LenkaStefanakova
Address: 40 Rutherford Avenue, Seaham, SR7 0JX
Telephone-
Personal Statement
A highly motivated graduate with a strong marketing background seeking new challenges to develop current skill set further. Has demonstrated the ability to successfully manage a large team, apply an analytical and logic focused approach to resolving business problems and work under pressure and strict deadlines. Experienced in all aspects of customer service, dispute resolution and reconciling conflicting business and customer expectations. Completes tasks to the highest quality and takes pride in all work undertaken.
Professional Experience
June 2016 - Self-Employed, Trading as FlyMe Digital
Having a strong and established online presence can make a large difference for small businesses. And that’s why I created Fly Me Digital – Your Runway for Digital Marketing. I wanted to make a difference in this world and help smaller businesses to succeed online. My mission is to: Provide the ultimate runway for digital marketing needs for small companies, Ensure that businesses have reports available all the time so they know what they are spending money on, Help owners to sit back and concentrate on running their business.
Furthermore, my multilingual and marketing skills allow me to translate and enhance marketing information from English to Slovak language. Therefore, I also complete translation assignements for companies which are in need of this particular skills on freelance basis.
In addition, during this time I am also gaining new skills and experiences in Pay Per Click Marketing as I also complete assignements on freelance basis for Croud (one of the largest PPC agencies in the world).
April 2014 - May 2016 Marketing Executive, Apex Radio Systems Ltd
This position involves working closely with the managing director, sales team and accounts team. The main goal, alongside building and sustaining strong brand reputation, is to develop strategic B2B marketing campaigns which include effective planning, scheduling and delivering messages across multiple media channels. Additional responsibilitiesinclude producing regular progress reports for the managing director and sales team along with writing company press releases, which have been published in both local and national press. Achievements include a 12% increase to organic search results on Google within the first year, effectively managed Google Adwords campaigns, and strengthen company’s client relationships by content management (blog posts and social media).
October 2012 - Freelance Interpreter, Language Empire
This role consists of interpreting for a range of clients and professionals, from Slovak and Czech languages to English (specialising in the public sector, mainly NHS and Social Services). Skills gained include effective time management, professional communication skills and ability to retain clients.
June 2009- December 2013Shift Manager, Domino’s Pizza
Effective communication with all staff members was the key to success at this position together with the ability to motivate people to achieve their best. This role also required every-day involvement with customer service, dealing with customers concerns and resolving these issues in fast and professional manner. Furthermore, the ability to control and meet daily sales targets whilst providing an outstanding service was essential.
Education and Qualifications-MSc (Commendation) Mass Communication Management
Northumbria University
Modules: Working in Mass Communication Industry, Advertising and Promotional Culture, Marketing Strategy, Mass Communication Management, Relationship Marketing, Global Marketing Management.
Final project: “How do fashion brands use social media to produce a discourse of luxury? To what extent, is Prada’s discourse of luxury in social media an element of its existing business model?”
-BA (Hons) 2:1 Advertising and Marketing Communication
University of Bedfordshire
Modules: Marketing In Contemporary Contexts, Marketing Communications Practice, Strategic Management
Final project: “Forget about copywriting in advertisements – consumers don’t have the time or tolerance to read beyond 140 characters”
2004 – 2008Grammar School, Slovakia: Maturita (equal to A level)
Civic- B, Literature –A, History- A
Additional Qualifications
2016 Google AdWords Certificates (Search, Shopping)
2016 Google’s Certificate of Online Proficiency
2011 Management course – Domino’s Pizza (People Skills, Product and Shift Management)
2007 Certificate of a History Guide in Slovakia – Slovak National Museum
