Василь Васильович
San Jose
Summary
Visionary and results-driven leader with a diverse background in business management, marketing, design, event organization, investment consulting, and international collaboration. Proven record of scaling operations, building and training high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and delivering large-scale projects. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian; basic Polish and Belarusian. Quick learner with a strategic mindset, emotional leadership, and exceptional communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Unnamed IT Company
Kyiv
09.2019 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: A fast-growing commercial IT company with 250+ employees.
- Held full operational responsibility for a fast-growing commercial IT company with 250+ employees.
- Led and optimized all internal and external processes including HR, finance, client relations, operations, security, and compliance.
- Oversaw the company’s growth from 80 to 350+ employees and drove significant revenue increase.
- Collaborated closely with the company’s investor/founder on strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
- Built high-performing teams, implemented scalable systems, and cultivated a results-driven, ethical company culture.
- A fast-growing commercial IT company with 250+ employees.
- Oversaw all internal operations, including HR, finance, administrative workflows, internal analytics, IT coordination, and compliance — ensuring full support for client-facing teams.
- Created new departments for better company operations, including QA and training departments.
- Managed security and compliance issues related to external threats.
Sales Manager
Brokerage Firm
Kyiv
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Guided clients through investment strategies and stock analysis.
- Achieved consistent sales growth and client base expansion.
Manager for Corporate Clients
Holding Avtoplaneta
Kherson
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Led B2B, B2G, and B2C sales.
- Managed tender processes, maintained key partnerships.
- Coordinated internal teams, ensured delivery on time and budget.
Event Manager / Marketer
BRP Showroom, Holding Avtoplaneta
Kherson
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Organized events, managed marketing strategy.
- Resulted in 2x sales growth, improved brand visibility.
Executive Director
Khersonrybholod
Kherson
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Launched fish processing unit from scratch.
- Managed staffing, documentation, and operations.
Partner – Manager
Reward Guaranty Group (RWGG)
Kherson
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Promoted legal services, handled client acquisition and negotiations.
Group Leader
MMM-2011/MMM-2012 Investment Project
Kherson
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed investor portfolios and led financial education group.
Personal Assistant / Assistant-Translator
ABS Metals - Antranik Baljian and Sons
Kherson
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted with schedules, meeting coordination, and branch office setup.
Business Owner
Children’s Inflatable Entertainment Complex
Kherson
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Started and ran profitable business with game club and events.
- Managed full operations, legal compliance, and team coordination.
Education
Psychology + MBA -
Evergreen College
San Jose, CA, USA05-2026
MA - Psychology
Kherson State University
Kherson06-2017
Master of Arts - Fashion Design
Kyiv University of Culture And Arts
Kyiv05-2007
Skills
Core leadership and management skills
- Executive leadership & strategic planning
- General management & administration
- Project management & oversight
- Risk management & policy development
- Business administration and operational efficiency
- Business process reengineering
- Financial management and revenue growth
- Personnel development and employee coaching
- Team leadership and conflict resolution
- Cross-functional teamwork and relationship building
- Human resources management
- Employee training & development
- Coaching & emotional leadership
- Performance optimization
- Team building & motivation
- Recruitment strategy & onboarding
- B2B, B2C, and B2G sales
- Tender preparation & negotiation
- Marketing strategy & branding
- Client attraction & customer experience
- Online & offline campaigns
- Event organization & management
- CRM systems (implementation and optimization)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Analytics
- Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, CorelDRAW
- ChatGPT, Claude, Canva AI, GrammarlyGO
- Basic IT troubleshooting & system recovery
- Hands-on software & hardware management
- Tech-savvy and fast learner of new tools
- Public speaking & facilitation
- Copywriting & article writing
- Translation (multilingual fluency)
- Cross-cultural communication & sensitivity
- Systems thinking & adaptability
- Market research & data-driven strategy
- Problem solving & decision making
- Development of business structures
Certification
- Business Constructor, 01/01/17, Practical workshop 'Building a Sales Department'
- Business Youth Project, 01/01/12, Entrepreneurial Bootcamp: Sales Department Creation
- Vera Shatskaya Agency / Porsche Finance Group Ukraine, 01/01/17, Financing of Commercial Fleets and Negotiation Techniques
- Zakupki.Prom.ua / Pravo Delo, 01/01/16, Public Procurement and Tender Participation
- Decisions and Perspectives, 01/01/12, Emotional Leadership Development Program
- Coaching for Coaches, 01/01/15, Practical trainer development course
- Expanding Opportunities, 01/01/15, Financial literacy and social independence
Volunteer Experience
Initiator of Social Project, Revitalization of park and embankment in Kherson Oblast, 01/01/11, Led sponsor search, volunteer coordination, landscaping, event planning., Successfully installed playground, waste bins, and beautified the public area.
Languages
Native, Native/Fluent, Fluent (oral & written), Basic, Basic
Core Competencies
Team building, Project oversight, Strategic planning, Conflict resolution, Performance optimization, B2B/B2C/B2G sales, Tender processes, Negotiations, CRM, Event organization, Online/offline campaigns, Branding, Client attraction, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Lightroom, Corel Draw, CRM systems, Google Analytics, Basic IT troubleshooting, Multilingual (English, Ukrainian, Russian-fluent; Polish, Belarusian-basic), Cross-cultural sensitivity, Public speaking, Copywriting, Coaching, Emotional leadership, Logistics, Translation, Legal service sales
Other Information
Eligible to work in the U.S., Category B, Available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Limited
Affiliations
- Alpinism, High-altitude mountaineering, ..
- VOLUNTEERING / CIVIC PROJECTS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Unnamed IT Company
09.2019 - 01.2025
Sales Manager
Brokerage Firm
01.2018 - 01.2019
Manager for Corporate Clients
Holding Avtoplaneta
04.2016 - 09.2018
Event Manager / Marketer
BRP Showroom, Holding Avtoplaneta
09.2015 - 05.2016
Executive Director
Khersonrybholod
02.2014 - 06.2014
Partner – Manager
Reward Guaranty Group (RWGG)
03.2013 - 02.2014
Group Leader
MMM-2011/MMM-2012 Investment Project
01.2012 - 12.2012
Personal Assistant / Assistant-Translator
ABS Metals - Antranik Baljian and Sons
01.2010 - 12.2011
Business Owner
Children’s Inflatable Entertainment Complex
01.2010 - 12.2010
Psychology + MBA -
Evergreen College
MA - Psychology
Kherson State University
Master of Arts - Fashion Design
Kyiv University of Culture And Arts
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