Alexandra Balan
@alexandrabalan
Results-driven professional with expertise in event planning and sales.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven professional with over 6 years of experience in event planning and team leadership, complemented by more than 3 years in sales and 1 year in marketing. My career has taken me across various countries, including Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Romania, and the Netherlands, where I have successfully led cross-functional teams and executed large-scale events for over 20,000 attendees. I am recognized for my strategic planning abilities, business acumen, and my commitment to delivering impactful results.
In my recent role as a Marketing and Sales Intern in Indonesia, I closed over 35 prospects and developed a comprehensive three-year marketing plan aimed at increasing revenue by 10%. As a Business Strategist Analyst Intern in the Netherlands, I crafted a market-entry strategy for a new market, showcasing my analytical skills and strategic mindset. My experience as a Project Manager for a non-governmental organization in Romania allowed me to lead a team of 10 leaders and over 300 volunteers, successfully delivering the largest family festival that united more than 50 local communities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Marketing and Sales Intern
Island Internship
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)
As a Marketing and Sales Intern, I closed over 35 prospects and developed a three-year marketing plan utilizing machine learning predictive models to aim for a 10% revenue increase.
Business Strategist Analyst Intern
Marcelissen
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)
In this role, I developed a market-entry strategy for a new market, contributing to the company's strategic growth initiatives.
Board Management
Faculty Association
Sep 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Coordinated over 10 successful faculty events and represented the faculty at international meetings to foster global collaboration.
Project Manager
Non-Governmental Organization
Jan 2016 - Feb 2021 (5 years 1 month)
Managed a team of 10 leaders and over 300 volunteers to deliver the largest family festival, attracting over 20,000 attendees and uniting 50+ local communities.
Sales Manager
Non-Governmental Organization
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)
Recruited and trained a sales team of over 30 members, driving a 30% increase in sales and securing funding for 25+ projects impacting over 50,000 participants.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science, International Business
2020 - 2024
Studied International Business, focusing on various aspects of business management, marketing strategies, and sales techniques.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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