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Volodymyr Hnapovskyi

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Multidisciplinary professional with hands-on experience in tourism development, investor engagement, and business strategy. Proven track record of building strategic partnerships, attracting investment opportunities, and creating high-impact content for tourism-focused initiatives. Passionate about destination growth, economic development, and bringing visitor-centric experiences to life. Entrepreneurial, analytical, and highly collaborative.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

JustVIbe.ca
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2023 - Current
  • Built a network of 100+ tourism and experience providers, onboarding over 500 products across Alberta (Edmonton & Calgary MVP)
  • Developing investment profiles, project briefs, and marketing materials to position Alberta as an ideal investment destination
  • Assisting in the execution of a strategic content plan to increase awareness and interest among potential investors
  • Engaging with stakeholders across the tourism ecosystem to identify and support high-potential development opportunities
  • Supporting the attraction of private-sector investment into Alberta’s visitor economy, focusing on accommodations, attractions, and transportation solutions
  • Developing investment profiles, project briefs, and marketing materials to position Alberta as an ideal investment destination
  • Assisting in the execution of a strategic content plan to increase awareness and interest among potential investors
  • Engaging with stakeholders across the tourism ecosystem to identify and support high-potential development opportunities

Business Development Manager

Drones Farming
Edmonton, Alberta
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, partners, and customers.
  • Provided training to sales staff on effective communication techniques when dealing with clients.
  • Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
  • Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
  • Developed short and long-term vision and strategy to achieve targeted sales objectives.

Head of Commercial Department

HarvEast Holding
Kyiv
01.2019 - 12.2020

• Planed and control budget and expenditures.

• Work with the marketing department.

• Led Commercial Department team and manage negotiations of contracts with business clients.

• Plan, direct, and evaluate the activities of the purchasing department.

• Streamlined office processes, regulated communications and standardized filing systems.

• Performed recordkeeping and document filing tasks to organize important company information.

• Administered and enforced adherence to department budget using proven cost-control methods.

Education

Pre-MBA - Business Development

MIM Business School
Kyiv, Ukraine
06-2021

Master of Science - Economics

The National University of Ostroh Academy
Ostroh, Ukraine
02-2016

Skills

  • Investment Profiling & Lead Generation
  • Business Development & B2B Partnership Building
  • Content Creation & Strategic Communications
  • Tourism & Destination Development
  • Market Research & Competitive Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Collaboration
  • Digital Marketing & Campaign Execution
  • Project Management & Startup Operations
  • Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

JustVIbe.ca
07.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager

Drones Farming
03.2023 - 07.2023

Head of Commercial Department

HarvEast Holding
01.2019 - 12.2020

Pre-MBA - Business Development

MIM Business School

Master of Science - Economics

The National University of Ostroh Academy
Volodymyr Hnapovskyi