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Paulina Kostecka

Paulina Kostecka

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical 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. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director / Regional Manager CEE

Think Project Poland
02.2018 - Current

Managing the branch and coordinating tasks with:

  • Sales team
  • Delivery
  • HR
  • Accounting and payroll
  • Marketing
  • Finance (responsible for P&L, budget and planning)

Achievements:

- 20% revenue growth per year in the last 5 years

- 75% net profit increase last year

- biggest deal: 3 mln PLN in Czech Republic

- key customers: STRABAG, OKAM Capital, Echo Investment, Asbud Group, Eurovia, Nepi Rockcastle, Energoprojekt Katowice

- Title “Industry Personality of the year 2022” by Builder magazine

- think project Polska was awarded as a leader in digital transformation by Builder magazine

Business Development Manager CEE

Think Project International GmbH
02.2009 - 02.2018
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Won key customers: STRABAG, ERBUD, Budimex, MHPE, Tameh Polska, Energopomiar
  • Biggest deal: 3 mln PLN
  • Marketing activities included breakfast events for customers and articles and case studies

Results:

“Thinkproject” brand is well known in construction business as a solid CDE solution (Common Data Environment) that enhances collaboration and document management on a construction project.

Project Coordinator

Selmar (Consafe Logistics)
11.2004 - 12.2005
  • Coordination of the implementation of supply chain management system for Inter Cars.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • I translated documents from English to Polish.

Logistics and Reporting Assistant

Olam Poland
07.2003 - 03.2004
  • Working for an international company of food ingredients and industrial raw materials industry I supported sales, logistics and back-office work.
  • Updated sales and stock reports.
  • Coordinated deliveries of goods to key accounts.
  • Managed the accuracy and flow of shipping documents.

Junior Project Consultant

Xerox Poland
08.2001 - 05.2003
  • Employed to High Potential program for graduates.
  • Worked in XBS team offering outsourcing printing, copying, and printing services to corporate customers.
  • Worked on a customer base to identify business opportunities, cold calling, setting up meetings.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Leicester
Leicester, UK
2001

Master of Science - Economics

University of Maria Curie-Sklodowska
Lublin, Poland
1998

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Business Development
  • Negotiations
  • Contract management
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Business Leadership
  • P&L Administration
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Negotiation
  • Mentoring
  • Client Relationships
  • Team Collaboration
  • Staff Management
  • Account Management
  • Price Structuring
  • Administrative Support

Accomplishments

  • Industry Personality title by Builder magazine
  • Thinkproject brand is well known in construction business due to my work.

Hobby

Tai chi, self-development

Additional Information

Leadership Development Programme: Core Stage, The Oxford Group

Course for managers including: building relations online, change management, effective communication, goal achievement.

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey

Timeline

Managing Director / Regional Manager CEE

Think Project Poland
02.2018 - Current

Business Development Manager CEE

Think Project International GmbH
02.2009 - 02.2018

Project Coordinator

Selmar (Consafe Logistics)
11.2004 - 12.2005

Logistics and Reporting Assistant

Olam Poland
07.2003 - 03.2004

Junior Project Consultant

Xerox Poland
08.2001 - 05.2003

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Leicester

Master of Science - Economics

University of Maria Curie-Sklodowska
Paulina Kostecka