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Work History
Education
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Languages
Timeline
Volunteering
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Mihail David

Mihail David

Alba Iulia

Summary

Experienced manager with a career in the private sector in both multinational and romanian companies, in the public sector as a former dignitary of the Romanian Government and NGOs as a former country treasurer of Lions Clubs in Romania.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Manager

Rhenus Logistics
12.2024 - Current
  • Recruited, trained, and coached a new team to support company growth.
  • Developed strategic partnerships to expand product offerings and enter new markets.
  • Implemented process improvements, streamlining workflows and increasing team productivity.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Led the successful launch of new products in local markets, driving revenue growth and brand recognition.
  • Established strong relationships with key industry players for business growth and expansion.

President

Clubul Economic European Alba
01.2023 - Current
  • Helping companies from Alba County to identify new markets, new customers for their products and services, organizing conferences, fairs, exhibitions
  • Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
  • Established customer targets based on previous performance and predicted forecasts.
  • Selected and mentored senior staff, creating successful leadership team.

Division Manager

Rhenus Logistics
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Set up a new division within Rhenus Logistics Romania, Identify and connect to new customers
  • Conducted performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring to enhance team capabilities.
  • Managed budgets, optimised spending and increased profitability across all departmental operations.
  • Promoted a positive work environment, recognising achievements and encouraging teamwork.
  • Initiated sustainability practices, leading by example in corporate social responsibility efforts.
  • Coordinated with senior management to align divisional goals with organisational objectives.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favourable terms and reducing costs.

Deputy General Comissioner - -Environmental Guard

Romanian Government
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Devised strategies for addressing the issue of illegal waste imports on behalf of the Romanian Government.
  • Implemented effective control measures to ensure compliance with environmental standards for companies
  • Developed comprehensive plans and controls to effectively curb the issue of unauthorized waste burning, with a particular focus on Bucharest.
  • Developed strategies to effectively monitor and manage EU-funded investments made by farmers, ensuring adherence to environmental standards over the period of 2014-2020.
  • Prepared projects for implementation through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan post COVID.
  • Established a partnership with the Association of Romanian Communes
  • Created collaboration opportunities with the National Agency for Fiscal Administration
  • Formed a successful partnership with Let's do it Romania
  • Managed and improved the financial performance of a governmental agency through effective budgeting and cost control strategies.

Deputy General Manager

Atlas Express & Logistic
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Oversaw the sales initiatives of Atlas Express&Logistics' foreign offices, specifically targeting A type customers.
  • Built and maintained outstanding customer relations, leading by example to ensure faultless service ratings.
  • Carried out in-depth staff training to support high-achieving service and operations targets.
  • Worked with senior management to create and implement development strategies for improved profit levels.

Branch and Country Manager @ Rhenus Midi Data

Rhenus Logistics
02.2013 - 08.2018
  • Managed the Alba Iulia office as a branch manager before being promoted to country manager in 2016. Led teams in business development, HR management, budgeting, and daily operational tasks.
  • Identified key growth opportunities through diligent customer data analysis and market trend evaluation.
  • Acquired new commercial accounts, focusing on long-term profit to maintain steady business growth.
  • Inspired and motivated sales teams to continually develop their skills and abilities, increasing profit and performance potential.
  • Carried out regular profit and loss analysis, presenting successes and failures and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Coached and mentored sales teams to deliver confident, assured face-to-face selling across various B2B and B2C events.

Apprentice

Rhenus Logistics
10.2004 - 07.2007
  • As part of my role as an apprentice in the High Tech Division sector, I gained experience in truck loading and slot setup for UK deliveries at the Fujitsu Siemens sites in Augsburg, Soemmerda, Apfelsteaedt and Worms
  • Shadowed supervisor and senior staff to learn a wide range of simple and complex techniques.
  • Visited sites to review work progress by checking tasks against set milestones and completion timeliness.
  • Received and acknowledged feedback and constructive criticism, integrating input to drive personal growth and development.
  • Established excellent working relationships with staff, creating positive learning environment and fostering collaboration.
  • Used various methodologies, tools and best practices in work-related activities, following company standards to produce quality results.
  • Learned theoretical and practical skills by attending classes and workshops on specific job aspects.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective deals for transports.
  • Offered technical support to clients, resolving queries and enhancing user experience.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and brainstorm solutions.
  • Analysed customer feedback, identifying key themes to inform future projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree - History

Alba Iulia University
01.2012

Kaufmann fuer Speditionelle und Logistische Dienstleistungen -

Städt. Berufsschule Augsburg (Logistics College)
01.2007

Cambridge Business English Certificate Higher - Inlingua Augsburg - Unterricht von Englisch oder Französisch als Zweit- oder Fremdsprache

Inlingua
01.2006

Certified Trainer For District Governors - Leadership

Lions Clubs International
12-2024

Skills

  • Commercial Management
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Account Management
  • Closing strategies
  • Presentations and proposals
  • Complex negotiations
  • Business development
  • Adaptive leadership
  • Contract management
  • KPI management
  • P&L management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • New account development

Languages

Spanish
Upper Intermediate
B2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Country Manager

Rhenus Logistics
12.2024 - Current

President

Clubul Economic European Alba
01.2023 - Current

Division Manager

Rhenus Logistics
12.2021 - 01.2023

Deputy General Comissioner - -Environmental Guard

Romanian Government
04.2021 - 09.2021

Deputy General Manager

Atlas Express & Logistic
09.2018 - 04.2021

Branch and Country Manager @ Rhenus Midi Data

Rhenus Logistics
02.2013 - 08.2018

Apprentice

Rhenus Logistics
10.2004 - 07.2007

Kaufmann fuer Speditionelle und Logistische Dienstleistungen -

Städt. Berufsschule Augsburg (Logistics College)

Cambridge Business English Certificate Higher - Inlingua Augsburg - Unterricht von Englisch oder Französisch als Zweit- oder Fremdsprache

Inlingua

Bachelor's degree - History

Alba Iulia University

Certified Trainer For District Governors - Leadership

Lions Clubs International

Volunteering

  • I have joined Lions Clubs International, the largest club based volunteering organization in the world, where I had the pleasure to meet managers from all sectors of the economy, from Daimler, Volkswagen or Lufthansa to diplomats and ambassadors or former political leaders worldwide like formers US President Jimmy Carter, or the Romanian president Klaus Iohannis in 2007 with the junior organization Leo Clubs, and volunteering became one of the most important parts of my life
  • I have taken roles from Club President to District Treasurer as a Leo and traveled to several international events organized by Lions
  • Starting 2013 I have joined Lions Clubs properly and taken roles from Club President to Zone Chiarperson or District treasurer
  • The volunteering experience has helped me to develop my leadership, public speaking and organisational skills
  • I have participated in various leadership seminaries throughout the years, including Advanced Lions Leadership Institute in Berlin in 2023 for future District Governors of Lions Clubs International

Cultural activities

For many years i have financially supported a wide range of cultural sites and activities worldwide.

I also love to travel and visit museums, archeolgical sites or clasical music concerts. For many years, I have provided financial support to a diverse array of cultural sites and activities around the world. 

Mihail David