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Marta Galambos

Marta Galambos

Budapest

Summary

Experienced Chief Operating Officer with over 20 years of experience in overseeing operations, financial management and team leadership within the Personal Care & Household products sector. Proven record in establishing and managing administrative headquarters, optimizing business processes, and driving growth in international markets. Experienced at project management, strategic planning, and customer-centric service delivery.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Freestyle (Trade) Ltd
01.2000 - 08.2024

Our company provided a unique, professional service creating Personal Care & Household products and Private Label Brands from concept to shelf (company’s old website: www.freestyleltd.com)

I managed and built a team from 3 to 22 employees from the establishment of the company in Budapest in 2000.

In November 2022, the Company’s own product ranges were sold. I continued to oversee the company’s International Private Label projects until August 2024.

In my role, I had oversight of many aspects of the company activities. However, during many years in the company my main focus was financial administration, accounts, detailed analysis of all financial commitments, transactions, reporting and advising.

Financial and Account Management related tasks

  • Day-to day financial accounting function, invoicing, ledgers, debtors, cash administration
  • All monthly bookkeeping and documentation for VAT prepared for the accountants
  • Freestyle had three other companies in other countries (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary), which I maintained all financial records
  • End of year accounts preparation for the accountants and for financial audit
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts movements for all related companies
  • Selected suppliers’ invoices for payment and transacted transfers
  • Budgeting for annual costings
  • Made complex product cost calculations for cost prices approval
  • Reported on a regular basis to the owner

Business Operation related tasks

Contact person between the company’s accountants, lawyers, and local authorities.

Implemented a new integrated computer system for the company ensuring higher accuracy.

Led all HR activities, researching and recruiting staff, onboarding.

Secretary to the General Manager

Dr Olle Gyorgy Law Office
08.1994 - 08.1995
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Drafted professional documents

Education

General School Teacher - Hungarian Literature and Grammar

Berzsenyi Daniel Teacher Training College
Szombathely

Mid-level Insurance Clerk And Agent -

Janos Neumann Technical School of Economics
Eger

Qualified bookkeeper, corporate planner -

Istvan Turr School of Economics
Baja

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Process Improvement
  • Human Resources Management
  • Financial Management

Languages

Hungarian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Freestyle (Trade) Ltd
01.2000 - 08.2024

Secretary to the General Manager

Dr Olle Gyorgy Law Office
08.1994 - 08.1995

General School Teacher - Hungarian Literature and Grammar

Berzsenyi Daniel Teacher Training College

Mid-level Insurance Clerk And Agent -

Janos Neumann Technical School of Economics

Qualified bookkeeper, corporate planner -

Istvan Turr School of Economics
Marta Galambos