Klara Kovarova

About Me

I recently completed a Masters of Science (MSc) at the Ivey Business School with a CEMS Masters of International Management (MIM). As a part of this degree I lived and studied in India, the Netherlands, and Spain, thus expanding my global experiences. I developed a strong understanding of international business, with a particular focus on cross-cultural communication, innovation, sustainability, and strategy. I believe that I am equipped well to contribute significantly in this increasingly globalized world with my strong time management, interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills as well as my work ethic.

Experiences

Researched and analyzed target shopping markets and demographics in Barcelona to develop clear and articulate definitions of two shopping centres in Barcelona.
Worked with a team of international and diverse colleagues.
Applied the design thinking model to develop potential ideas for engaging target markets to two separate shopping centres in Barcelona.
Presented final results to client; calculated the increase in foot fall and potential financial gains if the proposed results were implemented.

Researched and analyzed the solar energy consumption and future potential in Europe and emerging markets.
• Developed a market entry strategy for both the long and short term expansion of Solartechno that aided in their considerations for the most viable markets for their product (NoGrid solar battery).
Worked with an international team of four other colleagues over the course of one week.

Worked with a team of two other classmates to assess how Industree can expand their operations internationally over the course of the next 10 years.
Sourced funding opportunities for social enterprises and NGOs to assist in the expansion.
Developed a marketing and market entry strategy for Industree’s handcrafted products in Europe and North America.

Managed a team of 20 staff at Woodsworth Residence by providing team and one-on-one support through meetings toenhance the quality of staff engagement with the 365 undergraduate residents living at Woodsworth.
Enhanced the annual two-week staff training by identifying the necessary certifications and skills to support thestudents living at Woodsworth, thus creating a team of leaders who created a safe and fun residence environment.
• Coached students living at Woodsworth in conflict resolution and communication skills by meeting individually, as a group, and following up to ensure that they developed skills to help them live in harmony with roommates.

Initiated a unique co-curricular program for a seminar course on popular culture by making connections with professors, local artists, journalists, and authors to create a schedule of weekly workshops, speakers or field trips that allowed the students in the course to integrate real-world experiences with the academic program.
Restructured an online mentorship program by developing interactive email and social media platforms through a supportive network of upper year students (mentors) to help the 2,000 new Woodsworth students transition to university life through clear access to resources and information about the university.

Provided support and guidance to new students during orientation to introduce them to living abroad.
Documented, organized, and performed general administrative duties at the school library.
Administered the visa admissions process, handling confidential documents and information.

Acted as positive role model to residents and other dons, and provided support, mentorship, and guidance.
Fostered a living environment that is both challenging and supportive for bachelor students.
Developed a residence community on my floors, the residence and with the don team.
Responded to emergency situations.
Liaised between my section of the don team, the Assistant to Dean of Residence Life, and the Dean.

Researched grants, artists, and other material through library and online sources for the gallery to provide the public with in-depth information about artists and their projects in order to enhance their experience with art.
Collaborated in a team led by three curators on the first comprehensive overview of Canadian conceptual art, Traffic: Canadian Conceptual Art, by researching and writing material for the published catalogue and nation-wide exhibition.
Led interactive gallery tours of 3-10 visitors by sharing in-depth information about exhibitions and engaging in meaningful conversations about art to enhance the public’s knowledge about art.

Organized and lead the committee, and four sub-committees, in attaining their goals and projects
Re-evaluated and redefine the mandate and structure of the Committee

Education

Exchanges at Rotterdam School of Management (Fall 2016), and ESADE (Spring 2017)

Specialist in Art History, Minors in French and Italian

Skills

Teamwork
Leadership
Detail-oriented
Independent worker
Able to share work and delegate

Writing and editing
Verbal
Presentation
Email
Concise and to the point
Creative

Czech (fluent)
French (advanced)
Italian (intermediate)
Spanish (beginner)

Word
Excel
PowerPoint

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CEMS International Business student

Student Consultant

Start-Up Consulting Internship, CEMS Block Seminar

Summer Consulting Intern

Residence Life Assistant/Assistant Dean of Residence

Office and Programmes Assistant

Events and Office Assistant

Residence Don, Promoted to Lead Don

Gallery Assistant

Art Committee Secretary

MSc in International Management, with CEMS

Ivey Business School

Masters of Italian Renaissance Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Syracuse University

Honours Bachelors of Arts

University of Toronto

Management

Communication

Languages

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