Desislava Panayotova
Business Operations
Sofia
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
COO / Deputy GM
Industrial Good Manufacturing Company
09.2013 - Current
- Influenced company culture by promoting core values like integrity, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and excellence throughout daily operations.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Conducted market research to guide informed decision-making about potential investments or expansions into new markets or industries.
- Identified opportunities for improvement, and address challenges proactively.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
- Mentored employees at all levels within organization to support their professional development goals.
- Managed budgets and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and maintain profit margins.
- Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
- Redesigned organizational structure for optimized reporting lines and resource allocation.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Sales General Manager
Food Processing Company
05.2010 - 09.2011
Operations Manager
Food Processing Company
10.2007 - 05.2011
Commercial Director
Food Processing Company
02.2002 - 09.2007
Export - Import Manager
Food Processing Company
02.2001 - 02.2002
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Economics
Varna, Bulgaria 04.2001 -
Skills
Channel Management
undefinedCertification
Management, organization and leading of business activities Sales & customer service department organization for commercial managers Management, Human resources consortia Structurechart – bio structural analyze /Human resources and management/ 5S, Lean manufacturing, ISO, BRC, Sales Force, ESG
Timeline
COO / Deputy GM
Industrial Good Manufacturing Company
09.2013 - Current
Sales General Manager
Food Processing Company
05.2010 - 09.2011
Operations Manager
Food Processing Company
10.2007 - 05.2011
Commercial Director
Food Processing Company
02.2002 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
University of Economics
04.2001 -
Export - Import Manager
Food Processing Company
02.2001 - 02.2002
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