KRISTINA BAIBORODOVA
Anchorage
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record of twenty years in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency. Offers entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
ArKtiKa Company, LLC.
Anchorage
11.2018 - Current
- Continue to provide administrative, operations, and logistics support to the Study of Environmental Arctic Change project (SEARCH) since May 2024.
- Continue to provide support as a Production Consultant for the Ice Worlds media projects and Giant Screen Film outreach since spring 2024.
- Developed, organized, and managed Battelle, Arctic Trucks, and Partners Polar Technology Showcase Breakout Sessions, Showcase/Demo Session, and the Polar Technology Showcase Tour during the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly and the inaugural 2024 Arctic Circle Business Forum.
- Organized and managed the Battelle and Arctic Trucks Polar Technology Showcase Breakout and Demo Sessions during the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.
- Organized and managed The Voice of the Arctic, Inuit Breakout Session, during the 2023 Arctic Encounter Symposium, Spring 2023.
- Planned, coordinated, and provided support in partnership with the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation and the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the 75th Anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory, Enhancing Arctic Science and Engineering Workshop, August 2022.
- Planned, coordinated and provided support for the Cordova Electric Cooperative’s 2020 Electrify Alaska! Virtual Conference and 2021 Electrify Alaska! Conference.
- Planned, coordinated, and provided support for the Inuit Circumpolar Council’s Inuit Night, performance, and reception during the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly.
- Organized and managed the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation’s Speaker Panel during the 2018 Arctic Circle Assembly.
- Built and fostered Arctic business relations and partnerships with many organizations around the Arctic.
- Created opportunities for, and supported, regional business development for established clients.
- Facilitated international government affairs.
- Helped clients grow and expand their business into emerging markets.
- Strengthened relations between Arctic nations and others interested in the Arctic.
- Provided advice and support for domestic and international negotiations.
- Identified international and regional business opportunities and partnerships.
- Facilitated strategic planning and capacity building.
- Provided assistance and support for the senior-level Arctic policy and project management negotiations, discussions, and implementations.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to enhance business growth opportunities.
- Directed company strategy to align with market trends and customer needs.
- Evaluated market conditions to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Developed creative solutions for complex problems facing the organization.
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability.
- Represented the company at conferences, trade shows, networking events.
- Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with business partners by providing exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
- Directed the implementation of new business initiatives from concept through completion.
- Identified potential opportunities for mergers or acquisitions.
- Oversaw financial management to ensure resource allocation aligns with goals.
- Implemented operational efficiencies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Managed senior leadership team, aligning goals and efforts with company vision.
- Directed company operations to meet budget and financial targets.
- Represented the company at industry events, conferences, and public engagements.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
Corporate Director, Arctic Business Relations
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation
Anchorage
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Served as a liaison between the corporation and its external agencies.
- Advised and supported the Board of Directors and the Executive Team as a member of the Support Service Leadership Team.
- Advised, assisted, informed, recommended, and supported Arctic business relations development.
- Focused business development on integrated marketing, strategic partnerships, and synergetic cross-company dialogue.
- Identified potential business partners and investors for projects and opportunities.
- Created and managed the Arctic Business Relations department's strategic plan, business plan, and project documentation.
- Incorporated Arctic Business Relations department documentation into the Corporation’s Strategic Plan.
- Managed Corporation’s memberships in the international Arctic organizations, such as the Arctic Economic Council, the Northern Forum, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center, Global Sustainability and Resilience Program, and the Polar Initiative.
- Worked closely with the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.
- Worked closely with Arctic Council Arctic Members, Permanent Participants, Working Groups, and Observers.
- Worked closely with the Arctic Economic Council and the Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat.
- Planned and organized Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation’s Arctic Business Development Tours from 2015 to 2018.
- Advised on culturally appropriate communication methods among Arctic states.
- Collected current Arctic business development related data/news, and translated it into Corporation interests.
- Concentrated on prospective areas of interest and the most profitable business opportunities and partnerships that are considered beneficial to the success of the Corporation.
- Established corporation visibility, created a comprehensive, integrated strategy to maximize presence in the international business arena.
- Built business relations between the Corporation and Arctic Nations for better, and more efficient, future operations.
- Consulted on areas of interest that were considered beneficial to the success of the Corporation.
- Attended all important and necessary Arctic meetings, events, and reported back best practices, strategies, and experiences for more efficient business development, as well as bad ones for management strategy planning and risk avoidance.
- Arranged and assisted with Arctic meetings logistics, international meetings protocol, as well as the follow-ups to maximize performance and advance the capabilities.
- Created an Arctic network to expand and improve more efficient, productive communications and cooperation.
- Managed regular Arctic News updates (Arctic Connections newsletter).
- Managed Corporation’s memberships in the international Arctic organizations.
Arctic Program Manager
The Institute of the North
Anchorage
07.2005 - 07.2015
- Played a key role in numerous international Arctic Council projects.
- Worked closely with the Arctic Economic Council.
- Worked closely with the Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat.
- Conducted research that enabled the cost-effective development of transportation (both aviation and marine), and telecommunications infrastructure in the Arctic circumpolar region.
- Supported and coordinated exporting U.S. navigation technologies to other Arctic nations.
- Developed educational programs and training to share best practices in aviation management and safety.
- Involved in Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment both phases, data collection phase, and the final report.
- Assisted, coordinated, and maintained the electronic newsletter (Top of the World Telegraph), which contained information on transportation (maritime and aviation), telecommunications, fisheries, UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), energy, climate change, and other areas of general interest related to the news around the Arctic.
- Created and managed the Arctic Maritime and Aviation Transportation Infrastructure Initiative project. Collected data and maintained a regional database of Arctic airports and ports.
- Created and managed the Bering Strait Messengers Network. Project that built a free platform for the people of the Bering Strait region to share ideas, problems, issues, news from the region, and increased activities.
- Coordinated, organized, and provided support for the Institute’s hosted Arctic Aviation Experts Conferences in Russia, Canada, Iceland, and the United States; Arctic Energy Summit Conferences hosted in the United States and Iceland; International Arctic Fisheries Symposium; ICETECH 2010 International Conference and Exhibition; 2011 Beringia Days Conference; and the 25th Anniversary Friendship Flight, 2013 (Anadyr, Chukotka).
- Participated in and provided support for many Arctic policymaking, scientific conferences, and workshops, such as the Arctic Council, the Noncommercial Partnership of the Coordination of Northern Sea Route Usages, Lloyd’s Maritime Conference, the Alaska Dialogue, ANILCA, the Arctic Policy Forum, the Arctic Imperative, the Arctic Circle, the Northern Regions Mining Summit, the Russian American Pacific Partnership, and many others.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management; Aviation Technology Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology and Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2005
Skills
- Program and project management
- Public and stakeholder relations
- Organizational leadership and analytical skills
- Lead end-to-end project and deal process
- Internal and external communications across all business levels
- Support corporate and service leadership
- Drafting and negotiating complex agreements
- Process reengineering and risk management
- Domestic and international negotiations
- Logistics and operations management
- Business strategy, consulting, and advising
- Strategic business partnerships (identification, evaluation, and negotiation)
- Structure operations and cross-functional teams collaboration
- Budget management and cost control
- Change management and strategic planning
- Global markets understanding
- Excellent communication and administrative leadership
- Computer skills, MS Office, and website management
- Customer relations
References
- Karlin Itchoak, Assistant Regional Director of Alaska Refuges (Chief of Refuges), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Anchorage, Alaska, +1(907) 297-9903, karlinitchoak@gmail.com
- Nagruk Harcharek, President, Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, +1(907) 306-1616, nrharcharek@inupiatvoice.org
- Deb Orth, Manager Strategic Initiatives, NANA Management Services, +1(907) 382-1711, scrapqueen100@gmail.com
Volunteer Experience
- 07/01/2014 - 2022, Member of the Board of Directors, Alaska Institute for Justice, Anchorage, Alaska
- 08/01/2016 - 2025, Special Events & Fundraising, Anchorage School District, Anchorage, Alaska
- 09/01/2014 - 2026, Special Events & Fundraising, Anchorage Montessori School, Anchorage, Alaska
Languages
- English, Excellent verbal and written communication
- Russian, Excellent verbal and written communication
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
ArKtiKa Company, LLC.
11.2018 - Current
Corporate Director, Arctic Business Relations
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation
07.2015 - 08.2018
Arctic Program Manager
The Institute of the North
07.2005 - 07.2015
Master of Business Administration - Management; Aviation Technology Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology and Management
University of Alaska Anchorage