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Milena Toneva

Wine Marketing
Sofia

Summary

Results-driven brand management offering years of success in marketing, team leadership and planning. Drives competitive growth for branded products, with strong knowledge of wine market trends, market conditions and customer buying habits. Implements strategic and tactical marketing campaigns to drive engagement and sales. Bringing solid history of success in boosting program operations efficiency, conversion rates and performance. Well-versed in both online and traditional marketing approaches. Goal-oriented marketing expert with natural talents in developing and implementing successful strategies, driving profits, increasing market shares and strengthening customer dominance. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in project development, team supervision and campaign enhancement. Prepared to bring years of progressive experience and take on challenging position with opportunity to make lasting impact on company and customer success. Innovative brand manager experienced in converting sales leads and managing multiple accounts. Highly skilled in forecasting, project management and strategic planning with exceptional communication abilities. Thorough in monitoring trends and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Experienced in sales planning, marketing strategies and advertising development over a 15-year career. Proficient in growing categories, managing inventory and tracking results to optimize campaigns. Creative, forward-thinking and profit-minded.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Brand Manager

SIS Industries LTD
Sofia
10.2006 - Current

Taking part in a different teams over the years I have designed all the wines of the company – from the taste of the wine to the brand names and packaging design. By practicing this job, I have deepened in the process of production and building the style and the image of our wines.
Planned, implemented and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.

  • Conceptualized brand identity and developed unique accompanying graphic style and tone for use in communications.
  • Planned, implemented and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Cooperated and worked closely with communications team to develop marketing strategies to boost brand awareness.
  • Prepared and administered annual budget.
  • Improved and boosted brand image by implementing focused marketing campaigns and engaging in professional networking to support outreach.
  • Motivated team members to continuous improvement in promoting and selling target products.
  • Oversaw product planning and demand management on monthly basis in order to maintain adequate product levels.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns based on key objectives.
  • Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
  • Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.

The work I performed included entirely both product management and building of the brand strategy of the product.

SiS Industries is one of the biggest companies in Bulgaria, producing wine and spirits. I have been creating and managing one of the most successful wine brands in Bulgaria for over 12 years, such as CYCLE, Le Photographe, Minkov Brothers, ETHNO e.c. (www.minkovbrothers.bg, www.ethnowine.bg )

Research Intern

Martin Luther University, Germany
Halle An Der Saale
09.1999 - 12.2000
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Managed, prepared and manipulated extensive databases.
  • Recruited and scheduled research participants.
  • Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases to correct errors.
  • Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
  • Prepared tables, graphs and fact sheets to summarize research results.
  • Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Plant Protection Inspector

Regional Service For Plant Protection, Quarantine
Varna
01.1996 - 07.1999
  • Control activity on 50% of the goods of plant origin that entered and left Bulgaria from port of Varna.
  • Control of large ships and warehouses for storage of import and export goods.
    I processed statistical data on movement of goods in country and .
  • Analyzing and reporting quality of goods after import or before export.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through 100 %effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Education

Master of Science - Plant Protection And Agricultural Ecology

Martin Luther University, Institute of Economics
Halle – Salle, Germany
09.1991 - 05.1996

High School Diploma -

Weinakademie Österreich GmbH
Berlin, Germany
03.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Plant Protection And Agricultural Ecology

Agricultural University- Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
09.1991 - 05.1996

Skills

Advertising expertise

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Timeline

High School Diploma -

Weinakademie Österreich GmbH
03.2020 - Current

Brand Manager

SIS Industries LTD
10.2006 - Current

Research Intern

Martin Luther University, Germany
09.1999 - 12.2000

Plant Protection Inspector

Regional Service For Plant Protection, Quarantine
01.1996 - 07.1999

Master of Science - Plant Protection And Agricultural Ecology

Martin Luther University, Institute of Economics
09.1991 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Plant Protection And Agricultural Ecology

Agricultural University- Plovdiv
09.1991 - 05.1996
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