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Work History
Education
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Collaborations and projects
Languages
IT skills
Soft skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Liudmila Kovaleva

Liudmila Kovaleva

Turin

Summary

International Sales and Export Specialist

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

International Sales, Export and Logistics

Pogliano Flexible Packaging Srl
02.2024 - Current
  • Development and support of international customers relationships, both in the contractual phase and in pre- and post-sale phases. Management of collaboration with foreign agents. Processing of orders, transport documents and invoices, organization of logistics, and preparation of export documentation.
  • Collaboration with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Building strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and increasing repeat business.
  • Managed all aspects of export operations, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated favorable shipping rates, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.

Advisor for International Commerce

Freelance
09.2014 - Current


  • Business Consulting for International Commerce, Export/Import, Business Internationalization, New markets development, Brokerage, development of Business Plans

CEO and Founder

BluGlobe International srl
06.2021 - 08.2023


  • Import and wholesales of high quality seafood
  • International trade consulting
  • Development of aquaculture project of fish breeding in RAS

Assistant to the Director

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan
04.2014 - 07.2016


  • Development and support of relations with the Embassy of Kazakhstan
  • Internationalization of Italian companies towards the Kazakh market
  • Collaborated with the Director on strategic planning efforts
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information pertaining to business operations or personnel matters.
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports,
  • Organized of business meetings and events on behalf of the director''s office

Sales Assistant

NOVACOOP
05.2003 - 06.2014


  • Sales Assistant in IperCoop supermarket
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Back Office Manager

ATTIS TELECOM Corporation
05.1999 - 12.2001


  • Coordination of the work between the subsidiaries of ATTIS TELECOM Corporation in Ukraine and branches in England and France

General Manager Assistant

Telecominvest-Kiev JS (ATTIS TELECOM Corporation)
04.1998 - 04.1999


  • Supporting the General manager in his daily business operations, assisting him in everything from project planning to staff management

Event Manager

TELAS
05.1996 - 03.1998


  • Planning and organization of the conferences and fairs of the telecommunication operators

Education

Postgraduate Specialization - International Trade

Institute "II.RR Salotto E Fiorito"
Rivoli, Turin
06.2004

Degree in Metallurgical Engineering -

Polytechnic University of Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine
02.1993

Collaborations and projects

  • DavogaSas, Collaboration aimed at the internationalization of Italian companies towards Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Gulf countries, Africa; search for new markets; risk analysis of the investments in the foreign countries; development of business relationships with the Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Embassy of Turkmenistan.
  • Algoritmi Srl, Development of business relationship with private and public companies in Kazakhstan.
  • Manutencoop Facility Management Spa, Internationalization towards Iran, search for a commercial and financial Iranian partner.
  • TOD's Spa, Development of business relations with the potential Kazakh franchisee.
  • Tecnogroup International Srl., Development of partnership with local agents aimed at participation in public and private tenders in Kuwait and Ivory Coast. Collaboration in the implementation of construction projects and General Contracting in Ivory Coast. Collaboration in the promotion of the aquaculture project in Ivory Coast.
  • All Over Projects, Permanent Consortium, General Contractor, Collaboration for development of new markets.
  • KDDB Kuwaiti Limited Liability Company, Development of partnership with Italian and international companies.
  • Castillo General Trading & Contracting Company, Research and development of business relationship with Italian and international companies for participation in public and private projects in Kuwait and in Gulf countries.
  • Stampcrete International Ltd., Collaboration for the research of industrial partners in the Gulf countries and ex-USSR.
  • Xeptagen Spa, Research and development of new markets.
  • ARFarm Srl, Distribution of pharmaceutical products in Iran, research and development of new markets.
  • Galsor Srl / NEVIABIOTECH Srl, Collaboration for the development of new markets and research of international partners in pharmaceutical field.
  • EffeEmme Medical Solutions Srl, Collaboration for the development of new markets and research of international partners, development of business relationships with potential distributors of dental implant system in Albania, Spain, Russia.
  • AquaOrganica, Development of the aquaculture project for the fish breeding in RAS system and investment research.


Languages

Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

IT skills

MAC OS WINDOWS, OUTLOOK, DYLOG MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Soft skills

  • Decision making
  • Problem - solving
  • Resistance to stress
  • Negotiation, diplomacy and loyalty
  • Strategic visioning
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Pricing strategy
  • International trade
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer relationship management
  • Professionalism
  • B to B sales

Hobbies and Interests

Arts, sport, geopilitics

Timeline

International Sales, Export and Logistics

Pogliano Flexible Packaging Srl
02.2024 - Current

CEO and Founder

BluGlobe International srl
06.2021 - 08.2023

Advisor for International Commerce

Freelance
09.2014 - Current

Assistant to the Director

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan
04.2014 - 07.2016

Sales Assistant

NOVACOOP
05.2003 - 06.2014

Back Office Manager

ATTIS TELECOM Corporation
05.1999 - 12.2001

General Manager Assistant

Telecominvest-Kiev JS (ATTIS TELECOM Corporation)
04.1998 - 04.1999

Event Manager

TELAS
05.1996 - 03.1998

Postgraduate Specialization - International Trade

Institute "II.RR Salotto E Fiorito"

Degree in Metallurgical Engineering -

Polytechnic University of Kiev
Liudmila Kovaleva