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Olena Gunchenko

North Vancouver,British Columbia

Summary

Client-focused and organized professional with a Master's degree in Business Economics, and diverse experience in customer service, business management, and project coordination. Collaborative communicator to quickly build relationships with both clients and business audiences. Known for fostering strong business relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and prioritizing organizational objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Manager Founder

YOYO Gelatolab
Kharkiv, Ukraine
08.2018 - 02.2022

Developed and launched a full-scale café operation from concept to execution, including business planning, budgeting, and market research. Managed location setup, renovations, and equipment sourcing. Recruited and led staff, established service standards, and oversaw daily operations, such as scheduling, payroll, and customer service. Implemented workflows to ensure efficiency, achieving profitability in the first month, with strong customer retention and growth.

Business Manager Founder

Bouquet mastery
Kharkiv, Ukraine
03.2012 - 06.2017

Founded and managed a successful flower shop with two locations, overseeing concept development, operations, and staff supervision. Built and maintained a direct supply chain from the Netherlands, managing logistics, customs, and product quality. Led the hiring and training of florists and delivery staff, and created scalable workflows and manuals. Handled payroll, supplier payments, budgeting, and sales reporting. Delivered custom floral arrangements for events and VIP clients, earning a strong local reputation, and high client retention.

Dept Support Specialist

Sberbank
Kharkiv, Ukraine
11.2010 - 06.2012

Supported credit analysis and compliance for corporate accounts, maintained accurate records, assisted with audits, and worked directly with clients to ensure documentation and regulatory accuracy.

Customer Service Representative

First Ukrainian International Bank
Kharkiv, Ukraine
08.2004 - 11.2010

Delivered customer service to personal , assisting with daily banking operations, account setup, and financial product inquiries. Managed client documentation, including contracts, identity verification, and transactional support. Maintained professionalism in handling high volumes of interactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and positive customer experiences. Built strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term loyalty and trust.

Education

Courses - Project Managment Essencial And Scope

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None
03-2025

Course - Digital Hospitality

WCC
Vancouver, BC
02-2025

Master of Arts - Business Economics

People’s Ukrainian Academy
Ukraine
06-2005

Skills

  • Project management
  • Market research
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Financial analysis
  • Operational efficiency

Certification

FOIPPA Foundation Certificate 2025

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C 2025

Timeline

Business Manager Founder

YOYO Gelatolab
08.2018 - 02.2022

Business Manager Founder

Bouquet mastery
03.2012 - 06.2017

Dept Support Specialist

Sberbank
11.2010 - 06.2012

Customer Service Representative

First Ukrainian International Bank
08.2004 - 11.2010

Courses - Project Managment Essencial And Scope

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Course - Digital Hospitality

WCC

Master of Arts - Business Economics

People’s Ukrainian Academy
Olena Gunchenko