Maria Makrova
Bachelor Of Science Student In Hospitality Business Management
Lausanne
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Operations Assistant - EHL Innovation HUB
KOOM, Lausanne, Switzerland
2024.10 - 2025.05
- Supported operational planning for social impact projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Assisted in reporting and cross-functional coordination across project teams
- Contributed to process optimization, improving workflow effectiveness
Service in Food&Beverage
La Réserve, Geneva, Switzerland
2023.02 - 2024.08
- Streamlined order and stock management processes, reducing operational bottlenecks
- Managed high customer volumes during peak service hours, maintaining service quality
- Coordinated front- and back-of-house teams to ensure operational efficiency
Social Media Analyst
FE Creatives, London, United Kingdom
2022.11 - 2023.08
- Performed data-driven market and competitor analysis.
- Created financial proposals and campaign ROI reports for clients.
- Developed strategic client growth plans based on analytics.
Marketing Intern
Cosmopolitan, Moscow, Russia
2021.05 - 2021.07
- Conducted performance analysis of digital and print campaigns
- Edited and developed advertising strategies to strengthen campaign reach
- Collaborated with senior marketers on promotional content planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Business Management
EHL Hospitality Business School
Lausanne, Switzerland2027-07
Skills
Finance & Business Competencies
- Cash flow analysis, budgeting, and portfolio management
- Investment strategies (applied in student finance clubs and donor relations)
- Donor and stakeholder relationship management
- Process optimization and resource allocation
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (advanced), Financial Modelling in Excel
- Bloomberg Terminal (basic)
- Python (basic, applied to data and market analysis)
- Performance reporting & ROI analysis
- Marketing and social media analytics
Core Strengths
- Critical thinking and structured problem-solving
- Effective time management and multitasking under pressure
- Strong organizational leadership across student-led initiatives
- Cross-cultural communication and team collaboration
Leadership & Extracurricular's
Swiss Relief Foundation
Donor Relations Associate, July 2025 – Present
- Strengthened relationships with donors to secure consistent funding for humanitarian projects
- Supported allocation tracking and reporting to ensure transparency in financial contributions
EHL Finance Club
Marketing Team, August 2025 – Present
- Developed marketing strategies to expand visibility of finance-related initiatives across the student body
- Coordinated promotional campaigns supporting the club’s financial literacy and research projects
President, TEDxEHL
February 2025 – Present
- Directed operations and budgeting for TEDxEHL, managing a cross-functional team of 18 overseeing 5 departments
- Oversaw sponsorship outreach and resource allocation, ensuring financial sustainability of large-scale events
Class Representative, EHL
February 2025 – Present
- Represented over 500 classmates in academic and organizational discussions with faculty
- Advocated for student needs and coordinated feedback mechanisms
Head of Finance, EHL Martial Arts Club
February 2025 – August 2025
- Managed club finances, overseeing budgeting for events, training, and competitions
- Implemented transparent financial tracking systems
Round Square International Network
Co-Director, then Managing Director, August 2017 – June 2023
- Coordinated international programs across 400+ students, balancing budgets for cultural exchanges
- Led negotiations on fundraising initiatives and partnership development
Prefect, College Beausoleil Alpin International
Events & Leadership, August 2022 – June 2023
- Oversaw planning and budgeting for student events, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Coordinated sponsorship and logistics for large-scale campus initiatives
Beausoleil News
Co-Editor, August 2021 – July 2023
- Managed editorial schedules and supervised content development for school publication
- Balanced production costs against available school funding
Women’s Shelter
Event & Charity Planner, August 2021 – July 2022
- Organized fundraising events to support local women’s initiatives
- Handled donor communications and post-event financial reporting
17G Coffee
Head of Marketing & Barista, September 2021 – June 2022
- Directed marketing campaigns that boosted sales by 20%
- Oversaw financial performance of daily operations alongside staff management
Timeline
Operations Assistant - EHL Innovation HUB
KOOM, Lausanne, Switzerland
2024.10 - 2025.05
Service in Food&Beverage
La Réserve, Geneva, Switzerland
2023.02 - 2024.08
Social Media Analyst
FE Creatives, London, United Kingdom
2022.11 - 2023.08
Marketing Intern
Cosmopolitan, Moscow, Russia
2021.05 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Business Management
EHL Hospitality Business School