Years of professional experience
Ieva Sidekerskiene - de Ligt
Retailer, Manager
Bussum
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with over 10 years of proven success in retail management, sales strategy, and operational leadership, now focused on data quality assurance. Renowned for driving significant sales growth, optimizing inventory management, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Currently leveraging a strong foundation in market research and certified data analysis skills in Excel, SQL, and BigQuery to ensure data accuracy, enhance quality control compliance, and deliver data-driven operational excellence. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and utilizing insights to propel organizational success and innovation.
Overview
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Bachelor
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Certification
Work History
Evaluator & Interviewer
Global Data Collection Company (GDCC)
09.2024 - Current
- Data Quality Assurance: Led quality control for global telephonic market research (CATI), monitoring and evaluating recorded and live interviews to ensure strict adherence to project protocols and data accuracy.
- Performance Coaching: Provided consistent, constructive feedback and coaching to native-speaking Market Researcher teams, directly contributing to a measurable improvement in fieldwork quality and team performance.
- Research Execution: Conducted high-quality, motivational interviews to gather time-sensitive market research data, ensuring professional etiquette and integrity.
Sales Assistant
Gusti Leder
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported the successful launch of a new retail store, establishing core operational procedures and contributing to initial sales targets.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, specializing in leather product advising that resulted in high customer satisfaction and retention.
- Managed and optimized store inventory management, overseeing goods operations and loss prevention.
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing their shopping experience and driving repeat business through personalized service.
- Managed inventory levels by accurately tracking stock and restocking shelves, ensuring product availability for customer purchase.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain an organized and visually appealing store layout, contributing to overall sales performance.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, enhancing checkout experiences and minimizing wait times for clientele.
Freelance Translator (English to Lithuanian)
Koopman International B.V.
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided precise and timely translation services, ensuring clear communication of technical and business documents between languages.
Business Owner & E-commerce Developer
Ieva Style
02.2011 - 12.2016
- Directed all operational aspects of a boutique gift shop.
- E-commerce Development: Conceived, created, and managed the online store on the Shopify platform, overseeing digital sales, inventory, and merchandising.
- Managed end-to-end inventory, purchasing, and established strong Vendor Relations with international suppliers, successfully negotiating competitive pricing.
Progressive Leadership Roles (Shop Manager to Head of Sales)
UAB “Valbora” (KODAK Photo Laboratories)
10.2003 - 09.2009
- Led sales strategy and regional teams, achieving significant increases in annual revenue and consistent monthly sales targets across a high-volume retail network.
- Managed the full operational cycle from store level to regional oversight, including team supervision, market analysis, pricing strategy, and supplier negotiation for cost reduction.
- Developed and implemented strategic sales initiatives that significantly enhanced customer engagement and retention rates.
- Led a high-performing sales team, fostering collaboration and driving accountability to exceed revenue targets consistently.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to refine product offerings, resulting in improved sales performance.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators to assess team productivity and optimize sales processes.
Education
Bachelor's - Management and Business Administration
Vilnius University
Lithuania01.2006
Skills
Leadership & Management
Certification
Certification: Data Analysis with R Programming Coursera (2025-04)
Additional Information
License: Category B Driving License (Clean)
Languages
Lithuanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Interests
Traditional and Alternative Medicine
Fashion and Interior Design
Work Availability
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