Sabina Israfilova
Regional Manager
Sumgayit
Summary
Forward-thinking Regional Manager with deep understanding of market conditions and regional preferences. Decisive and hardworking leader skilled in making proactive, insightful updates to policies and procedures. Prepared to leverage 4 years of progressive tourism experience to positively impact business operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Regional Manager
Azerbaijan Tourism Board
Baku
04.2019 - Current
- Developed strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Prepared budgets for each market based on previous activity plan and market conditions
- Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
- Developed and implemented a digital e-learning platform Azerbaijan 101
- Organized online and onsite b2b activities with travel trade (workshops, FAM trips, Roadshows)
- Coordinated various onsite events
- Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase tourist arrivals.
- Helped plan marketing strategies.
- Hired and trained 3 new employees in 2020.
HR Specialist
BOA Agency
Baku
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Lomonosov Moscow State University Baku Branch
Baku, Azerbaijan 09.2012 - 06.2016
Master of Science - International Business And Development
Lomonosov Moscow State University Baku Branch
Baku, Azerbaijan / Moscow, Russian Federation 09.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
Business development and planning
undefinedTimeline
Regional Manager
Azerbaijan Tourism Board
04.2019 - Current
HR Specialist
BOA Agency
08.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Science - International Business And Development
Lomonosov Moscow State University Baku Branch
09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management
Lomonosov Moscow State University Baku Branch
09.2012 - 06.2016
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