Vendy Kratochvilova
Vancouver
Summary
An experienced HR and Marketing Professional, embracing challenges with a proven track record in implementing HR strategies. A self-starter with a proactive approach and a passion for fostering organizational change, an open coaching culture, and brand enhancement; enjoying bridging the gap between employees and leadership and empowering others to reach their full potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Olympic International
North Vancouver, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging, modern, professional, and audience-targeted marketing materials.
- Coordinated logistics for various events and researched industry trends to highlight brand exposure at trade shows, including new swag.
- Managed social media and website to promote corporate presence and attracted 90 new followers within 2 months.
- Coordinated logistics, catering, and budget for thecompany's annual large-scale event, ensuring seamless experiences for manufacturers resulting in a big success and 91% attendance (275 people).
- Assisted with day-to-day tasks to the Director of Operations and Director of People and Culture.
- Built strong relationships with direct managers through consistent communication, resulting in a better understanding of their needs and more efficient candidate pre-selection.
- Drafted compelling job descriptions for various positions, reducing time-to-fill by 10%.
- Created a positive candidate experience by maintaining transparent communication and providing timely feedback throughout the recruitment process.
- Screened thorough 250+ resumes to identify top candidates, scheduled interviews, and conducted 20+ initial phone interviews to assess relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Masaryk University, Faculty of Education
Brno, CZ
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw and monitored a 2-year HR strategy in different phases, targeting improvements in employee life-cycle areas; responsible for its coordination and administration, activities timetable, and project outputs - reached 98% of set goals
- Prepared a new 3-year HR strategy
- Proactively contributed to the efficient and professional delivery of HR services, hands-on involvement in employee life-cycle, identifying gaps, solving complex HR problems impacting operations management and business direction, updating processes or policies, and creating a new onboarding process
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive a transparent process based on merit and relevance to the job, including interviewing, job posting, KPIs, reference checks, etc
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with discretion and confidentiality,updating personnel files, data entry in the HRIS system, and filing
- Encouraged open communication, promoting a positive and pro-employee work environment that increased employee satisfaction by 25% while eliminating resistance to the change
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and consequently presented them at meetings or on the intranet, created handbooks, articles, HR analysis reports, and websites
- Leading a cohesive team of 8 people, both online and in person, organizing meetings, and events
- Provided consultation services to the executives, operational units, or employees; managed training for 22 Department Heads, and designed a new employee evaluation performance system
- Emphasized diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization, participation in an equal opportunity audit.
HR and MARKETING COORDINATOR
Iredale Architecture
Vancouver, CA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in branding and visioning meetings with firm principals and prepared presentations.
- Managed social media, including graphics creation, interviewing, copywriting, and scheduling.
- Assisted with RFP review and proposal preparation, and researched potential call-ups on bid sites.
- Managed file management and maintenance using core software (MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop)
- Assisted with HR duties, including recruitment, performing daily operations, and ad-hoc tasks.
GENERAL MANAGER
Potato Planet Restaurant
Vancouver, CA
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Lowered employee turnover (30%) by recruiting qualified applicants for vacancies.
- Conducted performance management reviews, onboarding/off-boarding.
- Facilitated new hire orientation and trained 50+ staff on protocols to maintain high-stand service and reduce the risk of health and safety breaches.
- Enhanced staff engagement through skills identification, coaching, and targeted training.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve restaurant processes, customer service approach, and quality control by implementing new practices in a dynamic environment; Yelp reviews increased from 3 to 4.5 stars within the first year.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / MARKETING COORDINATOR
Ing. Petr Kratochvil
Ivancice, CZ
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Provided secretarial and clerical support to the owner and carried out day-to-day operations.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing systems for records, administered ergonomic requests, maintained records, inventory, and basic payroll.
- Drafted executive summaries, documents, and presentations to provide high-level support.
- Set up meeting and seminar logistics for top management, and updated calendars.
- Coordinated multiple programs/projects simultaneously, tracked the completion of key deliverables to ensure deadlines were consistently met, collected feedback, delegated tasks, and solved problems.
- Researched and prepared information for presentations on data, sales, markets, external and internal factors for business plans, including partners' phone interviews, and reference checks.
Education
Human Resources -
CPHR Candidate
Vancouver, CA07.2024
Human Resources Management Certificate -
SFU
Vancouver, CA05.2020
Service Excellence for Business Diploma -
ILAC
Vancouver, CA11.2016
Master (Business) - Socioeconomic & Environmental Development
Mendel University
Brno, CZ11.2015
Bachelor (Public Administration) - Socioeconomic & Environmental Development
Mendel University
Brno, CZ11.2013
Skills
- Creative Solution-based Approach
- Problem Identification & Resolution
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Ability
- Organizational and Analytical Skills
- Employee Development & Customer Centric Focus
- Experienced in Employee Life-Cycle
- Brand Enhancement
- File Management & Coordination Skills
- Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva
Languages
Czech
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
German
Elementary
French
Elementary
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Hiking
- Golf
- Rock Climbing
- Cooking
- Self-development
Timeline
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Olympic International
10.2023 - Current
HR and MARKETING COORDINATOR
Iredale Architecture
06.2023 - 10.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Masaryk University, Faculty of Education
01.2023 - 12.2023
GENERAL MANAGER
Potato Planet Restaurant
02.2016 - 02.2020
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / MARKETING COORDINATOR
Ing. Petr Kratochvil
04.2012 - 10.2015
Human Resources -
CPHR Candidate
Human Resources Management Certificate -
SFU
Service Excellence for Business Diploma -
ILAC
Master (Business) - Socioeconomic & Environmental Development
Mendel University
Bachelor (Public Administration) - Socioeconomic & Environmental Development
Mendel University