Radovan Svec

Experience

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  I.B.+

  Jan 1998 - Dec 1998

  Graphics Designer

  contact with clients, designing advertisement in commercial journal• commercial art• printing service• design and creation of image, backgrounds, logos using mainly Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw with attention to detail, file size...• setting and managing customer expectations• establish and maintain a high level of customer trust, confidence and focus• multitask and manage small to large projects in a cross functional environment• draws or paints illustrations for use by various media• reviewing writing samples, copy editing articles, sending out writers guidelines, reviewing new products, research for upcoming articles, fact checking, and advertising• prepress preparation• taking pictures, scanning , printing, cutting• competing the final product of magazine• consulting with customer about hit requirements on advertisement• plus everything like in Essox s.r.o. Show less

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  Freelancer

  Jun 1998 - Dec 2018

  ◦ Longest client LG Electronics (8+ years) – All PR communication in Slovakia.◦ Developing and distributing press releases◦ Communicating with key media and journalists◦ Preparing analysis of market◦ Managing communication campaigns◦ Organizing Press Conferences, formal and non-formal events◦ Lead and evangelize the distinct LG Electronics value proposition across products and audiences◦ Align global and local annual plan and individual marketing activities◦ Act as trusted advisor on key messages and storytelling for media interviews and public ◦ Developing monthly media reports◦ Supporting crisis communications Show less • Backups and restoring data• Hardware replacements and upgrades, configurations• Internet solutions (Editorial Management, SEO, e-Shops, Web Pages, Forums, Galleries, Statistical tools…)• Extensive computer installation ad maintenance experience• Strong familiarity with workstation setup and computer hardware and software applications• Exceptional skills in installing and maintaining HW, SW and network • High troubleshooting and analytical abilities• interpersonal skills, to actively participate in developing and maintaining productive client relationships• Well-developed organizational skills in order to respond to priorities on several simultaneous projects• Ability to communicate ideas (written and verbally) clearly and concisely• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (i.e. financial and data analysis)• Demonstrated proficiency in the assessment of unstructured business problems Show less • Corporate Graphics Designer for EuroGeographics (7 Years)• Responsible for annual reports, leaflets, banners, logos, marketing materials, newsletters, corporate magazines, rollups, billboards, leaflets, business cards, postcards…• Managing documents output for print• Also responsible for corporate website, UX design, and effectiveness• Also designed for United Nations (UN-GGIM), Science Europe • Graphics designer for many Slovak companies and individuals (over 40 clients)• Responsible for designs according Brand Guidelines Show less

  • Marketing, Public Relations Specialist

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2018

  • Computer Technical Specialist

    Jun 2004 - Dec 2018

  • Graphics Designer, Corporate communication designer

    Jun 1998 - Dec 2018
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  PVS Computer

  Jan 1999 - May 2001

  Computer Technician

  • designing computers, building components• Accept customer desktop and laptopps systems in-store for repairs• computer service• install and support hardware and software• install maintain servers and workstations• troubleshoot, perform daily backups• provide support of client applications and hardware • hardware replacements and upgrades, configurations• wiring and installation• troubleshoot failures, repair and gain back functionality• ability to present and explain complex technical issues to the customer for their understanding Show less

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  Essox

  Mar 2000 - Dec 2000

  Headmaster of Graphics Design

  • CAD, computer prepress of magazine• draws or paints graphic material and lettering to be used for title, background, screen advertising, commercial logo and other visual layouts for magazine. • determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and creates sample layouts• contact with customer• prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material• review final layouts and suggests improvements as needed• review quality of final product before release• determine style, technique and medium best suited to produce desired effects and conform to reproduction requirements• formulate concept and renders illustration and detail from models, sketches at various stages od completion and makes changes as necessary• scanning, retouching and getting photos. Making cuts and other effect needed to make whole commercial advertisements as wanted customer. Show less

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  Elementary School Kupelna

  Sept 2000 - Aug 2002

  Computer Technician

  • servicing and troubleshooting of computers• installing new software• backups and restoring software• take care of students in computer laboratory• replacing hardware components• Verify fresh hardware and software for compatibility with existing systems• tech advisory• servicing local network• during stay in U.S. remote management

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  Hearst Magazines

  May 2001 - May 2002

  Process Specialist

  • Developing internal communication processes• developing of internal information system project • strategic planning in the area of internet services• Developing processes information system for editors• developing and consulting structure of new internet editorial system

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  VKV Publishing

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Technical Editor Audio, Foto-Video

  • Programming of internet shop• Writing Articles• Consulting of design of internet editorial portal • Sales development• Managing Photo Exhibitions

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  Almega

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2007

  Editor-in-Chief of Multimedia Magazine

  • Responsible for 30 editorial people (editors, sales, marketing team, designers, HR…)• Graphics Design supervision• Establishing new branches in Slovakia and Czech Republic from scratch• Developing marketing strategies, promotion and presentation of Magazine• Financial Management (planning, forecasting, reporting),• Editorial management, • setting and enforcing deadlines,• Responsible for overall quality (content and graphic layout) of the magazine• Communication with clients and partners and searching for business opportunities • Participation at press briefings, press events, exhibitions, marketing events… • Writing articles, reviewing products, developing test analysis. • Responsible for continuous improvement which resulted into 6 days of preparation time (before: 62 days) Show less

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  IBM

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

  Information Management Technical Sales Specialist

  • Responsible for largest IBM software brand - Information Management (over 4000 part numbers)• Supporting Sales on B2B and B2C• Covering software product solutions – Data Management, Enterprise Content Management, Warehousing, Business, Intelligence, Performance Management, Databases, Archiving• Selling and implementation of software services projects and software solutions • Responsible for generating sales orders for products and services in Slovakia• Determination of the proper amount of pre and post sales support required• Developing competitive analysis and presentations • Technical presentations at customers, business partners, workshops, conferences• Developing and demonstrating live demos for the customers • Communication with stakeholders on all levels• Negotiations with customers, offering solutions, preparing proposals and quotations• Designing architecture – best fit software to customers needs• Working closely with existing customers and business partners and searching for new leads• Regular reporting, sale forecasting and achieving target quota• Preparing offers, RFIs, RFPs, POCs, POTs and quotations. Show less

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  LG Electronics

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2018

  Senior Public Relations Manager

  • Responsible for whole public relations in Slovakia• Developing and distributing press releases• Developing new market strategies• translation and developing technical manuals (mainly electronics)• Communicating with key media and journalists• Preparing analysis of market• Managing communication campaigns• Organizing Press Conferences, formal and non-formal events• Lead and evangelize the distinct LG Electronics value proposition across products and audiences• Align global and local annual plan and individual marketing activities• Act as trusted advisor on key messages and storytelling for media interviews and public • Developing reports on regular basis• Supporting crisis communicationscontract with many Agencies: Seesame, GCI Hill&Knowlton, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, LG One, Native PR, Nydrle, Inspiro Solutions Show less

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  AFS Technologies, Inc.

  Mar 2019 - now

  Customer Support Analyst
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  Exceedra by TELUS

  Jan 2021 - now

  Customer Support Specialist
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  TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods

  Jan 2023 - now

  Customer Support Specialist + DevOps