Vladimir
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20 May 2019y.Kharkiv
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Vladimir ******
PO Box 1614 ***************** Tel.: Show contacts
Halifax, NS, Canada linkedin.com/in/vladimir******/
PROFILE HIGHLIGHTS
Leadership vision:
- have entrepreneurial spirit to identify and execute on business opportunities;
- participated in several start-ups including high-tech international joint venture;
- created and delivered narrative adapted to any audience – clients, shareholders, board members;
Management expertise:
- managed relations with major stakeholders in regulated environment (banks, government, utilities);
- initiated new relationships with customers and suppliers, maintained communications and networking;
- drafted, edited and negotiated multiple contracts, proposals and memorandums;
- improved efficiency of operations, managed costs and optimized projects schedules;
Technical expertise:
- extensive experience in international trade and finance, MBA in finance;
- developed strategic supplies and logistics projects in transportation and power generation sectors;
- experienced in industry and market analysis, created new product strategy, prepared business plans;
- conscious of sustainability principles, studied and formulated sustainable strategies for businesses.
Professional Experience:
Business Consultant Contract basis Halifax, Canada
Aug. 2009 - present
Participated in creation of a local internet company, developed business plan, setup IT structure, executed strategy for high traffic, visibility and business sustainability.
Provided business consulting in transportation industry, knowledge expertise, developed alternative business strategies..
Researched viability of various market entry modes, analyzed value chain, developed business models.
Initiated and developed relations with major customers, built credibility and maintained communications.
Researched viability of various market entry modes, analyzed value chain, developed business models.
Assessed terms and conditions of transportation contracts, negotiated corrections and amendments.
Identified and assessed Transport Canada and insurance requirements for safe operations in a regulated environment.
Developed and maintained relations with government representatives, oil companies, railroad, and port to ensure success and acceptance of the new initiative.
Designed and planned project resources, processes, milestones, managed risks.
Business Partner Marinus Transport Halifax, Canada
1994 – 2012
Developed and managed contracts in international trade and outsourcing and supply chain for OEM, heavy equipment and energy industries.
Setup joint venture with European Transport group, planned and conducted international visits and meetings.
Planned bidding process, developed and implemented supply chain for components for building 12 vessels program at Halifax Shipyards.
Structured and managed financing of large capital equipment projects.
Financial management: negotiated terms for commercial loans, project and trade finance - letters of credit, bank guarantees and credit insurance.
Evaluated potential suppliers, provided technical supervision to ensure technical and quality compliance.
Responsible for supplier contract negotiations, supplier performance monitoring and control.
Managed contracts to design, build and finance ice class tankers series.
Negotiated engineering and construction of floating power plants, dry-docks.
Initiated and developed relations with major stakeholders, built rapport and maintained communications.
Developed new strategic direction and created commodity trading business unit.
Planned and optimized logistics for just in time delivery, transportation and distribution.
Made recommendations to improve efficiency of operations, managed costs and scheduling of the projects.
Executed and maintained management processes in the areas of: communications management; cost management; procurement management; risk / issue management; change management.
Experienced in negotiating and drafting of the following: international sales and purchase contracts, license agreements, non disclosure agreements, memorandums of understanding, joint venture agreements, technical design agreements etc.
Manager Sinacor Halifax, Canada
1992 - 1994
Managed international team of scientists, resolved conflicts and facilitated contract negotiations.
Introduced and implemented geographic information systems, managed large datasets and databases.
Produced feasibility studies and researched market for natural resources information management systems.
Coordinated projects for acquisition of satellite data, production of satellite imagery catalogue.
Engineer Altan Makina Ltd. Turkey
1990 - 1992
Introduced AutoCAD workstations for production of drawings, 2D and 3D models
Trained engineers in using new technology
Produced and evaluated prototypes, managed materials, supervised a team of workers
Deck Officer River Shipping Co. Ukraine
1987 - 1989
Ship and crew management during regular watch duties at sea and in the port
Ensured compliance with International Maritime Organization rules and regulations
Trained team members in safety procedures, emergency response and pollution prevention.
Responsible for logistics of cargo operations, liaison with port authorities, customs.
Wrote daily log, produced voyage reports.
Education
MBA EDHEC business school Nice France
2011 – 2012
Corporate finance, accounting, international law, marketing and business strategy, leading people and organisations.
Study in international corporate finance and financial economics at Executive Campus in London, UK.
Participated in a consulting project for Google: industry analysis, market study and development of a key new product strategy, business plan preparation and presentation.
Worked in a team to develop sustainable sourcing strategy for a major UK company.
Study in sustainability at University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.
MSc Marine Technical University Ukraine
1987 – 1990
Wrote thesis titled “Minimizing voyage fuel consumption at diesel oil tankers (by selecting optimal controlling decisions - optimal route and speed selection)”.
Tested software experimentally during voyage, calculated and assessed module economic benefits.
Published several scientific papers.
Taught several courses in operations research, took part in curriculum design, advised junior students.
BSc, honours Odessa Marine Academy Ukraine
1981 – 1987
Degree included extensive studies of calculus, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geography, maritime economics, organization, planning and administration, marine law.
Recipient of scholarship for academic achievements.
Language and IT Skills: fluent in English, basic in French and Spanish, native Ukrainian, Russian.
Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite.
Special skills: Health, safety and emergency training, held Merchant Mariners License as Officer in Charge of Navigation, certified open water diver.
Volunteer activities: Tall Ships liaison officer, International Fleet Review liaison officer.
Member of Royal Canadian Geographic Society, member of Royal Institute of Navigation