Hi, I'm IRENA SPURNÁ, an AI & Linguistics specialist based in Prague. I blend AI capabilities with practical B2B sales to bring language technology to enterprise clients, delivering measurable business value. I have a strong track record in technical sales with a focus on AI-driven language solutions, and I enjoy turning complex AI concepts into implementable strategies that drive growth for clients in the CEE region.

IRENA SPURNÁ

Hi, I'm IRENA SPURNÁ, an AI & Linguistics specialist based in Prague. I blend AI capabilities with practical B2B sales to bring language technology to enterprise clients, delivering measurable business value. I have a strong track record in technical sales with a focus on AI-driven language solutions, and I enjoy turning complex AI concepts into implementable strategies that drive growth for clients in the CEE region.

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Hi, I’m IRENA SPURNÁ, an AI & Linguistics specialist based in Prague. I blend AI capabilities with practical B2B sales to bring language technology to enterprise clients, delivering measurable business value.

I have a strong track record in technical sales with a focus on AI-driven language solutions, and I enjoy turning complex AI concepts into implementable strategies that drive growth for clients in the CEE region.

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Language

Czech
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Sales Consultant at NielsenIQ
August 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Managed B2B sales for CEE clients, selling FMCG data and subscription-based platform access. Achieved 114% of yearly KPIs by October, exceeding targets. Maintained a diverse client portfolio with deal sizes from €10K to €90K.
Group Marketing Communications Specialist at Fortuna Entertainment Group
November 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Led stakeholder communications and coordinated cross-functional marketing projects.
Executive Team Assistant at Fortuna Entertainment Group
June 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Provided executive support; scheduled and coordinated cross-functional activities, supporting leadership.
Sales Support Professional, Chemical at ExxonMobil
April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Managed B2B chemical and polymer sales with focus on volume management; strengthened critical client relationships.
DCP, CXP - Order Fulfilment, F&L at DCP, CXP
September 1, 2019 - April 30, 2021
Order fulfilment, F&L; supported supply chain operations and customer orders.
Course Instructor at University of Defense, Brno
March 1, 2016 - August 31, 2019
Taught English courses to soldiers of the Czech Army at all levels according to NATO STANAG 6001; created test items for language assessment and ran extracurricular self-access centre.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.), Linguistics and Digital Humanities (Unfinished) at Palacký University in Olomouc
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Master's degree (Mgr.), Double Major, English and German Philology at Palacký University in Olomouc
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
German Literature in the European Middle Ages at Università degli Studi di Palermo
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
General Studies at Gymnázium Žamberk
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Qualifications

AI Transformation Manager
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Data Science Foundations in Python
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Data Science Methodology
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
English Skills Exam NATO STANAG 6001, level SLP3
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment