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Kinga  Karácsony

Kinga Karácsony

Administration, Logistics, Management
Cluj Napoca

Summary

Dynamic professional with 13+ years of experience in administration, logistics, and management, seeking to re-enter the workforce after a family-focused career break. Expertise includes partner relations, contract negotiations, translations (English/Hungarian), and inventory management. Advanced communicator, reliable team player, and skilled problem-solver.

Proven track record in negotiating contracts and mentoring staff, alongside advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Adept at problem-solving and fostering team collaboration to enhance performance and drive business success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

ASSISTANT MANAGER / SALES DIRECTOR

O3 Trade SRL
02.2007 - 07.2020
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Negotiated and drafted partnership/supplier contracts.
  • Managed client relationships and monitored internal/external inventory.
  • Translated commercial documents (English/Hungarian → Romanian).
  • Performed primary accounting and financial reporting for executives.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.

TOUR OPERATOR / GUIDE

Blue Travel & Calibra Travel
09.2005 - 05.2006
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing competitive rates and attractive packages for clients.
  • Developed tourism packages and marketing strategies.
  • Liaised with international clients and tourism partners.
  • Provided thorough pre-trip information packets, ensuring clients were well-prepared for their travels.
  • Guided groups of up to 20 people on scheduled tours.
  • Organized memorable group tours in Greece with engaging activities and knowledgeable guides.
  • Conducted post-trip follow-ups with clients to gather feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Stayed current on industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence throughout all aspects of tour planning.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized travel itineraries and recommendations.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.



ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SC Ergon SRL & Hotel Agape
05.2005 - 08.2005
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Managed commercial correspondence and databases.
  • Supported administrative tasks and executive reporting.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.

Education

Coursework - PSYCHOLOGY

Babeș-Bolyai University
Cluj
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - TOURISM GEOGRAPHY

Babeș-Bolyai University
Cluj-Napoca
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Szekely Mikó Theoretical High School
Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania
04.2001 -

Skills

Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Outlook), basic accounting

General: Project management, verbal/written communication, problem-solving, operations management, Team leadership, Problem-solving, Decision-making, Recruiting and interviewing

Customer relations, Customer service, Staff management

Cost control, Recruitment and hiring, Reporting and documenting

Interests

Psychology (Organizational Pshychology,, Human Behaviors)

Sports/Hiking/Skiing/Swimming

Arts / Museums

Traveling/Tourism/Cultural Heritage

Timeline

ASSISTANT MANAGER / SALES DIRECTOR

O3 Trade SRL
02.2007 - 07.2020

TOUR OPERATOR / GUIDE

Blue Travel & Calibra Travel
09.2005 - 05.2006

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SC Ergon SRL & Hotel Agape
05.2005 - 08.2005

Coursework - PSYCHOLOGY

Babeș-Bolyai University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - TOURISM GEOGRAPHY

Babeș-Bolyai University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Szekely Mikó Theoretical High School
04.2001 -
Kinga KarácsonyAdministration, Logistics, Management