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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
References
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Olena Quarto

Punta Gorda

Summary

Dynamic Senior Manager at Uliz Construction with a proven track record in business development and vendor relations. Spearheaded initiatives that drove significant sales growth while expertly managing project budgets. Adept at market research and fostering strong team collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality construction projects.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager

Uliz construction
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of the company
  • Own and manage all operational and administrative functions for the company, such as taxes, finance/accounting, legal, records, leases, HR, compliance with local codes for construction projects, government relations, and administration
  • Manage relationships with external vendors (e.g., lawyers, accountants) and contractors, including vendor selection and vetting, hiring/firing, price negotiation, scope of services, billing/invoicing, contract management, and more
  • This responsibility also includes managing professional service providers such as interior designers and architects. Because of the specialized nature of the business within the construction and design industry, such functions inherently require specialized knowledge and the ability to read blueprints and 3D renderings and apply knowledge of local codes and requirements for construction.
  • Contribute to business development activities with customer account/relationship management, industry research efforts, social media campaigns/advertising, and marketing research to guide business strategy development
  • Market research consists of liaising with realtors to research market comparable (“comps”); performing industry and financial analysis of real estate pricing; forecasting real estate value for post-construction sale; and more.
  • Organize and lead events for marketing purposes that revolve around the specific real estate project to attract investors/buyers.
  • Develop and manage budget and pricing analysis activities to support project scope development and execution. This includes the technical, complex, and specialized work of pricing all the materials and labor costs needed for large-scale construction projects and negotiating with vendors
  • Manage relationships and communications with institutional investors, including
  • Prepare status reports for active clients/projects for the President’s review and implement mechanisms so that the company achieves its deliverables goals, adheres to the timeline, and budget

Owner and Operator

Uliz Media LLC
01.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: 3D renderings, design, VR tours
  • Own and operate a business
  • Negotiations with customers
  • Managing the delivery of customers' requirements on time and in full
  • Creating the product that will support business development for the customer
  • 3D renderings, design, VR tours

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Uliz Construction
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of the company
  • Own and manage all operational and administrative functions for the company, such as taxes, finance/accounting, legal, records, leases, HR, compliance with local codes for construction projects, government relations, and administration
  • Manage relationships with external vendors (e.g., lawyers, accountants) and contractors, including vendor selection and vetting, hiring/firing, price negotiation, scope of services, billing/invoicing, contract management, and more
  • This responsibility also includes managing professional service providers such as interior designers and architects. Because of the specialized nature of the business within the construction and design industry, such functions inherently require specialized knowledge and the ability to read blueprints and 3D renderings and apply knowledge of local codes and requirements for construction.
  • Contribute to business development activities with customer account/relationship management, industry research efforts, social media campaigns/advertising, and marketing research to guide business strategy development
  • Market research consists of liaising with realtors to research market comparable (“comps”); performing industry and financial analysis of real estate pricing; forecasting real estate value for post-construction sale; and more.
  • Organize and lead events for marketing purposes that revolve around the specific real estate project to attract investors/buyers.
  • Develop and manage budget and pricing analysis activities to support project scope development and execution. This includes the technical, complex, and specialized work of pricing all the materials and labor costs needed for large-scale construction projects and negotiating with vendors
  • Manage relationships and communications with institutional investors, including
  • Prepare status reports for active clients/projects for the President’s review and implement mechanisms so that the company achieves its deliverables goals, adheres to the timeline, and budget

Small Business Entrepreneur

Kramarenko, INC.
Kyiv
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Owned and operated three beauty salons and one restaurant.
  • Led strategic and tactical business development, achieving consistent revenue, profit, and market growth.
  • Oversaw capital improvements and managed vendor contracts and equipment purchases.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised approximately 48 seasonal and full-time employees.
  • Negotiated and maintained vendor relationships and contracts.

Executive Manager

Grande Affiche Trading House
Kyiv
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Achieved a 70% growth in net sales over 4 years.
  • Revamped department procedures and controls to enhance contract development tracking.
  • Co-managed market research and reported on product selections and contract negotiations.
  • Collaborated with media outlets for customer acquisition through print, Internet, and televised advertisements.

Branch Sales Manager

West-Import
Kyiv
01.2001 - 12.2006
  • Started as Sales Associate and promoted to Branch Sales Manager.
  • Coordinated development and execution of market penetration plans including research, sales tools, and communications.
  • Independently represented company at trade shows in Eastern Europe.
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
  • Increased product sales by 32% through new product line strategies.
  • Improved client experience and ratings by 18%.
  • Prepared monthly management reports.

Education

Business Administration - Business Administration and Management

Rowan College
NJ
01.2020

MASTER OF SCIENCE MANAGEMENT MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMEN - Business Education

European University of Finance, Information Systems, Management And Business
Kyiv, Ukraine
06-2000

Skills

  • Office management
  • Project management
  • Staff training and supervision
  • Vendor relations and contract negotiation
  • Business development
  • Sales growth and market penetration
  • Market research and competitor analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Meeting organization
  • Cost reduction

Languages

English
Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • 2011 Educational Center Green Light Group Certificate of Achievement: "How to sell more. Sales management"
  • Business System Consulting Group

November 2008 Certificate of business training: "Crisis: danger or opportunity"

February 2007 Certificate of business training: "Manager work organization"

September 2006 Certificate of business training: "Business Development Strategy"

July 2006 Certificate of business training: "Strategy and technology of "cold" sales"

December 2006 Certificate of business training: " Effective team management"

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Manager

Uliz construction
01.2025 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Uliz Construction
01.2021 - 12.2024

Owner and Operator

Uliz Media LLC
01.2018 - Current

Small Business Entrepreneur

Kramarenko, INC.
01.2010 - 12.2014

Executive Manager

Grande Affiche Trading House
01.2006 - 12.2010

Branch Sales Manager

West-Import
01.2001 - 12.2006

Business Administration - Business Administration and Management

Rowan College

MASTER OF SCIENCE MANAGEMENT MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMEN - Business Education

European University of Finance, Information Systems, Management And Business

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