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Ernestas Flaksas

Ernestas Flaksas

Palanga,Lithuania

Summary

Versatile individual with kick-start mentality, strategic thinking and pioneering ideas. Encourages collaboration and innovative thinking among diverse groups. Utilises a proactive approach to problem-solving, integrating yoga knowledge and practices. Creative manager with a diverse background in hospitality, education and defence policy. Delivered exceptional customer service and loyalty by managing a seasonal business with an 85 per cent repeat guest rate. Developed innovative educational programmes and initiatives, fostering conflict resolution and reflection.

Overview

3
3
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager (self-employed)

Guesthouse ,,Juris"
Palanga
06.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw seasonal hospitality business operations, ensuring high service standards and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed investment strategies to optimise financial growth.
  • Coordinated customer bookings to ensure smooth reservation processes.
  • Coordinated routine household chores to ensure smooth operations.

85 per cent of guests are regular customer.

Substitute Teacher

Forest school
Klaipėda
08.2025 - 06.2026
  • Academic substitution for a primary school teacher .
  • Facilitated student reflections and resolved conflicts to enhance classroom dynamics.
  • Developed educational initiatives and projects.
  • Substituted for primary school teacher, ensuring continuity in lesson delivery and student engagement.

Teachnig assistant

Forest school
Klaipeda
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supported a neurodivergent pupil in enhancing social skills and academic engagement.
  • Collaborated with primary school teachers to facilitate classroom activities.
  • Created a meditation and relaxation handbook to promote student well-being.
  • Developed strategies for implementing international internship practices in educational programmes.
  • Screened for international partners to carry out exchange programmes.

Manager (self-employed)

Forest School
Klaipeda
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Partnered with head teacher to create engaging lesson plans that enhanced student learning.
  • Organised and led outdoor education activities for students.
  • Encouraged, and motivated pupils every step of the way.
  • Assisted head teacher with administrative tasks in daily operations.

English teacher

Freelance
Palanga
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Created lesson plans tailored to students' interests to foster engagement and understanding.
  • Adopted diverse adult language learning strategies to address varying student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
  • Inspired students to pursue their academic goals with enthusiasm.
  • Developed mnemonic tools that facilitated quicker learning and retention of key concepts for students.

Manager (self-employed)

Ministry of National Defence
Vilnius
06.2011 - 06.2017
  • Developed Crisis management centre from idea to its materialisation (legislation, implementation, table exercises).
  • Facilitated cooperation among civilian and military institutions.
  • Delivered analysis to enhance decision-making processes for political leaders.
  • Developed maritime policy.
  • Assessed and prepared legal acts.
  • Prepared reports for other government institutions.

Producer

Self-employed
Vilnius
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Developed concept for low-budget movie;
  • Built and inspired team to achieve project goals;
  • Coordinated pre-production activities, scheduling meetings and managing timelines for efficient workflow.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Political Science and Government

Vilnius University
Vilnius
07-2009

Master's - International relations and diplomacy

Vilnius University
Vilnius
06-2011

Skills

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Customer service
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational management
  • Relationship management
  • Creativity

Extra-curricular activities

  • Actor, Theater Studio „Palepe“, Vilnius, FEB 2009 – OCT 2019.
  • Assistant at Ashram (meditation center), Palanga, 2021 – PRESENT.

Helping monk to develop and establish an ashram. Main duties include translation, administrative and legal tasks, organizing community members for common action.

Courses

  • Basic military knowledge , General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, OCT 2015 – DEC 2024.
  • Screenwriting, OCT 2024 – DEC 2024.

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Latvian
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Elementary
A2

Accomplishments

  • The Medal of Gratitude from the Ministry of Defence.
  • The master thesis was evaluated by the highest grade.

Interests

  • Great believer and practisioner of yoga and meditation
  • Nature and hiking lover
  • Interested in healthy life-style
  • Theater lover

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Forest school
08.2025 - 06.2026

Teachnig assistant

Forest school
10.2023 - 06.2024

Manager (self-employed)

Forest School
10.2020 - 05.2021

English teacher

Freelance
02.2019 - 05.2019

Manager (self-employed)

Guesthouse ,,Juris"
06.2017 - Current

Producer

Self-employed
06.2015 - 09.2015

Manager (self-employed)

Ministry of National Defence
06.2011 - 06.2017

Bachelor's degree - Political Science and Government

Vilnius University

Master's - International relations and diplomacy

Vilnius University
Ernestas Flaksas