I work as an interim executive manager on project assignments, as well as give individual consultations. I provide expertise in the following business and technical areas:
Scaling SMEs and Tech Start-ups.
- Developing a comprehensive business strategy, including financial planning and defining the company’s unique selling proposition (USP).
- Successful track record in investor relationships with pre-seed to series-A capital raising.
- Deep understanding of target audience dynamics and preferences, tailoring strategies and offerings accordingly.
- Deriving actionable insights from data to drive proactive decision-making and establish a culture of action-taking among employees.
- Developing playbooks and launching international market expansion.
Optimizing Operational Excellence.
- Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology: Applying the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control framework to drive process improvements and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Kaizen approach: Implementing the Act, Plan, Do, Check cycle to continuously improve operations and enhance overall performance.
- Design for Six Sigma (DMADV) methodology: Utilizing the Define, Measure, Analyse, Design, and Verify process to create and validate new processes that meet customer requirements and minimize defects.
- Value stream management (VSM): Streamlining current processes, eliminating waste, and implementing improvements to optimize the value delivered to customers.
- Embracing lean principles: Defining value, mapping value streams, creating flow, establishing pull systems, and striving for perfection to achieve operational excellence.
Improving Supply Chain Management & Logistics.
- Comprehensive understanding of logistics stages, advantages, and risks.
- Proficiency in technology systems for on-time and complete fulfillment.
- Expertise in multimodal transportation sourcing and procurement.
- Knowledge of omnichannel retailing in logistics.
- Familiarity with Blockchain applications in logistics and supply chain.
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Training Leadership Skills.
- Understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, differentiating between management and leadership.
- Effective decision management under risk and pressure, balancing self-interest and organizational needs, utilizing persuasion techniques.
- Skillful stakeholder management and adherence to ethical principles.
- Leveraging competition and rewards as tools for effective leadership.
- Applying Kotter’s 8 steps to drive cultural change and incorporate change into the organization’s DNA.
Very truly yours,
ILona B. Schukina
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