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Taras Pyrog

Toronto,ON

Summary

Business Development Manager with a solid 8 years focused on driving process optimization and spearheading team development to fuel market growth and build strategic partnerships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Manager & Head of Anti-Fraud Department

Everest Media
Kyiv, Ukraine
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key enterprise-level partners, leading to a 30% surge in company turnover
  • Launched products in the USA and Europe, generating $1 million in first-year revenue and achieving 50% higher than expected daily sales
  • Established an anti-fraud department, reducing fraud-related losses by 95% resulting in annual savings of over $300,000
  • Designed and optimized processes for the affiliate department, successfully attracting and managing over 20 partners, enhancing partner engagement and department efficiency.

Head of Affiliate Department

PDL-Profit by TRIONIKA
Kyiv, Ukraine
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Drove a threefold increase in department revenue by refining affiliate network strategies and broadening product offerings
  • Expanded the affiliate network by 40%, significantly enhancing the company's competitive edge and market share
  • Implemented strategic initiatives that improved customer retention by 40%, fostering long-term business growth.

Business Development Director & Co-Founder

Kifreez (IT Startup)
Kyiv, Ukraine
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Acquired 10 international B2B clients, driving rapid early-stage growth for the startup.
  • Directed a team to develop and deliver five custom AR products, securing contracts with notable clients including UNICEF and WOG.
  • Promoted global brand recognition and established essential industry connections through active participation in international exhibitions.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

National Technical University of Ukraine
Kyiv
02-2014

Junior Lieutenant -

Military Institute of Telecommunications
Kyiv
08-2013

Skills

  • Strategic Business Development & Market Expansion
  • Partnership Building & Relationship Management
  • Data Analysis & Critical Thinking
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Product Development & LaunchRevenue Growth & Sales Strategy
  • Anti-Fraud Strategies & Operations

Certification

  • Business Intelligence, DAN.IT (January 2021)
  • People Management, TRIONIKA (September 2020)
  • Economic and Financial Courses, Kyiv-Mohyla Business School (2018)

Timeline

Business Development Manager & Head of Anti-Fraud Department

Everest Media
05.2021 - Current

Head of Affiliate Department

PDL-Profit by TRIONIKA
12.2019 - 03.2021

Business Development Director & Co-Founder

Kifreez (IT Startup)
03.2018 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

National Technical University of Ukraine

Junior Lieutenant -

Military Institute of Telecommunications
Taras Pyrog