Shannon

SHANNON TAFT
IMPACT-FOCUSED LEADER
Leader, coach, and project manager with a strong background in
developing learning programs, optimizing remote operations, and driving
team performance through coaching, KPI alignment, and people-first
leadership.
Founder of “Lions of Lviv” in Ukraine, a community education initiative —
directing 60+ workshops, managing cross-functional volunteers, and
Team Leadership building operational systems from the ground up.
Sales Coaching Proven track record in sales and business development, including
Talent Recruiting / Development managing a $2M+ contract pipeline, leading outbound strategy, and
Operations Management building scalable training systems.
Business Growth Known for turning chaos into structure, empowering high-performing
Project Management teams, and consistently delivering results under pressure.

Experience

TESOL Certified Drone Engineer June 2025 - Present
World TESOL Acadamy, Nov 2023 Served in a Ukrainian Unmanned Systems unit, receiving hands-on
training in fixed-wing drones, mission planning, flight execution,
Counter-Surveillance Operator and field deployment. Gained practical experience operating
EBSSA Serbia, Dec 2025 unmanned aircraft in dynamic environments while developing
TCCC Combat Medic Certified skills in navigation, communications, situational awareness, and
team-based mission support.
ICTM Kyiv, Sept 2024
TCCC Combat Life Saver Certified Business / Operations Consultant July 2025 - March 2026
BFF Zhytomyr, July 2024 Develop sales systems and landing pages for clients. Manage lead-
EBSSA Serbia, Oct 2024 generation initiatives and CRMs to drive business growth.
Combat Systems Certified
EBSSA Serbia, July 2024
English Tutor, “BEA” School MAR 2025 - AUG 2025
Certified Drone Pilot Tutored adult students virtually in business English topics.
Students were based in Ukraine, Portugal, France, and Poland.
Virtrugan School, Apr 2026
Developed English business language skills specific to their roles.
B.S. in Computer Science
CSU, Georgia USA, Dec 2010 English Coach, Private Practice MAY 2025 - NOV 2025
Coached private clients, virtually, in English language skills for the
business environment.

Founder & Director, “Lions of Lviv” Dec 2023 - Present
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Developed “Lions of Lviv” community edication initiative in
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) (WhatsApp, TG) Ukraine--focused on teaching tacMed to civilians and humanitarian
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) groups. Managed groups of volunteers on projects. Developed
logistics across Ukraine and supported various other projects.

Account Manager, Freemodel Inc April 2024 - Dec 2024
Oversaw full sales cycle (pre-quallify leads, collect project info,
manage contracts) for Freemodel. Drove business growth through
Rocky Durham outbound prospecting with company ICPs. Managed $2 million
NGO Founder, Durham Humanitarian pipeline across southern CA
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[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Inside Sales Manager, Mark Spain RE Jan 2021 - April 2024
Robert Simmons Developed inside sales team in everything from talent recruiting
Former Sales Peer stage to daily performance management. Analyzed weekly trends
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) to coach the team and develop growth startegies. Helped scale the
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) business to 4 new markets in 8 months.
Elizabeth Duncan
Former Manager General Manager, Tractor Supply Co Jan 2018 - Nov 2020
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Led business growth of +15% YOY at North GA locations. Led sales
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) teams of 8-16 people. Managed store operations, inventory, and
P&L.