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Bakar Palavandishvili

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Summary

Professional in multi-unit management, equipped to optimize operations and drive business growth. Consistently exceeded targets through effective resource allocation and strategic planning. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic business needs with focus on achieving results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

COO-Founder

One Man Army
01.2025 - Current

Area Manager

Amazon
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.

Membership Advisor

Equinox
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with local businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships that drove new memberships.

CDL Truck Driver

FedEx
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • While studying at Baruch College, I worked as a contractor for FedEx. In this role, I operated double and triple trailers, gaining valuable experience in logistics and transportation.

Shuttle Bus Driver

RC Global
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • I worked as a Marriott shuttle bus driver, gaining valuable customer service experience.

Independent Contractor

Self-employed
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • I worked in outside sales for multiple food distribution companies, gaining extensive experience in the industry.

Political campaign advisor

Political Party Georgian Dream
06.2011 - 02.2018
  • I worked as a political campaign advisor, consultant, and analyst for multiple political campaigns for the now-ruling party, Georgian Dream. I successfully assisted and led winning campaigns for the majority in the Georgian Parliament in 2012, for the Georgian President in 2014, and for the Georgian Parliament and Mayoral elections in 2016.

Education

BA - Political Science, Philosophy

Baruch College
05.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
  • Communications
  • Research and Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Public Speaking
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Ethical and Moral Reasoning
  • Staff management
  • Relationship building and management

Languages

English
Georgian
Russian

Software

  • Excel
  • Word
  • Power Point
  • Salesforce

Timeline

COO-Founder

One Man Army
01.2025 - Current

Area Manager

Amazon
08.2024 - 12.2024

Membership Advisor

Equinox
03.2022 - 07.2022

CDL Truck Driver

FedEx
07.2020 - 09.2021

Shuttle Bus Driver

RC Global
06.2019 - 03.2020

Independent Contractor

Self-employed
05.2018 - 04.2019

Political campaign advisor

Political Party Georgian Dream
06.2011 - 02.2018

BA - Political Science, Philosophy

Baruch College