Alina Orlowska, CEO & Proxy of Polish operations of the U.K. company Lagoon (Lagoon Group)

About

Multi-disciplined, results driven professional with progressive experience gained across several very different industries. Has carried full P&L responsibility and autonomy over recruitment and training of operational and sales teams. Successfully built relations at all levels, including within government departments and private sector boards. Demonstrates in-depth analytical and strategic ability to deliver operational, procedural and sales planning.

Experience

Lagoon Developments Poland Sp z o.o.

Jan 2017 – Present

Warsaw, Kamien Pomorski

CEO & Proxy of Polish operations of the U.K. company Lagoon (Lagoon Group)

UK investor funded, lakeside real estate project, consisting 30 hectares of land. Reporting direct to the UK based Board. Responsible for all matters concerning the development of the land including the management of finances. Using own relationships have brought together an architect and a construction company and am now working with the mayor of the City to refine the first stage of the development. Selling and negotiating the conditions of the sales contracts from the beginning of the process to the final buyer signature.

SPZOZ Warsaw Hospital for Infectious Diseases

Sep 2010 – Present

Warsaw

Specialist– working directly for Head of Hospital

Supporting the Head Director of a major clinical research operation to manage the acquisition and subsequent internal auditing, of funding from institutions and the private sector. Requires accounting and legal attributes with strong attention to detail. An ability to manage difficult situations arising from funding and internal audit disputes. (During period with Emporium SA – below – continued role on a part time basis).

SPZOZ Warsaw Hospital for Infectious Diseases

Nov 2018 – Sep 2021

Warsaw

Head of Technical Department

Management of the subordinate team. Supervision of work performed by a team of subordinate employees and external companies working at the Hospital. Planning, controling the correctness of settlements with external institutions and the voivodeship sector, control the substantiveness of contracts, processing documentation required in processes within the area of responsibility, timely implementation of projects, identifying emerging difficulties and solving them, preparing reports for the Hospital's Board, presentations, filling in applications for funding projects with EU funds. Required knowledge of construction law, real estate law, public procurement, accounting with great attention to detail.

Meniscus Partners Limited

Apr 2016 – Feb 2017

Richmond, London UK

Corporate research - Freelance

Member of an international team, investigating a group of individuals and companies including operations, accounting and legal structures. The aim is to trace assets and instigate litigation. Requires diligent attention to detail and accurate and clear reporting in English. Have successfully identified assets in Poland and research continues to support the legal process.

Emporium SA Group T/As Paparazzi

Jan 2012 – Sep 2015

Warsaw, Lodz, Cracow, Wroclaw, Zakopane

Director of Operations

Initial position Finance Manager Promoted to Director of Operations Jun 2012 The group consisted of 5 bars/restaurants each based in different cities. Held full autonomy for recruitment for all positions. Responsibilities included budget delivery, operational management of all assets, key client relations and procurement. Key Achievements • Responsible only to the President of the Board, directed and managed a business with sales of pln5m. • Provided leadership, motivation and strategic direction to a team of 100 across 5 locations (each in a different city) • Led planning and implementation of operation and marketing strategies • Built B2B relations with key clients resulting in major contracts • Sourced and negotiated excellent terms with suppliers • Complied with stock market requirements to deliver financial and other information.

GSR Jolanta Orłowska

Mar 2009 – Aug 2010

Skierniewice

Supervisor

Fruit farming business. Responsibilities: documentation and cash flow management, HR supervising, supply chain management and sales.

P.P.H.U. Pio-Plast

Mar 2009 – Jun 2010

Skierniewice

Supervisor

Transport, Logistics and farming. Responsibilities: documentation and cash flow management, HR, financial supervision and sales.

Mazars & Guerard Audit

Sep 2007 – Apr 2008

Warsaw

Assistant of Audit

Auditing process assistance. Undertaking financial audits of businesses as part of a team and sometimes alone. Required on site analysis and much traveling. The example of customers: Oracle, Grüner &Jahr Group Polska, Schneider Electric, CGH Group, Fagor Gastro Polska.

Education

Higher School of Professional Education

Oct 2022 – Present

Postgraduate, Major: Buildings energy audit and certification; Real Estate Appraisal

L. Kozminski University, Warsaw

Oct 2002 – Jan 2008

Master, Majors: Investment and capital strategies, Banking and insurance.

Alina Orlowska

CEO & Proxy of Polish operations of the U.K. company Lagoon (Lagoon Group)

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