Yurii Openko
Toronto,ON
Summary
Self-motivated professional with over 15 years experience, successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in agriculture business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
GFarm Solutions
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations in consulting farms with their production and cost
- Negotiated 3 contracts over 15M USD to create new farms. As a result 1 project has been started the projecting process.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Director
Polissya Reserach Station, NAAS Ukraine,
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Control and organize production of new sorts of potato.
- Organize wood branch and grain branch. As a result turnover raised 7 times, net profit 3 times.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Project Manager
Weda Pro
09.2016 - 04.2021
- Create and operate "turn key projects" to create 3 pig farms. From financial and technical plan to sales. Farm cost 4-12M USD
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of projects.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
CEO
Yaros Agro LLC
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Main tusk was start and organize new agriculture business for investor in pig farming and planting to produce 3000 tons of livestock and operate 2000 hectares land yearly. Project cost was 4.5 M USD
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity in 14% and reduce cost on 10% .
- Observed each of 25 employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Product Manager
Niva Pereyaslavschyny
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Fed and watered over 11000 pigs and sows according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Led team of 15 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
National University " Chernigivska Polytahnika"
Chernigiv, Ukraine09.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Economics
Private Higher Educational Institution IEEP
Kyiv, Ukraine06.2012
Master of Science - Veterinary Science
The NULES
Kyiv Ukraine02.2011
Skills
- Effective leader
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operations Oversight
- Administrative Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Development
- Negotiation
- Cost Reduction
- Budget Control
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Consulting
Languages
English
Professional Working
Polish
Limited Working
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
I have a politician experience in Ukraine. I was a Kyiv Regional Council deputy. Head of fraction of the political party Samopomich.
Timeline
Owner
GFarm Solutions
06.2023 - 02.2024
Director
Polissya Reserach Station, NAAS Ukraine,
04.2021 - 04.2023
Project Manager
Weda Pro
09.2016 - 04.2021
CEO
Yaros Agro LLC
05.2013 - 05.2015
Product Manager
Niva Pereyaslavschyny
05.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Public Administration
National University " Chernigivska Polytahnika"
Bachelor of Science - International Economics
Private Higher Educational Institution IEEP
Master of Science - Veterinary Science
The NULES
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