Zuzana Jureňová

Hudecova 166
Gbely, okr. Skalica
908 45, Slovakia

+ 421 (0) 917 499 012

[email protected]

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am an energetic, ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task
that I undertake, or situation that I am presented with.
I am an open-minded, friendly and resourceful project leader with a sound and optimistic outlook on
all things in life. I posses an excellent ability to motivate others, coupled with the ability to
communicate comfortably at all levels, therefore ensuring an excellent working environment for all
members of the team to perform at their bests.

EXPERIENCE & KEY COMPETENCIES

- Commercial awareness & business acumen.

- Experience of working in a multi vendor environments.
- Good conflict management and prioritisation skills.
- Manage technical process and resolve technical issues.
- Can understand and document project requirements and dependencies.
- Excellent documentation & report writing skills.
- Experience of managing change within CRM, Marketing and Finance systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and support cross-functional project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on task completion.

PERSONAL ATRIBUTES

- Team leader capable of motivating others.

- Ability to get on with all levels of people and possess strong relationship building skills.
- Superb communication skills and able to articulate technical jargon to a non technical
audience.
- Ability to gain results through others.
- Knowledge of project management methods.
- Able to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations.
- Articulate and well presented.
- Having the necessary drive and enthusiasm required for a tough competitive industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE

CHIRANA, Czech Republic & Asia: March 15 – present: External Project Manager
/www.chirana.com/

Working in a close partnership with both international companies and their wide teams. Managing
projects and working across an agreed geography with the aim of achieving desired outcomes in set
projects in the area of health, pharmacy, but also constructions, petrochemical as well as educational
lines of work.

Duties:
- Monitoring project risks and scope creep to identify potential problems and proactively
identifying solutions to address them in advance.
- Escalating promptly any issues that may impact operations.
- Producing stage plans, highlight reports, risk logs, requests for change etc
- Providing strategic direction during the implementation stages.
- Managing client expectations by ensuring the delivery of the highest quality service
- Acting on client feedback.
- Monitoring staff & team performance.

RUSSEL, ltd, Slovakia: June 13- March 15: Project Manager /www.russel.sk/

Russel, s.r.o. is an international company dealing with commodities.

I cooperated with this company on external basis delivering my services as a commodity project
manager. My role was to minimize risks for the company by ensuring a solid supply chain with the
main target to maximize earnings through favourable prices and terms on purchases. I used my in-
depth knowledge of markets, suppliers and company requirements to maintain steady, cost-effective
supplies of needed materials. I was responsible for establishing secure and dependable relationships
with suppliers. I was also arranging logistics and facilitated balanced inventory levels to meet
requirements without wasting valuable warehouse space or resources.
I also marketed conditions, did market researches in various countries and made purchases when
prices were favourable. I studied trends to identify and solve potential supply chain problems, and I
continually sought new opportunities for innovation. My typical duties included preparing contracts
and purchase orders, resolving vendor disputes, and writing reports for management and other
stakeholders.

DWELL a.s., ASTAP, ltd, Slovakia: June 09 – May 15: Project Manager /www.dwell.sk
www.astap.sk/

The joint-stock company Dwell and Astap ltd is a company my brother and my father set up as a
company operating in the building industry. My role was to supervise construction projects from
beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. An
understanding of the construction business and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced
environment was essential for success.
I had to control the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and
industrial buildings to roads, as well as schools.

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, UK: June 11 - June 14: Subcontractor /

http://global.oup.com/?cc=sk/

I worked for Oxford University Press, a British publishing company, that produces textbooks and
other prints and online educational publications. As a person who loves to read I found this role very
interesting. I was basically a translator and a copy editor as I translated the copies into the Slovak
language and I also checked copies for any grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors and ensured
readability and proper style. I was not expected just to acquire and edit content, but I was also
expected to serve as a contributor in some cases.

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SKALICA, Slovakia, Nov 07 – June 09: Faculty of

International Relations –Tutor /English and International Relations/ /www.sevs.sk/

- Teaching at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
- Carrying out research and participating on publications, or other research outputs, in line with
personal objectives agreed in the review process.
- Supervising undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) or research graduate (MPhil/PhD)
students.
- Contributing to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
- Assisting in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and
maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
- Participating in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.

IIE, Institute of International Education, Slovakia: Jan 06 – June 12: Founder &
General Manager / http://www.jazykovecentrumes.com/

As a General Manager I was responsible for the implementation and administration of all aspects of
the academic programmes, including the management of the teaching team and their performance.

- Leading and coordinating teams of teachers, teaching programmes and teaching resource with
reference to curriculum review, timetabling, assessments and staff deployment with an
understanding of the centre’s commercial targets and required student satisfaction levels
- Liaising with the Ministries of Education and leading on validation and accreditation
processes
- Convening and chairing meetings
- Developing academic programmes
- Inspiring and motivating staff to deliver high quality performance in all areas
- Liaising with oversees universities and organising student exchanges as well as placements
- Acting as an examiner for the International Testing bodies as well as the Olympiad events in
English language
THE HOME OFFICE, UK: April 99 – March 06: Interpreter &Translator /
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/
THE COOURT SERVICE, UK: April 99 – March 06: Interpreter & Translator /
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN POLICE, UK: April 99 – March 06: Interpreter
&Translator / http://www.gmp.police.uk/
LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE & INTERPOL, UK: April 99 – March 06: Interpreter
&Translator / http://content.met.police.uk/Home/

As a legal interpreter and translator I usually worked in courts and other legal settings. At hearings,
arraignments, depositions, and trials, I was to assist to people who have limited English proficiency.
As a result I had to understand legal terminology as well as judiciary systems.
Furthermore, as a court interpreter I had to be familiar with court procedures and protocols, and
maintain the high ethical standards required by The Code of Professional Responsibility for Court
Interpreters. As a certified court interpreter I consider myself a highly skilled professionals as I had to
to perform at a very high level in the three modes of interpreting (simultaneous interpretation,
consecutive interpretation, and sight translation).

Primary School, Gorton, Manchester: Sept 98 – April 99: English & History Teacher

- Planning lessons and teaching materials

- Marking and assessing children's work
- Managing class behaviour
- Working with other professionals, such as education psychologists and social workers
- Discussing children's progress and other relevant matters with parents and carers
- Attending meetings and training
- Organising outings, social activities and sports events.

Tellus Travel, Travel agency, Crete, Greece: June 97' - Aug. 98'- English Guide

- Providing an exceptional tour experience for customers through effective and relevant
communication of the tour products.
- Demonstrating a flexible approach in varying the tour dependent on the size and nature of the
group or the conditions.
- Acting as an ambassador by being well-presented at all times and offering a warm and open
welcome to all visitors.
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and departments.

EDUCATION

Primary School (Czechoslovakia) 1982-1990

Grammar School (Slovakia) 1990-1994
A’LEVELS – Slovak language, Russian language, Geography, Biology
MASARYK’S UNIVERSITY (Czech Republic), Faculty of Science and Philosophy 1994-1997
(Physical Geography, History).
ACADEMIA ISTROPOLITANA (Slovakia), under University of Economics, Faculty of International
Affairs (post gradual in international affairs)
INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTS (London, UK) – Translation Studies, MA in Public Service Interpreting
Law/Business, 2000
ST. CLEMENS UNIVERSITY (London, UK) – M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages, 2004
LONDON TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE (London, UK) – Teacher Trainer Diploma, London
2006
LONDON TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE (London, UK) – Teacher of Business English
Diploma, London 2006

LINGUISTIC QUALIFICATIONS
DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting and Translating) – Czech/English Law
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) – York 2000
LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) – Level C2 according to CEF, 2008
LTTC (London Teacher Training College, Teacher Trainer Diploma) – London 2009

TRAININGS
Mental Health Linkworker, Program for Interpreters – St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester 2000
Training program for Court Interpreters- organized by All About Languages, Manchester 2000
Bilingual Support Worker Training with Ethnic Minority Achievement Service-Manchester 2001
Seminar for Simultaneous interpreters – organized by IOL, London 2003

ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS

Sports: Coming from a sporty family I have developed love for sports. Since the age of 6 I was a
member of an athletic club, in 1989 I was announced the fittest child of Czechoslovakia, in 1994 I
came third in the Athletic championship for high and long jump. I have always played volleyball,
tennis, badminton, I love skiing, swimming and running.

Travelling: I really love experiencing new cultures and I love travelling. I have travelled to various
parts of the world; however my favourite spot on Earth must be Prague with its mesmerizing gothic
feel as well as Tuscany with its amazing vineyards. But I also love Asia due to its uniqueness. Not
only did they experience a rapid economic growth integrating their economies to the global market,
but it is a land of opportunities.

History: I have a personal relationship with history. My utter love for history fuelled my love for
travelling as every country has their own unique historical background and interesting stories behind
and I just want to be there and always ready to listen. For me each civilization and empire is
fascinating and it does not need much to attract my attention.

Other: Scandinavian mythology, World War II, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Medieval France,
Arts, Museums, Driving, British films, Opera, Classic Russian Literature, watching football.

Languages: English /C2/, German /B1/, Russian /A2/, Slovak /mother tongue/, Czech /mother
tongue/, understand Polish, Croatian