Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
References
Timeline
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Merili Varik

Merili Varik

Tallinn

Summary

I am self motivated and creative Sales Executive and Entrepreneur with vast experience in different fields, bringing forth a proven track record of achievement and a reputation for positive collaboration and teamwork. Thanks to my experiences with people in various fields, I am flexible and understand different needs and wishes. Therefore I am motivated to find the best and most suitable solutions for everyone.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Musician

Self-employed
Tallinn
01.2004 - Current

Lead singer of Agent M and Sõpruse Puiestee:

  • Perform music for live audiences, and record in the studio.
  • Audition for positions in orchestras, bands, and other types of music groups.
  • Practice playing instruments or singing to improve technique.
  • Rehearsals to prepare for performances.
  • Finding locations for performances or concerts.
  • Maintained an active social media presence to build fan bases.

Practical sewing and designing

Tiina Talumees Moestuudio
Tallinn
03.2019 - 04.2019

Senior Partner Business Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Barcelona
08.2015 - 02.2018
  • To support sales by analyzing opportunities and communicating sales collateral within their area of focus
  • Achieve the assigned quota for the company's assigned products and services.
  • Transaction/Solution selling working within a team of selling professionals
  • To influence partners to create and grow their company funnel and SOW.
  • To influence end-user sales teams and/or the category team on partners' capabilities and merits.
  • To ensure partners are compliant with legal and SBC practices.
  • The primary focus for partners' sales in the commercial segment supporting Estonia.
  • To organize venues, budgets, guest lists, catering, and event timelines for partners' events.
  • Reserve space, equipment, and personnel needed to facilitate partner events.

Sales manager and seller

Kuks&Küttner Home Textile
Barcelona
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Managing organizational sales by developing a business plan that covers sales, revenue and expense controls
  • Tracking sales goals and reporting results as necessary.
  • Coordinating marketing
  • Promoting the organization and products
  • Managing customers
  • Selling and organizing goods

English Teacher (TEFL)

Cambridge School
Barcelona
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Classroom management;
  • Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
  • Preparing and setting tests, examination papers and exercises;
  • Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
  • Devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
  • Attending and contributing to training sessions;
  • Preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises;
  • Freelance teaching on a one-to-one basis;
  • Basic administration, such as keeping student registers and attendance records

English Teacher (TEFL)

YesSi Language Center
Terrassa
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Classroom management;
  • Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
  • Preparing and setting tests, examination papers and exercises;
  • Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
  • Devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
  • Attending and contributing to training sessions;
  • Basic administration, such as keeping student registers and attendance records

Music - movement teacher

Nursery "Päkapikk"
Tallinn
06.2006 - 06.2013
  • Teach weekly classes engaging children ages 3 months - 5 years in music and movement activities;
  • Material and classroom preparation;
  • Room set up/tear down;
  • Assistance with any administrative needs;
  • Positive interactions with children, families, co-workers and community members;
  • Substitute teaching shifts and program expansions;

Education

Professional qualification - Sewing

Kuressaare Regional Training Centre
Kuressaare
06.2019

Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Tallinn Pedagogical College
Tallinn
06.2010

BA - Music (conductor and music teacher), sound design

Tallinn University
Tallinn
06.2005

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • International Sales
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Efficient time management
  • Partnership development
  • Sales strategy development
  • Business development
  • Extensive performance background
  • Music marketing
  • Live performances
  • Studio recording experience

Extracurricular Activities

01/01/11  -   present   UNICEF, volunteer

01/01/08 -  present  ESPA (Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals), volunteer

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Collecting vintage clothing
  • Sewing
  • Textile upcycling
  • Handicrafts
  • Drawing

Languages

Estonian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Catalan
Beginner
A1
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Practical sewing and designing

Tiina Talumees Moestuudio
03.2019 - 04.2019

Senior Partner Business Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2015 - 02.2018

Sales manager and seller

Kuks&Küttner Home Textile
01.2015 - 09.2015

English Teacher (TEFL)

Cambridge School
09.2014 - 08.2015

English Teacher (TEFL)

YesSi Language Center
01.2013 - 01.2014

Music - movement teacher

Nursery "Päkapikk"
06.2006 - 06.2013

Professional Musician

Self-employed
01.2004 - Current

Professional qualification - Sewing

Kuressaare Regional Training Centre

Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Tallinn Pedagogical College

BA - Music (conductor and music teacher), sound design

Tallinn University
Merili Varik