Joanna Ilkevich
Summerville,South Carolina
Summary
Dependable leader with a track record of success in field, attention to detail and a proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator
Boeing
Charleston, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Process and move production and other materials into and out of storage, production, and other locations to support the flow of production, following standard work instructions
- Monitor work in process
- Communicates status of parts and materials using automated systems and manual reporting methods to ensure parts availability
- Identify and solve problems or discrepancies of limited scope with parts and materials using established procedures or processes
- Coordinate with various functions to set priorities, expedite, and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays
- Work under general supervision
- Use the ERPLN application
- Use KITS/CMES/Bessy/Crib Master/SAP
- Shipping using UPS and/or FedEx
- Shipping, receiving, and order picking
- Use One BPS (One Boeing Production System)
- Material ordering, point of use management
Owner/Wedding Photographer
Valiris Photography
Charleston, SC
09.2020 - Current
- Acquire clients
- Communicate with clients
- Develop strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency
- Identify new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification
- Create marketing campaigns to attract new customers
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers
- Oversee budgeting and financial management
- Analyze industry trends to develop competitive strategies
- Research potential partners in order to expand services offered
- Organize events such as trade shows and conferences
- Lead startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Host special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement
- Confer with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders
- Design and manage website and social media accounts
- Create business branding and logo
- Create specialized packages
- Communicate and socialize with wedding guests and family
- Create wedding day timelines and take on role of coordinator
- Edit, cull and perfect wedding images
- Deliver wedding galleries in a timely fashion
Supervisor
Costco
Charleston, South Carolina
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions
- Taught and coached employees the company code of ethics and daily responsibilities
- Managed front-end, cart crew, liquor store, and lot area
- Communicated with managers and supervisors about work assignments, concerns, and potential improvements
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring member satisfaction
- Performed daily inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products
- Aided customers in any questions or concerns
- Coordinated employee's daily work schedules
- Accepted and completed audits
- Assisted employees with problems and concerns
- Received and answer calls in membership and optical divisions
- Maintained an organized work environment
- Assisted in loss prevention
- Supported employees to garner donations from members toward non-profits
English Tutor
Cieszyn, Poland
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Acquired new students for tutoring business
- Developed and implemented tutorial lesson plans for small groups of students
- Conducted regular assessments to identify student learning needs and progress
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students understand concepts better
- Created instructional materials, such as handouts, notes, worksheets, and quizzes to supplement classroom activities
- Assisted with college preparation by providing guidance on course selection and application processes
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs or abilities
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior
- Ensured compliance with all school policies related to tutoring services
- Responded promptly to emails from parents inquiring about their child's academic status
- Provided additional one-on-one support after school hours when needed
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning
- Scheduled tutoring sessions with students
- Tutored in person and via webcam
- Tutored students of all ages ranging from 6-50+
- Tutored students of all levels of English proficiency and foreign languages
- Successfully educated students in acquiring degrees ranging from High School Diploma to Master's Degree
Polish Government Intern
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto
Toronto, Canada
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked in American and Canadian Intercultural Communications and Diplomacy
- Attended meetings with elected officials to discuss policy initiatives
- Managed foreign Polish affairs
- Transcribed hearings of various suits
- Proofread Polish documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates etc.
- Provided administrative support for city council members during public hearings
- Documented jurisdictions of government decrees
- Delivered government documents to recipients
- Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations
- Translated official government documents from Polish to English
- Communicated with law enforcement, vice consuls, administrators, citizens etc.
Supervisor
Xtraining Skiing and Snowboarding School
Wisla, Poland
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction
- Conducted regular assessments of athletes' performance levels
- Provided individualized coaching to help skiers reach their goals
- Organized team practices, races and other events related to cross-country skiing
- Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged learning and growth in the sport
- Collaborated with other coaches, trainers, administrators and medical personnel as needed
- Administered first aid when necessary or referred injured athletes to appropriate medical professionals
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Coordinated and directing employees
- Acquired new clients
- Assigned clients to professional instructors
- Scheduled appointments
- Serviced international clients with proper communication
- Sold various training packages
Education
MD in Intercultural Communications and Diplomacy -
Silesian University of Philology
Bachelor's Degree in Culture Media Translation -
Silesian University of Philology
Highschool Diploma -
International School of Beaverton
Skills
- Bilingual
- Marketing Tactics
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Management Systems
- Project Management
- Business Marketing
- Business Planning
- Product Branding
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Client Service
- Contract Management
- Hiring and Staffing
- Financial Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cost Reduction
- Customer Relations
- Negotiation
- Project Estimating
- Photo Editing
- Image Archiving
- Large Format Printing
- Visual Design
- Shot Composition
- Retouching and Color Correction
- Equipment Preparation
- Adobe Photoshop
- Lighting Expert
- HD Photography
- Equipment Setup and Maintenance
- Image Manipulation
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
German
Limited
Russian
Limited
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Boeing
04.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Costco
12.2022 - 09.2023
Owner/Wedding Photographer
Valiris Photography
09.2020 - Current
Polish Government Intern
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto
03.2019 - 11.2019
Supervisor
Xtraining Skiing and Snowboarding School
12.2018 - 03.2019
English Tutor
Cieszyn, Poland
10.2016 - 03.2020
MD in Intercultural Communications and Diplomacy -
Silesian University of Philology
Bachelor's Degree in Culture Media Translation -
Silesian University of Philology
Highschool Diploma -
International School of Beaverton