Managing the luxury residential quarter DEPO in the center of Minsk, comprising 21 buildings, commercial and office spaces, underground parking, public areas and gardens. Communication with residents and homeowners. Financial planning and budgeting. Inspection of construction and renovation, overseeing legal and technical issues. Coordination with authorities and stakeholders. Creating the security and safety system. Supervising the team of engineers, technicians, concierge service, cleaners… Show more Managing the luxury residential quarter DEPO in the center of Minsk, comprising 21 buildings, commercial and office spaces, underground parking, public areas and gardens. Communication with residents and homeowners. Financial planning and budgeting. Inspection of construction and renovation, overseeing legal and technical issues. Coordination with authorities and stakeholders. Creating the security and safety system. Supervising the team of engineers, technicians, concierge service, cleaners, gardeners and maintenance workers, as well as contractors and service providers. Personnel training and adaptation. Cooperation with sales, marketing and PR teams. Organizing promotional and entertainment events. https://kvartaldepo.by/en/about Show less

Consulted on Venue and Property Management, Wealth Management, Exhibitions and Events.

Organized over 250 trade fairs, conferences, trade missions and other events in over 60 countries: the UAE, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Ukraine, Nigeria, Egypt, Cuba, Russia, South Africa, Vietnam, China, Sudan, etc.Developed plans and strategies, managed budgeting, sales and marketing, communications and PR, design and construction, traveling and lodging of large groups of people (up to 500 persons). Recruited, employed and trained new team members, managed… Show more Organized over 250 trade fairs, conferences, trade missions and other events in over 60 countries: the UAE, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Ukraine, Nigeria, Egypt, Cuba, Russia, South Africa, Vietnam, China, Sudan, etc.Developed plans and strategies, managed budgeting, sales and marketing, communications and PR, design and construction, traveling and lodging of large groups of people (up to 500 persons). Recruited, employed and trained new team members, managed multinational teams.Booked and ran venues in a few dozen countries, managing legal and technical issues, including design and construction of exhibition booths, stages and promotional equipment, managing protocol and hospitality activities, ensuring security and safety measures.The events often included participation of heads of state and prominent politicians and business people. During my time as Director the annual turnover of the company rose 10-fold within a 5-year period. Served as a speaker for press conferences, opening ceremonies, etc. Launched three online fairs and a dozen hybrid events. I put special emphasis on building long-term relations with stakeholders and partners, which let the company develop a loyal client base and win support from government agencies, large businesses, diplomatic corps and business unions. Received a number of certificates of recognition and awards for professional activities. The company won the rights to be the organizer of the Belarus Pavilion at EXPO 2015 Milan, an official representative of EXPO 2020 Dubai. Show less

Running a wealth management office of a prominent businessman and investor. Providing advice and follow-up of real estate and businesses belonging to the owner’s family. Managing travel and entertainment of the group. Organizing promotional and PR events, aimed at enforcing the profile of the owner, building ties in certain circles, or other goals. Logistics, accommodation of the guests, planning, budgeting, communication, reporting and legal issues. Recruiting and training of the stuff.

Gave lectures on Business English and Marketing to Post-Graduate Students of the Belarusian State Linguistic University.

Coordinated groups of professionals coming to Belarus from Great Britain, Switzerland, Italy, Romania, Northern Macedonia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and other countries to participate in training sessions and seminars on environmental projects coordinated by the UN, FAO and other international organizations, i.e. obsolete pesticides, waste management, ecology, agriculture, sustainable practices, solar energy, etc.

Managed a company involved in gold and diamond prospecting in Liberia, West Africa. Establishing the company and its offices, obtaining necessary permits and registrations, hiring and training staff, managing accommodation and travel, procurement and supplies. Developing a beach hotel on the seaside of Monrovia. Financial planning, budgeting, investment, reporting.

Managed real estate, operations, human resources, and procurement in a company involved in gold and diamond prospecting and mining. Searched for, rented and renovated buildings for the offices and accommodation of personnel and guests, ensured security and safety. Managed procurement of equipment, supplies, fuels, etc.Recruited both expat professionals from Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Lebanon, South Africa, and local talent from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria. Salesforce… Show more Managed real estate, operations, human resources, and procurement in a company involved in gold and diamond prospecting and mining. Searched for, rented and renovated buildings for the offices and accommodation of personnel and guests, ensured security and safety. Managed procurement of equipment, supplies, fuels, etc.Recruited both expat professionals from Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Lebanon, South Africa, and local talent from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria. Salesforce of the company included over a hundred expats, and over 500 locals (managers, drivers, cooks, cleaners, securities, diggers, etc.).Organized exploration trips to the distant parts of the country; communicated with government officials and service providers of all kinds. Show less

Worked as Operations Manager in a Company involved in collecting metal scrap in Liberia and shipping it out of the country. Administrative and legal matters, human resources, procurement.

Served as Chief Editor of the internet news portal Telegraf.by. Ran the team, communicated with advertisers, major partners, the owners. Financial planning and budgeting, legal and technical issues, software, CRM.

Served as Chief Editor of a magazine devoted to economy and business. Ran the team, communicated with advertisers, major partners, the owners. Financial planning and budgeting, legal and technical issues.

Produced and organized live shows and cultural events in Minsk, Belarus, varying from music festivals to club events. Developing the concept, recruiting teams, renting venues and equipment, promotion and running the event itself.