MARIYA BALEZDROVA
PLANNING ASSISTANT MANAGER
Maidstone
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong track record in successfully delivering day-to-day projects, with more than 10 years of experience. I am a confident, articulate communicator who interacts at all levels, works collaboratively in a team and leads / mentors others. I have excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to coordinating multiple tasks concurrently. I have good knowledge of SAP and Maximo and strong proficiency in ERP systems. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/ PRODUCTION PLANNER
Winterwood
1 2017 - Current
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling the processes in the largest dedicated soft fruit packhouse in the world, with a current throughput of around 20,000t of soft fruit in over 50 million packs per annum
- Providing supervision and management of 180 people across 10 teams
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to effectively implement and leverage the Company Application, enhancing productivity and project management
- Monitoring the production and the effectiveness of services, ensuring orders are produced at the right quality and cost; coordinating different customer specifications and requirements
- Successfully recruited and hired talented individuals for positions within the organization
- Demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities by managing various tasks simultaneously, such as coordinating schedules, organizing production equipment, and facilitating communication between different departments
- Maintain good relationships with partners from external companies, fostering effective collaboration and mutual understanding.
MATERIALS CONTROL SUPERVISOR
KBR
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed the ordering, receiving, and storing of multi-million dollars worth of US government materials and property
- Managed the complete running of the Bulgaria NATO base materials handling as part of a small but highly responsible division of KBR that covered bases in Bulgaria, Romania and Kosovo
- Fully responsible for managing the flow of infrastructure materials between the construction and maintenance subcontractors and the NATO main procurement/requisitions team
- Interviewed and selected high calibre team members
- Complete stock control for the materials warehouse, checking all materials in and out and maintaining standing inventory, typically of no less than $1 million in building materials and other base operation essentials
- Reported directly into the International Manager.
Education
MSc International Project Management -
Anglia Ruskin University
MSc Marketing - undefined
University of National and World Economics
Skills
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: deliver day-to-day operations effectively in highly regulated settings
ADMINISTRATION: excellent administrative skills gained across academic studies and office-based roles
Able to deliver accurate, high quality work in line with often challenging completion deadlines
LEADERSHIP: experience of supervising and leading large teams to strong performance
COMMUNICATION: professional, articulate communicator who builds rapport with people at all levels and walks of life to maximise positive outcomes
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Adaptable, highly organised hands-on, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and a keen eye for detail
Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Planning/coordinating
Leadership
Effective communication
Problem solving
City
Maidstone
State
Kent
Zip
UK
Languages
Bulgarian
Native language
Bulgarian
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Greek
Intermediate
B1
German
Elementary
A2
Polish
Elementary
A2
Driverlicense
Full, clean licence
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Charity shop volunteer for the British Heart Foundation
Timeline
MATERIALS CONTROL SUPERVISOR
KBR
01.2014 - 01.2016
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/ PRODUCTION PLANNER
Winterwood
1 2017 - Current
MSc International Project Management -
Anglia Ruskin University
MSc Marketing - undefined
University of National and World Economics
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