Ivan Polak

Program Manager at SURU – Part of Lixil.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
DE
Languages
  • Slovak Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Czech Full professional proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Michal Hudak

I have had the pleasure of working with Ivan who I can recommend as a complete professional in the field of strategic and marketing consulting. His strong analytical skill, consumer insight and strategic thinking helped us make right decisions, which had direct impact on our business. With his support we successfully relaunched traditional cosmetic brand and changed its positioning within Czech and Slovak market. I always admired him for his detailed preparation, ability to manage many key tasks and good time management, as he was responsible for quite complex project. On the personal side, Ivan is very emphatic man who is willing to listen and help you. Work with him is very personable and inspiring, so I wish Ivan well in his future career.

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Credentials

  • Spanish Language - Certificate of B1 Level Course
    Instituto Cervantes
    Jan, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Diplôme de français professionnel des affaires, niveau C1
    Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de région Paris Ile-de-France
    Jan, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • CAE - Certificate in Advanced English (C1 Level)
    University of Cambridge
    Jan, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Exam of English Language in the fields of Economics and Sciences
    Slovak state language school
    Jan, 2006
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • SURU – Part of LIXIL
    • Germany
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • May 2021 - Present

      Set up and execution of prevention projects with insurance forerunners in Scandinavia, Benelux, and Germany - jointly putting a stop to water damage in houses. SURU is a part of LIXIL, just like GROHE. Set up and execution of prevention projects with insurance forerunners in Scandinavia, Benelux, and Germany - jointly putting a stop to water damage in houses. SURU is a part of LIXIL, just like GROHE.

  • GROHE
    • Germany
    • Consumer Goods
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing Manager
      • Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

      Execution of international activation campaigns for the Grohe Sense smart home water security system, targeting house owners and installers. Creation and execution of marketing and communication strategy for the innovative end-to-end prevention solution, targeting insurance companies. Successful participation in the internal talent program GPS. Execution of international activation campaigns for the Grohe Sense smart home water security system, targeting house owners and installers. Creation and execution of marketing and communication strategy for the innovative end-to-end prevention solution, targeting insurance companies. Successful participation in the internal talent program GPS.

  • Profit Booster
    • Czechia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Strategy Consultant
      • Aug 2015 - May 2017

      Head of marketing strategy projects for leading brands in FMCG and retail: Indulona (major re-launch and expansion, awarded by Effie prize), Hero / Sunar, Tesco, Siko, Scanquilt. Team leader and coordinator of external suppliers: creative, market research, media, PR, digital, trade marketing. Three times awarded the internal prize "Employee of the quarter".

    • Marketing Analyst
      • Feb 2013 - Jul 2015

      Definition of market potential based on data analyses and market research. Description of strategic customers, creation of insight-based communication benefits, execution of shopper behaviour research. Work on projects across multiple industries: FMCG, retail, banking, real estate, energy distribution, business printing services.

  • East-Gate
    • Slovakia
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Specialist
      • Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

      Set up, relaunched, and improved a set of marketing and sales tools targeted to the key B2B customer segments of manufacturers and logistics providers. Focus on the website, brochures, and sales documents. Set up, relaunched, and improved a set of marketing and sales tools targeted to the key B2B customer segments of manufacturers and logistics providers. Focus on the website, brochures, and sales documents.

  • Deutsche Telekom
    • Germany
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Competitive Intelligence Specialist
      • Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

      Prepared analyses of national telco markets, major competitor activities, and main industry trends. Prepared analyses of national telco markets, major competitor activities, and main industry trends.

  • Hard Rock International
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Food Server
      • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

      Experience in an organization with a strong focus on customer experience and excellent service. Inspiration for my diploma thesis on Hard Rock brand awareness and perception. Experience in an organization with a strong focus on customer experience and excellent service. Inspiration for my diploma thesis on Hard Rock brand awareness and perception.

  • Glossa School of Languages
    • Czechia
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Teacher
      • Sep 2006 - Jun 2009

      Teacher of individual students and groups in public and company courses at all proficiency levels. Teacher of individual students and groups in public and company courses at all proficiency levels.

Education

  • CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education
    CEMS MIM
    2009 - 2011
  • Prague University of Economics and Business
    Master's (Ing. / MIM), CEMS International Management
    2009 - 2011
  • Copenhagen Business School
    Master's, CEMS Exchange
    2009 - 2009
  • Prague University of Economics and Business
    Bachelor's (Bc.), International Trade
    2006 - 2009
  • Milan Hodza Bilingual Grammar School Sucany
    High school education, English bilingual study program
    2001 - 2006
  • Greensburg Community High School
    Rotary Youth Exchange Program
    2004 - 2005
  • Gymnázium Senica

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