Олександр

Oleksandr Talko
Contact Information:

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● Address: вул. Карбишева, 6а, Луцьк, Україна
● Professional Summary:

Experienced management professional with over 18 years of progressive leadership
in agriculture, automotive sales, IT, and tire service management.

Specialist degree in Commodity Studies and Customs Expertise with an Executive
MBA. Expert in developing strategic initiatives that enhance agricultural productivity,
market accessibility, and sustainability. Proven track record of fostering robust
stakeholder relationships and driving organizational growth through effective
management and innovative agricultural practices.

Education:

● Specialist in Commodity Studies and Customs Expertise, Lutsk National
Technical University, 2004
● Graduated with Honors.

Professional Experience:

Founder & Executive Director, TALFORT - Service, Lutsk, Ukraine, since 2004.

● Pioneered a leading tire service center by implementing effective
management systems and marketing strategies.
● Enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, leading to a
dominant market position in the Volyn region.

Operational Director, TalKar, Auto Sales from Europe, Lutsk, Ukraine, since 2020

● Initiated and scaled an automobile sales business, increasing company
assets from $12,000 to $110,000 within 16 months.
● Developed strategic partnerships with European auctions and optimized sales
processes for sustained growth.

Operational Director, IT Company Centra-soft ERP System, May 2018 - February 2019

● Led the development and implementation of management and marketing
strategies, significantly enhancing market positioning and client engagement.
 ● Conducted competitive analysis using AI tools like SERPStat to refine
customer acquisition strategies.

Former Coach-Consultant, Business Booster, Vysotskiy Consulting Inc., August 2021
- Completed

● Provided management training and implementation support to business
owners across Europe and the USA, enhancing their operational effectiveness
and strategic planning capabilities.

Founder & Passive Investor, Eco Enterprise, 2022 - Present

● Owns and invests in an eco-farm focusing on sustainable agricultural
practices, managed by a partner.

Founder & Manager, Cooperative Growth Community, 2023 - Present

● Established and developed a cooperative to support local agriculture,
fostering investment and modernization initiatives.

Professional Affiliations:

● Active member, West Ukrainian Business Club
● Connected with founders of business clubs like BORD and Young Business
Club
● Strong network in governmental administrations

Key Skills:

● Strategic Planning & Execution
● Agricultural Business Models & Contract Farming
● Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
● Digital Marketing & CRM Systems
● Multilingual: Fluent in English and Ukrainian

Certifications and Additional Training:

● Digital Marketing Specialist, UA SMM Community, 2018
● CRM System Integration: Bitrix24, AmoCrm, 2019-2020
● Grant Writing, Ostrozky Foundation, 2023