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RENATA RACHWALAK

RENATA RACHWALAK

Warszawa, al. Tysiąclecia 151/300

Summary

Working for the Walt Disney Company Polska for over 19 years already.
Starting in a small Disney Representative Office of 15 people, thus having possibility of gaining experience with variety of tasks and projects within growing entertainment company in Poland, e.g. being Team Assistant and Office Coordinator at the beginning, then involved for years in numerous licensing, marketing and media projects, finally ending up in Finance.


Experienced and professional Finance & Business Analyst supporting the Licensing Team and Licensees all over CEE, TIG & Ukraine.

Contracts admin and managing timely Royalty Statements collection from about 250 Partners, providing finance & calculation, reporting, contract terms, A/R support and settlements to all parts involved.
Supporting quarter close and year-end processes, e.g. forecast collection, accrual control, A/R check & bad debt review, ER estimation etc.
Summing up: enjoying being licensing and finance support both inside and outside Company.

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and excellent soft and interpersonal skills, empathy, diplomacy, meeting the needs.

Maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Being familiar with project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.

Coordinator providing excellent office management and administrative support. Demonstrating business understanding and having ability of solving problems with minimal guidance in effective way.

Rather passionate about helping people, Team and Customers, than being leader. Professionally mature and reliable person with enormous sense of humor. Scientific mind, but still humanistic nature. Loving people.

Open-minded, always with positive approach to people and work.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Analyst

The Walt Disney Company Polska Co. Ltd.
11.2009 - Current
  • Finance & business support to the Licensing Team and Licensees all over CEE, TIG & Ukraine.
  • Merchandise Licensing & Publishing Contracts admin and managing Royalty Statements collection from about 250 Partners.
  • Providing finance & calculation explanation, contract terms interpretation, A/R support and settlements to all parts involved.
  • Royalty Statement issues clearing, timely collection of RS to enable fast postings and reflect in ER by quarter end.
  • Support towards Licensees covering reporting problems resolving and enabling them proper Royalty Statements submission in reporting system.
  • Support to Revenue Team with communication to Licensees in order to obtain smooth reporting process.
  • Support to Category Managers related to all financial processes and issues, e.g. contract balances reports, calculation/disputes resolving, non-accruals cleaning, preparing finance data for non-renewal purposes.
  • Explaining calculation/finance rules and doubts re: particular invoices/credits to Licensee’s accountants on daily basis.
  • Tax and regulatory support to Licensees, e.g. Certificates of Residence, liaising with Corporate Tax Dept. on special tax documents when needed.
  • Deep involvement in quarter close and year-end processes, e.g. forecast collection, accrual control, A/R check & bad debt review, ER estimation.
  • Maintaining financial reporting accuracy by data collection and analysis processes.
  • SAP backup for creating Vendors for The Walt Disney Company Poland.

Coordinator

The Walt Disney Company Polska Co. Ltd.
05.2004 - 10.2009
  • Coordinated office activities and Company's events.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Facilitated training and on-boarding for incoming office staff.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Negotiating with vendors for lower pricing on office supplies and services.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning.
  • Worked on ad hoc projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Collaborated with Team on company's special projects (venues, premieres, screenings etc.).
  • Volunteered in numerous charity events organized by Company.

Assistant to Commercial Director

Rainbows Co. Ltd., Commercial Department
02.2002 - 03.2004
  • Performed outdoor advertising trade offers and contracts, trade offer and database update.
  • Coordinated smooth orders execution.
  • Team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, correspondence management.
  • Provided administrative support to Management.
  • Tracked market information useful for Sales Department, prepared notes for branch press.
  • Supported business by assisting in marketing campaigns and coordinating events.
  • Assisted Sales Director in all aspects of business operations.

Executive Assistant to Sales Director

Alcatel Polska Plc., Sales Department
05.2000 - 07.2001
  • Daily office work and executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Coordinated contracts and tenders execution.
  • Organized travel arrangements and accommodations for executives.
  • Prepared presentations for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Managed office inventory, tracked supplies and placed orders to ensure smooth daily operations.

Sales Manager

MINEX Export-Import Co., Building Glass Department
11.1989 - 12.1999
  • Managed export of building glass to England, Sweden and Denmark.
  • Conducted acquisitions, contract negotiation & execution.
  • Negotiated agreements with vendors and suppliers, ensuring best pricing and terms for transport and handling.
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service.
  • Analyzed market to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into new territories.

Education

Master of Arts - European Administration

Higher School of Socialadministration
Warsaw
03.2012

Bachelor of Administrative Studies -

State College of Shorthand And Foreign Languages
Warsaw
06.1989

High School Diploma -

XX High School in Warsaw
05.1987

Skills

  • Data collection coordinating
  • Royalty Reporting and reconciliation
  • Licensing contracts knowledge
  • Financial forecasting
  • Administrative and Project Support
  • Business & Finance processes knowledge
  • Accounts Receivable & Debt Control
  • MS Office (Word, Excel/Pivots, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Lotus Notes), touch typing
  • Experience managing multiple projects
  • Attention to detail Accuracy
  • Intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness
  • Great ability of solving problems with minimal guidance
  • High performance work Fast reaction Effectiveness
  • Excellent Client Relations & Customer Service
  • Strong Team Collaboration
  • Highly developed soft skills

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional
Polish
Native or Bilingual

additional qualities


  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, empathy, diplomacy, meeting the needs
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Highly organized with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Professionalism
  • Strong planning and organizational ability
  • High moral and ethical standards

hobbies and interests

Ski enthusiast ** Cactuses & plants lover ** Cooking and food fan ** Passionate about Greece ** Enjoying workout/gym and bike **

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Timeline

Finance Analyst

The Walt Disney Company Polska Co. Ltd.
11.2009 - Current

Coordinator

The Walt Disney Company Polska Co. Ltd.
05.2004 - 10.2009

Assistant to Commercial Director

Rainbows Co. Ltd., Commercial Department
02.2002 - 03.2004

Executive Assistant to Sales Director

Alcatel Polska Plc., Sales Department
05.2000 - 07.2001

Sales Manager

MINEX Export-Import Co., Building Glass Department
11.1989 - 12.1999

Master of Arts - European Administration

Higher School of Socialadministration

Bachelor of Administrative Studies -

State College of Shorthand And Foreign Languages

High School Diploma -

XX High School in Warsaw
RENATA RACHWALAK