Mina Markho

 I am interested in working in the arts marketing sector, particularly a performing art theatre company

Seeking a challenging role within the arts marketing industry, where advanced level qualifications and genuine passion for the fine arts can be utilised.

 

PERSONAL SUMMARY

 

  • Highly specialized Masters level qualifications in Arts Management, Arts Marketing and Business and Finance.
  • Logical and analytical thinker, with a strong problem solving approach to work.  Displays initiative when seeking solutions.
  • Strong IT and MS Office literacy, with the ability to quickly learn new software packages.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively and professionally to people at all levels.
  • Proven time management skills, a high attention to detail and experienced in managing numerous projects simultaneously.
  • Proactive and positive team member, with a 'can do' attitude to all projects.
  • Quick to learn new principles and a strong focus towards on-going learning and personal development. 

 

Key skills: 

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

 

  • Well versed in MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MYOB, Internet Explorer and MS Outlook as well as a variety of in-house software packages.
Education history: 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

 

  • Masters in Arts Management (currently completing) - Whitecliffe University - (Completing in 2011)

Key papers completed include: 

 

  •   Arts Management
  • Arts Organisation
  • Arts Milieu
  • Business and Finance
  • Arts Marketing
  • Treaty of Waitangi and its effects on the arts
  • Research (to complete)

 

 

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Arts (majoring in Psychology) - Auckland University (2008)

Key papers completed include: 

  • Social Psychology (Stage II & III)
  • Health Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Research
  • Communication Disorders
  • Personality Development
  • Work, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

 

  • Bachelor in Visual Arts - Auckland University of Technology (2006)

 

  • Educated at Macleans College to Year 13 (1999 – 2003)

Major Achievements:

  • Successfully achieved a ‘B’ Bursary.Received a number of awards for excellence in Art including:
  • Student Art Award (2003)
  • Art Painting – First prize (2003)
Year of Graduation: 
2011
Work history: 

CAREER HISTORY

 

2010 – Current                                      ART SUPPLIES.CO.NZ, AUCKLAND

            SALES ASSISTANT

Responsibilities:          

  • Provide a consistently high standard of service to a diverse range of customers.
  • Assist customers choose products and advise on their care
  • Meet monthly sales targets set by managers.
  • Merchandise and display new stock effectively to drive further sales.
  • Assist in seasonal promotions and initiatives.
  • Complete high volume cash and credit handling.
  • Handle general returns, complaints and queries as well as security control.
  • Assist with stock control, management and pricing.
  • Ensure the branch is continually kept at a professional standard of appearance.

Major Achievements:

  • Due to a professional and client focused approach to work, developed a loyal client base as well as strong referral and repeat business.
  • Received numerous customer and managerial commendations for providing a consistently high standard of support and service.
  • Successfully demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of clients.

 

2007 – 2009                                              PRINCIPALS

                                                                RETAIL SALES CONSULTANT

Major Achievements:

  • Consistently achieved challenging sales and business development targets.  On occasion exceeded budgets by between 20%-30% and at times up to 100%.
  • Awarded further responsibility for training new staff in quality based customer services and sales techniques as well as internal IT systems.
  • Successfully demonstrated the ability to work in team based environments and to tight deadlines.
  • Gained strong face to face customer services and communications experience as well as practical skills in prioritising, multi-tasking and time management.

 

2006 – 2007                                              BARKERS MEN'S CLOTHING

                                                                RETAIL SALES CONSULTANT

Major Achievements:

  • Worked effectively in a team orientated sales environment, focusing on both individual and branch targets. 

 

2005 – 2005 (8 months)             PAGANI WOMEN'S CLOTHING

                                                                RETAIL SALES CONSULTANT

Major Achievements:

  • Successfully demonstrated strong levels of self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.

 

Creative achievements: 

Major Achievements:

Received a number of awards for excellence in Art including:

  • Student Art Award (2003)
  • Art Painting – First prize (2003)
  • 2nd overall in Art Photography (2003)

 

References: 
  • Diana Gash

Chair of St Mathews Chamber Orchestra Incorporated

(09) 373 7599

dianagash@gmail.com or www.smco.org.nz

 

 

•Natasha King

Art Supplies Manager

Art Supplies.co.nz

Mobile: (021) 1441801

 

 

  • Kent Sanderson - Area manager, Barkers Men’s Store, Auckland - NZ

Mobile: + 64 211067883

kent@globaltile.co.nz

Contact details: 

Telephone: (09) 2735570

Mobile:       (021) 045 6100

E-mail:         mimi_markho777@hotmail.com

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