Danut J Spatarau / Professional Portfolio

DANUT J SPATARU /EARLIER EXPERIENCE


Multidisciplinary Project and Office Manager with extensive experience enhancing business operations and organizational efficiency. Proven record of management performance in reducing operating costs by eliminating redundancies, redesigning workflows, implementing automation, and deploying digital solutions.

Well-versed in leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams of highly-specialized professionals across industries including publishing, technology and real estate. Expertise includes AI/ML data collection and research, content creation and marketing, quality assurance, workflow optimization, and stakeholder communications. Certified in Digital Advertising and Artificial Intelligence, and highly proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

2011-2016
Marbles & Marbles International, Inc.
TWELV Fashion Magazine

New York City

Co-Founder / Director of Digital Operations &
Assistant to the Publisher / Editor-in-Chief

TWELV is a made-in-New York City fashion, culture, and lifestyle magazine which in 2011 I helped to conceptualize, produce and launch together with styling and editorial talents formerly nurtured at Condé Nast, Vogue Italia, and Paris Vogue. While there, I was involved in every aspect of the magazine's print and digital production, publishing, marketing and distribution cycles. Specifically, I -

  • Co-founded and launched TWELV Magazine, a print and digital fashion publication.
  • Directed all digital production, marketing, and distribution cycles.
  • Negotiated international printing and distribution contracts (US, Canada, UK, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong).
  • Created design and PR guidelines to ensure editorial and visual consistency.

1999-2010
Pacific Webcard Directory
Vancouver, Canada

Producer, Publisher, Managing Editor and Director of Digital Advertising

Produced and published a digital business directory and a real estate private listings platform. Oversaw the editorial and ad creatives workflow, the advertising operations, and the digital marketing initiatives; managed client relations and communications, and e-business development strategies.

  • Managed digital advertising operations and client campaigns.
  • Directed workflow for business directories and real estate listing platforms.
  • Oversaw web development and analytics to guide content strategy.
  • Produced campaign performance reports and optimization insights.

1988-1998
Purple Pages Publications & Trader Media Publications
Edmonton, Canada

Special Projects Manager & Production Assistant

Led the development of cross-platform advertising databases integrating print and digital systems-among the first fully electronic pagination platforms for newspapers internationally. During the five-year development process, I coordinated global teams across USA, Canada, UK, and Germany. When completed, the new electronic pagination platform was largely adopted by newspaper members of the Free Ad Paper International Association from four continents. As part of managing that project, I -

  • Designed and managed development of advertising databases automation for print and online platforms.
  • Coordinated cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to deliver complex digital publishing solutions.
  • Developed and implemented electronic pagination and ad syndication systems, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Managed high-volume digital image processing automation.
  • Facilitated replacement of legacy production systems with advanced digital tools, driving process innovation.

1987-1996
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Canada

Executive Asistant to the Head of Library Technical Services
Computer and Learning Resource Center Assistant

Supported academic departments in computing, research, and publications (reference, archives). Taught computer graphics courses, administered and supervised student exams, and published one of the first fully digital-produced publications at that time - the Computer Applied Technologies Magazine-also distributed in print across 16 countries. Specifically, I -

  • Supported academic operations and digital content initiatives.
  • Taught computer graphics courses and administered exams in computer-managed learning labs.
  • Published a digital technologies magazine, managing content creation and distribution to international audiences.
  • Provided technical support and training to faculty and students, ensuring effective use of digital resources.
  • Supported research, reference, and information services in process improvement and knowledge sharing.



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