Linas Cekanavicius

Experience

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  SEB

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2010

  Internship

  • Explored mortgage and private banking sectors.

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  State Tax Inspectorate of the Republic of Lithuania

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

  Summer Internship

  • Worked in the department of analysis, selection for examination and inspection of VAT.• Collected information from investigation statements on money laundering and fictitious accounts.

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  Achema group

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  Summer Internship

  • Two month internship with the largest chemical industry producer in the Baltic States.• Performed a rotation programme in the production planning department, supply chain division, sales and marketing branch.

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  KPMG Baltics

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2011

  Summer Internship

  • Received training to work with issues on Lithuanian income and value-added taxes as well as transfer pricing reports

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  PwC

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Audit Associate

  Involved in auditing entities from a wide range of industries (banking, manufacturing, shipbuilding, FMCG, retail and etc.):• Carried out analytic procedures and tests of details of the clients' financial information.• Gained understanding of internal business processes and control environment applied by the clients.

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  Pixelete Labs

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  Business Development Manager

  Pixelete Labs works in the areas of web solutions and e-commerceEngaged in:• Business process development • Finance and accounting• Contributed to the establishment of a business cluster "Nebula" based in "Rupert" - Vilnius' centre of Art and Education

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  Vivat Modus

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2023

  General Manager

  • Implementing textile industry solutions - CAD/CAM software and machinery.• Initiated and managed a large-scale automated cutting service manufactory serving local apparel and furniture producers.

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  Palanga Street Radio

  Aug 2017 - now

  Co-Founder

  → Built and led a community radio growing to thousands of members across Vilnius & online→ Organized 150+ cultural events, managing collaborations with public institutions and art festivals→ Led team of 20+ volunteers, overseeing operations, financials, and community engagement→ Created a platform bridging local & international creative communities

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  Gowns for sport

  Sept 2019 - now

  Business Development Advisor

  Advised on production planning, budgeting, and strategic marketing initiatives for sustainable fashion brand founded by Egle Cekanaviciute. Contributed to brand's growth through French-Lithuanian market expansion and Olympic & Paralympic athlete collaborations.

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  Independent Community Radio Network (ICRN)

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Co-Founder

  → Led cross-border initiative connecting community radios across 8 Nordic-Baltic countries→ Secured major grants and managed international events in 6 countries→ Created sustainable knowledge-sharing platform for European independent media