Ella Duda

Experience

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  Kamp Kohut

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Camp Counselor/Waterski Instructor

  Organized camper events/activities and expected to be flexible to schedule changesTrusted with the responsibility to ensure the safety of children ages 8-16Allowed many opportunities to utilize creative skills to create an open and fun environment for campers/staffWorked together with a multi-cultural staff and strengthened communication skills across cultures and ages

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  Make-A-Wish

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Wish Coordinator/Event Planning Intern

  Interned under the Wish Intake Coordinator and Event Development OfficerManaged avenues of media for organizational and marketing purposesStrengthened and utilized knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PublisherRecognized the opportunity to use creative skills to add to the marketing needs and spirit of Make-A-WishTrusted to handle major accounts in organizing a partnered event with Panera BreadUtilized strong communication skills to build relationships with wish families, donors, and members of the boardResponsible to write, edit, and approve various documents while working with a deadlineGained valuable business knowledge concerning an NPO Show less

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  Bowling Green State University

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Assistant to Director of Study Abroad

  Utilized knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point dailyTrusted to keep track of important contacts and confidential information and report to supervisorManaged avenues of media for organizational and marketing purposes of the study abroad programsUtilized French language skills to help those students interested in applying to the program in Strasbourg, FranceUtilized French language skills to translate documents for the supervisorTrusted to work unsupervised while maintaining a strong work ethic and completing projects in a timely mannerGained valuable business knowledge concerning the administrative tasks needed to run a businessResponsible to write and edit various documentsActed as an advisor/source of support to students with questions/doubts about studying abroadDemonstrated strong organizational skills, multi-task abilities and use of communication skills Show less

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  Verve Life

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Intern

  Utilized excellent fact-finding skills to assist with competitive analysis and brainstorm sessions for client projects.

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  Purohit Navigation

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

  Client/Project Services Associate

  Responsible for the logistics planning and coordination for major pharmaceutical client Advisory Board events.Responsible for the social media management of key client account.Responsible for the management and fulfillment of key client product for both consumers and physician requests.Utilized copy writing skills for multiple projects- both internal and external.Assisted VP, Strategic Development and Account Executives with account planning and management.Assisted VP, Controller with organizing and reconciling financial documents.Assisted VP, Creative Director with creative development in planning client visit events.Assisted Director of Production Services with producing print advertising materials and coordinating the shipment of materials to meet client deadlines. Show less

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  Little Wing, Glen Ellyn

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Director

  Responsible for strategy and implementation of marketing initiatives to capture sales leads and increase enrollment.- designed layout and produced copy for print materials and e-newsletters- coordinated promotional events to offer B2C interaction- built partnerships with community businesses for B2B opportunitiesInitiated projects that provided additional avenues of revenue, aside from the program classes.- partnered with a senior living center to include our program as part of the resident’s monthly activities- created birthday party packages.Managed and maintained daily social media content by implementing a routine schedule and optimizing post views and customer interaction. Maintained excellent relationships with customers (parents) by using highly developed interpersonal skills and to immediately respond to inquiries, concerns or complaints.Oversaw a team of program teachers (6), organized multiple schedules to ensure staffing for classes and promotional events.Supported creative thinking by making myself available to listen to new ideas and encouraged open communication for a stronger team relationship.Assumed role of teacher to instruct preschool music education classes (background in studying music, passion for the art, and ability to foster learning with children). Show less

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  Sixième Son

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2021

  Global new business development and sales: prospecting pipeline through effective networking/CRM database/in-market events; understanding competitive landscape for outreach strategy; accurate forecasting for solid revenue achievement; managing complex B2B sales-cycle; strategic, consultative, and relationship selling; leading RFP submissions; engaging with stakeholders/C-suite to close sale.Key account director and client success manager: managing existing key accounts across multiple B2B & B2C industries and markets; understanding client needs to upsell services and ensure long-term client success; cultivating mutually beneficial relationships to ensure client retention.Communication/marketing support: working across internal teams to build international engagement; strategically position the agency across all media platforms, build SEO impact; develop tools for successful sales initiatives.Lead international team organization; cultivating and managing mutually beneficial relationships with strategic global partnerships – China, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Turkey, UAE, USA.Public speaker and agency representative at international conferences/events, including Cannes Lions, CHARGE Energy Conference (Iceland), MRKTNG Finland, Ador E-Vehicle Summit (Pune); ZeeMELT (Mumbai), Brand Marketing Summit (London) and Creative Belgium.Daily use of bi-lingual English-French proficiency. Show less Reported to US Managing Director, General Director, France and CEO; autonomously managed complex B2B prospection and sales-cycle for international new business and new revenue growth; led strategy for RFP submissions; developed and organized presentation decks for new business meetings with top management/C-suite/stakeholders; daily management of global key accounts across industries and markets (Astra Zeneca, Axa, Etisalat, Petronas, Unilever, Wix...); international team leader and main contact for strategic global partnerships and growth (Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, India, Israel, Switzerland, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, USA); worked closely with communications team improve sales support materials and increase company global visibility. Show less Reported to US Managing Director and CEO; assisted US project planning, budget management and creative services for existing clients; navigated complex B2B sales-cycle in niche industry for successful international business development and revenue growth outside of US and France; participated in prospecting and submitting detailed RFPs; supported management of strategic global partnerships (US, France, Spain, Russia, UAE, India); worked closely with communications team to improve SEO strategy and produce effective content in English. Show less

  • International Strategy Director

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  • International Project Director

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  • International Project Manager

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
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  Data Impact

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Client Partner
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  Salesforce

  Dec 2021 - now

  Premier Sales Advisor