Andrei Kalinin
@andreikalinin
Dedicated and results-driven professional
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in category management, business development, and operational leadership across diverse sectors, including retail, hospitality, and technology. I have a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, driving revenue growth, and developing strategic partnerships.
With strong analytical and negotiation skills, I am committed to achieving business objectives and exceeding performance metrics. I pride myself on my integrity, attention to detail, and ability to assimilate new information quickly.
I have a strong leadership background, having led diverse teams and driven positive outcomes in challenging situations. I am a results-driven professional with a commitment to achieving business objectives and exceeding performance metrics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Development and Annotation
Remote AI Training | Outlier
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Created and annotated Russian-language text for AI model training, enhancing model accuracy and adaptability. Assessed AI-generated content for linguistic and contextual accuracy, providing structured feedback to improve AI performance.
Pricing and Category Strategy Manager
Bolsok
Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)
Developed a comprehensive category management strategy for a new supermarket chain, including planogram design and pricing positioning. Conducted market analysis to optimize assortment and pricing, successfully increasing sales at launch.
Senior Federal Category Manager
Okey Federal Retail Chain
Jan 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Managed product categories including meat and poultry, ensuring alignment with market trends. Developed assortment classifiers and pricing strategies, achieving KPIs for turnover and margin through effective negotiations.
Commercial Director
Chain of Liquor Stores 0.75
Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Designed and implemented business processes for liquor stores, formulating assortment matrices and pricing policies for over 3,000 SKUs. Conducted supplier searches and managed financial analyses to enhance company performance.
Director of Technical Support Department
Coffeeshop Company
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Oversaw technical support operations for coffee shops, managing procurement of equipment and establishing robust repair bases and inventory systems.
Director of Technical Support Department
Set Group of Companies
Sep 2009 - Apr 2010 (7 months)
Managed technical support operations across gambling houses, ensuring equipment functionality and managing procurement of spare parts.
Manager of Analytic Department
Set Group of Companies
Jun 2003 - Sep 2009 (6 years 3 months)
Supervised repair base operations and warehouse management, enhancing operational efficiency and preparing analytical reports for strategic decisions.
Mechanic-Cashier
Set Group of Companies
Jun 2001 - Jun 2003 (1 year 11 months)
Operated and repaired gaming equipment, ensuring compliance with customer settlements and maintaining reporting documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saint Petersburg State University
Bachelor, Economics
1998 - 2003
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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