Anastasia

Anastasia Podoroga
Operations Manager / Executive Support

Istanbul, Turkey | Remote Only
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Professional Summary
Operations & Executive Support specialist with experience in fintech, payment operations, startup operations,
and business management. Experienced in supporting founders and C-level executives in fast-paced
international environments. Skilled in operational management, process coordination, executive support,
workflow optimization, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving. Comfortable managing multiple
priorities, handling sensitive business operations, and acting as a strategic right hand for leadership teams.
Highly adaptable, proactive, organized, and open to remote international opportunities.

Professional Experience
Business Assistant / Business Operations Manager
Private Entrepreneur (Cloud Kitchen, Dubai) | Nov 2024 – Present | Remote

• Supported the launch and operational setup of a cloud kitchen business.

• Coordinated daily operations, supplier communication, and workflow organization.

• Provided operational and executive support for business growth.

Head of Payment Operations & Risk
Confidential FinTech Company (NDA) | Aug 2023 – Present | Remote

• Led payment operations and risk management across international processing systems.

• Worked directly with leadership teams on operational strategy and coordination.

• Managed operational monitoring, issue resolution, and process optimization.

• Handled high-volume operational workflows in fast-paced environments.

Payment Operations Manager
Confidential FinTech Company (NDA) | Feb 2023 – Jul 2023 | Remote

• Managed merchant payment operations and transaction processes.

• Coordinated operational workflows across multiple payment channels.

• Supported process improvements and operational scaling.

Business Assistant
Rare Gem Ventures | Feb 2023 – Apr 2023 | Remote

• Provided executive and operational support.

• Handled scheduling, communication management, and coordination tasks.

• Supported administrative and business processes.
Business Assistant
Omnic Consulting Group | May 2022 – Feb 2023 | Riga, Latvia

• Supported international operational and project coordination activities.

• Worked with contractors, managed communication, and monitored project execution.

• Conducted interviews and supported recruitment processes.

• Handled team coordination and administrative support.

Personal Assistant
Body&Soul; | Sep 2021 – Feb 2022 | Mykolaiv, Ukraine

• Managed correspondence, scheduling, and administrative coordination.

• Conducted online research and prepared reports.

• Supported partnership communication and operational tasks.

• Handled personal assignments and organizational support.

Skills & Expertise
Operations Management • Executive Support • Business Operations • Payment Operations • Risk
Management • Startup Operations • Process Optimization • Workflow Management • Cross-functional
Coordination • Strategic Planning • Founder Support • C-Level Communication • International Operations •
Vendor Management • Project Coordination • Team Coordination • Remote Operations • Problem Solving •
Business Communication • Administrative Management • Calendar & Travel Management • Operational
Efficiency • Leadership Support • Stakeholder Management • Multitasking • Adaptability • Decision-Making
Support • Process Improvement • FinTech Operations

Languages
English — Upper-Intermediate
German — Upper-Intermediate
Turkish — Beginner
Russian — Native
Ukrainian — Native

Education
Higher Education