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IRYNA KUKHARENKO
Foreign Economic Activity & Procurement Manager
Odesa, Ukraine • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

PROFILE
Foreign Economic Activity and Procurement Manager with over 20 years of experience in international trade, logistics,
procurement, and contract administration. Experienced in working with suppliers from China and European countries.
Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with English proficiency at B2 level. Strong knowledge of Incoterms, CRM systems,
and export/import documentation. Responsible, detail-oriented, communicative, and able to work effectively with
large volumes of information both independently and as part of a team.

KEY SKILLS
• Foreign Economic Activity (FEA), international trade, procurement
• Negotiation and administration of international contracts
• Supplier sourcing and communication (China & EU)
• Customs clearance and import/export documentation
• Negotiation and contract management
• Supply chain coordination and logistics
• CRM systems, Microsoft Office, Excel
• Incoterms and market analysis
• Customer relations and teamwork
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Entrepreneur (Sole Proprietor) | Foreign Trade Consultant / Online English Tutor
Present • Odesa, Ukraine
• Sourcing Chinese factories and suppliers and managing transactions from initial inquiry to delivery
• Providing online English lessons for children

Metr Plus LLC | Foreign Economic Activity Manager
October 2023 – April 2024 • Odesa, Ukraine
• Managed international trade contracts
• Monitored contract performance and delivery schedules

Tide Line Inc. (Greece) | Assistant Technical Marine Supply Manager
June 2022 – June 2023
• Assisted managers responsible for supplying vessels with technical stores and materials

ISRZ Ship Repair Yard PJSC | Production Preparation Manager
August 2012 – January 2023
• Sourced ship repair customers and suppliers of spare parts and equipment
• Participated in international trade exhibitions
• Negotiated and administered export/import contracts
• Prepared customs clearance documentation
• Coordinated with foreign clients and participated in reporting activities

Illichivsk Ship Repair Yard LLC (ISRZ Container Production) | Sales and Procurement Manager
September 2006 – August 2012
• Developed sales markets and attracted new customers
• Conducted negotiations with foreign partners, primarily from China
• Monitored contract execution
• Prepared Certificates of Origin (CT-1 and Form A)
 • Organized shipments and transport documentation

Europroduct Concern | Procurement Manager / Analyst
May 2006 – September 2006
• Planned procurement activities and prepared purchase orders
• Negotiated with foreign suppliers
• Conducted market analysis
• Controlled the supply process and goods acceptance

Illichivsk Shipbuilding Yard LLC (ISRZ) | Foreign Economic Activity Analyst
October 2003 – May 2006
• Searched for new customers and participated in international exhibitions
• Organized export and import operations
• Prepared customs documentation

EDUCATION
Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University
International Economic Relations • 2004–2008
South Ukrainian K. D. Ushynsky State Pedagogical University
English, German Languages and Foreign Literature • 1998–2003

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian — Native
• Russian — Native
• English — B2
• German — A2

PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Date of Birth: 18 January 1982
• Marital Status: Married
• Children: Two (aged 10 and 17)