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JANA BALÁŽOVÁ

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Summary

Highly motivated professional with over 20 years of combined experience in delivering projects across diverse industries, including IT, aviation, and hospitality. Demonstrated ability to support and manage teams, prioritize tasks, and execute projects on time and within budget.

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented, dedicated to exceeding expectations and achieving continuous improvement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

TEAM SUCCESS MANAGER

KYNDRYL
12.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined Workplace Experience operations: Provided strategic and operational support Workplace Experience Leadership Team, facilitating seamless project execution and enhancing team collaboration. Led establishment of a centralized repository for easy access to critical information
  • Delivered Successful Projects: Managed content creation for Customer Zero Program, ensuring timely completion through stakeholder engagement and workflow optimization. Optimized new hire onboarding process by collaborating with various teams to address logistical challenges.
  • Executed Impactful Events: Organized and executed successful in-person CIO events in Bratislava, including managing logistics, finances, and comprehensive event documentation. Facilitated team-building activities to enhance team spirit and morale.

Key Achievements:

  • Orchestrated memorable Christmas event for over 200 employees, exceeding expectations through strategic planning and collaboration.

IT SERVICE DESK

KYNDRYL
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Delivered Exceptional IT Support: Resolved IT issues supporting over 90 000 employees while exceeding customer satisfaction metrics. Utilized ServiceNow to track tickets and ensure timely resolution.
  • Enhanced Employee Onboarding: Proactively engaged with new hires in Workstation support program Project, reducing service desk calls.
  • Championed Security Compliance: Contributed to Beekeeper Project, ensuring employee device compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy standards.
  • Showcased Expertise: Recognized for dedication and expertise, participating in a Roundtable discussion with Kyndryl SK Women Talent and invited to CIO Top Talents Roundtable.

ASSOCIATE BUSINESS ANALYST

HOST SERVICE UK LTD
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led Car Rental Platform Project: Managed all aspects of a car rental platform project, from business analysis and requirement gathering to plan and risk management. Utilized industry-standard techniques (BOSCARD, BPMN, Use Case Diagrams) to ensure platform aligned with business objectives and user needs.
  • Delivered User-Friendly Platform: Analyzed stakeholder requirements and prioritized features to create a user-friendly platform enabling convenient online car reservations.
  • Improved Service Efficiency: Streamlined processes through automation, enhancing user experience for quick and seamless car rentals.

Key Achievement:

  • Developed and launched car rental platform empowering users to conveniently reserve vehicles online, saving time and improving service quality.

CABIN SENIOR

GULF AIR
08.2015 - 11.2020
  • Led High-Performing Cabin Crew Teams: Provided leadership and direction for cabin crews in economy and business class flights, ensuring seamless passenger experiences, rigorous safety adherence, and efficient in-flight operations. Recognized for outstanding performance in 2019.
  • Mitigated Security & Safety Risks: Successfully de-escalated critical situations, preventing emergencies and guaranteeing passenger safety.
  • Delivered Exceptional Customer Service: Proactively identified and exceeded diverse passenger needs, fostering positive client interactions. Collaborated effectively with government officials to ensure exceptional care for VIPs, individuals requiring special assistance, and unaccompanied minors.
  • Cultivated Collaborative & Skilled Teams: Mentored new cabin crew members and fostered team cohesion through pre-flight briefings and clear communication.

FLIGHT ATTENDANT

GULF AIR
09.2006 - 07.2015
  • Cultivated Exceptional Customer Experiences: Proactively identified and catered to diverse passenger needs in Economy and Business Class, consistently exceeding expectations and fostering positive interactions. Recognized for delivering exceptional customer service that surpassed established benchmarks.
  • Ensured Onboard Safety & Security: Collaborated effectively with medical professionals to monitor and address passenger medical situations, providing first aid when necessary. Adhered to rigorous safety and security protocols, prioritizing passenger well-being and ensuring smooth flight operations within tight timeframes. Awarded recognition for maintaining a high standard of productivity through consistent performance and attendance in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
  • Facilitated Effective Communication: Utilized excellent communication skills to foster clear information exchange with passengers, colleagues, and external suppliers, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures.

GENERAL MANAGER IN A RESTAURANT

CAFE ISTANBUL
01.2003 - 08.2006
  • Managed Restaurant Operations: Led a team of 9 staff, overseeing daily operations for a successful restaurant. This included tasks like negotiating supplier contracts, managing inventory, and ensuring financial accountability.
  • Increased Revenue & Efficiency: Implemented strategic initiatives like staff training and customer feedback workshops. This resulted in a 15% increase in daily sales through improved service and efficiency (e.g., table turnover).
  • Reduced Costs & Minimized Waste: Streamlined inventory management systems to identify areas of improvement (poor storage, excess ordering). This led to reduced food and beverage costs.

Education

Business Analysis Professional Diploma Level 4
Host Service LTD

High School Diploma -

Business Academy

Scrum Product Owner Certification

Prince2 Practitioner in Project Management

Prince2 Foundation in Project Management

IT Windows Administrator

Corporate Customer Service (Gulf Air)

Cambridge First Certificate in English

Project Management Professional 5 Day Bootcamp

Micro-certification in Service Now

Skills

  • Experience in project management, requirement engineering, stakeholder management, budget management, focused on task prioritization
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills, communication and collaboration, team work and problem resolution
  • Confident, resourceful, self-motivated, driven by objectives, flexible and adaptable
  • Trustworthy, self- disciplined, capable of taking responsibility for work quality of myself and others
  • Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Visio (BPMN

Timeline

TEAM SUCCESS MANAGER

KYNDRYL
12.2022 - Current

IT SERVICE DESK

KYNDRYL
12.2021 - 11.2022

ASSOCIATE BUSINESS ANALYST

HOST SERVICE UK LTD
12.2020 - 06.2021

CABIN SENIOR

GULF AIR
08.2015 - 11.2020

FLIGHT ATTENDANT

GULF AIR
09.2006 - 07.2015

GENERAL MANAGER IN A RESTAURANT

CAFE ISTANBUL
01.2003 - 08.2006

Business Analysis Professional Diploma Level 4

High School Diploma -

Business Academy

Scrum Product Owner Certification

Prince2 Practitioner in Project Management

Prince2 Foundation in Project Management

IT Windows Administrator

Corporate Customer Service (Gulf Air)

Cambridge First Certificate in English

Project Management Professional 5 Day Bootcamp

Micro-certification in Service Now
JANA BALÁŽOVÁ