Experience

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  Demir kyrgyz international bank

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

  Loan specialist of small and medium-sized enterprises marketing department

  Banking- Consulted customers on the loan types, terms and conditions;- Analyzed applicants’ financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans;- Prepared and presented loan portfolios to the credit committee/management for approval.Accomplishments:- Expanded customer base that resulted in increase of loan portfolio by 5 times with total amount of more than $1.000.000;- Promoted from Trainee to the position of Loan Specialist within 3-month since joining. Show less

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  Norwegian refugee council

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Finance and administration officer

  International humanitarian non-governmental organization- Prepared and monitored all bank transfers including payment orders for Contractors;- Reconciled all bank accounts and cash box accounts of NRC Kyrgyzstan;- Managed cost distribution and actual costs accounting on all active projects;- Maintained NRC Kyrgyzstan archives in accordance with NRC guidelines;- Ensured proper implementation of administrative procedures within NRC Kyrgyzstan Offices;- Monitored Implementing partners financial reporting in accordance with NRC guidelines;- Consolidated monthly financial reports and submitted to headquarters in Oslo.Accomplishments:- Accomplished 60% budget execution of the project Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) financed in total amount of $501.655 by United States Agency for International Development/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA);- Facilitated mid-term audit of the ICLA project, which resulted in positive appraisal by independent audit company Jacobs Audit;- Supervised team of 4 employees of NRC staff and chief accountant of Implementing Partner – Human Rights and Democracy Center. Show less

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  Reichtum

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Director of foreign economic activity department

  Wholesale and retail sale of pharmaceutical products- Established direct contacts with overseas pharmaceutical companies;- Supervised and coordinated the execution of import contracts;- Coordinated company’s foreign trade activities with relevant governmental agencies (The State Customs Service of KR, Department of Drug Provision and Medical Equipment of MH KR);- Executed market, competitors and assortment analyses;- Reported to the management on foreign economic relations issues.Accomplishments:- Accomplished 2-month business trip to Russian Federation, where concluded 7 direct supply contracts with total annual budget of $10.000.000;- Ensured registration of 8 new drugs according to the legislation of Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with Suppliers and Department of Drug Provision and Medical Equipment of MH KR;- Promoted from Deputy Director of Foreign Economic Activity Department to Director of Foreign Economic Activity Department;- Supervised team of 6 employees. Show less

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  Marmara bağlantı elemanları san. ve tic. a. ş.

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  Regional coordinator of export department

  Production and wholesale of plumbing products- Researched and explored potential sales markets for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products;- Studied and monitored the global market for HVAC products and prepared reports on product and region basis;- Identified and coordinated with overseas buyers and built business relationship with them;- Organized work processes of dealers’ network in the regions;- Generated export sales in the regions.Accomplishments:- Improved Sales Policy and implemented Sales Campaign in the Russian Federation, which increased sales within comparative period of time January-May of two consecutive years 2012 and 2013 from $1.653.763 to $6.237.313 respectively;- Accomplished 6 business trips to Russian Federation, visited 14 cities and took part in organizing 3 international exhibitions (AquaTherm, Moscow; PipeExpo Eurasia, Istanbul; and InterStroiExpo, Saint-Petersburg), which resulted in Valfex brand recognition increase. Show less

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  Profleader

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2017

  Co-founder, finance director

  Interpretation and translation services- Analyzed, researched, recommended, and implemented processes and systems;- Documented and maintained complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions;- Developed and maintained financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash;- Established guidelines for budget and forecast preparation;- Developed and maintained corporate image, logo and brand book;- Developed PR strategies, campaigns, and initiatives to improve public perception of company;- Managed company’s reputation with the public in general and clients;- Spoke publicly at press conferences, presentations, or radio and TV interviews.Accomplishments:- Designed and coordinated the process of making company’s brand book;- Launched company’s web page: www.pltranslate.com ;- An interview on Radio Liberty (starting from 20th minute 45sec): https://www.azattyk.org/a/26880638.html ;- An article in Radio Liberty: https://www.azattyk.org/a/kyrgyzstan-profit-from-translation-service-/26913128.html . Show less

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  Shumkar logistic

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Business development manager

  Cargo, brokerage and customs declaration services- Planned publicity strategies and campaigns;- Identified target audience for the services;- Maintained effective working relationships with government and non-government officials: State Customs Service; State Agency of Communications, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstandart Center for Standardization and Metrology.Accomplishments:- Introduced custom clearance package services for export/import procedures;- Participated in two-day seminar on 28-30 November 2016 organized by Eurasian Economic Union and World Customs Organization on Electronic declaration - the basis of electronic customs (e-customs), Moscow, Russia;- Increased company’s customer portfolio up to 30 clients with annual turnover more than 2 million soms. Show less

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  Unido

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  National communications expert

  Linking the tourism industry to productive activities in the Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyz Republic- Provided lead implementation of the communications strategy, including preparation of quarterly communication activity plans, design and publishing of a newsletter, managing social media accounts, and public relations, coordinating with journalist and media outlets;- Advised and guided project team on communication matters;- Ensured media coverage of the main project’s activities and photo/video coverage;- Coordinated the design and dissemination of promotional materials on the project (e.g. fact sheets, folders, banners, etc.);- Assisted to the National Project Coordinator in terms of finance and administrative matters.Accomplishments:- Introduced and maintained social media accounts @unidoagrotour on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram;- Designed and coordinated the making of 4 promotional videos of the project achievements;- Established contacts with journalists and media outlets on the regional and country levels. Show less

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  International trade centre

  May 2020 - Nov 2024

  Digitizing Cross-Border Trade: A Methodology for Mapping Information Systems and Inter-Agency Information Exchange project:- Collecting open-source information and pre-filling in and sending questionnaires to the government agencies;- Collaborating with government agencies to collect information and filling in electronic survey forms, conduct interviews, and additional information for the mapping exercise.- Preparing the report on the work accomplished, containing the main conclusions andrecommendations.Trade and market intelligence for the Eastern Partnership Countries in six countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine) technical assistance project:- Worked with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of the step-by-step guide of the Eastern Partnership Trade Helpdesk and the National Trade Facilitation Portals in Kazakhstan, in Kyrgyzstan, in Turkmenistan and in Uzbekistan, and other assigned projects etc.;- Monitored and analyzed specific aspects of National Trade Facilitation Portals development and implementation; reviewed relevant documents and reports; identified problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaised with relevant parties; identified and tracked follow-up actions;- Provided substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions;- Participated in survey initiatives; assisted with design of data collection tools; issued data collection tools, reviewed, analyzed, and interpreted responses, identified problems/issues and prepared preliminary conclusions;- Provided administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc.;- Undertook outreach activities; participated in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participated in and made presentations on assigned topics/activities. Show less Trade Facilitation Portal project:- Analyzed and carried out research of relevant trade procedures, norms and laws;- Collected all pertinent information on all procedures and steps to be transferred to the Trade Facilitation Portal (TF portal);- Maintained relations with stakeholders by paying physical visits, conducting interviews, calls and consultations ad hoc;- Documented and mapped export, import, transit and other procedures related to cross-border trade;- Delivered the collected information to the Border Regulatory Agencies (BRAs) involved to confirm veracity and completion of the uploaded information;- Certified the steps and ensured validation from BRAs;- Ensured translation of the procedures into all TF portal languages;- Provided administrative and substantive support to organization of TF portal launch, regional sensitization workshops and meetings;- Participated in online & offline trainings, workshops, seminars, conferences and regional calls;- Provided continuous support to the State enterprise "Single Window Center" in terms of TF portal development, its promotion and visibility, along with overall communication;- Provided continuous support to regional TF portal teams in Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.Simplification of Trade Procedures and Formalities project:- Reviewed the recommendations for simplification of trade procedures and formalities developed through the business process optimization activities; - Conducted legal analysis of the proposed recommendations through the optics of the national legal framework and practical trade environment in the Kyrgyz Republic;- Provided recommendations on legal and regulatory amendments that are required for optimization;- Based on the developed recommendations for simplification of trade procedures and formalities, transferred information into the Kyrgyzstan Info Trade Portal to create 2 model, simplified, step-by-step procedures for the two cross-border operations. Show less

  • International Consultant

    Oct 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Associate Programme Officer, Trade Facilitation

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  • National Consultant

    May 2020 - Jul 2022
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  Unido

  Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

  National monitoring and administrative associate

  UNIDO Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP) project in Kyrgyzstan "Strengthening quality and standards compliance capacity of the fruits value chain to facilitate market access"- Supported the project team in monitoring and administrative matters;- Ensured participation of relevant stakeholders;- Coordinated project-related financial, procurement and customs clearance activities;- Established and maintained relationships with value chain actors;- Fostered communication with relevant government ministries;- Prepared final/terminal reports. Show less

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  Deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) gmbh

  Nov 2024 - now

  Consultant

  The regional GIZ project “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia” (GIZ TFCA) is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented in five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The main objective of the project is to ensure that Central Asian countries have regional approaches and knowledge, especially in the field of digitalization, to facilitate cross-border trade along regional trade routes. The project is implemented in cooperation with national ministries responsible for trade policy, executive authorities of five partner countries responsible for customs, transport and logistics, as well as phytosanitary and veterinary border control authorities.- Conduct a detailed analysis of the current state of transport infrastructure, including roads, railways, airports, and ports in Kyrgyzstan.- Assess the legal framework for international freight transport, focusing on national transport policies and bilateral/multilateral agreements.- Identify key challenges and opportunities in transport and transit flows, providing a comprehensive overview of existing conditions.- Participate actively in the regional meeting of the National Trade Facilitation Committee.- Develop actionable recommendations for the strategic development of the transport and transit system in Kyrgyzstan.- Identify priority areas for infrastructure improvement and policy adjustments to enhance regional connectivity.- Address gaps in transit processes and propose solutions aligned with international standards.- Provide key inputs for the preparation of findings and recommendations for the development of a transport and transit concept in Central Asia.- Collaborate with regional stakeholders to ensure that proposed strategies reflect shared objectives and address common challenges.- Contribute to the finalization of a cohesive and actionable regional development plan for transport and transit. Show less