarship) – Academy of
Economic Studies, Bucharest (Degree paper 10.00/10; Average grade 9.66/10)
Excellence, Statehood & Government Policy – Georgetown University, Centre for
Intercultural Education and Development
Student Exchange Programme (Erasmus) – Lazarski School of Commerce and Law,
Warsaw
Professional development
2015
2013
2012
Certified Project Management Course PRINCE 2 (Projects In Controlled
Environments) – SPOCE London
Journalism – New York Film Academy
Interdisciplinary Summer School Program – Cambridge University
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Publications
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Published paper: “A Network Theory Approach to the Organisation of Economic Activity: Implications for
Multinational Corporations”, Revista Oeconomica, 2009, issue no.1.
Permanent contributor to the European Affairs think tank “Europuls” on the impact of policies, legislation and
decisions adopted at EU level in the context of the financial crisis and the debate about the future of Europe:
The On-going Eurozone Crisis: Structural Solutions and Long-Term Effects; The End of the Monetary Union or
a New Foundation of the EU?; What are the Problems with an EU-level Social Policy?; The European
Citizens’ Initiative - Finally Bridging the Gap between the EU and its Citizens?.
Regular contributor to several national and international publications, including Hotnews, Contributors, Ziare,
Adevarul and Global Post.
Frequently invited to participate in radio and TV programmes due to in-depth knowledge of EU affairs.
Awarded Second Prize in the Annual Students’ Conference organized by the Academy of Economic Studies
for the papers: “The Doctrine of EU Law Supremacy”, and “The Statistical Analysis of Life Expectancy in the
Main European Countries”.
Technical proficiency
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Final Cut (video editing), Photography, Videography
Other details
Languages:
Romanian (native); English (proficient: IELTS 8.5 / 9); French (good); Spanish (good)
Current interests:
European Public Policy; Media; Writing; Travelling
References are available on request
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