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Mirian G Dekanoidze

Beverly Hills,CA

Summary

National expert in Land Management at the Georgian Government and UNDP project with impactful leadership in agro-business sector reforms. Founder and Chief Editor of Agro-Economic Scientific Journal - Kvali, showcasing expertise in agricultural economics and research. Co-author of the new wheat variety 'Deda', driving advancements in agricultural technology and crop production. Experienced member of the Economic Committee of Georgian Government, spearheading strategic initiatives for sustainable economic growth and navigating geopolitical challenges with problem-solving skills. Skilled at managing USAID projects, World Bank projects in Georgia (Irrigation, Rural development, FAO), SIDA project in cattle-breeding, and Millennium Challenge Project selection committee. Dedicated to fostering agricultural innovation and regional development through EU neighborhood projects and contributions to the IPAP program.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

President

KMG PARTNERS INC
08.2019 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.

Marketing Specialist

Agrodity Corp
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led a marketing team to develop and execute data-driven strategies that boosted brand awareness.
  • Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
  • Managed campaign creation, budgets, and performance across various channels (e.g., social media, email marketing).
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic direction. Collaborated effectively across departments to ensure marketing efforts aligned with overall business objectives.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.

General Director

Tbilisi Electrical Car Repair Works
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • The factory was involved in building, modernizing and repairing of the railroad passenger cars, freight cars.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Deputy Minister

Ministry of Food and Agriculture
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Supervision of departments: cooperation with International Organizations and Projects Management, rural Development, Management Unit for Amelioration Policy.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.

Head of the Department of Relations With Foreign Organizations at the National Agency of Public Regi

Ministry of Justice of Georgia
01.2004 - 01.2004
  • Cooperation with International Organizations.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Head of the Board of Supervisors

Georgian Agro-Business Bank
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Supervise and monitor finances of the project in Agriculture.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Manager of the Department of Legislation and Parliament Relations

Department of Land Management of Georgia
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Management and Legislation of Land.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

First Deputy of General Director in Economic Issues

The Union of Industry and Enterprise
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Management and promotion of foreign Investments in Georgian Industry.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Vice President in Economic Issues

state concern Esentialoils
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Harvesting plants for collection of essential oils, collecting and purifying essential oils.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.

Assistant at the Department of Land Management

Georgian State Agricultural University
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Plant Selection and Genetics
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
  • Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.

Researcher

Georgian State Agricultural University
01.1982 - 01.1985
  • Create a new source material for breeding winter wheat on the basis of Georgian wheats.
  • Analyzed data collected from surveys to identify potential threats to biological life.
  • Investigated effects of invasive species on ecosystems and recorded findings.
  • Developed new methods for studying the behavior of aquatic species in changing ocean conditions.
  • Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under the supervision of senior lab members.
  • Created techniques for assessing water quality and effects on aquatic life.
  • Performed experiments and conducted research to study impacts of pollution on animal and plant species.
  • Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
  • Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
  • Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
  • Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
  • Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
  • Utilized technology to track movement of species across oceans and landmasses.
  • Collaborated with other scientists to develop strategies for conservation of habitats.
  • Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
  • Assisted in the development of new methods for studying the effects of climate change on biodiversity.
  • Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
  • Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
  • Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
  • Monitored the health of coral reefs and ocean life for the development of protective strategies.

Education

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Sciences-Agriculture

Georgian State Agricultural University
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2006

Master's degree - Financing and Banking

Georgian State Agricultural University
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2005

Bachelor of Science - International Economic Relations, Economist

Georgian Humanitarian-Technical Institute
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2003

Bachelor's degree - Agronomy and Crop Science

Georgian State Agricultural University
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.1981

Skills

  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Production management
  • International Relations
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Executive performance management
  • Tactical implementation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional

Timeline

Marketing Specialist

Agrodity Corp
06.2022 - 07.2023

President

KMG PARTNERS INC
08.2019 - Current

General Director

Tbilisi Electrical Car Repair Works
01.2006 - 01.2008

Deputy Minister

Ministry of Food and Agriculture
01.2004 - 01.2006

Head of the Department of Relations With Foreign Organizations at the National Agency of Public Regi

Ministry of Justice of Georgia
01.2004 - 01.2004

Head of the Board of Supervisors

Georgian Agro-Business Bank
01.2002 - 01.2004

Manager of the Department of Legislation and Parliament Relations

Department of Land Management of Georgia
01.1997 - 01.2002

First Deputy of General Director in Economic Issues

The Union of Industry and Enterprise
01.1993 - 01.1997

Vice President in Economic Issues

state concern Esentialoils
01.1991 - 01.1993

Assistant at the Department of Land Management

Georgian State Agricultural University
01.1985 - 01.1990

Researcher

Georgian State Agricultural University
01.1982 - 01.1985

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Sciences-Agriculture

Georgian State Agricultural University

Master's degree - Financing and Banking

Georgian State Agricultural University

Bachelor of Science - International Economic Relations, Economist

Georgian Humanitarian-Technical Institute

Bachelor's degree - Agronomy and Crop Science

Georgian State Agricultural University

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