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Work History
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Languages
Timeline
OfficeManager

Karina Balaeva

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced office manager with a background in ship chandling, vessel agency, and survey coordination in Novorossiysk, Russia, one of the country’s largest ports. Skilled in client communications, logistics, and administrative support for maritime operations, with a strong focus on teamwork, organization, and attention to detail.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Botrans Surveying Company
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated sample shipments to laboratories and managed issuance of quality certificates
  • Ensured professional communication with clients and maintained accurate records

Office Manager

Liberty Agency
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Managed daily correspondence with clients, shipowners, and charterers
  • Oversaw vessel documentation processes for arrivals and departures, ensuring regulatory compliance

Shipchandler

Tuapse Shipchandler Company
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Coordinated provisioning and technical supply orders for vessels in the commercial port of Novorossiysk
  • Assisted with ship visits to ensure accurate and timely supply fulfillment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Linguistics and Translation

Pyatigorsk State University
01.2016

Skills

  • Team Collaboration & Communication
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Strong Analytical Skills & Attention to Detail
  • High Adaptability & Work Ethic
  • Negotiation & Client Relationship Building
  • Organizational & Logistical Management

Languages

English
Professional Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Elementary

Timeline

Office Manager

Botrans Surveying Company
06.2019 - 01.2021

Office Manager

Liberty Agency
10.2017 - 06.2019

Shipchandler

Tuapse Shipchandler Company
03.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor’s Degree - Linguistics and Translation

Pyatigorsk State University
Karina Balaeva