Luba Magdenko
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of product specifications and installation and training in sales, marketing and customer service. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in . Experienced project manager with over 10 years of experience in renovation industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Recognized and experienced in job cost estimating, sourcing materials, and choosing and coordinating finishes. Computer literate for ease in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Highly motivated, independent worker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Toronto District School Board And Private
06.2007 - 05.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through to seniors 65+
- Taught in a variety of settings including private at home, TDSB locations including Etobicoke School for the Arts.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Taught classes on painting, drawing, multimedia, collage, and colour theory focusing on drawing from nature, still life and portraiture
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Website: lum1786wixsite.com/artlubamagdenko, Insta: lubamagden
Project Manager, Client Services
G&G Construction
05.2014 - Current
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Interacted with clients on regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates.
- Maintained client files with sales contracts, records of client interactions, client notes, and other information.
Researcher
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
03.1989 - 06.2000
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications leading to research and program funding of half a million dollars.
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding substance misuse, mental health, determinants of health, prevention strategies.
Director, Marketing and Communication
Diabetes Canada
06.1998 - 06.2002
- Established new department with representation at the Senior Management Level
- Inspired, led, supported 10 team members in Toronto and 9 across Canada, managed budget of over 1 million dollars
- Liaised with Provincial Directors, board members at multiple levels, professional and lay volunteers at various levels, governments and colleagues across other charities
- Rebranded the organization, created a national coordinated communication plan, revamped and restructured the organizations' website
- The communications plan was incorporated into the organization-wide strategic plan
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
Education
Master of Science - Health And Behavioural Science
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.1996
Skills
- Sales and Marketing
- Product Knowledge
- Product Sales
- Customer service
- Clerical
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent work ethic
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Team oriented and independent worker
- Dependability
- Tact, diplomacy
- Analytical thinker and problem solver
- Client rapport
- Client Relationships
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
Project Manager, Client Services
G&G Construction
05.2014 - Current
Art Teacher
Toronto District School Board And Private
06.2007 - 05.2014
Director, Marketing and Communication
Diabetes Canada
06.1998 - 06.2002
Researcher
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
03.1989 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Health And Behavioural Science
University of Toronto
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