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DANUT J SPATARU /EARLIER EXPERIENCE

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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.
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2011-2016
New York City
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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.
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1988-1998
Edmonton, Canada
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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.
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1987-1996
Edmonton, Canada
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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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