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Anca Grindeanu

Anca Grindeanu

St Louis,MO

Summary

Highly qualified service professional working with a global team to manage and support the world's largest voluntary carbon market. Extremely detail-oriented and efficient in communicating with account holders, project developers, and governing bodies on all levels to ensure timely results. Accustomed to managing large caseload while maintaining confidentiality. Effective in supervising and training of new employees to ensure completed work in a timely manner. Passionate about sustainability and climate action, always eager for opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in the field of carbon credits and sustainability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor/Catering Coordinator

Saigon Cafe
10.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily catering and restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service, staff coordination, and timely execution of events and orders.
  • Trained and onboarded new hires, instilling strong service standards, product knowledge, and customer-first values.
  • Led menu maintenance efforts by updating food, beverage, and allergen content to ensure clarity, safety, and compliance.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by resolving inquiries and concerns quickly and professionally, building lasting relationships with individual and corporate clients.
  • Improved team productivity and morale by streamlining workflows, clarifying expectations, and fostering a positive, accountable work environment.
  • Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to support both front-of-house operations and high-volume catering services.
  • Award-Winning Mixologist:

    2023 First Place Winner, Central West End Cocktail Competition

    2024 Second Place Winner, Japan America Society of St. Louis Sake Competition

Project Manager

VERRA
06.2021 - 10.2024
  • Instructed organizations and individuals on how to navigate the complex and dynamic carbon market.
  • Supported registry users with opening and using their accounts, including creating new project records, and issuing, transferring and retiring VCUs and other units.
  • Processed Know-Your-Customer (KYC) checks on new registry account applications.
  • Responded to account holder inquiries and registry-related requests, maintaining high standards of registry user satisfaction and fast response times.
  • Coordinated closely with the Verra program team to ensure project listing, registration, and issuance requests are processed efficiently.
  • Reviewed documents submitted by account holders for completeness and accuracy.
  • Drafted financial reports and assist in marketing data management and analysis.
  • Coordinated with the Verra finance team to track and process account holder invoices, payments, and fund allocations.
  • Worked closely with Legal team to track retirement request reviews and process modifications.
  • Updated FAQs, user guides, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Trained and onboarding new hires.
  • Worked with software developers to resolve data and software issues.

Administrative Legal Assistant

Michael J.Eig & Associates, P.C.
10.2014 - 02.2021
  • Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, and trial preparation.
  • Drafted and prepared legal documents, including correspondence letters, retainers and authorizations, and packet submissions for special education and related services.
  • Applied knowledge of privacy laws and confidentiality while handling case resolutions, dispositive rulings, and remedies for attorneys and partners.
  • Created and submitted weekly legal trend data to managers, covering current cases, record requests, and collection statuses.
  • Conducted intakes through phone and e-mail correspondence, maintained continuous communication with new referrals.
  • Served as a liaison between clients, special education consultants, evaluators, and attorneys on behalf of the firm.
  • Monitored docket and updated attorney calendar with key dates and relevant information pertaining to special education cases.
  • Developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal communication, and professional skills working as part of a team to deliver high quality representation to clients, attorneys, and partners.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

American University
Washington, DC
12.2015

Skills

  • Project & Case Management
  • Data Analysis & Testing
  • Support Services for Website Development
  • Customer Service
  • Due Diligence & Research
  • Legal written correspondence
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Scheduling & Time Management
  • Client Billing & Services Support
  • Marketing & Publications
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Planning & Promotional Development
  • Proficient in legal terminology
  • Litigation Support & Filing
  • Team Building
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • New Hire Onboarding & Supervision
  • Document Management
  • Bookkeeping and Financial Oversight
  • Recordkeeping and File Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Office Administration
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suites
  • Advanced knowledge in QuickBooks, Amicus, Adobe, Outlook

Languages

Romanian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Supervisor/Catering Coordinator

Saigon Cafe
10.2022 - Current

Project Manager

VERRA
06.2021 - 10.2024

Administrative Legal Assistant

Michael J.Eig & Associates, P.C.
10.2014 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

American University
Anca Grindeanu