Sofiia Platina
Queens,NY
Summary
Creative and playful, with more than 9 years' experience in different creative fields, including visual and audio production (photography, videography, audio composing) and fashion (runway modeling, styling). Never bored and always seeking opportunities to make any project as successful - and, at the same time, as fun - as possible.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Barista
Thē Soirēe
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed and launched new specialty drinks that became instant customer favorites, frequently selling out due to high demand.
- Managed inventory for both the cafe and bar side of business, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing waste to support smooth daily operations.
- Built strong, positive relationships with the team, ensuring that each member felt valued, supported, and empowered, fostering a collaborative and safe work environment.
Shift Manager
Joe & The Juice
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared and served a variety of fresh juices, smoothies, and coffee beverages according to Joe & The Juice recipes and standards
- Demonstrated leadership skills by effectively coordinating team members and assigning tasks during shifts
- Trained new employees on company policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures, ensuring a smooth onboarding process
Sales Assistant
Jutka & Riska
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Jutka & Riska is a progressive and growing retail company selling a mix of vintage and new clothing and accessories
- Creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the store, providing individual customer service, and personalising each interaction to maximise sales
- Contributed to a 30% growth in sales in the first month, and acquired many new regular clients
- Jutka & Riska is a progressive and growing retail company selling a mix of vintage and new clothing and accessories
Administrator
RommRoom Beauty Salon
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: RommRoom is one of the largest and most popular beauty salons in Odesa with 1,000+ monthly clients
- Creating photo and video content for beauty-product sales on social media, managing the CRM system, overseeing the inventory, front-of-house sales, liaising with customers
- Left due to the urgent need to leave country because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- RommRoom is one of the largest and most popular beauty salons in Odesa with 1,000+ monthly clients
Content Creator
Apriori Beauty Salon
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Making templates and advertisements for Instagram accounts using various editing software: VN, Instories, CupCut, Canva and Inshot
- Managing the social media pipeline of each account: Beauty Salon (daily images and videos to reflect salon life), Beauty Shop (photo and video content of shop products, plus descriptions of each product), Beauty School (sourcing up to 10 models per week for students' practical lessons, and marketing beauty-school courses)
Assistant Event Manager
Shtab - Kvartyrnyk
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Shtab - Kvartyrnyk is a creative community hub for amateur and professional performers
- Assisting the Event Manager in scheduling performances, organising equipment checklists and sound checks, putting performers at their ease, welcoming and seating guests
- Shtab - Kvartyrnyk is a creative community hub for amateur and professional performers
Music Composer
09.2017 - Current
- Well-educated musician with 7+ years' experience of composing, songwriting and performing
- My original compositions have featured in social-media videos for travel bloggers and YouTube videos for tech and entertainment channels with a reach of more than 2 million subscribers
Photography / Videography
09.2017 - Current
- Highly skilled freelance photographer/videographer specialising in portrait and product
- Experienced in the creation of advertisements for beauty products and backstage fashion videos
- Always seeking new and unique ways to present familiar subjects
Education
Associate of Arts -
K. F. Dankevych College of Art and Culture
06.2019
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Fast Learner
- Creative Problem Solving
- Event Management
- Costumer Service
- Music composition
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Courses
Masa "Mabat" International Study Program
Jerusalem, Israel
Jan. 2020 - May 2020
Stage Directing and Visual Art Production (Intensive Course)
Odesa Film Studio, Ukraine
Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2017
Timeline
Lead Barista
Thē Soirēe
03.2024 - 11.2024
Shift Manager
Joe & The Juice
05.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Assistant
Jutka & Riska
06.2022 - 12.2022
Administrator
RommRoom Beauty Salon
01.2022 - 02.2022
Content Creator
Apriori Beauty Salon
09.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Event Manager
Shtab - Kvartyrnyk
05.2018 - 09.2019
Music Composer
09.2017 - Current
Photography / Videography
09.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts -
K. F. Dankevych College of Art and Culture
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