Iva Macakova
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and partnership development. Proven track record in blockchain implementation, trade negotiation, and compliance management. Adept at leading teams, managing projects, and mitigating risks while fostering innovation and operational oversight. Skilled in corporate diplomacy, collaborative decision-making, and ethical governance. Experienced in business restructuring, executive communication, and turnaround strategies. Proficient in creating collaborative environments and cultivating company culture. Utilises advanced IT literacy and business intelligence tools to drive performance and integrate technology effectively.
Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
33
33
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Racing horse farm Stable owner and pro-jockey
Sommer Farm
Nebrenice, Czech Republic
04.1982 - 06.1989
- Owning, breeding, maintaining and racing an average of 25-30 thoroughbred horses in a stable
- Participated as a Pro-Jockey in Flat Handicap and Endurance Races, with overall winning records
- Exercised horse s ahead of training, shows and competitions to maintain peak physical condition.
- Designed tailored workout schedules according to the unique needs of each horse , enhancing their stamina and speed on track.
- Improved horse behaviour through consistent and patient training techniques, solved behavioural issues amongst horse s and staff with tailored training approaches.
- Prepared horse s physically and mentally before competitions, contributing towards better performance.
- Adequately selected and prepared horse s for suitable competitions through enhanced training and individual approach.
- Monitored the health and wellbeing of horse s, ensuring optimal fitness levels.
- Maintained similar physical build to jockey s to create comparable racing conditions for horse s.
- Supervised conditioning exercises for horses
- Followed exercise routines with each horse to promote fitness and vitality.
- H and led arrangements and travel for race days, ensuring thorough preparation for smooth, safe horse transportation.
- Turned out horse s for races and competitions with exceptional attention to detail for professional results.
- Instructed staff on proper h and ling techniques, enhancing overall horse wellbeing.
- Assisted in breeding activities, improved the lineage of horses.
Chief Designer, Front End app developer
Design Automation, LTD
Prague, Czech Republic
03.1991 - 03.1997
- Stayed abreast of industry trends, ensuring our designs remain current and competitive.
- Lead a team of designers to achieve project deadlines.
- Managed all aspects of the design process from concept to completion.
- Designed innovative products by utilising advanced design software.
- Utilised CAD technology to create accurate 3D models of product concepts.
- Developed prototypes for testing and refinement purposes.
- Improved creative processes through effective collaboration with graphics and design teams.
- Innovated design projects through detailed knowledge of evolving trends and technologies.
- Developed innovative, robust design solutions through collaboration with technical teams.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration across project teams and advocated for design vision.
- Resolved software bugs, increased application efficiency.
- Prototyped various concepts, helped in decision-making process.
- Designed and implemented user-friendly interfaces for enhanced user experience.
CEO, owner
United Projects, GmbH
Prague, Czechoslovakia
03.1993 - 09.2024
- Advanced scientific research in various medical, biological and technological fields.
- Led strategic planning and investment initiatives to secure the development and deployment of various projects
- Strategised long-term goals and objectives with a steady focus on mission accomplishment.
- Establishing new partnerships for the strategic project's implementation and market penetration.
- Designed key operational initiatives to support further research and project deployments
- Navigated complex business challenges to reach sound, progressive strategies and decisions to achieve long-term performance and success.
Founder, CEO, Trade Director
Siam Gold Refinery, (SGR), Ltd.
Baan Satahip, Thailand
02.1991 - 06.2014
- Assessing gold purity and authenticity of gold items with precision testing and due diligence, followed by gold smelting processes.
- Closing trade deals involving large quantities of goods.
- Facilitated smooth transactions through diligent execution of trade orders, executing trades with precision and speed, securing optimal prices.
- Mitigated risks associated with international trade through comprehensive market analysis.
- Ensured compliance with trade regulations, avoiding legal complications.
- Negotiated trade s for thebest possible terms, maximising profitability.
- Collaborated with brokers for efficient trade execution and optimum pricing.
- Maintained a thorough understanding of market regulations to ensure every trade complied with legal requirements.
- Acted as custodian of cash and other valuables ranging from gold to safe deposit and future investment
CEO
Four Corners Gold and Gems Trading, LLC
Dubai, UAE
09.2024 - Current
- Establishing new partnerships for increased market operations in-and-within the GCC countries.
- Strategising long-term goals and objectives with a focus on gold reserves increase and blockchain technologies implementation in a new advanced Quantum Gold Exchange Market platform
Education
Doctor of Philosophy In Biology - Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences, Microbiology
Sunway University
Selangor, Malaysia 06.1999 - 06.2023
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology - Psychology
Charles University
Prague, Czechoslovakia 10.1978 - 12.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic and Industrial Design
Secondary School of Graphic Design
Prague, Czechoslovakia 09.1974 - 09.1978
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Market analysis
- Partnership development
- Blockchain implementation
- Trade negotiation
- Compliance management
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Risk mitigation
- Conflict resolution
- Innovation facilitation
- Operational oversight
- Corporate diplomacy
- Collaborative decision-making
- Ethical governance
- Business restructuring
- Executive communication
- Business turnaround strategies
- Creating collaborative environment
- Innovation cultivation
- Intuitive foresight
- Influential negotiation
- Compassionate empathy
- Resilience and stamina
- Business intelligence tools
- Company culture cultivation
- Business development
- Product development
- Technology integration
- Contract negotiations
- Marketing strategies
- Advanced IT literacy
- Financial governance
- Performance driving
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Czech
Native
Russian
Intermediate
Thai
Advanced
Family
Divorced, mother of four adult children
Timeline
CEO
Four Corners Gold and Gems Trading, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy In Biology - Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences, Microbiology
Sunway University
06.1999 - 06.2023
CEO, owner
United Projects, GmbH
03.1993 - 09.2024
Chief Designer, Front End app developer
Design Automation, LTD
03.1991 - 03.1997
Founder, CEO, Trade Director
Siam Gold Refinery, (SGR), Ltd.
02.1991 - 06.2014
Racing horse farm Stable owner and pro-jockey
Sommer Farm
04.1982 - 06.1989
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology - Psychology
Charles University
10.1978 - 12.1983
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic and Industrial Design
Secondary School of Graphic Design
09.1974 - 09.1978
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