Overview

Hello and welcome to my portfolio! I am Irina Yevtukh-Garcia, an accomplished professional with an MBA specializing in Strategy & Operations. I am dedicated to meticulous planning, strategic initiatives, and process improvement, driving organizational success through seamless project orchestration and effective communication across diverse teams. My global perspective aids in facilitating data-driven decisions, fostering sustainable growth, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Please feel free to peruse my website, and visit my LinkedIn or resume to view my full professional experience.

Key Achievements

  • Strategy Consultant: Enhanced fundraising strategies including elevating Menyala startup's funding by 40% to $7M.

  • Senior Management Consultant: Played a key role in Charles Schwab's $26B TD Ameritrade acquisition and streamlined processes to save $500M, while also increasing audience engagement by 30%, cutting research time by 70%, and reducing Change Management turnaround from 3+ weeks to 1+ weeks.

  • SOP Content Writer: Authored standard operating procedures that slashed errors by 75% and minimized legal risks.

  • Product Management Lead: Generated $60,000 in funding and pioneered a client-freelancer platform.

Skill Set

Core Skills

  • Business Strategy Planning & Analysis: Formulate comprehensive long-term strategies and conducting in-depth market and business analyses to inform decision-making.

  • Change Management: Lead and facilitate change by designing and implementing strategies that encourage adaptability, address employee concerns, and ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes.

  • Communications & Visualization: Strong written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to visually convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.

  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze data, identify trends and issues, create informative dashboards, and develop innovative solutions for business optimization.

  • Financial Analysis: Assess the financial health of the organization by analyzing budgeting, forecasting future financial performance, financial risks, and identifying areas for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Identification and Tracking: Define and track critical performance metrics that align with the company's strategic objectives, ensuring that all departments focus on activities that contribute to overall success.

  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Lead diverse teams and manage key stakeholder relationships to foster collaboration and drive consensus for strategic decision-making and successful project outcomes.

  • Lean Framework & Agile Methodologies: Implement principles in project management and operational processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and adapt quickly to market changes and customer needs.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Conduct due diligence, identify cost drivers, structure governance programs, and plan integration efforts, ensuring strategic alignment and smooth transition while maximizing value creation.

  • Operational Management & Efficiency: Optimize operational processes and workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, while minimizing costs and eliminating inefficiencies.

  • Project & Program Management: Align project objectives with organizational goals, create clear roadmaps, and consistently deliver successful outcomes within specified constraints.

  • System Implementation: Lead the selection, customization, and implementation of new systems and technologies, ensuring they meet the business requirements and are adopted smoothly across the organization.

  • Technical Skills and Process Improvement: Utilize advanced technical skills to identify areas for process improvement, leveraging technology to streamline operations, enhance performance, and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Secondary Skills

  • Consulting

  • Identifying Market Trends

  • Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) Training and Development

  • Pitch Deck Creation

  • Relationship Building

  • Risk Assessment

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Writing

Tertiary Skills

  • Go-to-Market Strategy

  • Mock-up for web and mobile apps creation

  • Speech writing

  • Storytelling

  • Video editing

  • Website creation

Tools

Proficient in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, data visualization tools, and various other platforms including Salesforce, Tableau, and Google Analytics.