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Liis Lätting

Tartu,Estonia

Summary

With extensive experience in office management, HR, and event coordination, I excel at managing diverse tasks while maintaining a strong focus on people and effective communication. Whether it’s overseeing day-to-day office operations, leading recruitment and training processes, or organizing successful events, I bring both organizational excellence and a positive, people-centric approach to everything I do. My ability to adapt, collaborate with teams, and keep a solution-oriented mindset allows me to thrive in dynamic environments and build strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Specialist

Bigbank AS
Tartu, Estonia
02.2023 - Current

As a versatile Office Specialist, I ensure seamless operations and support across multiple facets of our organization. With expertise in document management, legal assistance, and travel coordination, I bring structure and efficiency to the workplace.
Key contributions include:

  • Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
  • Ordered office supplies and managed inventory to ensure a well-stocked office.
  • Managing web-based document systems, and assisting the legal team with PoAs and registrations.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming mail, dispersing to appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Acting as the go-to contact for employee questions, and daily office operations.
  • Serving as a Work Environment Specialist, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable workspace for all.
  • Coordinating employee travel logistics, from flights to accommodations.
  • Handling inquiries from legal entities, such as notaries, bailiffs, and courts.
  • Maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical, for easy document retrieval.
  • Organizing impactful events, from company-wide celebrations (300+ attendees), to intimate team offsites.
  • Scheduled meetings and conference calls for staff members as requested.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.

With a proactive approach and strong organizational skills, I aim to create a thriving, collaborative, and professional environment for all team members.

Event Manager

Extreme OÜ
Tartu, Estonia
11.2019 - 11.2024

Key Responsibilities:

  • Bar Operations Management: Oversaw all aspects of bar operations for a successful D'n'B party series hosting 900–1,000 guests per event.
  • Staff Recruitment and Training: Recruited, onboarded, and trained bar staff to ensure smooth operations and excellent service.
  • Scheduling and Payroll: Managed staff working hours and payroll with attention to efficiency and accuracy.
  • Partner Collaboration: Maintained professional communication with partners to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Bar Setup and Design: Planned and executed the bar layout, including building and equipping the bar for each event.
  • Inventory and Procurement: Ordered goods and managed inventory to meet event demands.
  • Sales Strategy Development: Designed and implemented sales strategies to maximize revenue during events.
  • Problem-Solving: Provided quick and effective solutions to challenges during live events, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Post-Event Reporting: Prepared detailed reports to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.

Office Manager

Civitta Eesti AS
Tartu, Estonia
06.2019 - 02.2023

As an Office Manager at Civitta for nearly four years, I successfully managed the daily operations of our Tartu office. For over a year I managed our Tallinn and Tartu offices simultaneously.

My role encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, from general administrative tasks to coordinating with our international offices. Additionally, I played an important role in preparing and assisting with public procurement offers. My diverse skill set and proactive approach consistently enhanced our office's efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Office Administration: Managed daily operations of the Tartu office, including administrative tasks, order processing, procurement of office supplies, and handling ad-hoc assignments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Tender Preparation: Prepared tenders and documentation for public procurement from the bidder's perspective, ensuring compliance with regulations and deadlines.
  • Marketing Support: Assisted the marketing manager with various activities, including:Crafting and distributing newsletters.
    Contributing to marketing plan development.
    Managing social media channels.
    Organizing workshops and webinars.
    Collecting and analyzing marketing statistics.
  • Document Management: Oversaw document management processes, including archiving, and creating templates for contracts, tenders, and other key documents.
  • Project-Based Assistance: Supported project teams by:Creating customized document templates.
    Researching and booking travel arrangements (airline tickets, hotels, etc.).
    Assisting in seminar organization and logistics.
  • Event Organization: Planned and executed various events to enhance team engagement and social inclusion, including:Summer days, winter days, Christmas parties, birthdays, and other team-building activities. Assisting in the organization of the company-wide Offsite event, involving 27 offices and approximately 500 participants.

Head of Human Resources

Lustikummut OÜ (Club Illusion)
Tartu, Estonia
01.2017 - 06.2019

As the head of human resources, my job was to ensure the readiness of the nightclub staff and bar, both at parties and before parties. In addition, I was present at the parties as "Supervisor of the night" to solve urgent problems and make sure everything goes smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll and Scheduling: Calculated working hours, managed payroll, and created efficient work schedules to meet operational needs.
  • Recruitment and Hiring: Identified hiring needs, designed job descriptions, sourced and selected candidates, scheduled and conducted interviews, and ensured a seamless recruitment process.
  • HR Compliance: Stayed up to date with employment laws and legislation to ensure compliance in all HR practices.
  • Employee Onboarding and Training: Composed employment contracts and legal documents, facilitated onboarding processes, and organized training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitored the quality of delivered services and implemented improvements to ensure high standards were consistently met.
  • Event Management: Organized events, coordinated with performers, and resolved on-the-spot issues during events to ensure smooth execution.
  • Inventory and Procurement: Managed monthly inventory, ordered supplies, and maintained communication with suppliers to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Sales and Marketing Strategies: Developed and implemented sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Social Media Management: Oversaw the nightclub’s social media channels and marketing efforts, creating engaging content to attract and retain customers.

Education

Vocational Level - Paralegal

Tallinn School of Economics
Tallinn, Estonia
06-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Estonian And Finno-Ugric Linguistics (unfinished)

University of Tartu
Tartu, Estonia
05-2012

High School Diploma -

Lähte Joint Gymnasium
Tartu, Estonia
06-2009

Skills

  • Records management expertise
  • Project coordination
  • Meeting planning expertise
  • Vendor relations management
  • Advanced Microsoft office
  • Time management expertise
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Administrative support expertise
  • Event planning experience
  • Scheduling
  • Meeting planning
  • Administrative support
  • Strategic planning
  • Office supply management
  • Social media and promotions
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Travel arrangements experience
  • Office management
  • Team bonding
  • Staff training
  • Documentation expertise
  • Policy and procedure modification

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Travelling
  • Member of Estonian Defence League
  • Member of United Delivery NGO (Delivery of vehicles and equipment to Ukraine)

Accomplishments

  • Nominee of Citizen of the year 2022 in Civitta - Company wide recognition after successful year of performance

Languages

Estonian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Office Specialist

Bigbank AS
02.2023 - Current

Event Manager

Extreme OÜ
11.2019 - 11.2024

Office Manager

Civitta Eesti AS
06.2019 - 02.2023

Head of Human Resources

Lustikummut OÜ (Club Illusion)
01.2017 - 06.2019

Vocational Level - Paralegal

Tallinn School of Economics

Bachelor of Arts - Estonian And Finno-Ugric Linguistics (unfinished)

University of Tartu

High School Diploma -

Lähte Joint Gymnasium
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