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Radu
Butnaru

Passionate Professional in Business Development, Solar Energy, and Creative Ventures

About me

I'm a passionate professional with a Master's in Sustainable Regional Development and a strong background in business development, solar energy, and entrepreneurship. With a creative flair for photography, design, and branding, I strive to combine sustainability with innovative business strategies.

Driven by my love for business development and business intelligence, I always seek creative solutions to overcome challenges. From co-founding startups like 'SMASH OR PASS BURGERS' to contributing to solar initiatives, I’m eager to make a lasting impact through collaboration and ingenuity.

My Skills

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Skilled in driving business expansion, market research, and identifying new opportunities, with the focus on the solar energy and startup sectors.

BRANDING & VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGN

Proficient in creating impactful brand identities through logo design, business cards, and comprehensive branding strategies, helping build successful business platforms.

WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Proficient in building and optimizing websites, managing content, and enhancing user experience for a range of industries.

PHOTOGRAPHY & CREATIVE EDITING

Talented in professional photography and advanced photo editing, with a strong focus on visual storytelling for personal and business branding.

Work Experience

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

BTN GROUP / Dec 2023 - Present

As a Business Development Manager in the solar energy sector, I focus on identifying market opportunities and promoting sustainable energy solutions. I’ve negotiated prices and conditions with manufacturers, conducted market research, pricing analysis, and product analysis, while tracking market trends. I’ve also led projects like calculatorsolar.ro, empowering users to make informed energy decisions and helping businesses transition to renewable energy.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SMASH OR PASS BURGERS / Feb 2024 - Present

As co-founder of ‘SMASH OR PASS BURGERS,’ I’ve overseen its development from concept to market entry, currently awaiting final authorizations. I’ve led branding, product design, market research, and negotiations, creating a unique brand experience. This venture showcases my ability to turn ideas into tangible businesses, blending creativity with strategy.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

ABC DSLR / May 2017 - Dec 2023

As a photographer and graphic designer, I have a deep understanding of visual storytelling. I’ve worked on a variety of projects ranging from branding for startups to personal photography exhibitions. My experience includes everything from photography and product design to corporate identity development, which I approach with a mix of creativity and professionalism. My creative portfolio includes branding solutions for businesses, as well as my personal work as a photographer and graphic designer, where I capture the essence of moments and products in visually compelling ways.

Certificates

BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE

Babes-Bolyai University / 2020

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Freelancer Photography School / 2017

Education

MSC SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grade: 10
Skills:
Project Management · Renewable Energy · Environmental Awareness · Sustainable Development · EU Funding · Circular Economy · Sustainability

Babes-Bolyai University / 2021 - 2023

BSC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Grade: 9.5
Skills:
International Trade · International Relations · International Public Affairs · Calculations · International Sales · International Business

Babes-Bolyai University / 2018 - 2021

Quotes
Quotes
"Radu is one of the most talented, creative and easy to get along with business development managers, who really brought in an impact into our company."

Area Solar, Bogdan Butnaru