Oleksandra Petryna
Tucson,AZ
Summary
An enthusiastic, reliable, adaptable and always evolving professional with extensive international experience in sales, business development and project management. Known for being highly people-oriented and innovative, with a reputation for a creative, forward-thinking approach, exceptional negotiation abilities, and inspirational leadership style.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Store Associate
Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Worked closely with fellow associates and store leadership to achieve sales goals, monitor KPIs and maintain efficiency
- Accepted, processed and sorted incoming donations to ensure quality control and proper categorization
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to customers, operated cash register and answered inquiries
Growth Strategist
Weird.io
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented innovative strategies to drive user acquisition, engagement, & retention
- Aligned growth objectives with the development & product team through effective utilization of CRM system & application of communication expertise, cross-functional teamwork proficiency, & strategic planning abilities
- Crafted compelling, high-quality content tailored for specific audiences to fuel a 30% increase in website traffic
Business Development Agent
IT SEC
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Enhanced network outreach by fostering partnerships & orchestrating impactful events & conferences
- Facilitated risk analysis workshops & utilized penetration testing tools to uncover IT security vulnerabilities & risks, resulting in a decrease in security incidents
- Identified & brought on board expert speakers for seminars & trainings, utilizing Eventbrite, LinkedIn, & live conventions to drive engagement & foster knowledge sharing
Financial Planner
Nexus Insurance Brokers LLC
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Established connections with potential clients through networking at industry events, utilizing LinkedIn, & engaging in targeted cold calling outreach to hundreds of prospects
- Conducted in-depth financial evaluations, assessed financial needs & risks, & proposed customized financial solutions aligning with clients' requirements
- Served as a liaison between clients & financial product providers, managing investment funds & insurance products
Project Coordinator
Vlada Prokaeva (Litivchenko) Foundation
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Wrote Concepts for social and charitable projects and secured over $200,000 in financing through company sponsorships, grants and donations
- Led project development, implementation, & analysis while dealing with government agencies (Ministry of Culture and Tourism; Ministry of Health; Ministry of Education), fostering collaboration & innovation for successful outcomes
- Translated the book World Heritage in Young Hands, an educational resource kit developed by UNESCO, into Ukrainian language, expanding its accessibility to Ukrainian readers and Ukrainian educational institutions
English as a second language Instructor
Dennis Language School
05.2009 - 06.2011
Education
AA - Communication Studies
College of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CABA - Communications
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Business Development
- Sales
- Financial Planning
- Creative Writing
- Out-of-the-box Approach
- Project Management/Coordination
- Waterfall and Agile Methodologies
- Investment-based Insurance products
- AI tools
- Jira
- MS Office
- Google Workspace
Professional Development
- Award in Financial Planning, Chartered Institute of Insurance, UK
- Certificate in Project Management, University of Arizona
Timeline
Store Associate
Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona
02.2024 - 02.2025
Growth Strategist
Weird.io
06.2022 - 12.2022
Business Development Agent
IT SEC
05.2018 - 12.2020
Financial Planner
Nexus Insurance Brokers LLC
09.2015 - 05.2018
Project Coordinator
Vlada Prokaeva (Litivchenko) Foundation
08.2010 - 07.2013
English as a second language Instructor
Dennis Language School
05.2009 - 06.2011
BA - Communications
California State University, Northridge
AA - Communication Studies
College of The Canyons
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