Milena N. Rivola--
www.mrivola.tumblr.com
Location of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
Date of Birth: 11/07/1994
Citizenship: Czech Republic, Switzerland, USA
SUMMARY
Dynamic, enthusiastic multi-tasker. Excels in project management, visual communication and
strategy. Focusing on combining creativity and innovation in order to fulfill objectives and
satisfy clients.
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EDUCATION-: International School of Prague
Graduated with IB Diploma and High School Diploma
-: John Cabot University
Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Minor in Creative Writing
Cumulative GPA: 3.58: cum laude
Dean’s List every semester, Presidential Scholarship
Relevant coursework: Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Journalism, Creative
Writing and Editing
Received Award for Excellence in Studio Art for Graphic design
2014 Jun–2014 Aug: Humboldt University of Berlin
Received Diploma for C1 German
Completed a higher level creative writing course with an extensive portfolio
EMPLOYMENT
2017 Nov – 2018 Jan: Eventerprise: Communications Strategy Consultant
(Project)
Assessing the current communications of the company including brand guidelines,
social media, marketing tools and design by establishing revised objectives and
creating an improved strategy for each. Coordinating and managing all projects
between the social media, sales and creative teams. Creating the vision and
consulting on the design products for each digital campaign. Mitigate communication
between the CEO and teams. Produce rebrand of the website, brand manuals and
processes.
2016 Jul – 2017 Oct: PRCO: Business Strategy Executive
Reviewing and evaluating new business opportunities and RFPs, write, research and
develop strategic and creative new business proposals and pitch presentations,
participate in creative brainstorms for pitches, conduct market research into the
luxury lifestyle, travel, real estate, fashion and F&B sectors, conduct handovers with
account teams, liaise with account teams to identify and create case studies of
previous and ongoing work, draft new business contracts, written consultancy reports
for the Chairman, write press releases on account wins to be sent out to trade press
contacts, liaising with Managing Directors, support or lead on special projects as
required by PRCO global offices, managing website changes, photo research,
overseeing digital creative projects including marketing collateral for clients, logos,
etc.
Key proposals created and won:
• Rocco Forte Hotels
• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Starhotels
• Belmond
• Half Moon Resort
• Tourism board for various countries e.g. Montenegro
2016 Jan –2016 May: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations:
Communications Assistant
Conducted photo research, assisted in editing and fact checking, helped prepare
information for reports, prepared content and mailing list for monthly newsletter,
conducted research and updated data on current Mountain Partnership members,
effectively engaged and drove traffic to the Facebook page to achieve a strong social
media presence, created several graphic design products including posters,
bookmarks, brochures, redesigned logos, and creative Facebook posts
2014 – 2016: Writing Center at John Cabot University
Tutor: working with students to improve their academic and creative writing, help
students expand their vocabulary, teach students correct citation and formatting if
necessary, communicate with professors about difficulties with students’ writing
2015: German Tutor at John Cabot University
Helping students who are learning German with grammar, language, conversation
and writing
2013: Rubirosa Restaurant, New York City
Hostess: in charge of reservations and organization of table requests, arranging décor,
filing documents, money and mail, occasional waitressing
2012: Rocco Forte: The Augustine Hotel
Hostess at Lichfield Restaurant: Creating and translating the food menu from Czech
to English and vice versa, organizing group parties and events, coordinating special
requests from guests with the rest of the hotel
PERSONAL SKILLS
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Program Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Keynote
Web and Graphic Design: Understanding of HTML, Adobe Creative Cloud
Fluent Languages: English, German, Czech, Swiss German
• Other languages: Conversational French and Italian
Creative: Writing, Drawing, Painting, Web Design
Professional Traits: Organization, Team Work, Time management, Leadership, Adaptability,
Solving Conflicts, Management Skills, Work Independently
Other Accomplishments
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Created a fundraiser, collaborating with developers to build a website, designing and
establishing a digital presence for small organization called Hope Link, based in Cape Town,
in the township of Philippi
Volunteered at Hope Link followed by a solo trip around South Africa
Ran 2 Half Marathons before the age of 18 and coached new runners
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Designed the official brochure, distributed at events and conferences worldwide, for the
Mountain Partnership organization and the Mountain and Watershed Management
organization at the UN
Travelled to 35 countries
