Resume

Experienced Project Manager & Business Development Professional. Dynamic Leader with Proven Growth in Non-Profit & Commercial Sectors

Accomplished professional with over 8 years of experience in project management, business development, and non-profit sectors. Proven track record of driving growth and efficiency through strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership. Increased online shop engagement by 150%, expanded active suppliers by 230% and achieved a 230% year-over-year increase in donations. Adept at implementing CRM systems, optimizing business processes, and enhancing customer and stakeholder engagement. Highly proficient in multilingual communication, with fluency in English, Russian and Hebrew. Skilled in data analysis, fundraising strategy, and content management, delivering consistent results across diverse industries.

Work Experience

February 2024-

Present

Business Development Manager

World Ballet Company The largest tournig Ballet company in the US. San Francisco, CA 

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  • Brand Development: Launched 20+ innovative products, increasing product range and market appeal, resulting in a 150% boost in online shop engagement through strategic marketing initiatives.

  • Supplier Management: Expanded active supplier base by 230%, ensuring a reliable supply chain and initiating two first-ever collaborations to significantly broaden market reach.

  • CRM Implementation: Integrated a new CRM system, enhancing customer communication procedures and improving overall customer satisfaction and engagement.

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August 2023-

February  2024

Founder

Zero Stress Senior Placement Senior placement advisory startup. Indianapolis, IN 

  • Launched startup with co-founder, implementing a CRM system and creating a website and social media pages, achieving a 50% increase in online engagement within the first three months.

  • Established connections and wrote contracts with 10 local senior houses and hospices, setting the foundation for future growth despite initial challenges.

May 2023-

August 2023

Chief Marketing Officer

WEEDAR B2B and B2C SaaS startup. Los Angeles, CA 

  • Led a team of 5 account managers, surpassing client expectations and achieving a 30% increase in client retention.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by overseeing social media marketing and public relations, resulting in a 50% increase in online engagement.
  • Developed and managed digital sales assets, contributing to a 40% growth in sales within the first three months.

 

Sep 2022-

May 2023

Outreach and Fundraising Manager

RACS Community-based 501 c(3) non-profit organization. San Fransisco, CA

  • Spearheaded initiatives that led to a 230% increase in year-over-year donations and secured $330,000 in grants.

  • Organized and executed three major fundraisers, surpassing previous records by 170% and increasing attendee numbers by 35%.
  • Established three new communication channels, enhancing donor engagement and overall impact, leading to a 25% increase in donor retention.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies, resulting in a 20% improvement in fundraising efficiency and donor outreach.

 

Apr 2020-

August 2022

Fundraising Communications Specialist and Coach

Solomon.help Jewish non-profit organization

  • Introduced new data collection and analysis capabilities, increasing donor response rates by 40% and average donations by 25%.

  • Conducted weekly training sessions for fundraising managers, expanding the team from 2 to 7 members and increasing monthly fundraising goals by 20%.

  • Secured $15,000 through a targeted internet fundraising campaign, exceeding initial targets by 30%.

  • Enhanced donor communication strategies, resulting in a 35% increase in engagement and a 15% boost in repeat donations.

Jun 2012-

Mar 2022

Senior Training Specialist and Coach

IP Krylov Private consulting organization

  • Enhanced Training Impact: Created and delivered training programs and materials, including multimedia aids, leading to a 17% increase in phone customer acquisition and improved employee performance.
  • Event Management: Moderated international and regional business conferences with 800+ participants, showcasing exceptional ability in large-scale event coordination and communication.

Nov 2017-

May 2018

Branch Manager

SIXT USA Car rental company with Europian background

Revenue and Fleet Growth: Expanded the fleet by 21% and increased customer satisfaction score from 3.8 to 4.2, directly contributing to revenue growth and surpassing business goals.

Apr 2012-

Sen 2017

Events Manager

ADVIATOR Event Agency

  • Event Leadership: Organized over 30 corporate events annually, ranging from 15 to 500 participants, including team-building and educational activities, and successfully directed the overall strategy for all events.
  • Cross-Cultural Team Building: Developed and executed innovative team-building scenarios for international participants, negotiated contracts, managed budgets, and ensured seamless coordination of catering and transportation for over 20 high-impact events.

Apr 2012-

Sen 2017

Event Specialist

MC56 Wedding and Family Events Agency

Successfully organized and led 30+ corporate events annually, including team-building and educational activities, by developing creative scenarios, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics to ensure smooth execution and high participant satisfaction.

Education

2021 MMIBA

Diploma of Education 

in Workforce Development and Training

2017 URO

Diploma of Education 

Soft Skills Trainer's certificate

2008 OSU

Bachelor of Business Administration in BBA, Business Administration and Management

Skills

Russian Language

Hebrew Language

Spanish Language

Sales presentations

Communication

Public Speaking

Customer attraction

Sales strategies

Budget Planning

Event Planning

Strategic Planning

SMM & SEO

Project Management

Team Management

Fundraising

Marketing Strategy

Achievements

Guest of honor with a special speech at the International Event Conference EBFS 2020

Developed an efficient lead generation and successful sales strategy for a  €450K product 

Author of two published books and three original technics of approach to donors