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Michaela Purgelová

Michaela Purgelová

Summary

Dynamic and self-driven professional with extensive experience in project management, team leadership, marketing, sales, and data analysis. Passionate about the beauty industry, thrives on leveraging skills to drive success in cross-functional teams across international projects. Focus is always on delivering strategic results that exceed expectations. Proficient in project management tools such as EasyProject.cz and Monday.com, excels as a strong communicator and negotiator, adept at aligning diverse teams toward shared goals.

Work History

Innovation Manager

Alfa Bio s.r.o
05.2021 - Current

Company Overview: Company producing tofu and tofu-based products

  • Leadership of international and cross-country project teams
  • Leadership of development team
  • Management of development, packaging, quality projects and processes across the company
  • Implementation of new processes related to the project management
  • Strategic alignment and close cooperation with project owners; collaboration with all departments within the company
  • Monitoring of European trends in packaging materials and implementing eco-friendly innovations
  • Building strategic contacts with manufacturers and suppliers across Europe
  • Utilization of EasyProject.cz and Monday.com for efficient project tracking and management

Brand/Category Manager

SHP Harmanec a.s
06.2018 - 05.2021

Producer of paper hygiene products

  • Management of product portfolio and product lifecycle
  • Planning and design of new products
  • Analysis of market development, trends, and competition
  • Co-responsibility for brand positioning and strategy
  • Surveys assignment and evaluation (GFK, Nielsen, Focus)
  • Cooperation with external agencies for content marketing, media, and advertising

Senior Brand Manager and Trainer

Glamour Slovakia a.s
01.2006 - 01.2018

Leading distributor of selective and semi-selective cosmetics

  • Complete management of luxury cosmetic brands on the Slovak market (La Prairie, Juvena, Marlies Moeller, Declare)
  • Development and execution of marketing plans and strategies
  • Training teams in product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service
  • Organization of events, press conferences, and PR campaigns

Product & PR Manager

Oriflame Slovakia s.r.o
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Product presentations and sales training
  • PR activities, including press releases and journalist communications
  • Organization of press conferences and events

Engineer in Chemical Analyses Department

Regional Authority of Public Health, Banská Bystrica
01.2002 - 01.2004

Education

Slovak University of Technology - Cosmetology

Slovak University of Technology
Bratislava, Slovakia
01.2002

Bilingual Franco-Slovak Secondary Grammar School - Scientific Section

Bilingual Franco-Slovak Secondary Grammar School
01.1997

Skills

  • EasyProjectcz; mondaycom
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data Analysis Tools
  • Innovation strategy; strategic thinking; portfolio management
  • Teamwork and collaboration; problem-solving abilities; team leadership

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Innovation Manager

Alfa Bio s.r.o
05.2021 - Current

Brand/Category Manager

SHP Harmanec a.s
06.2018 - 05.2021

Senior Brand Manager and Trainer

Glamour Slovakia a.s
01.2006 - 01.2018

Product & PR Manager

Oriflame Slovakia s.r.o
01.2005 - 01.2006

Engineer in Chemical Analyses Department

Regional Authority of Public Health, Banská Bystrica
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bilingual Franco-Slovak Secondary Grammar School - Scientific Section

Bilingual Franco-Slovak Secondary Grammar School

Slovak University of Technology - Cosmetology

Slovak University of Technology
Michaela Purgelová