Gunel Imamova
Baku,BA
Summary
Experienced Managing Director adept at organizational management and business development across diverse sectors. Demonstrated success in cultivating strategic partnerships, overseeing personnel, and formulating tactical plans to achieve corporate objectives. Skilled in coaching employees and presenting innovative solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Almir Trading LLC
Baku
02.2022 - Current
- Established a trading company representing global luxury brands in the Azerbaijan market
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning to achieve revenue goals
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training team members
- Led change and transformation across business areas to align company resources
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company strategy
Project Manager
Duo Space LLC
Baku
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Established a luxurious beauty salon in Azerbaijan
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections
- Conducted brand analysis to identify the necessary collaborations for the salon
- Established an ERP system for the company
- Developed and implemented KPIs for staff performance
- Created a systematic approach for recruiting, hiring, and training team members
- Developed diverse service sectors in the beauty industry, conducting cost control and feasibility analysis for each service
- Provided options for B2B collaboration
Managing Director
Avionics Travels & Holidays
Dubai
03.2016 - 09.2020
- Coordinated travel accommodations for clients and negotiated with suppliers
- Maintained operational proficiency in both international and domestic travel
- Monitored market trends to maintain competitive rates and strategies
- Trained staff on customer service and travel planning procedures
- Analyzed business metrics to adjust strategies for supply and demand
- Established an ERP system for online B2B bookings and managed contracts with worldwide hotels
Finance Manager
Avionics Travels & Holidays
Dubai
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Supported operations management and sales efforts to increase revenue
- Managed investments and ensured compliance with regulatory agencies
- Analyzed financial statements for variance analysis and decision-making
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
UNEC
Baku, Azerbaijan06.2005
Skills
- Business Planning
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Revenue growth management
- Budget Management
- Data collection and analysis
- Budget Development
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Contract Management
- Partnership Development
- New business launch
Certification
- Budgeting and Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Institute, 03/01/21
- Licensed Professional Accountant, State Examination Center of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 03/01/22
- Certified Integrative Consulting and Professional Coaching, European Coaching Association, 07/01/22
- Project Management Professional certificate, Project Management Institute, 03/01/24
Languages
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Languages
Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Director
Almir Trading LLC
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Duo Space LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
Managing Director
Avionics Travels & Holidays
03.2016 - 09.2020
Finance Manager
Avionics Travels & Holidays
02.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
UNEC
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