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Aleksandra Samokhina

@aleksandrasamokhina

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Operations and project professional using data, automation, and clear systems to streamline cross-border work.

Russian Federation

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can streamline workflows and improve collaboration across teams—using data, automation, and clear SOPs. I want structured execution, global stakeholder communication, and space to keep turning complex problems into simple actions.

I enjoy working where structure meets curiosity. I bring experience across international trade, operations, and travel tech, focused on connecting teams, building clear systems, and turning complex challenges into simple, actionable solutions.

I’ve supported high-stakes execution by managing executive calendars, coordinating meetings, and preparing high-quality presentations. I also handle partner and client relationships, speaker coordination, research and analysis for strategic decisions, and cross-department communication for smooth delivery.

In incidents resolution, I manage critical escalations related to hotel bookings, coordinating internal teams, hotel partners, and external vendors. I analyze incident patterns and root causes, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and use CRM/ticketing systems to monitor performance against SLAs—always with the goal of improving service quality and reducing recurrence.

Across project and supply chain roles, I led end-to-end sourcing, logistics, and customs processes, and built automation workflows with Notion, Airtable, Zapier, Trello, and GPT to improve efficiency. I’m especially drawn to data-driven process improvement, workflow streamlining, and collaboration that stays clear even across time zones.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive Assistant to CEO

Event Company

Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 (2 months)

Provided executive support for large-scale FinTech, Data, and AI conferences, managing calendars, meeting coordination, and presentation preparation. Coordinated cross-department work, managed speakers/partners/client relationships, and handled vendor and contractor negotiation and performance oversight.

Executive Support Calendar Management Stakeholder Management Research And Analysis Vendor Management Contracting

Incidents Resolution Manager

Emerging Travel Group

May 2025 - Jan 2026 (8 months)

Managed critical booking incidents and escalations to deliver timely resolutions while maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction. Analyzed incident patterns for root causes, updated SOPs, and coordinated internal teams, hotel partners, and external vendors using CRM/ticketing with SLA tracking.

Incident Management Escalation Handling Root Cause Analysis SOP Development SLA Management Customer Service

Project Manager

Consulting and International Trade (China)

Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year)

Led 30+ cross-border B2B projects end-to-end, including sourcing, logistics, and customs processes, ensuring on-time delivery and strong client outcomes. Built Notion/Airtable workflows to cut project data redundancy by 20%, consolidated supplier data, and managed supplier relationships and multilingual contract review.

Project Management Logistics Coordination Customs Airtable Supplier Relationship Management Data Consolidation Process Optimization

Executive Assistant

SaaS Startup

May 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Designed automation workflows using Notion, Zapier, Trello, and GPT to improve operational efficiency by 15% across teams. Scaled Web3/AI lead generation to 7,000+ prospects through automated outreach, researched and tested 50+ operational tools, and maintained accurate CRM updates for reporting.

Workflow Automation Notion Zapier Trello Lead Generation CRM Management Outreach Tools (Phantom Snov.Io)

Distribution Requirements Planner

Nestle

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Managed distribution for 150+ products to ensure timely deliveries and improved supply chain execution. Developed Excel-based supply chain analysis tools, improving efficiency by 10%, and supported data-driven decisions through dataset analysis and reporting improvements.

Supply Chain Planning distribution management Excel Data Analysis Efficiency Improvement Cross Functional Collaboration

Active Member

Erasmus Student Network (ESN HSE Moscow)

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Designed and delivered 5+ team-building activities to strengthen group dynamics and improve volunteer satisfaction. Facilitated and participated in 100+ orientation sessions and social/cultural events for incoming international students.

Volunteer coordination Team Building Cross Cultural Communication Facilitation Stakeholder Engagement

Trainee (Demand & Supply Planning)

Nestle

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)

Prepared 15 analytical reports supporting demand and supply planning decisions. Supported distribution of 30+ products and gained hands-on experience in day-to-day supply chain operations.

demand planning Supply Planning Supply Chain Operations Distribution Data Analysis Process Support

Event Manager

Erasmus Student Network (ESN HSE Moscow)

Jul 2020 - Jun 2021 (11 months)

Planned and executed 50+ events for international students, including onboarding, cultural experiences, and team-building activities. Managed end-to-end event logistics and improved coordination across teams operating across time zones and in both virtual and physical formats.

Event Management Logistics Coordination Event Coordination Multicultural Communication Team Building

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Research University Higher School of Economics

Bachelor of Asian Studies, Asian Studies (China)

2017 - 2022

Activities and societies: Minors: Logistics & Supply Chain Management; coursework and language study including English (C1), Russian (native), Chinese (HSK5), German (A2), French (A2).

Completed a Bachelor of Asian Studies (China) at the Higher School of Economics, with minors in Logistics & Supply Chain Management.