Ariela Kalas
Carmel Valley,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Auctioneer Assistant
Sotheby's International
Moscow, Russia
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Resolved any discrepancies between buyers and sellers concerning payment amounts or item condition issues.
- Printed bid sheets prior to start of each auction event.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing paperwork, data entry, and answering phones.
- Provided customer service to bidders during the auction process.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and answered questions about the auction process.
- Monitored bidding activity during auctions to ensure a fair outcome for buyers and sellers.
- Prepared invoices for payment by successful bidders after completion of each auction event.
- Conducted post-auction follow-up calls with buyers to confirm satisfaction with their purchase.
Project Manager
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort
Halkidiki, Greece
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Coordinated special events held at the hotel such as conferences or weddings ensuring a successful outcome.
Education
Associate of Arts - Antiques Management
Gelos, Institute of Artistic Expertise of Antiques
Moscow06-2008
Associate of Arts - Ancient History
Odesa Mechnikov National University
Ukraine 06-2004
Skills
- Event coordination
- Invoice preparation
- Customer service
- Auction logistics
- Stakeholder communication
- Project planning
- Team supervision
- Bid management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Professional
Russian
Professional
Ukrainian
Professional
German
Limited
Affiliations
- In recent years I have been travelling the world and writing for glossy magazines about the openings of new luxury hotels in Europe and Asia
Timeline
Project Manager
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort
04.2016 - 06.2016
Auctioneer Assistant
Sotheby's International
01.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Antiques Management
Gelos, Institute of Artistic Expertise of Antiques
Associate of Arts - Ancient History
Odesa Mechnikov National University
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