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Yakiv Bak-Studennikov

Yakiv Bak-Studennikov

Chicago

Summary

Apply my knowledge and skills to effectively accomplish assigned tasks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Private Entrepreneur
07.2018 - Current

Strategic and operational management of commercial real estate, including renovation oversight, property preparation for leasing, tenant acquisition and support, facility operations control, and management of service offerings. Over 7 years of stable operational performance.

Key Results:

  • Ensured stable operation and profitability of properties for more than 7 years
  • Built a sustainable commercial real estate management model with integrated service components
  • Established long-term partnerships with tenants and minimized property vacancy rates

Truck Driver

MTM Logistic
09.2022 - 07.2025
  • Worked as a truck driver.
  • Acted as both owner-operator and driver.
  • Delivered cargo from point A to point B.
  • Held full financial responsibility for transported goods.

Partner / Investor

Private Entrepreneur
01.2020 - 01.2025

Participated in the launch and management of multiple online projects in the digital goods and marketplace segment. Responsible for product launch strategy, development team management, project financing, and user acquisition.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Managing and coordinating a development team (2 developers); overseeing website and platform development processes
  • Developing and executing product launch strategies and marketing channels (SEO, paid search, CIS-region promotion)
  • Operational project management, including collaboration with suppliers and partners
  • Project financing and budget control
  • Testing and validating new business models, including game skins, cryptocurrency exchange platforms, and marketplaces

Results:

  • Successfully launched over 38 online stores, primarily targeting the Russian-speaking market
  • Built cost-efficient user acquisition channels with strong performance
  • Launched an experimental marketplace similar to eBay with supplier and seller integration
  • Gained hands-on experience in scaling, market analysis, and adapting business models in highly competitive environments

Deputy Director of Trading

FC Shakhtar
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Organized the operation of fan shops.
  • Managed merchandise sales before matches.
  • Controlled inventory and warehouse operations.

Director

Private Entrepreneur
07.2015 - 06.2016

Initiated and implemented a full-cycle agricultural project focused on growing green onions using hydroponic technology. Responsible for strategic and operational management, launching production from scratch, and building a sustainable sales model. The project was developed with a focus on scalability and attracting external investment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Launching the business from scratch: business model development, planning, and organization of all processes
  • Recruiting and managing key specialists (agronomist, production staff)
  • Organizing and controlling the full production cycle, implementing hydroponic technology
  • Infrastructure management: renovation and preparation of facilities, procurement of equipment and materials
  • Building logistics and sales channels, negotiating with retail chains
  • Financial management: budgeting, expense and revenue control, accounting
  • Preparing the project for scaling and increasing investment attractiveness

Achievements:

  • Established partnerships with national retail chains (including ATB)
  • Achieved stable production and sales volumes of up to 6 tons of green onions per month
  • Built a sustainable operational agribusiness model within 12 months

Chief Operating Officer

Modeling Agency (NDA Project)
09.2014 - 06.2015

Responsible for the full organization and management of the agency’s operational activities. Built an end-to-end studio operation “from scratch,” including infrastructure, workflows, and quality control of daily operations. Ensured stable performance of online projects, team coordination, and transparent financial reporting. Gained hands-on experience launching and scaling a studio from the ground up within a confidential (NDA) project.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Organization and oversight of studio operations
  • Management of operational activities and internal processes
  • Financial reporting, income and expense tracking
  • Monitoring agency performance and ensuring compliance with operational standards

Education

Fundamentals of Programming

IT-Step
01.2019

Specialist degree - Training of Personnel For The Ministry of Justice

Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
01.2016

Skills

  • Media buying coordination
  • Financial reporting and basic analytics
  • Collaboration with product and technical teams
  • Product preparation and launch
  • Operational management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stress resilience and adaptability
  • Team leadership

Employment Type

Full-time

Languages

  • Russian — C2
  • English — В1

Timeline

Truck Driver

MTM Logistic
09.2022 - 07.2025

Partner / Investor

Private Entrepreneur
01.2020 - 01.2025

Director

Private Entrepreneur
07.2018 - Current

Deputy Director of Trading

FC Shakhtar
02.2017 - 10.2018

Director

Private Entrepreneur
07.2015 - 06.2016

Chief Operating Officer

Modeling Agency (NDA Project)
09.2014 - 06.2015

Fundamentals of Programming

IT-Step

Specialist degree - Training of Personnel For The Ministry of Justice

Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
Yakiv Bak-Studennikov