VALERIIA Vernichenko
Summary
Goal-oriented and highly motivated professional with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated aptitude for teamwork in current and previous positions. Seeking a challenging opportunity in a result-focused environment to further expand and strengthen skill set.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Art Auctioneer
Park West Gallery
Cruise Lines, Worldwide
10.2023 - Current
- Organized and hosted pre-auction events, such as viewings, art seminars, and VIP receptions.
- Increased profitability and revenue by using effective verbal skills to identify customer needs and determine appropriate offerings.
- Developed and implemented auction strategies and marketing tools to maximize sales.
Assistant Shore Excursion Manager
Royal Caribbean International
Worldwide
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Organized and managed daily operations of the shore excursion department, including marketing, dealing with financial discrepancies and reporting, team development, and training.
- Coordinated with external vendors to provide quality customer service for shore excursions.
- Analyzed market trends to determine pricing strategies for various tour packages.
- Responded immediately to clients' questions, issues, and complaints, and found effective solutions when required.
Scuba Diving Instructor
Royal Caribbean International
Worldwide
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Conducted basic dive certifications, open water courses, advanced courses, rescue and first aid training, and specialty courses.
- Developed lesson plans for each class, including group lectures and private sessions, according to PADI standards to accommodate the needs of each student.
- Educated divers on local marine life, ocean conservation efforts, and responsible diving practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And European Studies
Coventry University
Coventry, UK11-2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And European Studies
Lazarski University
Warsaw, Poland07-2016
Open Water Scuba Instructor -
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
10-2017
Skills
- Sales and Marketing Expertise
- Analytical Skills
- Effective Task Prioritization
- Team Leadership
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
- Solution Implementation
- Professional Public Speaking Skills
- Strategic Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Limited
Norwegian
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Leader of the Month Nominee - Royal Caribbean International (February 2023)
- General Management Training Certificate - Kyiv, Ukraine (2013)
- Model UN Conference - Team Speaker - Kyiv, Ukraine (2012 and 2013)
- Learning About European Integration Conference - Bad Urach, Germany (2011)
Certification
- TOEFL IBT - Total Score 111 (October 2024)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Fundraiser with Greenpeace, Poland (February - May, 2013)
- Scuba Diving Instructor - Maldives, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Montenegro, Caribbean, Spain (2017 - 2022)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Art Auctioneer
Park West Gallery
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Shore Excursion Manager
Royal Caribbean International
12.2022 - 08.2023
Scuba Diving Instructor
Royal Caribbean International
12.2019 - 12.2022
- TOEFL IBT - Total Score 111 (October 2024)
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And European Studies
Coventry University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And European Studies
Lazarski University
Open Water Scuba Instructor -
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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