Oana BESNEA

Director of Alumni Relations - Sorbonne Université

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Experienced Alumni Director with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education governance and providing leadership for alumni relations programs. Skilled in leading the strategic direction and operations of an Alumni Department (engagement programs, events, alumni relations, budget, volunteers and personnel). Strong experience in building relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities and abilities. Good understanding of the academic environment, with a Master's degree focused in Geopolitics.

Experience

  • Director of Alumni Relations at Sorbonne Université
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Board Member of LERU Alumni Group at League of European Research Universities (LERU)
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Alumni relations & events manager at FERRANDI Paris
    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024 · 10 mos

  • Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • International cooperation & alumni officer
      Apr 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Alumni relations officer
      Jan 2019 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Corporate communication officer
      Aug 2015 - Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Public Information intern at UNHCR - United Nations High Commissionner for Refugees
    Apr 2015 - Aug 2015 · 5 mos