What type of job are you looking for?
Retail, Customer service, Sales jobs at all management levels
What nationality are you?
British born In Ukraine
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
Native Russian and Ukrainian, fluent English, basic Dutch
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Amsterdam as I just relocated to this great city due to marriage
What countries have you worked in?
Ukraine, United Kingdom (10 years)
What field do you currently work in?
Jewellery Store Manager for Signet(largest jewellery retailer in UK)My career experiences to date embrace a wide range of 'hard' and 'soft' communication and interpersonal skills within Jewellery industry; from direct client liaison and sales, through to customer-care related activities and hospitality - the activities and diversity of which have proved both challenging and extremely rewarding. In addition, my store was honoured “Management Team of the Year” R.E.A.L. Award (retail award widely recognized in the United Kingdom) at Signet Sales Conference in October 2008, Birmingham
What fields have you worked in before?
Administration, Sales, Hospitality, Interpretation
What qualifications do you hold?
European University of Management & Business, Department of Management. The qualification awarded encompasses an Honours Degree and Post-grad qualification in the Management of Foreign Economic Activity (at DISTINCTION level).
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Education is a solid ground to develope your skills on during future career, therefore equally important to possess both
Describe the benefits of working with others
Developing communicational, interpersonal skills, building team spirit as great achievments usually based on people behind and around you
Describe the benefits of working alone
Not being dependant on others, greater control over current situation
What was your worst working experience?
Being a perfectionist, expecting too much from the team and being disappointed as a result
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
How to get the best out of your team by coaching the "right" behaviour required for successful result, delegate and communicate effectively
What unique skills do you have?
Ethically and professionally aware (high degree of personal integrity, unique ability to critically analyse and solve business problems, strong leadership capabilities, keen sense of business skills and acumen, good 'Team Player' (able to contribute to key corporate and team decisions), excellent communication skills (oral and written), high degree of IT proficiency (MS Office, email, WWW etc), some programming experience and knowledge of E-Commerce, analytical (able to deal with figures e.g. analysing data, make financial conclusions etc.)
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Interactive, competitive, driven by result, "customer-loving" environment where I can utilize my management skills, language knowledge and professional (Jewellery) interest
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Working with people (both team and customers), striving to and achieving company goals, coaching and motivating others, leading by example, sence of "belonging" to a successful team where hard work is recognised and rewarded, pride in personal and team development
How would you describe yourself?
Well organised, proactive, ambitious and professional, being able to demonstrate initiative, passion, commitment and devotion. I consider myself being a manager who enjoys leading by example and motivating the team to offer every customer a very special, unique, VIP-like service.
How can potential employers contact you?
Email, Tel 0031 619705287
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