Antonina Iakovleva
Rotterdam
Summary
I am a young professional with several years of experience in sales, event management, and the arts. I have excellent organization, communication, and administration skills. My broader skills include multitasking, the ability to work with diverse teams, and experience in international environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner of Ceramics Studio
Studio Unshaped
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted more than 50 ceramic workshops individually and for groups.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Assistant Curator
A Tale of A Tub
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted in organizing the exhibition 'The Drain' and managing logistics for the show.
- Conducted in-depth research alongside the curator Isabelle Sully to support the curatorial vision and exhibition narrative.
- Worked closely with artist Brianna Leatherbury and supported the installation and setup of artworks.
- Managed all paper and digital documentation related to accessions, loans, transfers, and other collections-related transactions.
Host
A Tale of A Tub
07.2022 - Current
- Hosted opening hours and events in the gallery
- Managed event logistics, coordination, and execution for 'Open Monumentendag 2023'
- Conducted guided tours for visitors with an overview of the ongoing exhibitions
- Helped with organizing various events, workshops, and openings
- Assisted with installation/de-installation of the exhibitions
- Brainstormed and implemented event plans and concepts for the exhibitions
Service Business Manager - Nordics & Benelux
Juniper Networks
10.2020 - 06.2025
- Continuously overachieved the sales target for FY 2021-2024 by 20-25% in Nordics & Benelux regions
- Brought awareness of the services organization among partners in the events (expos, conferences)
- Increased sales achievement by building strong relationships with the account teams, customers, partners, and distributors
- Developed various educational workshops on services portfolio and delivered them to internal teams and customers
- Oversaw and improved deliveries through proactive coordination of daily operations.
- Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
Team Development Intern. Planning & Engineering Department
FedEx Express Europe
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted comprehensive research identifying the pain points in teamwork & team development
- Designed & introduced an action plan for improving the work climate, employees' job satisfaction & work engagement
- At short notice developed & introduced a guide with best practices for remote work
- Launched & led 'Knowledge Sharing' project
- Created the training program for team development (a workshop on corporate values)
Account Manager in Customer Service Department (B2B)
Biflorica Inc.
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed clients from new-comers into the leaders in the local markets
- Improved work algorithms for more effective order processing and purchasing
- Established productive relations between flower companies and flower farms
- Developed multi-tasking & stress-resistance skills under high-loaded and stressful job conditions
Intern in Administration Department
Ayesa
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Developed & introduced effective schemes of assistant work
- Supported the administration department in managing finance records
Education
Master of Science - Applied Social Psychology
Higher School of Economics (HSE)
Moscow, Russia09-2020
Master of Science - Work and Organizational Psychology
Tilburg University
Tilburg, NB08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - World Economy And International Affairs
Higher School of Economics (HSE)
Moscow, Russia06-2017
Accomplishments
- Best Service Sales Manager in Europe, Sales Excellence Award, 2024
- FedEx Express Recognition, Recognition for contribution to the team and excellent delivery of the internship assignment, 2020
- Finalist of Moscow case championship in marketing, 2018
- Grant for an internship in Argentina, Grant for an excellent academic record in Spanish for an internship at UCES University in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2017
Additional Education
- 8 years of Tecnhical Art School (fine arts and sculpting, graduating cum laude), Moscow, 2004-2012
- Art History Course, HSE, 2017
- Contemporary Art History Course, Coursera, 2018
- Attending various art courses, workshops, and art summer schools for painting and sculpting, 2012-2022
Languages
Russian
Native language
Russian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Assistant Curator
A Tale of A Tub
11.2024 - 02.2025
Owner of Ceramics Studio
Studio Unshaped
09.2023 - Current
Host
A Tale of A Tub
07.2022 - Current
Service Business Manager - Nordics & Benelux
Juniper Networks
10.2020 - 06.2025
Team Development Intern. Planning & Engineering Department
FedEx Express Europe
03.2020 - 09.2020
Account Manager in Customer Service Department (B2B)
Biflorica Inc.
09.2017 - 09.2018
Intern in Administration Department
Ayesa
07.2016 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Applied Social Psychology
Higher School of Economics (HSE)
Master of Science - Work and Organizational Psychology
Tilburg University
Bachelor of Arts - World Economy And International Affairs
Higher School of Economics (HSE)
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