Juliana Cojocaru
Kildare,
Summary
Driven and dedicated individual with fluency in three European languages and a strong desire to pursue a career in sales, leveraging excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Grant Assessor
SUSI- City of Dublin ETB
Dublin
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate calculation and disbursement of grant amounts in accordance with established guidelines
- Applied critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed decisions on grant applications
- Checked and verified financial documents, including Statements of Liability, Employment Detail Summaries, Foreign Income reports, and UK P60 forms
- Maintained high standards of accuracy in processing and reviewing applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements
- Assisted colleagues during high-volume periods, ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of grant applications
- Completed data protection training and adhered to data protection regulations while handling sensitive information
Culture officer & PA
Embassy of Ireland
Bucharest
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed excellent administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
- Managed Protocol matters for the Embassy
- Assisted the Finance Manager in managing embassy finances, including budgeting, calculating VAT refunds and financial reporting
- Organized and coordinated cultural events, exhibitions, and outreach programs, promoting Ireland's culture and heritage
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders including local cultural organizations, artists, government officials, and foreign embassies
- Monitored and tracked expenses for cultural events and daily operations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budget constraints
- Managed email communication, scheduled appointments, and organized calendars on Outlook
- Provided reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and directing inquiries to appropriate staff
Sales Assistant
Lacoste
Kildare Village
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Exceeded daily and monthly sales targets by actively engaging with customers
- Trained in cash handling and till operations
- Assisted and served customers providing a service of the highest standard
- Created and implemented targeted account-based sales strategies
- Worked with customers from various cultural backgrounds, therefore developed the ability to adapt to different cultural norms and expectations.
- Utilized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and enhance sales performance.
Sales Consultant
Adidas
Kildare Village
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed skills to work effectively under pressure, maintaining high standards during peak shopping periods
- Gained proficiency in using POS systems, including processing card/cash payments and managing transactions securely
- Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth store operations
- Regularly exceeded sales targets through excellent customer service and product recommendations.
- Promoted brand loyalty by building rapport with customers
- Excelled in a fast-paced retail environment, effectively managing high customer volume and meeting daily targets
Education
Business And Political Science (BESS) -
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin05.2023
Erasmus - Business
Kozminski University, Business School Warsaw
Warsaw06.2022
Secondary School -
Kildare Town Community School
Kildare05.2019
Skills
- Sales Strategy & Planning
- Target Achievement & KPI Management
- POS Systems & Cash Handling
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Research
- Analytical
- Problem-solving
- Organizational
- Adaptability & Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
- Participated in Drive for Five Initiative- a project led by the United Nations and the Government of Ireland supporting quality education for adolescent girls.
- Best in French (School Award)
Languages
English, Russian, Romanian
Timeline
Student Grant Assessor
SUSI- City of Dublin ETB
04.2024 - Current
Culture officer & PA
Embassy of Ireland
06.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Assistant
Lacoste
07.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Consultant
Adidas
07.2021 - 01.2022
Business And Political Science (BESS) -
Trinity College Dublin
Erasmus - Business
Kozminski University, Business School Warsaw
Secondary School -
Kildare Town Community School
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