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Magdalena Polz

Magdalena Polz

Warsaw

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Encouraging manager and problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Polish Chamber Of Statutory Auditor
03.2020 - Current
  • Organized operations of PIBR office to ensure the rational and optimal use of PIBR resources (6 departments, over 30 employees)
  • Supervised the performance of tasks by the departments
  • Made decisions and issued orders related to the efficient functioning of the office
  • Planned and organized the operation of PIBR office, including recruitment and dismissal of employees
  • Collaborated with the President of the National Council of Statutory Auditors in shaping the Chamber’s strategy of operation including setting strategic and operational objectives
  • Organized and ensured cooperation of PIBR Office with PIBR bodies, committees and working teams of the National Council of Statutory Auditors
  • Participated in drafting and implementation of budgets
  • Organized the circulation of documentation and correspondence, supervised the handling of information flow
  • Organized events such as the Annual Auditing Conference, PIBR’s 30th Anniversary, Ordinary and Extraordinary Conventions
  • Cooperated with PIBR regional branches
  • Supervised of the implementation of PR tasks, website publications
  • Maintained the positive image of PIBR, in particular by cooperating with the supervisory bodies and PIBR’s members. Organized cooperation with local government, administrative, social and economic organizations and institutions
  • Established and maintained relations with affiliated organizations in Europe and worldwide

Assistant to the President

Polish Chamber Of Statutory Auditors
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained the President's calendar
  • Handled correspondence in English, Russian, Spanish
  • Acted as interpreter at international meetings
  • Organized meetings,
  • Prepared and handled documents of the PIBR's committees
  • Drafted agendas minutes of meetings

Managing Director

Paulina Dreżewska Foundation
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Planned the foundation's strategy
  • Planned and organized foundation's events
  • Established contacts with partners, patrons
  • Raised funding for the foundation's activities

Co-owner/Director/English Teacher

'Our Little House' Private Pre-school
05.2014 - 02.2018
  • Obtained formal approvals from the respective authorities for educational activities
  • Managed the educational establishment in general inc. management of all the formalities
  • Performed financial management tasks inc. acquisition of governmental educational subsidy
  • Hired employees
  • Liaised with supervisory authorities, authorities
  • Taught English to children aged 2.5-6 years, in line with the core curriculum

English Teacher

Future Centre Training Corporation
02.2013 - 06.2015
  • Taught English to adults at levels A1 to C1. (Corporate groups and individual classes)

Private Banker

KBL European Private Bankers Branch In Poland
03.2010 - 12.2011
  • Acquired and handled private clients
  • Planned and implemented investment strategies for clients
  • Performed investment transactions (purchase and sales of shares, bonds, participation units of investment funds at the Polish market and foreign exchanges), transfers, FX transactions)
  • Provided financial consultancy and prepared solutions tailored to the clients' needs (incl. tax solutions)

Private Banking Assistant

Vontobel Europe SA (Vontobel Group Switzerland)
12.2007 - 04.2009

Assisted in handling more than 200 clients and their investment portfolios

Participated in investment strategy planning, inc. tax optimization for more than 200 clients

Managed the Marbella office including the settlement of office expenses

Handled correspondence in English, Russian, German and Spanish

Executed of investment transactions and transfers up to CHF 100,000

Prepared documents for client meetings

Attended client meetings

Supported the Head of the Office (at the rank of vice-President) in daily duties

Organized and planning of incentive events for clients (eg. the Annual Golf Tournament at Costa del Sol)

Private Banking Assistant

Dresdner Bank Switzerland Ltd. (Rep. Office Spain)
09.2005 - 11.2007

Provided customer care and handled correspondence in English, Russian, German and Spanish

Transmitted stock exchange orders and transfers for execution

Provided linguistic support and organized cooperation between Dresdner Bank Schweiz and the Spanish Banco Popular

Prepared documents for client meetings

Organized and managed office supplies, ensuring the smooth running of the facility

Maintained and coordinated the calendar and planned business trips for the Head of the Office

Accounted for business travel expenses

Interpreter/Language Translator

Eurodental Dental Clinics
01.2005 - 06.2005
  • Translated business documents and correspondence into English, German, Russian.
  • Handled correspondence with patients
  • Provided linguistic support for foreign patients
  • Guided foreign patients around the clinics to promote services and increase sales

English Teacher

Ligua Nova Language School
09.2004 - 02.2005

Taught English language at all levels

Prepared groups of students for LCCI examinations

Prepared and implemented curricula for groups and individual students

Prepared monthly reports on students' progress

Intern (International Newsroom)

Polish Press Agency (PAP)
09.2004 - 10.2004

Translated (form Russian and English) and edited news reports based on reports from global news agencies (Reuters, Associated Press, Itar-Tass)

Assistant to the Managing Director

Linguae Mundi Language Foundation
03.2003 - 08.2003
  • Organized and maintained the calendar of the MD
  • Received visitors
  • Manned the reception desk
  • Handled correspondence
  • Participated in the daily meetings of the Foundation's Board of Directors
  • Compiled the Foundation's library catalogue

Education

'Director's Vade-mecum At The Start'

Warsaw Center ForEducational And Social Innovation
Warsaw, Poland
02.2018

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
06.2005

(Erasmus Program)

University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
02.2004

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Emotional intelligence

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Managing Director

Polish Chamber Of Statutory Auditor
03.2020 - Current

Assistant to the President

Polish Chamber Of Statutory Auditors
08.2019 - 03.2020

Managing Director

Paulina Dreżewska Foundation
03.2018 - 02.2020

Co-owner/Director/English Teacher

'Our Little House' Private Pre-school
05.2014 - 02.2018

English Teacher

Future Centre Training Corporation
02.2013 - 06.2015

Private Banker

KBL European Private Bankers Branch In Poland
03.2010 - 12.2011

Private Banking Assistant

Vontobel Europe SA (Vontobel Group Switzerland)
12.2007 - 04.2009

Private Banking Assistant

Dresdner Bank Switzerland Ltd. (Rep. Office Spain)
09.2005 - 11.2007

Interpreter/Language Translator

Eurodental Dental Clinics
01.2005 - 06.2005

English Teacher

Ligua Nova Language School
09.2004 - 02.2005

Intern (International Newsroom)

Polish Press Agency (PAP)
09.2004 - 10.2004

Assistant to the Managing Director

Linguae Mundi Language Foundation
03.2003 - 08.2003

'Director's Vade-mecum At The Start'

Warsaw Center ForEducational And Social Innovation

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

University of Warsaw

(Erasmus Program)

University of Antwerp
Magdalena Polz