Zakhar Skorokhodov

Led the comprehensive reorganization of development processes and team rebuilding to drive an existing project to release within a dynamic game development studio.

• Orchestrated the complete reorganization of the development process, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency and accelerating project timelines for critical releases.
• Successfully rebuilt and scaled the development team, fostering improved collaboration and productivity to meet critical project milestones.
• Designed and implemented robust feature delivery and release processes, ensuring predictable and high-quality product rollouts.
• Developed and configured advanced task manager pipelines, streamlining project tracking and task assignment for optimal resource utilization.
• Initiated and managed continuous support and improvement initiatives, leading to sustained operational excellence and product stability.

Managed and optimized operations for two company branches within a large gaming group, overseeing a complex relocation and establishing new legal entities from scratch.

• Spearheaded the relocation of the company from Russia to Serbia and Armenia, successfully establishing new legal entities and organizing branches in new jurisdictions from scratch.
• Developed and implemented a robust management and interaction system tailored for a multicultural environment across Serbia and Armenia.
• Managed the formation and execution of multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring financial stability and strategic resource allocation.
• Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration between legal entities and the parent company, aligning operational goals with corporate strategy.
• Directed the organization and control of legal and financial operations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks while optimizing daily business processes.

Directed and optimized operations for two company branches within a large group, focusing on structural integration and financial management.

• Successfully merged two disparate company branches into a single, cohesive organizational structure, improving synergy and operational flow.
• Managed the formation and execution of multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Streamlined communication channels between legal entities and the parent company, enhancing transparency and decision-making.
• Oversaw the organization and control of all legal and financial work, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Cultivated strong relationships with state bodies and key partners, facilitating smooth business operations and strategic alliances.

Managed branch operations and facilitated strategic interaction with the holding company, overseeing budgets, planning, and reporting.

• Recruited and scaled a product development team from 1 to 120 employees, establishing high-performing units for new game projects.
• Designed and implemented a robust development process, fostering inter-departmental collaboration and integrating a second branch to enhance productivity.
• Successfully produced development through the soft launch stage, ensuring product readiness and market fit.
• Managed budget planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring financial accountability and optimizing resource allocation for branch operations.
• Provided critical financial and legal support for company expansion into new territories, ensuring seamless market entry and operational compliance.

Managed game development projects from initial concept to publisher interaction, ensuring compliance and product vision alignment.

• Prepared comprehensive development documents, from State Duma regulations to communication guidelines and Gantt charts, ensuring project adherence.
• Orchestrated the organization and implementation of new ideas through the R&D format, driving innovation in product development.
• Managed effective interaction with publishers, integrating feedback directly into product development cycles to enhance market appeal.
• Ensured strict control of project deadlines and maintained product vision alignment with the Product Owner's strategic objectives.
• Contributed to the development and successful closure of two game projects, demonstrating end-to-end project lifecycle management.

Coordinated representative office operations, managed key client relationships, and oversaw client projects in the Russian Far East.

• Coordinated all operations for the representative office in the Russian Far East, ensuring efficient workflow and regional market penetration.
• Organized successful client events, enhancing brand visibility and fostering strong client relationships.
• Identified and engaged key clients, securing new business opportunities and expanding market reach.
• Supervised multiple client projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Led anti-crisis management and strategic development, overseeing budgeting, profit control, and market expansion initiatives.

• Implemented anti-crisis management strategies that stabilized company operations and ensured business continuity during challenging periods.
• Developed and executed a long-term business strategy, identifying new directions and driving critical decision-making for sustainable growth.
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive budgeting system, optimizing financial planning and control for enhanced profitability.
• Successfully negotiated with key clients, securing lucrative contracts and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Identified and launched innovative products, expanding market presence and driving competitive advantage.

Established and led a high-performing sales department, developing customer service systems and implementing KPI-driven sales strategies.

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive sales and customer service system, enhancing client satisfaction and streamlining operational workflows.
• Recruited, trained, and led a high-performing sales team, significantly increasing sales productivity within the first year.
• Developed and enforced sales plans, consistently achieving and exceeding targets through strategic initiatives and team motivation.
• Calculated and integrated a robust KPI system for the sales department, driving performance accountability and measurable improvements.

Implemented regional trade policies, optimized inventory, and provided marketing support for key clients as a Sales Manager.

• Executed the company's trade policy with key regional clients, expanding market share and strengthening client relationships.
• Optimized inventory management processes, reducing carrying costs and improving product availability.
• Provided comprehensive support for marketing campaigns and product launches, contributing to increased regional sales.

Managed product merchandising, analyzed sales data, and optimized commercial processes for a fish production company.

• Identified and forecasted product needs for retail stores, ensuring optimal stock levels and preventing lost sales opportunities.
• Monitored and controlled customer product balances, preparing timely applications to maintain consistent supply.
• Executed strategic merchandising of products, enhancing visibility and appeal in customer stores, resulting in increased sales.
• Analyzed lost sales data to identify root causes and developed proposals for improving core commercial processes, including assortment, packaging, and promotion.

Organized client information processing, modeled dynamic systems, and developed project proposals based on analytical results.

• Organized and streamlined the collection and processing of client company information, involving client personnel to enhance data accuracy.
• Developed dynamic system models to analyze complex business processes, providing actionable insights for project tasks.
• Formulated comprehensive proposals based on analytical results, addressing project objectives and delivering strategic recommendations.