Sophia E. Sinko
*** ******* ***., **, ********, NY 11205
abg6ga@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Highly motivated and creative professional with over ten years of diverse
work experience. A broad and strategic mindset with a talent for analyzing
problems and applying innovative solutions. Skilled in research,
analysis, communications, and project management. A proven track record of
creating productive relationships with clients and colleagues
internationally. Developed commitment to achieving excellence with a goal
oriented as well as flexible approach.
Volvo Group North America, New York, NY 2007 to
September 2010
Investor Relations Associate/Web Editor for Online Communications
Key Accomplishments
. Contributed to improved brand visibility and increased share price.
. Built productive collaboration with colleagues worldwide.
. Implemented cost-cutting measures and initiatives.
. Created weekly newsletter and quarterly company fact sheet.
. Developed blogging initiative for president of VGNA.
Responsibilities
. Reported directly to president of Volvo Group North America.
. Worked closely with AB Volvo in Sweden and all Volvo Group product
companies in North America.
. Performed, carried out ad hoc research and reporting for the president of
VGNA.
. In charge of monitoring investment analyst reports on Volvo Group and
industry.
. Produced assessment reports on earnings estimates in support of quarterly
earnings releases.
. Monitored share price development and changes in U.S. ADR ownership.
. In charge of planning and coordinating investor site visits,
analyst/shareholder meetings and events.
. Assisted in writing and editing of annual and quarterly reports,
presentations, and internal and external communications.
. Created quarterly company fact sheet for publication.
. Created and produced weekly industry monitor and economic newsletter for
VGNA senior management.
. In charge of online communications for VGNA.
. Created/edited weekly web and blog content.
. Monitored VGNA website to troubleshoot errors, manage and maintain web
content.
Georgeson Inc., New York, NY 2003 to 2007
Associate Director
Key Accomplishments
. Achieved high client satisfaction with effective strategy and efficiency.
. Trained call center personnel.
. Developed strong project management skills.
Responsibilities
. Managed the complete cycle of proxy related activity for approximately
120 corporate clients.
. Worked on annual and special shareholder meetings, mergers and/or
acquisitions, tender offers and proxy contests for public companies.
. Managed timely and accurate data acquisition to drive reporting on
vote projections, shareholder tracking, institutional voting, and
strategic planning.
. Analyzed and executed an effective shareholder outreach strategy.
. Built reports for corporate clients on the status of proxy campaigns.
. Liaised between corporate clients and proxy advisory firms.
. Coordinated internal resources to execute and maximize targeted
results for clients.
. Troubleshot client issues; resolved problems rapidly and efficiently.
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation, Milwaukee, WI 2000 to
2001
Product Manager
. Conducted research on retail banking products, focusing on the debit
card market.
. Created and presented research results to senior management.
. Analyzed and interpreted data to identify usage behavior.
. Created general profiles in order to improve marketing tactics.
. Contributed to launching marketing campaigns.
. Managed Visa debit, American Express and Deluxe relationship for bank.
. Involved in charter collapse project as coordinator of account-
renumbering initiative for bank and over four hundred branches.
Master's Degree in Economics 2000
Bachelor's Degree in Economics 1995
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Graduate study at University of Geissen, Germany in 1999
Selected for scholarship program
Languages:
Fluent in Hungarian.
Study of French language, arts, and culture for eight years.
Interests:
Avid runner and yoga practitioner.
Lifelong downhill skier.
Photography, writing.