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Michael Koldayev

Michael Koldayev

Project Manager and Problem Solver

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New York City, New YorkMember since July 2, 2024
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About

Dynamic and results-oriented Columbia University graduate equipped with a solid foundation in International Relations and a network of influential contacts globally. Seeking to contribute to complex projects utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and relationship building. Well-equipped with financial market knowledge.

Proficient in utilizing a wide range of computer software such as MS Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Asana, and AI. Adept at learning quickly. Bilingual

Experience

FREELANCE | New York, NY February 2022 – Present

Project Manager

  • Lead website creation process, overseeing, design, development, and launch, resulting in a user-friendly and visually appealing website. Implement CRM system, optimizing customer engagement and tracking metrics. 
  • Direct the establishment of a “Master-Feeder” structure hedge fund in SVG from inception to operational readiness.
  • Secure Chinese investment in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan; Facilitated soybean trade between Ukraine and China.
  • Built a business management model for vehicle rental, resulting in an expected ROI of 80% by identifying strategic opportunities and streamlining the management processes of cross-functional teams.
  • Orchestrated relocation for Ukrainian, facilitating US visa, TPS, securing employment, and navigating EB-2 application.
UNITED NATIONS | New York, NY January 2023 – March 2023

Intern - Committee of Experts on Public Administration

  • Played a key role in coordinating an overseas event, ensuring execution and stakeholder satisfaction, and acted as a point of contact for inquiries from countries’ officials, providing timely and accurate responses to their questions.
  • Established and nurtured professional relationships with international stakeholders to facilitate collaboration.
  • Authored a paper on Sound Policymaking and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships, contributing to the discourse on effective governance strategies.
  • Conducted in-depth research on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identified potential collaborations with scholars to advance global sustainability initiatives.
NORTRUD WOLF SPERO | Yonkers, NY October 2019 –December 2022

Legal Assistant (Licensed Real Estate Agent) 

  • Applied analytical skills to conduct comprehensive legal and market research and financial analysis to identify investment opportunities for properties under foreclosure and various compliance issues.
  • Developed financial models and project charters, planned and provided diligent oversight for property renovations, resulting in a 25% increase in profitability.
  • Managed multiple real estate projects simultaneously, including acquisitions, sales, and developments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Political Science – COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY - 2022

Concentration: International Relations and Political Economy - Coursework: Political Economy, Public Economics, Industrial Organization, Sustainability Management, Climate Change Policy and Diplomacy, Politics of Performance, Science of Psychology

 Dean’s List: Spring/Summer 2021; Vice President: Russian Speaking Students and Alumni Club 

Specialization – Investment Management – UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA, Online – 2023

Specialization – Project Management – GOOGLE, Online – 2024

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