Ilya Buravtsov

Experience

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  Embassy of the Russian Federation, Washington, DC.

  Oct 1989 - Oct 1993

  Vice Consul

  Responsible for planning and coordination of daily operations of business-visa sections of the Russian Embassy in the United States, involving customer service, personnel recruiting and training, performance appraisal, and general office duties. Accomplishments included the standardization, computerization and simplification of the visa issuing process. Promoted contacts with US companies interested in establishing business relations with the countries of the former Soviet Union. Answered inquiries and provided information about business practices in Russia. Show less

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  Express Visa Service

  Jan 1993 - Aug 2003

  Director of Operations

  Managed the day-to-day operations of a travel documentation company involving customer service, personnel recruiting and training, performance appraisal, and general office duties. Acted as a liaison with foreign diplomatic and consular personnel to facilitate and coordinate the timely issuance of travel related documentation. Maintained contact with government officials of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the former Soviet Union, to make certain office was up to date with current practice and policies. Met with, counseled and advised clients with regard to documentary requirements and procedures for travel and work in the CIS, socio-economic conditions and business start-up procedures. Reviewed and analyzed CIS department and special project materials in both English and Russian. Worked with CIS government officials to intervene in crisis situations. Provided oversight to technical specialists on the implementation of automation systems for the office and for the travel documentation services. Show less

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  CIBT

  Aug 2003 - Mar 2007

  Director of Operations
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  GenVisa

  Mar 2007 - now

  Vice President Operations
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  Jobin Realty Springfield VA

  Jan 2009 - now

  Real Estate Agent