Systematic Administrative Director successful at managing everyday office operations. Talented in organizational planning, interacting with clients, managing staff and supervising budget expenses. Comfortable working independently and delegating tasks to subordinates. Self-confident and personable with proven leadership skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Director
CDBWMS Children's House Sp. z o.o.
08.2020 - Current
Supervising the current, everyday functioning of the school
Ongoing supervision over the work of subordinate staff (teachers, office assistant, cleaning and kitchen team)
Organizing the work of cooperating companies (e.g. repair, service, catering etc.)
Creating administrative procedures, ongoing support and cooperation with teachers and school employees in the field of compliance with these procedures
Ongoing support for employees and clients in administrative procedures
HR - conducting recruitment processes
PR– searching for and organizing new promotional solutions
Organization of staff training
Planning and organizing school events
Keeping records of teachers' working hours
Building culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
Office Manager
CDBWMS Children's House Sp. z o.o.
08.2015 - 07.2020
Management of administrative operations of the school
Ensuring the school complies with relevant laws and regulations
Scheduling, record-keeping and reporting
Implementing actions that improve the school and the quality of education organization of employee training,
Organization of efficient office work by creating compliance with appropriate procedures in the company
Negotiating contracts and supervising cooperation with the company's contractors providing services
Organization of the company's participation as an exhibitor at trade fairs and organization of company events
Organizing the work of cooperating companies (e.g. renovation and construction companies, service companies, etc.)
Supervision over the supply of articles necessary for the functioning of the office
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Office Manager
Magdalena Zawiślak & Partners Law Law Firm
03.2014 - 07.2015
supported the Managing Partner with diary management, responding to correspondence and organizing meetings
General administrative duties for the office which included triaging key documentation to the right department and ensuring key relevant stakeholders were sighted
Acting as a HR business partner when the firm needed to recruit staff
Monitoring and debt collection
Held meetings with prospective clients to discuss their requirements
Developed a marketing plan which resulted in an increasing of clientele
School Coordinator
Polish Center of the International Association of Theaters for Children and Youth ASSITEJ
10.2007 - 08.2013
programming and implementation of tasks related to the organization of the work of the Halina and Jan Machulski Acting School at the Polish ASSITEJ Center,
initiating, organizing and coordinating international cooperation in the field of participation in foreign meetings,
coordination of artistic activities, including: participation of the School in theater festivals, staging diploma performances in professional theaters, cultural institutions and institutions,
preparation of information and reporting documents,
preparation, coordination and settlement of applications for funding under the programs of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage and local government programs
participation in the development of concepts and programs related to the development of the School and its promotion,
initiating and maintaining contacts and cooperation with cultural and art environments (e.g. theaters, creative unions, specialized non-governmental organizations), government institutions (e.g. the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Ministry of National Education) and local government institutions (e.g. municipal offices),
supervision and implementation of the correct flow of information and document circulation within the company,
organizing and conducting meetings and visits related to the functioning of the management team and the entire institution
Education
Duhovka Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Prague
02.2022
Master of Arts - Polish Philology, editing
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University
Warsaw, Poland
10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Polish Philolog, Editing
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University
Warsaw, Poland
06.2011
Skills
Creating and implementing of internal policies
Managing a team
Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Strong planning and organization skills
Very good communication skills
Knowledge of MS Office programs
Human Resources
Customer Relations
Budget Administration
Hobbies and interests
Travelling, cycling, hiking, history of Warsaw Uprising, current political issues
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Administrative Director
CDBWMS Children's House Sp. z o.o.
08.2020 - Current
Office Manager
CDBWMS Children's House Sp. z o.o.
08.2015 - 07.2020
Office Manager
Magdalena Zawiślak & Partners Law Law Firm
03.2014 - 07.2015
School Coordinator
Polish Center of the International Association of Theaters for Children and Youth ASSITEJ