Лариса

Larysa Parfonova

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SUMMARY
Results-driven professional with a strong academic background (PhD in Economics) and extensive experience in international project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to coordinate complex initiatives, collaborate with international partners and academic/public institutions, and manage full-cycle operations. Highly structured, proactive, and independent, with exceptional analytical skills and fluency in English. Eager to contribute to the Swiss support measures to Ukraine within the Cooperation Team.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Amazon E-commerce Entrepreneur / Founder
12.2016 – Present
• Project & Portfolio Management: Managed end-to-end product lifecycles, market research, and strategic steering of e-commerce initiatives.
• International Sourcing & Logistics: Conducted negotiations with international suppliers (primarily in Asia), managed cross-border supply chains, and ensured quality control compliance.
• Risk & Financial Management: Oversaw budgeting, financial forecasting, and operational risk mitigation.
«RED» LLC (Restaurant & Hospitality)
Founder, Chief Operating Officer
12.2014 – 12.2018
• Full-Cycle Project Management: Successfully launched a business from scratch (location analysis, financial planning, lease negotiations, architectural zoning, and procurement).
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensured full compliance with national legislation, obtained required licenses, permits, and maintained relationships with governmental authorities.
• Operations & Team Leadership: Directed day-to-day operations, financial management (P&L, Cash Flow), automated accounting systems, and led cross-functional teams.
Donetsk National Technical University
Lecturer / Assistant Professor in International Economics and Finance (Department of International Economic Activity of Enterprises)
07.2006 – 09.2014
• International Cooperation & Grants: Actively participated in international educational and research projects, including cross-border cooperation programs with Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinated collaboration with foreign partner universities, participated in international conferences, and facilitated the integration of best international practices.
• Analytical & Policy Reflections: Developed curricula, conducted strategic analysis, and delivered lectures on international economic activities, management, and financial systems.
• Mentorship & Advisory: Provided academic counseling, supervised student research projects in English and Ukrainian, and guided students through complex application and selection processes.
EDUCATION
• Ph.D. (Candidate of Economic Sciences) in Economics
Donetsk National Technical University | 12.2006 – 12.2009
• Master’s Degree in International Economics (Diploma with Honors)
Donetsk National Technical University | 2004 – 2005
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Enterprise (Diploma with Honors)
Donetsk National Technical University | 2000 – 2004
COURSES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Professional Communication in Foreign Language (English): Institute of Postgraduate Education, Advanced Training Faculty (09.2010 – 09.2014).
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Project & Program Management: Project lifecycle planning, monitoring, evaluation, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting.
• Strategic & Analytical Skills: Policy process alignment, portfolio development, deep ability to process and structure complex statistical and contextual data.
• Soft Skills: Proactive, highly motivated, independent, capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision; excellent communication and teamwork competencies; high degree of personal integrity.
• Computer Skills: Proficient user of modern office applications, data analysis tools, and management software.
LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian: Native (Fluent in written and spoken)
• English: Advanced / C1 (Fluent in written and spoken, professional business correspondence)
• German: Elementary / A2 (Basic vocabulary, reading, and grammar)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Driving License: Valid category B driver's license.