Joanna BRENKUS
Trade & Processing Specialist / Coordinator / Buyer
Bernerstrasse 169
Summary
Experienced Trade & Processing Specialist with a strong track record in managing trade operations, resolving discrepancies, and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, delivering high-quality presentations for corporate clients. Adept at improving workflows and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across global markets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade & Processing Specialist
UBS
02.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end trade processing, settlement, and post-trade activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Performed daily reconciliations and resolved trade discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.
- Investigated and resolved trade issues, minimizing operational risk and ensuring smooth processing.
- Liaised with front and middle office teams for seamless trade flow and issue resolution.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and maintained process accuracy.
- Contributed to process improvements for enhanced operational efficiency.
Fashion Buyer
LPP S.A.
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Reducing production costs through effective trade negotiations with fabric suppliers from the Turkish, Chinese and Korean markets and maintaining production costs in sewing rooms in Poland and Turkey during the economic crisis.
- Responsibility for timely import of the highest quality products, personal care for the technical compliance of the goods with the company's requirements.
- Representing the company's interests during domestic and foreign delegations, including visits to knitting and sewing factories and fashion fairs in Warsaw and Paris in order to improve the quality of products and acquire new contractors.
- Close cooperation with the construction, design, logistics and purchasing departments.
Senior Analyst
HCL Technologies
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Expertise on a wide range of products and detailed analysis of data from many sales channels - Amazon, Ebay, Bonanza and other platforms and online stores on the US market.
- Improving product presentation on the Google Shopping platform by using various configuration tools.
- Analysis of customer expectations.
- Detecting algorithm errors and eliminating them.
US Risk & Healthcare Administrator Core/Project Coordinator
AON
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Led high-profile insurance tenders for major corporate clients, overseeing all aspects from documentation analysis to final presentation.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of policies and tender documents to ensure compliance and optimal solutions for clients.
- Delivered comprehensive final reports, preparing detailed Excel analyses (5-40 sheets) and professional PowerPoint presentations (~100 slides) tailored to client needs.
- Directed a team of 15 employees, facilitating daily briefings and ensuring workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
- Spearheaded process improvements by developing clear, cohesive guidelines for teams in the US, India, and Poland, and led training sessions to ensure top-tier execution.
- Acted as a quality leader, ensuring the highest standards of work across the department and driving continuous improvement.
Banking Representative - Private Banking
ING BANK
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Actively acquiring customers and conducting sales negotiations by examining customer expectations and eliminating objections.
- Presenting the offer and implementing purchase/sale agreements.
- Conducting training in effective sales and customer acquisition.
- Deputy Team Leader of the ING Express department.
Education
Bachelor - Psychology in Management
Tischner European University
Cracow 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics - Organizatio
Economics University
Cracow 04.2001 -
Certificated Technologist - Garment Technology
Garment Industry Schools
Cracow, Poland 04.2001 -
Skills
- Excel Proficiency: Advanced use of Pivot Tables for data analysis and reporting Skilled in applying complex functions for data management and automation Expertise in consolidating and interpreting large datasets for actionable insights
- PowerPoint Expertise: Capable of designing and delivering polished, professional business presentations Adept at creating visually engaging slides to communicate key messages clearly and effectively
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- 2020 - Diamond Star Award - Award for coordination and help in achieving high results of the work of the entire department
- 2020 - Inspiration Leader Reward - Award for efficient coordination of an international project
- 2019 - Gold Star Award - Award for helping the entire department achieve high results
- 2018 - Award for high sales results
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Timeline
Trade & Processing Specialist
UBS
02.2024 - Current
Fashion Buyer
LPP S.A.
04.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Analyst
HCL Technologies
12.2020 - 03.2022
US Risk & Healthcare Administrator Core/Project Coordinator
AON
01.2019 - 09.2020
Banking Representative - Private Banking
ING BANK
03.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor - Psychology in Management
Tischner European University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics - Organizatio
Economics University
04.2001 -
Certificated Technologist - Garment Technology
Garment Industry Schools
04.2001 -
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