Elena Neilenko-Business Development Representative & Assistant to Head of Sales
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Experience
Business Development Representative & Assistant to Head of Sales
Litslink.com
- Researched potential clients based on ICP and contacted decision-makers.
- CRM system (HubSpot) management.
- Built sales presentations and managed company portfolio creation and updates.
- Identified new opportunities (sales, partnership, etc).
- Scheduled and conducted lead qualifications and sales calls.
- Performed competitors analysis.
- Provided recommendations based on customers' needs.
- Developed individual sales plans for the team.
- Developed and implemented outbound campaigns.
- Built relationships with existing and new clients.
- Represented the company at industry events.
Sr. Executive Assistant & Event Manager & Recruiter
Litslink.com
- Managed team of researchers, office managers, drivers, and system administrators.
- Collaborated with external agencies, freelancers and internal graphic designers.
- Provided professional, proactive administrative support to the President and CEO.
- Organized events with an internal team (no event agencies involved).
- Provided 24/7 travel assistance for business trips and family vacations.
- Translated documents.
- Researched investing opportunities (robotics, cybersecurity, NFT) and conducted market analysis.
- Managed the full recruiting process from sourcing to placement.
- Developed and grew a contractor book for temporary business opportunities in IT and non-IT roles.
- Evaluated candidates’ skills and managed the offer process including reference checks, salary recommendations and offer letters.
- Prepared presentations, materials, and contracts.
- Managed purchase orders and customized manufacturing preparation and processing.
- Handled internal communications (weekly newsletters, Confluence updates, employee surveys).
- Developed and produced employer branding elements.
Guest Relations Executive
Hurawalhi Resort
- Planned best transportation options from the airport to the island (seaplane and speedboat).
- Arranged smooth and fast check-in and check-out experiences.
- Coordinated and multi-tasked in a busy environment.
- Handled guest complaints and concerns efficiently and timely.
- Trained 3 new Guest Relations Executives.
- Organized special moments and events (island weddings, underwater proposals, etc.).
- Created memorable experiences for VIP guests during arrivals and departures.
Guest Services Executive
Jumeirah Resort
- Created an excellent arrival experience to make guests feel welcomed.
- Coordinated with bell service and staff management.
- Provided guests with information on transportation and restaurant options.
- Ensured check-in and check-out experiences were fast and enjoyable.
- Accommodated unique requests and created WOW moments.
- Managed room assignments to meet business and guest needs.
- Diffused conflict or tense situations with guests.
- Processed guest payments smoothly and accurately.
Guest Services Agent
St.Regis Hotel
- Greeted guests upon arrival and made them feel welcomed.
- Processed meal and beverage requests.
- Oversaw VIP guests.
- Trained 6 new Guest Services Agents.
HR Executive & Recruiter
Dobovo.com
- Implemented HR processes successfully.
- Worked closely with C-level management in business decisions based on HR data.
- Managed and maintained recruitment tracking data.
- Led recruitment for roles at all levels.
- Managed the employee life cycle: onboarding, offboarding, reference checks, contract creation, application screening, and training.
- Developed and implemented a competitive reward and benefits offering.
- Notified and coordinated social and personal insurance.
- Consulted on general HR-related questions.
- Organized events and HR programs.
HR Executive & Recruiter / HR Project Manager
East Balt Ukraine
- Conceptualized onboarding material and delivered HR process approaches.
- Reported on talent and performance data regularly.
- Managed payrolling for permanent and temporary employees.
- Led and supported a variety of HR projects at local and global levels.
- Contacted authorities for work permits and visas.
- Consulted on general HR-related questions.
- Created onboarding and user adoption concepts and delivered training.
Executive Assistant & HR Project Manager
East Balt Ukraine
- Provided professional, proactive administrative support to the General Manager.
- Arranged all domestic and international travel for the team.
- Analyzed and prepared data for management meetings (Excel, PPT, live presentations).
- Prepared presentations, materials, and contracts.
- Managed purchase orders and customized manufacturing preparation and processing.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Customer Service, Project Management, and Procurement.
Skills
Excellent Communication/Presentation Skills.
Ability To Communicate With Technical And Business Teams.
Organizational And Time-Management Skills.
Experience In Working With Both Sensitive And Confidential Information.
Flexibility And Adaptiveness.
Creative Problem-Solving.
Working In A Fast-Paced, Challenging Environment.
Capable Of Performing Multiple Tasks With A High Level Of Accuracy And Attention To Detail.
Negotiation Proficiency.
Self-Starter With The Ability To Work Independently, Set Priorities, And Solve Problems.
International With Cultural Awareness; Lived 4+ Years Abroad & Visited 18+ Countries.
Skilled In Ms Office, Trello, Jira, Canva, Keynotes, Tilda, And Hubspot.
Result-Driven With A Strong Sense Of Ownership.
Highly Analytical, Committed To Finding New Opportunities & Avenues To Grow The Business.
Motivate & Develop People Into A Winning Team.
Strong Interpersonal Skills To Quickly Adapt To People, Cultures & Situations.
Avid Learner, Passionate About Development.
Languages
Education
Oles Honchar National University
Master's degree · Journalism · Dnipro, Ukraine
Oles Honchar National University
Bachelor's degree · Journalism · Dnipro, Ukraine
Certifications & licenses
Advanced Power Searching
Course For Personal Assistants
Natalia Maslennikova
Foundations Of Digital Marketing And E-commerce
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Elena is based in Zürich, Switzerland.
Elena speaks the following languages: Ukrainian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).
Elena has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Elena has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Elena may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Elena would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Development Representative & Assistant to Head of Sales, Sr. Executive Assistant & Event Manager & Recruiter, Guest Relations Executive.
Elena's most recent position is Business Development Representative & Assistant to Head of Sales at Litslink.com.
In recent years, Elena has worked for Litslink.com.
Elena is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Tourism, and Manufacturing. Elena also has some experience in Professional Services.
Elena is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources. Elena also has some experience in Customer Service, Project Management, and Procurement.
Elena has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.
Elena has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Sales.
Elena holds a Master in Journalism from Oles Honchar National University and a Bachelor in Journalism from Oles Honchar National University.
Elena has 3 certificates. These include: Advanced Power Searching, Course For Personal Assistants, and Foundations Of Digital Marketing And E-commerce.
The availability of Elena needs to be confirmed.
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