Anna Vagramova
Port Moody,British Columbia
Summary
Results-driven COMPANY DIRECTOR with a strong background in business development and market research at EAST TO WEST MARKETING. Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and project management, leading international initiatives and improving cross-cultural communication. Skilled in developing impactful presentations and training teams to meet strategic objectives.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
COMPANY DIRECTOR, consultant
EAST TO WEST MARKETING
01.2006 - 01.2025
- Liaised with international clients; with the Ministry of Health officials, Payers, Policy makers, specialists in Canada and Eastern European countries; Created the content and presentations for the international pharmaceutical and business research conferences; Carried out business development goals; Created and developed online databases; Successfully carried out market research projects in Canada, the USA, and Eastern European countries; Hired and trained, worked with, and retained local companies and sub-contractors in various countries; Carried out “full-shop” project development including the preparation of reports and presentations, desk research, social media research; Conducted online healthcare research including organization of online focus groups, bulletin boards and interviews with physicians and patients (many times a first for the countries in question); Perfected the recruitment of respondents; Worked with doctors’ associations and patients support groups, business associations in various countries; and more.
INDEPENDENT QUALITATIVE RESEARCHER, CONSULTANT
Vancouver, Canada
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Coordinated the fieldwork and research projects in Healthcare in Canada; Moderated in-depth interviews with physicians, pharmacists, nurses and patients; Coded and analyzed qualitative data; Conducted research on tourism, banking/finance, insurance, automotive, FMCG; Worked in B2B and B2C studies; Moderated ethnographic and face-to-face IDIs, TDIs, and expert interviews; Recruited respondents; Conducted animated forums (bulletin boards), and online diaries; Wrote research proposals, final reports, executive summaries and presentations.
ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE
STERLING PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL
London, UK
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Sold advertising space in the international publications to the business owners, company directors; Daily sales of the advertising space in the international business publications; Conducted research on tourism, banking/finance, insurance, healthcare, auto, FMCG; Promoted and sold exhibition space at the international trade shows in UK to the East European corporations; Conducted business development at international trade shows organized in London; Wrote proposals; Conducted sales over the phone and in person; Met with international clients; Ensured internal and external communication in Russian, English, and Ukrainian; Translated contracts and business correspondence.
TEACHER
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Teaching English to adult and children groups in Tbilisi, Georgia.
TECHNICAL TRANSLATOR
The Scientific Research Institute "ROTOR"
Cherkassy, Ukraine
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Part time Technical translator: English to Russian, English to Ukrainian. Simultaneous interpreting for business delegation groups. Translating technical texts, preparing presentations. Operating international and country wide communications via Teletype.
Education
Business Administration -
London School of Vocational Educations
London, England01.1993
Bachelor of Education -
Pedagogical University S.S.Orbeliani
Tbilisi, Georgia01.1992
Pedagogical University
Cherkassy, Ukraine01.1989
Skills
- Business development
- Market research
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-cultural communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Qualitative research
- Employee training
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer for Ukraine, British Columbia, BC, 01/01/20, ongoing
- Nation’s Liaison for the National Team of Ukraine, Invictus Games – Vancouver 2025, 02/01/25, 02/28/25
- Organizer, The Maple Hope Foundation, Help UA Now Group, 01/01/22, 12/31/22
- Head of the NOC volunteer group for the Team Ukraine, National Olympic Committee of Canada, XXI Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, 01/01/09, 12/31/10
- Fundraising events volunteer, Ballet BC, 01/01/01, 12/31/03
- Translator, Kids Of Chernobyl Group, 01/01/99, 12/31/99
Hobbies and Interests
- Trilingual: Excellent language skills in English, Russian, and Ukrainian; I speak all three fluently.
- Enjoy live performances (ballet, opera, jazz, etc.).
- Avid snowboarder.
- Wrote and published short stories in the literary magazine (in Russian).
- Translated short stories into Ukrainian.
- Create framed abstract compositions with preserved moss.
- Member of the Crafts Council of British Columbia.
Publications Presentations
- Healthcare Structure and Statistics, Conducted research and wrote analytical reports for seven East European countries, describing the current healthcare structure and reforms.
- The Comparative Analysis of the Healthcare Structure and Reforms in Ukraine and Czech Republic, 01/01/17, EphMRA Chapter Meeting in Warsaw, Poland
- How to Organize Pharmaceutical Market Research Projects in Ukraine, 01/01/18, International webinar detailing the country’s specifics and analysis.
- Country Overviews. Healthcare System of Baltic Countries: Latvia, Estonia, 01/01/23, Virtual presentation for EphMRA community via Zoom.
Professional Memberships
- ESOMAR, http://esomar.org
- EphMRA, http://ephmra.org
- BHBIA, https://www.bhbia.org.uk
Affiliations
- Biophilic Design second place in the Annual Fleurs De Villes "The Most Creative Design" competition
- Volunteer for Ballet BC
- Volunteer for Ukrainian causes
Languages
English
Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
COMPANY DIRECTOR, consultant
EAST TO WEST MARKETING
01.2006 - 01.2025
INDEPENDENT QUALITATIVE RESEARCHER, CONSULTANT
01.1996 - 01.2006
ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE
STERLING PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL
01.1993 - 01.1995
TEACHER
01.1989 - 01.1992
TECHNICAL TRANSLATOR
The Scientific Research Institute "ROTOR"
01.1984 - 01.1986
Business Administration -
London School of Vocational Educations
Bachelor of Education -
Pedagogical University S.S.Orbeliani
Pedagogical University
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