Office Manager/Executive Assistant

MARIA A. BALABANOVA

** ***** ****** ******, ***# 603• Allston, MA 02134 • Cell 774-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a full-time position in the marketing field and contribute to the achievement of the company goals

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science and Business Administration Nichols College Dudley, MA

Majors: International Business, Accounting Expected Graduation: May 2011

Major GPA: 3.8

PROFILE

Dual citizen of Russia and Canada, willing to relocate internationally

Fluent in Russian and English, Intermediate knowledge of French

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RED BULL, Moscow, Russia 2010

Assistant to Area Field Marketing Manager

• Monitored monthly brand reports (MBR) from 8 regions.

• Communicated with all cell brand managers about the fulfillment of their targets for sampling projects, supported events, and other activations.

• Managed the pre-activation reports for Red Bull X-Fighters from the 8 regions, gathering the information for top management. Created a final report for completed actions and outcomes.

• Aided at the Red Bull X-Fighter Moscow 2010 event with emergency tasks.

• Completed an analysis report of current brand performance dynamics for 2010 and 2009.

• Set forth creative marketing ideas that were of interest to the top management team.

IMMEDIA HOLDING Moscow, Russia 2006-2008

Account Executive

• Developed full-scale project plans and associated communication documents, while effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

• Drafted and submitted budget proposals and recommended subsequent budget changes.

• Build strong relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business.

• Worked closely with project team to maintain a continuous knowledge of the projects status.

• Organized promotional marketing campaigns and ensured smooth running of these campaigns.

BP GROUP RUSSIA, Moscow Russia 2006

Finance Department Intern

● Managed Import Custom Clearance documentation

Russian Tennis Association (TSKA), Moscow Russia 2009

Tennis Camp Counselor, Tenerife Spain

● Coached children ages 5-12 and took on the responsibility for the well being of the children during their stay

AWARDS AND ATIVITIES

Dean’s High Honors List 2010

Senior Portfolio Competition 3rd Place 2010

NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Team Member 2006 – Present

● Captain in 2009 /2010, and led the team to school’s first Championship Title in 2010

Nichols Admissions Tour Guide 2006 – Present

● Lead informative and exciting tours of the Nichols College campus to international students

Leadership Training 2010

● Participated in two captain leadership workshops

SKILLS

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point

QuickBooks In-Design Photoshop

Portfolio and References provided upon request

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