Profile Summary
Experienced manager with 15+ years of international experience in administrative support, project management, and business operations. Proven success in optimizing processes, securing funding, and negotiating strategic outcomes. Seeking opportunities in project management, strategic coordination, or operations within dynamic, cross-industry environments.
Key Highlights
Skills
Tools & Technology
Core Skills
Professional Experience
Immigration & Integration Project
Gatineau, QC | May 2023 – Present
- Completed Quebec Francisation program
- Completed professional certifications (Google PM, Google AI, IBM AI Engineering, Negotiation, Prompt Engineering)
- Developing personal AI projects to stay current with modern AI workflows and tools
Sole Proprietor — Coffee To Go
Moscow | Nov 2022 – Apr 2023
- Reduced operational costs by 30% through supplier negotiations
- Increased customer traffic by 60% via pricing and promotions
- Successfully sold the business with a 10% profit margin
Head of Projects - lady & gentleman CITY
Moscow | Apr 2018 – Sep 2022
- Delivered 100+ retail reconstruction projects (Hugo Boss, Armani, others)
- Improved processes by 25%
- Reduced costs by 10% and saved over $5M
- Secured $15M loan at 6.5% vs 12% market rate
- Saved $200K in advertising through strategic co-sponsorships
- Built data-driven reports to the owner, supporting new store openings
Project Team Lead — Rosneftegazstroy JSC
Moscow | Feb 2016 – Mar 2018
- Led global team setup for Persian Gulf oil terminal construction
- Coordinated with government energy departments
- Developed relationships with international financial institutions
Chairman's Executive Assistant — Rosneftegazstroy JSC
Moscow | Mar 2014 – Aug 2016
- Provided high-level executive and project support
- Represented Chairman in meetings and negotiations
- Oversaw UAE (Dubai) subsidiary operations
Intl. Office Assistant — Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
Beijing, China | Sep 2008 – Jul 2012
- Acted as liaison between administration and students across various initiatives
- Attracted 100+ overseas students, earning scholarship award for this accomplishment
- Led pilot Fashion Communication School, enrolling 30+ international students
Office Manager — UNICONMED - Intl. Healthcare Center
Beijing, China | Feb 2008 – Aug 2010
- Managed scheduling, travel, and expense reporting tasks
- Supervised delivery of Chinese medical products locally and abroad
Operation Manager — Arian Sea Scent Shipping & Forwarding Co.
Tehran, Iran | Apr 2006 – Jan 2008
- Coordinated crude oil operations; ensured schedule compliance and stakeholder updates
- Improved contract terms through ongoing negotiations with foreign partners
Volunteer Experience
Equipment Officer — Ottawa Outdoor Club, Canada
Nov 2024 – Present
Manage and maintain club equipment inventory
Education
Persian Language & Literature
Associate DegreeShahid Beheshti University
Graduated: 2008
Environmental Design & Architecture
Bachelor's DegreeBeijing Institute of Fashion Technology
Graduated: 2011
Certifications
IBM AI Engineering
2025IBM
Francisation Program
2025Cégep de l'Outaouais
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
2025Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT for Project Management
2025Vanderbilt University
Google AI Essentials
2024Project Management
2024Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age
2024University of Toronto
Financial Markets
2024Yale University
Successful Negotiation
2023University of Michigan
Languages
Native
Mother Tongue
Fluent
Professional Level
Intermediate
Conversational
Learning
Ongoing Development
Projects
OptiResume
A modern resume building platform designed to help professionals create stunning, ATS-friendly resumes quickly and efficiently.
Azario
An interactive quiz game application designed to make learning engaging and fun through gamified challenges and real-time scoring.
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Something exciting is brewing! Stay tuned for an announcement of my upcoming project.
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Another innovative project in the making! Be prepared for the big reveal coming your way.