Natalia Shavarina
@nataliashavarina
Experienced business and legal operations manager with 8+ years of expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned business and legal operations manager with over 8 years of international experience across diverse industries, including IT, EdTech, marketing, and entertainment. My expertise lies in building operational systems, optimizing processes, and managing cross-functional projects. I have successfully supported corporate expansions in Europe and Asia, led numerous IT implementation projects for business automation, and structured complex investment and IP deals. My focus on operational excellence and risk mitigation has driven scalable business growth.
In my current role as Partner and Head of Legal Support at Useful Services Pte. Ltd., I manage legal and accounting support for IT and business projects, coordinate document workflows, and lead client acquisition strategies. I take pride in having built a legal and accounting department from 3 to 10 people, achieving significant revenue growth and profitability. My ability to automate processes and streamline operations has resulted in substantial cost savings and improved efficiency across teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Legal Support
Useful Services Pte. Ltd.
May 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Managing legal and accounting support for IT and business projects across Europe and Asia. Leading client acquisition and service sales strategies while coordinating document workflows and CRM implementation.
Business Projects Coordinator
DNK Business
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted business process analysis and optimization, developed business education programs, and built internal KPI systems. Transitioned retail operations to e-commerce, boosting sales.
Media Planner
Publicis Groupe / Starlink
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)
Planned and managed national advertising campaigns across various media. Conducted negotiations and provided legal support for advertising placements.
EdTech Acceleration Program Coordinator
Global Venture Alliance
May 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Supported partnerships with major corporations and coordinated startup projects across EdTech programs. Improved startup performance through technical guidance and project tracking.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Berklee College
Training, Music Business
2023 - 2023
Completed training in Copyright Law in the Music Business, focusing on intellectual property rights and legal issues in the music industry.
Duke University
Training, Finance
2023 - 2023
Completed training on the Infrastructure of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), exploring the impact of blockchain technology on financial systems.
Online Law Education
Training, Family Law
2021 - 2021
Completed training as a Family Law Litigation Specialist, focusing on legal practices and procedures in family law cases.
Online Law Education
Training, Civil Law
2020 - 2020
Completed training in Civil Procedure, focusing on the rules and processes governing civil litigation.
I. Kant Baltic Federal University
Master's Degree, Public Law
2019 -
Studied International Public Law, focusing on the principles and regulations governing international relations and legal frameworks.
Foreign Trade Academy
Bachelor's Degree, Private Law
2017 -
Completed a Bachelor's degree in International Private Law, emphasizing legal aspects of international trade and commerce.
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