Maria Jimena Navarra
Rome
Summary
Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.
Had two children and devoted myself to Yoga but ready to get back to work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
Bulgari Hotel Rome
05.2023 - Current
- Organized corporate yoga events and workshops, broadening student knowledge on related topics.
- Developed targeted workshops forguests enhancing their physical abilities through tailored Vinyasa Yoga practices.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
- Enhanced student flexibility by incorporating various Vinyasa Yoga sequences into class routines.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Led up to 10 classes per week.
Business Development Manager
Deliveroo
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Aligned company goals to new market and city overseeing implementation and launch of Deliveroo in Rome.
- Closed regularly 30 contracts every month with top selling restaurants.
- Mentored junior team members in effective sales techniques, fostering high-performance culture within organization.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
- Delivered compelling sales presentations to prospective clients, highlighting unique value proposition of our products and services.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Journalism Intern
Sky News
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while prioritizing tasks based on importance and deadline requirements.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Translated live during Broadcasting
- Gained hands-on experience with various journalism tools, such as editing software and content management systems, increasing technical proficiency.
- Expanded personal network within industry by attending journalism conferences and workshops.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Enhanced article quality by researching and verifying facts, resulting in more accurate and trustworthy news stories.
- Received recognition from editors for consistent dedication and hard work throughout the internship, leading to enhanced credibility within the industry.
Education
Master of Arts - International Journalism
Centro Studi Americano
Rome 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
John Cabot University
Rome 07.2014
Master of Science - International Affairs
Roma Tre University
Rome 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Mary Mount International School
Roma 06.2011
Skills
- Teaching Methodology
- Health and Wellness Education
- Leadership and Coaching
- Equipment Use Instruction
- Advertising Campaigns
- Brand Development
- Time Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Client Coaching
- Visual Student Assessment
- Customer Service
- Brand Promotion
- Safety understanding
- Client Relations
- Meditation Techniques
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
Bulgari Hotel Rome
05.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
Deliveroo
01.2017 - 01.2019
Journalism Intern
Sky News
06.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - International Journalism
Centro Studi Americano
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
John Cabot University
Master of Science - International Affairs
Roma Tre University
High School Diploma -
Mary Mount International School
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