Lenka Hlinkova

Experience

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  ATC-JR, s.r.o.

  Dec 2004 - May 2007

  Supply Chain Manager, Sales officer

  Logistics management at a food and coffee distributor for the HORECA sector in Eastern Slovakia.

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  Contineo

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2010

  Logistics and Claims Manager

  Logistics management in a company focused on ICT services. Assisting project managers and technical staff with project management and documentation. Creator behind the company's new brand name.

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  Freelancer

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

  Independent Online Fashion Retailer

  Import from EU and third countries, on-line sales, financial planning, accounting, marketing, logistics, customer service, etc. Over 5000 products sold to more than 1800 customers.

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  N.I.S., s.r.o.

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  Product Manager, Start-up Co-founder

  Co-founder of a startup - a fashion sales portal built on the Magento platform and affiliate marketing, which aggregated products from European e-shops in one place and allowed customers to make a singlepayment even when purchasing from multiple e-shops (e-styler.eu).

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  AT&T

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  Outsourcing for AT&T, leading a team of 17 network engineers and project managers to replace the oldcommunication system (analogue exchanges) with a digital one (Skype for Business) across numerousglobal locations of Shell. The transformation involved comprehensive hardware and software changes.Alongside managing my own projects, I reorganized and simplified the implementation process used by the entire team in Slovakia and the UK. Frequent travel to AT&T and Shell branches within the UK. Show less

  • Project Manager Unified Communications / Team Leader

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

  • AT&T Project Implementation Manager

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
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  Connect IB Ltd (search: RedstoneConnect)

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Senior Digital Project Manager

  Planning and coordinating digital projects for the Westfield shopping centres in London. Successful launch of the mobile app and website Express Parking (now Smart Parking) with an integrated payment system and intelligent license plate recognition, which won an award. This role, in addition to project management, also included account management responsibilities, team leadership, and budget accountability. Partially carried out on the customer's premises.

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  Somo Global

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Digital Project Manager

  Managing a wide range of digital projects for the client Audi UK, including a complete redesign of themobile website m.audi.co.uk. Development of virtual reality applications for the Goodwood Festival ofSpeed, supporting the Account Manager. Resource allocation (digital agency), budget monitoring,responsibility, and reporting to the company's board. Frequent travel within the UK.

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  Wirecard

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2019

  Leading the development of a comprehensive digital loyalty program, including payment systems,targeting, personalization, and localization for significant clients in France, Germany, and Asia. The role, in addition to project and team management, covered business analysis, technical documentation, and UX design. Occasional travel to the headquarters in Munich. Team management, Software development, Complex Loyalty & Payment Systems

  • Business Analyst

    Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
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  Algoritmus

  Mar 2019 - now

  Founder and Managing Director

  Provision of external recruitment services in information technology, digital product development, andlecturing services.

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  Lean In Network, Slovakia (Kosice, Bratislava)

  Jul 2019 - now

  Co-Founder, former Head of Network

  In 2019, I discovered the concept of Lean In circles and kicked off the Lean In Network in Slovakia. It's a movement and philosophy aimed at empowering women to pursue their ambitions and achieve professional success. "Lean In" encourages women to lean into their careers, take on leadership roles, and advocate for themselves in the workplace. The movement emphasizes the importance of mentorship, networking, and breaking down barriers that hinder women's progress in the corporate world—more on leanin.org. Show less

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  Ženský algoritmus / Female Algorithm

  Oct 2020 - now

  NGO Female Algorithm - An Incubator of Female Talents, Leaders, Ideas and Potential. Wide range of activities from educating girls, women, seniors and teachers in Tech, through developing digital and leadership skills, spreading awareness of Diversity & Inclusion, to tandem internships and new business kick-offs.Co-founder of a successful civic association (26-member team, activities with national coverage) aimed at bringing Slovakia closer to gender equality educating women and girls in technology and careerdevelopment. Author of multiple educational concepts in technology, DEI, management, and soft-skill areas (Ready To Lead, Back In Business, Skill-In, Coding Camps, Inclusive Workplace). Preparation of analyses and strategic documents for ministries and public administration. The association has received several awards, including the patronage of the President of the Slovak Republic. From October 2020 to December 2023, in the role of CEO. Show less

  • Chief Innovation Officer, Co-Founder

    Jan 2024 - now

  • CEO, Co-Founder

    Oct 2020 - now
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  Slovenská inovačná a energetická agentúra

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2023

  Member of the Expert Working Group for ICT - Programming

  Member of the working group evaluating contentious ICT projects of Slovak applicants (legal entities) forstate subsidy Innovation Vouchers. Author of the analytical document after the completion of the project"The New Normal of the Slovak Creative Industry - Recovery of the ICT Sector Post-Pandemic."

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  Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  External Expert for Gender Equality

  Member of the working group of the National Project for Gender Equality in the Workplace to improveconditions for reconciling work and family life and increase the employment of individuals with parentalresponsibilities, especially women. Author of the strategic document "Analytical Study of Costs and Benefits of Applying Gender Equality in the Labor Market." Visiting employers and gathering and analysing feedback on materials produced during this project.

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  Inspiring Girls Slovakia

  Jun 2022 - now

  Co-Founder

  We inspire girls to aim high. We organize visits by successful Slovak women to their elementary/high schools, where they share their success stories and become new role models for many girls and boys. We expand opportunities for young people for their future careers and break the gender stereotypes.

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  Skilloria

  Dec 2023 - now

  Co-Founder, Lead Lecturer

  We help companies profit from diversity by providing professional education and consulting in DEI and employee development.