Irina Coza

WORK EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY “IULIU HATIEGANU” – CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

QUALITY AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST – 04/2023 – 05/2025

• Developed tools for evaluating teaching activity
• Identified and applied effective methods of applying evaluation instruments (quantitative and qualitative)
• Collected and analyzed data through statistical processing
• Wrote full reports on the quantitative and qualitative results of the different evaluation processes
• Translated, proofread and edited various documents for external evaluation processes
• Collected, analyzed and submitted information for different global rankings (WUR, SDG, ARWU, )
• Managed the university’s external evaluation processes (institutional evaluations of programs, curriculums, )

INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY “PROF. DR. I. CHIRICUTA” – CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION AND COUNSELING EXPERT – 10/2022 – 12/2023

• Organized support and counseling courses for patients participating in the cervical cancer screening program “Integration of HPV primary screening in the national cervical cancer screening program”
• Provided training sessions in the area of support and counseling services for regional professionals participating in the cervical cancer screening program
• Delivered online/face-to-face interactive follow up sessions for said regional professionals
• Prepared and wrote course reports
• Continuously improved my own professional training by participating in different courses

PSIHOTECA ONLINE PLATFORM – CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

CONTENT WRITER AND RESEARCHER – 02/2022 – 05/2023

• Researched and authored in-depth articles on psychological and mental health topics for a general audience
• Translated complex scientific studies into clear, engaging content that increased reader understanding and accessibility
• Synthesized academic research into compelling narratives, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and readability
• Crafted content with a balanced tone—maintaining scientific integrity while boosting audience engagement and retention

NISHED ONLINE APPLICATION FOR EATING DISORDERS – CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

HEALTH CONTENT CREATOR (RESEARCH & WRITING) – 02/2022 – 07/2023

• Contributed to the development of a free educational mobile app supporting individuals with eating disorders by integrating evidence-based psychological insights into accessible content
• Collaborated with academic researchers to ensure alignment with current treatment methodologies and scientific standards
• Co-authored interactive in-app modules focused on clarity, engagement, and inclusivity for a diverse user base
• Designed visual assets—including diagrams and infographics—to enhance comprehension and user engagement
• Participated in regular cross-functional team meetings to present research findings, incorporate feedback, and guide content development strategy

Project initiated by Lect. Univ. Dr. Diana Nechita at Babes-Bolyai University.

RESEARCH LABORATORY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY – CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 10/2019 – 12/2022

• Assisted multiple legal and forensic psychology oriented research projects, including doctoral-level studies, through data collection, processing, and statistical analysis
• Conducted in-depth literature reviews and synthesized findings into concise, well-structured reports to inform study design and interpretation
• Co-authored and edited academic articles, ensuring clarity, coherence, and compliance with APA formatting and publication standards
• Participated in regular team meetings to present research progress, discuss findings, and incorporate feedback into ongoing project development

DATA LAB, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT, BABEȘ-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY – CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 10/2019 – 12/2021

• Assisted in clinical psychology research projects, including PhD-level studies, by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from assessments, interviews, and psychometric instruments
• Conducted thorough literature reviews on mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions, and diagnostic criteria to support study rationale and methodology
• Co-authored and edited manuscripts focused on clinical populations, ensuring alignment with APA style and academic standards for publication
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to present findings, discuss ethical considerations, and integrate clinical insights into ongoing research design and implementation

PLACID WAVES HOLDING LLC – REMOTE, CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

DATA ENTRY AND PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST – 03/2020 – 07/2021

• Researched and identified products (books, CDs, DVDs) that align with customer preferences and market demand
• Procured selected products to fulfill customer requests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Accurately entered customer information into the system, adhering to internal data entry standards and protocols
• Consistently met weekly performance targets and deadlines, ensuring high efficiency and data integrity

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

04/2025 – 05/2025

INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYTICS; Coursera – Online Courses

02/2025 – 03/2025 Cluj-Napoca

FOUNDATIONS OF DIGITAL MARKETING AND E-COMMERCE; Coursera – Online Courses

13/12/2024

CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION OF MEDICAL AND PHARMACY PROGRAMS (BASED ON WFME/AMSE/ESG); Independent Agency For Accreditation and Rating

2021 – 2023 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

MASTER’S IN PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES OF BEHAVIORAL CONTROL AND HUMAN POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Babes-Bolyai University

07/2022 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WITH RIGHT TO PRACTICE; Romanian College of Psychologists

06/2021 – 07/2021

TRAINER COMPETENCE; S.C. TRAINING TEACHING CENTER

2019 – 2021 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

MASTER’S IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY; Department of Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University

2016 – 2019 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

BACHELOR’S IN PSYCHOLOGY; Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University

2008 – 2012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA; “Mihai Eminescu” High School

2012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

DIGITAL COMPETENCIES CERTIFICATE – EXPERIENCED LEVEL; “Mihai Eminescu” High School

2011 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

CAMBRIDGE LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE – C1 LEVEL; British Council