Мария

Mariia Baranova
Business Development Manager

‘I turn partner networks into steady revenue by building clear processes, clean follow-up, and simple
materials that help decisions. I align teams around what matters now and keep momentum until value is
visible.’

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Date of birth: October 10th, 1987 (38 y.o.)
Education: higher
General work experience: 21 years
Recommendations if applied for
Residence: Ukraine
Languages: English C1 | German B2 | Polish B1 | Ukrainian / Russian C1
Driving License: Category B, have a car
Readiness for business trips: up to 50% of time

OBJECTIVE
Business Development Manager position (remote or international hybrid) — where I can combine strategic thinking, operational
diligence, project coordination and relationship building to support growth and long-term impact for the company and its clients.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

− 21 years of professional experience, including 16 years on administrative positions in project and business management
within international teams.
− Strong background in strategical business development, international partnerships, team coordination and grant / investor
documentation.
− Structured and reliable project management approach: planning, tracking, reporting, and stakeholder alignment.
− Experience in launching corporate initiatives (idea -> project -> regular management)
− Excellent communication skills with executives and external stakeholders
− Confident user of MS Office, Asana, Teams, Notion, CRM tools etc.
− Experience in developing project frameworks, onboarding systems, and performance tracking dashboards.
− High attention to detail, responsibility and ability to structure processes and build efficient collaboration between teams.
− University degree (Master), continuous professional improvement
− Proven record in client communication, retention and cross-departmental coordination (sales, marketing, product, HR).
− Two years of experience in the management of IBRD funded project
− Ability to work independently in multitasking and multinational environments
− Strong organization and time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks effectively and respect deadlines
− Experience in organising events, presentations, exhibitions, off-line and on-line conferences/meetings
− Experience in leading a team of 3-5 people + multiple projects and contractors
− Sales and partnership development, preparing presentations and materials for clients and investors, pitching.

PERSONAL SKILLS

− Strong team player, ability to reflect team roles, to react to problems in teams
− Availability to work under stress, with temporarily high workload, and under minimal supervision
− Self-reflection, willingness to revise, acceptance of criticism, ask questions where necessary
− Reliability, responsibility, confidentiality, discretion and organizational skills
− Creative and analytic thinking, structured and result-oriented approach, ability to get things done
− Mobility and flexibility, e.g. readiness to work on weekends and/or for work-related traveling if and where necessary
− Focused on building trust, transparency, and long-term cooperation.

JOB EXPERIENCE

08.2021 – 04.2026 - andagon Holding GmbH (Cologne, Germany — Remote, Hybrid)
Started as a Personal Assistant to CEO -> got promoted to Business Assistant to CEO/Owner -> got promoted to Senior Multiple
Projects Coordinator/Manager/Executor
Main responsibilities:
− Management of cross-functional projects in business development, HR and marketing directions.
− Coordination of international expansion projects
− Support of grant and investment applications
− Lead assistant team (3 people): task distribution, reporting, and process optimization.
− Implemented structured planning and weekly performance tracking systems.
− Organized corporate events, presentations and client meetings (offline & online).
− Coordinated external contractors for branding, web and communication projects.
− Developed templates for CRM tracking and business reporting.

09.2012 – 08.2021 – NBTR LLC
Started as a Personal assistant of the CEO/co-owner – got promoted to Business/Executive assistant to CEO, Owner, CTO
Main responsibilities:
− Projects and staff management
− Organization of international and national exhibitions/conferences/meetings
− Translations (oral: simultaneous/consecutive, written)
− Extensive research and analysis

08.2010-08.2012 – Child rearing leaf

09.2011-03.2012- WIN (World Information Network)
Personal assistant of the Director and Account Manager
Main responsibilities:
− Providing the Director with help in personnel management (team of 60 people)
− HR functions
− Personal sales

08.2009-08-2010 – Hofftel Ukraine
Supervisor (over 20 employees)
Main responsibilities:
− HR functions
− Analysis of work performed

09.2008-06.2009 - Arrayland-International Medical Company based in Istanbul
Personal Assistant
Main responsibilities:
− Preparation and performing of presentations
− Advertisement in Mass Media and The Internet
− Technical assistance to a manager

10.2007-08.2008- Hello Center-American Insurance Company
Account manager
Main responsibilities:
− Staff training
− Incoming/Outgoing calls

08.2005-07.2007 Central Hospital, Kirovograd City
Nurse
All the manipulations of a nurse at Intensive Care Unit and Hemodialysis Center

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
− Family status: Married, have a child (15 y.o)
− Hobbies: reading, foreign languages and cultures, yoga, sports
− Personality type (Myers-Briggs): ESTJ

EDUCATION
2009-2014 Pedagogical University,Teacher of English and Foreign Literature.
2002-2005-Medical College, Nurse