Expert Profile
I am a dynamic business leader & driver with extensive experience in project management, business development and driving distribution development on an international level. Multi-lingual with wide international experience in project implementation throughout Europe, Canada, US, Russia and in particular the countries of the Former Soviet Union. A seasoned manager with proven talents for successful execution of sales plans, projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment. I have strong market knowledge and experience - in areas ranging from oil & gas, ***** ***** and media to government - with a specific focus on new business creation in the new EU states + Russia.
***** ***** *****, Sales& Marketing, Business Development Manager - Central/Eastern Europe + CIS, *****
1) Google Ltd., Online Business Development (AdWords), *****) Canada Eurasia Energy/Industry Alliance, Regional Liasion, *****) U.S. - Russian Joint Commission on Economic & Technological Cooperation, Program Coordinator, *****) Consultant - Russia Oil & Gas (company undisclosed,) *****
McGill University (*****) - M.A. Political Science (Int'l Political Economy, International Relations)
Area of Concentration: East/Central Europe + Central Asia; MacroEconomics of Developing States;
University of Washington (*****) - B.A. International Studies (Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies)
Area of Concentration: International Political Economy, International Relations/Security Studies, East/Central Europe, and EU
Minor: Political Science, Slavic Languages
6 Sigma Green Belt, Toastmasters club, Action Selling, Oliver Wight (sustaining change and promoting business excellence through process improvement), Canada Rowing
Freelance writer/researcher for Industry Europe magazine, Instructor at McGill University (political science and economics), - Contract Trainer for Pericles Project – Moscow, Russia – training Russian professionals for US MBA + Law School entrance (GMAT, GRE training etc.)