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Oana S.

Senior market entry strategist | FDI & Nearshoring

🥇 TOP-RATED FREELANCER ⭐ 100% JOB SUCCESS 🌟 5-STAR REVIEWS ⭐ I am interested in long-term collaborations with serious clients who demonstrate a deep understanding of their industry and business, and who have realistic expectations regarding the financial and time requirements of their strategic initiatives. ⭐ Are you seeking to build profitable, resilient business partnerships, establish nearshoring/offshoring operations, or accelerate market entry within Romania's high-growth sectors? I specialize in leveraging deep market knowledge and robust stakeholder networks to identify, qualify, and secure high-value collaborations and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). My strategic focus spans Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Battery), Cosmetics, Plastic Packaging, and Tech/IT. I go beyond basic lead generation to provide qualified, verified decision-maker contacts and comprehensive market entry support that aligns with your strategic business needs. Applying a structured, consultant-driven approach, my core service offerings are segmented into three key pillars: 1. The market validation sprint (FDI & Nearshoring) Navigating a new market requires more than just capital; it demands on-the-ground expertise and strategic management. I offer a fast, reliable "Go/No-Go" decision framework delivered in 14 days. • End-to-End market entry: Providing comprehensive managerial services for foreign investors establishing a presence in Romania. • Location & GIS analysis: For industrial and renewable energy investors, I partner with top GIS experts to identify viable sites, assess grid capacity, and evaluate permitting risks before you commit capital. 2. Digital infrastructure & product blueprinting In 2026, market entry often requires building local digital infrastructure - whether it's an e-commerce platform, a distribution portal, or a nearshored tech product. I act as the bridge between your market strategy and your development team, ensuring you build the right product, not just a fast one. • Strategic translation: I don't just write requirement documents; I translate your business goals into functional digital blueprints (BRD, Agile user stories, acceptance criteria) that prevent costly development mistakes. • Rapid prototyping: Moving from ambiguous ideas to live MVPs in 3–10 days for user testing and investor demos. 3. Green manufacturing & impact investment advisory My work centers on accelerating sustainable growth by building profitable, resilient green value chains. • Sector focus: Expertise in Battery, Plastic Packaging, and Wind Value Chains. • Impact assessment: Supporting investment strategies that align financial returns with social and environmental goals, quantifying outcomes using frameworks like SDGs or ESG. • Policy & strategy: Advising on regional FDI strategy, cluster development, market-entry for green products, and comprehensive partner and policy mapping. Credibility Anchors • Academic & technical foundation: PhD in Economics & International Affairs; Cluster Benchmarking Expert; Cluster Mapping & Value Chain Expert (Porter-based methodology). • Extensive experience: 10+ years in consulting and strategic planning; 3 years leading the digital transformation of investment attraction. • Global track record: Proven experience with global clients, including multilaterals (World Bank) and strategy boutiques, across diverse sectors (manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, proptech, fintech, and cosmetics). • Continuous innovation: Recent certifications in Design Thinking & Innovation, Business Analysis for IT, and Generative AI for Project Managers. Ready to accelerate your growth in Romania? If you are looking to secure high-value business collaborations, establish nearshoring operations, or build the digital infrastructure to support your market entry, let's connect for a strategy call to discuss your expansion objectives.

🇷🇴Cluj-Napoca, Romania$60/hr100% JSS4.98 (10)Since Sep 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$2.2k

An estimate from an earlier read

World#20,071 / 412k
🇷🇴Country#118 / 2,286
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.1k

Last 6 months: $13k

World#20,328 / 412k
🇷🇴Country#120 / 2,286
Total earnings
$30k

Billed in all: $31k

World#111,178 / 412k
🇷🇴Country#722 / 2,286
Per project
$2.1k

$4.4k in the last 6 months

World#73,666 / 412k
🇷🇴Country#420 / 2,286
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,481 / 412k
🇷🇴Country#268 / 2,286
Projects in all
14

Across 15 contracts

40% fixed60% hourly
World#168,285 / 412k
🇷🇴Country#1,106 / 2,286

Earnings, last 30 days

$31.2k+$1.9k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$29k$30k$31k$32kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

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