Management of all operations for day-to-day business.

Managed all operations for day-to-day business in Russia. Evaluated political and economic climate for new opportunities; found strategic partners and maintained positive relations with national companies. Supervised flow of important documents and reports to government agencies, corporate counsel, and finance managers.Created new business opportunities in Russia by developing and implementing strategic partnership between Anadarko and Tatneft to participate in oil and gas auctions for joint exploration and development projects.Supervised document gathering, preparation and submission to the local authorities to participate in the auction bid round in Khanti Mansyisk region of Siberia.

In charge of overall Russian business segment strategy and its execution by the Joint Venture.

Managed negotiations, partner relations and contracts administration for International Division. Management and supervision relating to JOA and PSA activities.

Managed day-to-day operations including: approval of annual budgets, analysis of financial activities, P&L, capex, oil and gas reserves reporting, legal write up of charter documents, supplements, credit agreement and various operating agreements. Managed ongoing activities of the Russian operations such as sales, budgeting, accounting, and general administration.Successfully negotiated and obtained the rights to the Demkinsky and Suncheleevsky major oil fields which resulted in significant additional reserves and production for the company. Performed due-diligence of new opportunities and decided not to participate in certain new projects. This alone saved the company at least $50MM.Obtained sales permits for the subsidiary which allowed for additional $5MM in revenue.Arranged for $2MM loan repayment which allowed freeing up funds for additional drilling activities at very attractive rates of $50M per well vs. $250M per well.Maintained excellent public relations with the Russian partners and government officials while promoting company's efforts to expand its operations in Russia and implementing new technologies. The company was able to secure two new oil fields while implementing new fracing and acidizing programs. These new programs improved production by 10%.Accomplished all tasks within budgetary constraints and timely manner; Russian business unit saved 10% in costs vs. approved budget while completing all operational objectives.

Managed financial, accounting, and economic functions; responsible for all internal, external financial, statistical reporting and audits. Established and implemented company financial policies and operating procedures; developed and implemented annual budgets and strategic plans.

Performed all accounting and financial functions, including monthly financial reporting to the President, Vice-President and the Board of Directors.Established policies and procedures for start-up subsidiaries Texneft and J.V.Tatex.Acted as an intermediary between Russian and American partners.