Vitaly

VITALY OKOLOVICH
Operations Manager | Event Management Professional
📍 Kyiv, Ukraine
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Operations Manager with over 12 years of expertise in event planning, logistics coordination, vendor management, and operational leadership. Proven track record of successfully delivering corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale public events while maintaining strict budget control and exceptional client satisfaction. Skilled in team leadership, process optimization, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Event Operations Management
• Project Planning & Execution
• Budget Management
• Vendor & Supplier Relations
• Contract Negotiation
• Team Leadership
• Logistics & Transportation Coordination
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Client Relationship Management
• Venue Management
• Process Improvement
• Health & Safety Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager
FRESH EVENT
Kyiv, Ukraine | 2020 – Present
• Manage end-to-end operational delivery of corporate events, exhibitions, trade shows, and conferences.
• Lead a team of 15+ coordinators, supervisors, and contractors.
• Oversee event budgets exceeding €1 million annually.
• Develop operational strategies that improved event execution efficiency by 25%.
• Coordinate venue logistics, transportation, equipment installation, and staffing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and service providers.
• Implement risk management procedures to ensure successful event delivery.
Senior Event Coordinator
S*EVENT
Kyiv, Ukraine | 2015 – 2020
• Coordinated more than 100 successful corporate and public events.
• Managed event timelines, supplier communications, and onsite operations.
• Negotiated contracts with venues, caterers, and equipment suppliers.
• Reduced event-related costs through strategic vendor partnerships.
• Supervised setup, event execution, and breakdown activities.
Event Coordinator
MAINSTREAM
Kyiv, Ukraine | 2011 – 2015
• Assisted in planning and executing corporate events and promotional campaigns.
• Coordinated logistics, transportation, accommodation, and vendor scheduling.
• Prepared event documentation, reports, and operational plans.
• Supported onsite event management and client communications.

EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Business Administration
Lviv Polytechnic National University
Lviv, Ukraine
Bachelor's Degree in Management
Lviv Polytechnic National University
Lviv, Ukraine

CERTIFICATIONS
• Project Management Fundamentals
• Event Management Professional Certification
• Occupational Health & Safety Training
• Leadership and Team Management

ACHIEVEMENTS
• Successfully managed events with attendance exceeding 10,000 participants.
• Delivered multiple international conferences with over 99% client satisfaction.
• Reduced operational costs by 15% through process optimization and supplier negotiations.
• Established standardized operational procedures that improved project delivery consistency.

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian – Native
• English – Professional Working Proficiency
• Polish – Intermediate
• Russian – Fluent

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Trello
• Asana
• Monday.com
• Event Management Software
• CRM Systems
• Budgeting & Reporting Tools

References
Available upon request.