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Yaroslav Zhitkov

Yaroslav Zhitkov

Dubai

Summary

Motivated and experienced Business Development Manager with extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and logistical coordination. With a background in international relations and a Master's degree from the Swiss Business School, he is proficient in English and has a strong command of project management tools and methodologies. I'm dedicated to driving business growth through effective project execution and team collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

AJEBEL ALANDER PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and executed sales and marketing plans
  • Generated leads through networking and cold calling
  • Identified new customer segments and established relationships with key stakeholders
  • Maintained the project's visibility board (Trello, Jira, Miro), created strategic development roadmaps (Whimsical), monitored and updated project attributes, tracking progress and resource utilization, coordinated research phases, and provided logistical support for project meetings (Microsoft Teams)
  • Supported the department head in administrative project tasks, including meeting planning, record-keeping, decision documentation, project organization, and prioritization of resources
  • Analyzed and built the supply chains: Conducting comprehensive data collection and analysis of products supply from the UAE to Russia
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for business expansion and product line scaling

Project Coordinator for Government Contracts

Trade Union Committee of LETI
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Led a team within the university student council to spearhead extracurricular initiatives, successfully engaging over 3000 students in variety of activities over the final year of tenure.
    • Enhanced the university’s reputation thorough strategic community building efforts, contributing to no noticeable increase in student applications (+200) in the subsequent admission cycle.
    • Established innovative programs and events that fostered a stronger sense of community and boosted overall student satisfaction and university visibility.
    • Developed and nurtured relationships with key clients in sports and education industry
    • Managed and coordinated various government contracts and projects, ensuring compliance with all regulations and requirements
    • Conducted strategic planning and analysis for project implementation, focusing on achieving key performance indicators and deadlines
    • Supervised project logistics, including resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management, to ensure efficient execution
    • Facilitated communication between different stakeholders, including university departments, government agencies, and contractors
    • Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation and reports for oversight and evaluation

Education

National High Diploma - Artificial Intelligence

GBS Dubai
05-2026

Master's degree -

Swiss Business School
01.2022

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Team Collaboration
  • Risk Management
  • People Management
  • Project Management
  • CRM Systems

Languages

Russian
English

Timeline

Business Development Manager

AJEBEL ALANDER PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
01.2022 - Current

Project Coordinator for Government Contracts

Trade Union Committee of LETI
01.2018 - 01.2022

Master's degree -

Swiss Business School

National High Diploma - Artificial Intelligence

GBS Dubai
Yaroslav Zhitkov