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Gulzar Sovetova

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Illinois Wesleyan University student with experience in event coordination, customer service, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage logistics, collaborate with diverse teams, and provide excellent client support. Skilled in project management, negotiation, and problem-solving, with a background in finance, operations, and public speaking. Passionate about creating seamless event experiences and ensuring operational efficiency. Excited to contribute to the success of summer camps and conferences through strong organizational and communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development & Finance Associate

Cisco Startup
01.2023 - 08.2023

• Managed financial records and bookkeeping, ensuring accurate reporting and budget optimization.

• Conducted investor outreach and negotiations, contributing to business growth and funding opportunities.

• Led recruitment efforts, including talent sourcing, interviews, and hiring decisions.

• Developed and executed social media marketing strategies to attract new clients.

• Increased company revenue by 20% through strategic business initiatives.

  • Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.

Operations & Sales Manager

Darak
09.2022 - 08.2023

• Managed inventory, procurement, and sales operations for a fashion embroidery business serving domestic and international clients.

• Oversaw bookkeeping and financial records, optimizing budget allocation and improving cost efficiency.

• Provided direct customer support, handling orders, inquiries, and international shipping logistics.

• Implemented strategic sales initiatives, increasing store revenue by 50%.

  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.

Educational Project Coordinator & Designer

Cisco Startup
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

• Designed and formatted an official test preparation book for the National Republican Test.

• Delivered a presentation at the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, representing and promoting the book.

• Led marketing and outreach efforts to increase book distribution and accessibility for students.

Freelance Modeling

Gulzar Sovetova
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Collaborated with photographers, brands, and creative professionals for fashion and commercial photoshoots.

• Developed a strong personal brand and engaged with audiences through digital content creation.

• Adapted to diverse creative directions, demonstrating versatility and professionalism in modeling.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
05-2027

Skills

  • Hard Skills
  • Bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting
  • Customer relations, social media promotion, revenue growth strategies
  • Event planning, resource allocation, logistics coordination
  • Investor relations, client interactions, team leadership
  • Social media content, branding
  • Soft Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Balancing multiple projects efficiently
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Task delegation, conflict resolution, decision-making

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Kyrgyz
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Development & Finance Associate

Cisco Startup
01.2023 - 08.2023

Educational Project Coordinator & Designer

Cisco Startup
01.2023 - 05.2023

Operations & Sales Manager

Darak
09.2022 - 08.2023

Freelance Modeling

Gulzar Sovetova
04.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

Illinois Wesleyan University
Gulzar Sovetova