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Akhmad B. Irgashev
Makati, Philippines
akhmad.irgashev@yahoo.com skype: akhmad.irgashev
+639202150760 ( viber/whtasup )
Canadian cell: +1 416 318 0217/ US cell: +1 347 6270161
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth and product visibility
for private and public companies. Highly competitive, passionate,
persuasive and articulate, able to achieve results others believed to be
impossible. Fluent in 5 languages
Result-driven innovative thinker, efficiency-focused manufacturing operations
professional with strategic planning and development experience,
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with ability to
promote confidence and build relationships and rapport via thorough product
and operations knowledge coupled with experience in communicating people
from a diverse range of international backgrounds.
Outstanding sales, customer service, and support skills, utilizing strategic and
tactical promotional expertise. Utilize proactive ‘customer service excellence’ to
exceed customer expectations and build a loyal customer base, while maintaining
top level profit margins.
Extensive connections with local authorities and government bodies ( Philippines,
China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Indonesia and Central Asian Markets )
Highly versed in textile apparel and textile industry operations, with superior
organizational, administrative, budgeting, time and resource management skills.
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Able to set and achieve priorities and targets, enlisting adaptability and flexibility
when required.
- Proven trouble-shooter, utilizing initiative, creativity and reliable analytical
skills to approach and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills; knowledge of 5
languages.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medtecs International Corporation, Makati, Philippines
Executive Vice President Sep 2011-2016
World’s 10th biggest medical consumable textile manufacturer. And number one
manufacturing facility in the Philippines.
Overall company’s operation management in Philippines, Cambodia and Taiwan.
Plays a key role in Companies Strategic Growth. In Charge of the
Marketing and Product Development.
Adept at uncovering new approaches, offerings, or segments and
connecting opportunities to current target, business and brand.
Development of Strategic Marketing Plan, related Production and
Expansion Action Plans, and sets and manages financial budgets for
Manufacturing/Sales and Operations/Innovations.
Implemented new marketing planning and creative development process
driving a more strategic approach.
Created a market research strategy to provide competitive information to
help improve product positioning and competitiveness. Works closely with
major customers to develop new products, including both products,
forecasting trends, monitor performance of product.
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Management of Innovation and R & D, monitor the evolution of
innovation and technology from raw materials to the end product to
improve the range of products and production capabilities
Creating and implementing a new product development process
(including R & D Action Plan).
Reduced company’s overhead 38 % in 9 month period, increasing the
company’s Sales 48%.
Developed new fabric pattern and got 3 Laundry and Leasing contracts
with local hospitals in the Philippines.
Developed new fabric pattern for Philippine Airlines, Starbucks, Caribbean
Cruise Lines, Philippine Navy and many more world known customers.
Operated $100M annual company the budget.
Closed and implemented the $15M thermal blanket supply contract to the
HPG USA.
AURORA EXPORTS, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Innovations Director , Sep 2002-2011
E- Managed the Marketing Department and the team.-
Developed the Marketing Plan and related Action Plans
- Managed Company’s Roadmap (End User Focus)
- Set and managed financial budgets for Marketing/Advertising.
- Managed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote
products and services and managed PR, press, marketing communications
agencies, photographers, trade shows, product launches.
- Rebranded the company including the logo, marketing collateral, online and
offline tools, display materials and advertising
- Played a Key Role in Company Management for the planned Strategic Growth
including the reorganization of the company and building relationships between
departments.
- Managed the Innovation and R&D- Monitored the innovation and technology
developments from raw material to end product to improve product line
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- Worked closely with major customers to develop new products, including both
products, forecasting trends, monitor performance of product.
CROSROL LTD, HALIFAX, UNITED KINGDOM 1995 – 2001
Area Sales Representative UZBEKISTAN
Spearheaded sales, of textile machinery of Central Asian factories to the region of
former USSR, including Uzbekistan, Kasakhstan, Kirgyziztan, and Russia, Turkey.
Oversaw marketing, pre-contract works, credit operations, commercial
negotiations, and sales. Liaised with state and government organizations in
arranging approval for financing of textile factories. Proactively communicated
with customers regarding technical inquiries and financial issues, and provided
compensation barter solutions for existing projects. Supervised contractor’s
works on the mounting site supervision. Regularly reported to regional sales
director in UK.
- Maximized growth of regional sales from 0 to US $19 million in 1999.
- Organized million dollar contract with Walt Disney Co.,U.S.
- Led sales of textiles for US $ 31 million from 1995-2001.
TASHKENT TEXTILE COMBINAT UZBEKISTAN 1992 – 1995
ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT
Managed everyday operations encompassing preparation of technical and
economic
feasibility studies for new spinning project. Actively participated in the
Engineering team.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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Master of Business Administration, 1999 - Strassford University, London, U.K.
Engineer and Economist of Cotton Spinning and Weaving Manufacture -
TASHKENT TEXTILE INSTITUTE, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - 1992
Yarn Quality Control Operator
TTC SPINNING FACTORY, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - 1987
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sales Administrator Program, Ferrostaal Essen, Germany - 1993
Chemical Components for Textile, Stockhausen, Krefeld – 1995
LANGUAGES English, Russian, German, Uzbek, Tagalog.