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Andrei Kalinin

@andreikalinin

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Dedicated and results-driven professional

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my skills in category management, business development, and operational leadership to drive business growth and success.

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

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Data Development and Annotation

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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.

Annotating AI Training Quality Control Content User Experience Design Russian Collaboration Feedback Linguistics

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.

Category Management Market Analysis Pricing Strategy Marketing Optimization Competitive Research Product Positioning Strategic Planning

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.

Category Management Product Development Pricing Strategy Competitive Analysis KPIs Negotiation Contract Management Team Collaboration Market Trends

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.

Business Process Pricing Supplier Management Financial Analysis Market Research Strategic Planning

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.

Technical Support Operations Procurement Inventory Management Operational Management Team Coordination Process Improvement Customer Service Problem Solving

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.

Technical Support Operations Procurement Operational Management Team Leadership Problem Solving Customer Service Process Improvement Technical Management

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.