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ANNA MARIA KOSTKA

Senior Recruitment and Customer Suport Specialist
Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
5
5
Languages

Work History

Customer Management Representative

Gain Capital
Krakow, Poland
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Clientele response and inquiry intake regarding online e-Trading
  • Carrying out financial transactions on behalf of clients’ accounts
  • Mediating client trade disputes
  • Placing trades or trade orders on company platforms on behalf of clients
  • Providing support for customers in English, Polish, French, and Japanese

Customer Success Advisor

GetResponse
Gdansk, Poland
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Acted as customer support regarding use of company products (EMarketing software as well as Email marketing, Ecommerce, Marketing automation and Traffic generation strategies)
  • Executed customer solution response initiatives
  • Responded to all customer contacts, disputes and troubleshooting needs
  • Orchestrated prospective client outreach.

Editor and Translator

Changes in 21st Century Russian Theater, Osinska, K., Institute of Slavic Studies, PAN
Warsaw
03.2020 - 06.2020

Polish to English document translation, proofreading, editing of Changes in 21st Century Russian Theater. Texts and Contexts, Osinska, K.

Editor and Translator

Lubina, M., A Political Biography of Aung San Suu Kyi: A Hybrid Politician.
Remote
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Polish to English document translation, proofreading, editing of political biography by M. Lubina, ISBN 9780367463847

English Language Instructor

Yaruki Switch Group
Tokyo, Japan
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Lesson planning, course development, and delivery of active learning exercises
  • Evaluation of student progress and language acquisition
  • Creation of coursework and assessment systems
  • Training and dispatch of substitute teaching relief for all Tokyo-based schools

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Hays Center for Excellence
Krakow, Poland
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Recruitment in fields of Aerospace, Smart Technologies, and Chemicals & Materials
  • Career networking and consultation for specialists in above fields
  • Customer request intake for the primary client Honeywell UK

Foreign Language Teacher

International Language Institute
Krakow, Poland
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Taught business level English profficiency in public institutions and private businesses
  • Led courses in English language grant and academic writing
  • Instructed on administrative English language practices in public and private sectors

Translator

Polish Institute
Vilnius, Lithuania
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Polish to English document translation and editing
  • Formatting layouts for exhibition materials
  • Maintenance, translation of historic newspapers
  • Translation of Polish poetry and literary works

Researcher

East Analytics
Krakow, Poland
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Editing and translation of articles
  • Market research, data analysis, and source gathering on East Asian consumer trends, regional economic development, import-export potentials
  • Compiled reports to inform on findings of various Asian industries, fields, and markets
  • Informed on risk factors involving the exportation of company products and their distribution in East Asia

Proofreader

Acta Asiatica Varsoviensia Periodic Journal
Warsaw, Poland
06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Providing editing and translation of articles concerning international affairs from Polish to English
  • Reviewed articles and recommended changes to improve language flow, coherence

Orator, Organizer, and Event Planner

Department of East Asian Studies, Jagiellonian University of Krakow
Krakow
10.2011 - 06.2016
  • Gave presentations on Japanese culture, history, and religion
  • Moderated study groups and panel discussions
  • Organized, planned, and promoted campus events and conferences
  • Arranged national language and culture program workshops with major universities nationwide

Orator, Organizer, Event Planner

Form of Young Diplomats
Warsaw, Poland
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Co-organized trips to the Polish Embassy in Budapest, Hungary
  • Organized bilateral events with a Hungarian sister NGO
  • Created extra-curricular events and trips to encourage education about foreign diplomacy for students
  • Supported the hosting of annual reunions to provide space for presentations on Polish global affairs
  • Led study group discussion activities involving EU-East Asian economic, political, and cultural relations

Intern

Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Tokyo, Japan
08.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assisted Consular Officers in offering citizenship services
  • Provided interpretation and translation services from in Polish, English, and Japanese
  • Helped to organize bilateral events and multicultural affairs
  • Social media marketing management on all platforms for the embassy

Coordinator

Int’l Student Dormitory Association, Hitotsubashi University Campus
Tokyo
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Served as a Canadian/Polish Student Goodwill Ambassador for the Kodaira community in Tokyo
  • Tutored international students providing English Language assistance
  • Assisted and coordinated student orientations for new arrivals
  • Was floor leader and support staff for Resident Assistants
  • Planned cultural exchange events and activities
  • Managed student complaints and internal communications for the community

Intern

Confucius Institute
Krakow, Poland
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Organization and support for learning programs, testing sites, and administrative tasks
  • Co-coordinated organization ofLibrary archives, databases, and inventory
  • Executed weekly Chinese language and culture workshops for beginners

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland
10.2016 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - Asian Studies, Chinese

Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland
10.2015 - 07.2017

Foreign Undergraduate Research Program - Japanese Culture, Media And Social Studies

Tokyo University
Tokyo, Japan
10.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Far Eastern Culture Studies, Japanese

Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland
10.2011 - 07.2014

Skills

Excellent research capabilities including source-searching and material analysis

Background in editing, proof-reading and publishing articles

Agency systems and database management experience, comprehension of several software systems

Ability to build relationships, establish report, and adapt to fast-paced work environments

Resourceful with innovative presentation, organizational, and development skills

CRM

Complaint resolution

Professional telephone demeanor

Money handling abilities

Software

MSOffice

Adobe Photoshop

Wordpress

Salesforce

Certification

TEFL certified ELT

Timeline

Customer Management Representative

Gain Capital
08.2020 - 12.2021

Customer Success Advisor

GetResponse
06.2020 - 08.2020

Editor and Translator

Changes in 21st Century Russian Theater, Osinska, K., Institute of Slavic Studies, PAN
03.2020 - 06.2020

Editor and Translator

Lubina, M., A Political Biography of Aung San Suu Kyi: A Hybrid Politician.
10.2019 - 03.2020

English Language Instructor

Yaruki Switch Group
11.2018 - 03.2020

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Hays Center for Excellence
10.2018 - 11.2018

JLPT N3

08-2018

Translator

Polish Institute
03.2018 - 12.2018

Researcher

East Analytics
01.2018 - 04.2018

TEFL certified ELT

01-2018

Foreign Language Teacher

International Language Institute
10.2017 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - International Relations

Jagiellonian University
10.2016 - 07.2018

Proofreader

Acta Asiatica Varsoviensia Periodic Journal
06.2016 - 10.2016

Orator, Organizer, Event Planner

Form of Young Diplomats
12.2015 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Asian Studies, Chinese

Jagiellonian University
10.2015 - 07.2017

Intern

Embassy of the Republic of Poland
08.2015 - 08.2015

Foreign Undergraduate Research Program - Japanese Culture, Media And Social Studies

Tokyo University
10.2014 - 09.2015

Coordinator

Int’l Student Dormitory Association, Hitotsubashi University Campus
08.2014 - 01.2015

Intern

Confucius Institute
02.2013 - 06.2013

Orator, Organizer, and Event Planner

Department of East Asian Studies, Jagiellonian University of Krakow
10.2011 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Far Eastern Culture Studies, Japanese

Jagiellonian University
10.2011 - 07.2014
ANNA MARIA KOSTKASenior Recruitment and Customer Suport Specialist