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to pro table growth (Park, 2012).’ The root of this paradigm shift of greater integrated strategies may be found further back the relationship framework. With
a different approach to the relationship orientation and recognition of a more equal or less hierarchical
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LINKLINE PROFILE:
Ms. Julia Olan
Name:
Julia Olan
Job title:
Finance and Administration Executive
Company:
CILT
How Long have you been with CILT:
One year and 10 months.
Quali cations:
HBD in Accuonting and Audit, Diploma in Industrial Accounting, MIATI.
Main responsibilities (max 20 words):
Preparation of the nancial reports, budget analysis and management accounts. Of ce administration work.
Most interesting part of job (max 20 words):
Dealing with students and members of the Institute, attending the events.
Most tedious part of job (max 20 words):
Collection of the tuitions fees from students.
Favourite form of transport & why:
Train – it is fast, comfortable and punctual.
How do you commute to work?
Bus and Train.
How long is your commute to work?
1.5 hour one way.
What make of car do you drive?
VW Bora
What are your hobbies & interests?
Reading and travelling, cooking.
Favourite books:
Gone with the wind/Margaret Mitchell and Pride and Prejudice/Jane Austen.
Favourite food:
Moldavian traditional meals with a glass of Moldavian red homemade wine.
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