Agnieszka Wojdyla
creative soul, business brain, artist, professional shopper
Work
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Customer Service
April 2012 – Present, Sure Grip Controls Inc., Victoria BC
- Work as a liaison between the sales department and production by processing orders and managing all customer service requests/inquiries
- Managing clients expectations around sales, customer service and shipping
- Facilitate and organize highly detailed office and administration paperwork as well as all daily processes between sales, production and shipping
- Process all international/domestic shipments leaving the Victoria, BC branch
Freelance Graphic Design
May 2011 – Present, Agnieszka Wojdyla Design, Victoria BC
- Creating online advertisements, print advertisements and print media such as business cards, brochures, flyers etc. for several clients
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Work with clients such as Couvon.com, Cabello Salon, EcoChic Salon & Spa, Salon Novo
Sales & Publishing
December 2011 – Present, Couvon, Victoria BC
- Part-time sales for Victoria based daily-deal company www.couvon.com. Duties involve approaching merchants use our online marketing website to generate new customers for their business.
- Creating Feature Images for the published daily deals that get featured on the couvon.Com
Sales
February 2011 – November 2011, Stone’s Jewellery, Victoria BC
- Full-time sales associate in luxury high-end jewellery store which specializes in coloured gemstones located in The Fairmont Empress Hotel
- Assisted affluent international clientele, met monthly sales budgets and did a variety of administrative office work
- Gained experience working in owner’s sister store which specializes in high-end designer fine furs, outerwear, handbags and accessories
District Manager/Consultant
September 2007 – September 2008, Student Works Painting, Vernon BC
- Directed the successful operation of six Student Works Painting Franchisees in the Okanagan district of BC
- Managed Franchisees in planning their business in terms of recruiting, marketing, sales and production which included creation of goals, detailed schedules, weekly meetings and payrolls
- Dealt with client relation issues as well as created team atmosphere within my district
- Set the new rookie District Manager record with an average of $80,100 production per franchisee
- Was able to manage franchisees within my district while simultaneously running my own top producing franchise in Vernon, BC
Franchise Owner/Operator
Oct 2005 - Sept 2008, Oct 2009 - Sept 2010, Student Works Painting, Vernon/Victoria BC
- Operated a successful residential/commercial painting business in my hometown
- Responsibilities included hiring, advertising, estimating, sales, production of work, administration and payroll
- Grossed over $500,000 in production in four summer periods of running my business; increased sales by 200% in my second year of business, and increased sales by 160 % in my third year of business while owning my consulting business at the same time
- Nominated for Operator of the Year Award, received Fast Finish Award for producing highest volume of work at end of the summer, and a set record of $175,000 worth of production in 2007 for Vernon, BC
- 75% sales booking percentage and 100% customer satisfaction rate
- Continually in the top 5% of producing franchisees
Giving Back
September 2009 – May 2010, Department of Visual Arts, UBC Vancouver BC
- Undergraduate representative of the student body
- Duties include attending Department Meetings and Caucuses and acting as a spokesperson for the student body as well as a liaison between the faculty and staff and the student body
September 2009 – May 2010, Visual Arts Student Association, UBC Vancouver BC
- Vice President of independent student based club
- Duties include assisting the president, designing and creating event advertisement materials, organizing and putting on events for Visual Arts students, co-curator for various exhibitions put on in association with the club
April 2009 – December 2009, The View Art Gallery, Victoria BC
- Assisting in the set-up and take-down of exhibitions
- Designed and created marketing materials for exhibitions and events such as posters, invites and cards
- Other duties include administration, organizing and helping at exhibition receptions
- Gained retail experience in a luxury goods environment
September 2000 – June 2005, Volunteer Catechism Teacher, Vernon BC
- Taught Kindergarten and grade one Catechism for local Catholic Parish
- Responsibilities included creating lessons, planning events and activities, minding approximately 20 students, and teaching prayers
Education
September 2005 – May 2010, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
- Completed Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
- Awarded University of British Columbia Medal for Head of Graduating Class in Fine Arts
September 2000 – June 2005, Clarence Fulton Secondary, Vernon BC
- Obtained High school diploma with Principal’s List distinction
Art & Design
From Poland with love...
Email: agnieszkawojdyla@hotmail.com
Location: 307-120 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Phone: 778-678-3702