Experience

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  METRO Markets GmbH

  • Senior Product Manager

    • Sep 2022 - Present

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  Westwing

  • Germany
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Product Manager E-commerce

    • Jan 2021 - Sep 2022

  • Junior Product Manager E-commerce

    • Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Product Manager E-commerce Working Student

    • May 2019 - Apr 2020

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  MAN Truck & Bus SE

  • Germany
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Strategic Purchasing Working Student

    • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

    • Managed and trained a team of 4 for the release of open invoices for a key supplier• Responsible for managing and troubleshooting monthly and quarterly price changes through Excel, SAP and SRM systems• Optimised processes used for price communication with suppliers, thereby saving 10 hours of working time monthly• Assisted buyers in purchasing and procurement-related tasks, including supplier negotiations, evaluation, and nomination, as well as day-to-day inquiries

  • Strategic Purchasing Intern

    • Sep 2018 - Oct 2018

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  Tutolabs

  • Munich Area, Germany

  • Product Manager

    • Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
    • Munich Area, Germany

    • Managed the ideation process and MVP creation of the online tutoring platform that connects students and tutors within the German market• Recruited 100 tutors by the means of direct and online marketing• Coordinated a cross-functional team of software developers, designers and business developers• Tracked user engagement and customer acquisition costs to further develop go-to-market strategy

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  Innes Associates Architecture & Urban Design

  • United Kingdom
  • Architecture and Planning
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Business Manager

    • May 2016 - Dec 2017

    • HR – recruited five architects and an office manager, prepared contracts, performed induction training; organised CPD and training seminars, conducted personal development reviews and performance appraisals; maintained HR databases: confidential documents, annual leave; organised team-building events and introduced monthly project reviews. • Business Development – fully developed, designed and maintained the company's website www.innesassociates.net; created reports, promotional material and presentations using desktop publishing software; researched and presented new business opportunities to executive management; negotiated and organised meetings with potential and existing clients; maintained and created content for the company's social media channels. • Accounting – handled finances: online banking, invoice payments, and petty cash; assisted executive management in financial planning; performed reconciliation and dealt with account payables by using accounting software Quickbooks; submitted quarterly VAT; assisted with payroll.• IT support – picked the right software and hardware, including a server; trained architects and executive management to use new hardware; performed IT troubleshooting; researched, installed and maintained cloud-based telephones. • Office Management – arranged and facilitated office move; maintained insurance contracts and memberships in professional bodies; visited building sites as an assistant to architects; answered phone calls and took messages.

  • Business Development Consultant

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  • Office Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

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  Richmond, The American International University in London

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Peer Tutor

    • Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    After receiving an A grade in both courses, I was approached to become a Peer Tutor in Managerial and Financial Accounting for students at Richmond, The American International University in London.

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  Women In Leadership, Richmond University

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Founder and President

    • Dec 2016 - Nov 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    Women in Leadership was co-founded by Kristina Pribileva and Ida Nyander Soderhielm in December 2016 as a Richmond University society. The society's main objective is to create a community where ideas and skills are exchanged in order to empower women and encourage female leadership. WIL aims to equip academically talented and high potential women with skills and confidence to be able to succeed in the working environment. Achievements in the Role:• Organised 2 forums, 2 training events and 5 socials focused on women’sempowerment, encouragement of female leadership and transferrable skilldevelopment.• Arranged and coordinated a trip for the senior management of the club to Geneva,Switzerland for the purpose of assisting an UNAIDS Global Advocate for YoungWomen and Adolescent Girls.• Secured partnerships with Zonta International organisation focused on advancing thestatus of women.• Recruited over 80 members to develop a long-lasting network of future and currentfemale professionals.

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  Pathway CTM

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Strategy Intern

    • May 2017 - Jul 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    • Strategy – conducted a competitor analysis on 17 firms focusing on their business models and strategy; created a social media strategy and analysed 68 competitors’ social media accounts in order to improve existing marketing strategy.• Operations – researched 20 corporate apprenticeship providers offering over 90 programmes; exceeded targets in the area of student mentorship by providing support and guidance to 80 people on post-A-level opportunities; created teacher resources on the topics of employability skills.• Business Development – generated and followed up on over 40 sales leads by cold calling and emailing; met all targets set by executive management, contributing to £100,000 sales pipeline.

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  HELP Appeal - County Air Ambulance Trust

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Collection Officer

    • Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    • Proactive in approaching managers of businesses: used strong influencing skills to persuade them to display the charity’s static collection box on their premises. • Have raised over £1,500 by emptying collection boxes. Deposited funds and produced financial records requiring strong numeracy skills, as well as a high level of responsibility and trust.

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  Richmond, The American International University in London

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Peer Mentor

    • Sep 2015 - May 2016
    • London, United Kingdom

    • Delivered lectures and assisted professors during First Year Seminar classes demonstrating advanced organisational and communication skills, as well as promoting critical reasoning and importance of community engagement. • Provided guidance and assistance to first year students in terms of academic and social support demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. • Worked collaboratively as part of a student events team to ensure a smooth-running orientation week. • Received Peer Mentor of the Year Award in recognition for outstanding contribution to the University.

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  Vecpiebalga Parish Council

  • Vecpiebalga, Latvia

  • Human Resources Intern

    • May 2015 - Jun 2015
    • Vecpiebalga, Latvia

    • Completed a range of administrative tasks to a high level: including the efficient use of a real estate software, systemising and analysing personnel records and preparing project documentation. • Prepared utility contracts, demonstrating excellent attention to detail. • Assisted the Head of Department of Youth Affairs in creating and managing a blog for the Erasmus+ programme. • Managed the successful application for the EU's European Cultural Tourism Network contest.