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PENELOPE ROUSSETZKI

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in hospitality management, data analysis, and customer service. Proven track record of effective team leadership, process improvement, and project management. Committed to utilizing industry knowledge and technology skills to exceed performance expectations and achieve organizational goals. Strong multitasking abilities with meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Specialist

Lemontree Foods, Tech Non-profit
01.2021 - Current
  • Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
  • Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
  • Data entry, UI reporting and troubleshooting.
  • Verified accuracy and effectiveness of reporting processes, effectively using software applications such as: Front, Retool, Airtable to track and model data for management review.
  • Catching human or computer errors in Front.
  • Providing regular, constructive feedback to specialists
  • Setting an example when working through Front conversations
  • Drove change through quality-oriented strategies to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals.
  • Specialist scheduling
  • Helping to hire new candidates & training new hires
  • Balancing specialist needs & helpline volume when making schedule
  • Creating space for specialists to advocate for themselves & report on learnings
  • Ensuring all specialists are up to date on process changes, announcements, etc
  • Writing weekly reports on helpline activity.

Career Break: Personal Development (2020)

Covid
03.2020 - 12.2020

Took a strategic career break for personal growth, focusing on professional development during the global pandemic.

Bar Manager

La Penultima
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored staff for improved productivity and customer service.
  • Developed innovative promotions and specialty drinks to boost bar revenue.
  • Implemented precise recipes to minimize product waste.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly for enhanced satisfaction.
  • Introduced mentoring program to boost morale and motivation.
  • Crafted popular cocktail menu catering to customer preferences.
  • Managed opening/closing duties and processed payroll efficiently.
  • Organized and maintained inventory to optimize stock levels.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations to increase brand visibility.
  • Stayed updated on industry trends and competitor offerings.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers for favorable terms.
  • Streamlined inventory management to reduce waste and maintain stock levels.

Assistant Editor

MindSmack TV
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Log, digitize, and import all incoming media from production houses such as HBO, TruTV and Sify Network; transcoded video as needed.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Build Avid Media Composer projects for video editors (syncing audio & building multi-clip sequences)
  • Prepare completed projects for review; deliver approved projects to clients/network based on required format and technical specifications for airing.
  • Manage and train interns on workflow of the business
  • Maintain best practices for video capture, post-production, workflow and asset management
  • Oversee the media management and archival of past projects
  • Prepare video assets playback for clients on MindSmack's website.
  • Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.


Sales Specialist

Apple Inc
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Achieved excellent sales and scored high net promoter scores
  • Promoted twice in one year as an on-boarding training advisor and as tech assistant
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Showcased Apple products features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Interacted with approximately 100 customers daily to provide personalized product guidance, resolve issues and open new accounts.
  • Supported retail distributors, dealers and customers through in-person and telephone support.
  • Motivated and trained 50 team members to meet and exceed sales goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and persuasively overcame objections.
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Video Production & post video and sound

School of Visual Arts Film
New York
01.2008 - 2009.05

MIT
Greater Learning Online

B.A. - Film/Video Production

Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 2012.05

Skills

Proficient inundefined

Software

Expert in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects

Data entry/internal tool software: Retool, Airtable

Certification

Puerto Rico Real Estate License

Timeline

No Code AI and Machine Learning: Data Solutions

06-2024

Senior Specialist

Lemontree Foods, Tech Non-profit
01.2021 - Current

Career Break: Personal Development (2020)

Covid
03.2020 - 12.2020

Bar Manager

La Penultima
01.2017 - 01.2020

Assistant Editor

MindSmack TV
01.2015 - 01.2017

Sales Specialist

Apple Inc
01.2011 - 01.2015

B.A. - Film/Video Production

Brooklyn College
01.2011 - 2012.05

Some College (No Degree) - Video Production & post video and sound

School of Visual Arts Film
01.2008 - 2009.05

MIT
PENELOPE ROUSSETZKI