Liza Yakimchuk, PMP®
Chief Operating Officer at Evolve Workforce Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Evolve Workforce Solutions
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Nov 2023 - Present
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Define Staffing Services
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, United States On-demand hospitality, administrative, and clerical staffing services. - In 5 years, grew a startup to a revenue of $12M with over 300 employees and contractors. - Over 3 years, managed the ATS and CRM software development project, integrating functions like sourcing, onboarding, timekeeping, payroll, invoicing, and financial suite. - Established and oversaw an offshore call center and virtual assistant support center, resulting in an 18% sales boost in 6 months. - Led business… Show more On-demand hospitality, administrative, and clerical staffing services. - In 5 years, grew a startup to a revenue of $12M with over 300 employees and contractors. - Over 3 years, managed the ATS and CRM software development project, integrating functions like sourcing, onboarding, timekeeping, payroll, invoicing, and financial suite. - Established and oversaw an offshore call center and virtual assistant support center, resulting in an 18% sales boost in 6 months. - Led business strategy execution & logistics. Directed risk analysis, mitigation planning, and improved reporting & audit processes. - Initiated and developed FP&A processes, optimized payroll, and enhanced A/R & A/P, ensuring financial health and reduced risks. Managed corporate tax returns. - Led diverse hybrid teams, fostering a high-performing collaborative culture, driving efficiency, and cultivating innovative team dynamics. - Managed internal recruiting to onboarding. Conducted training and employee development. Introduced KPIs and a success matrix for performance accountability. - Fostered a customer-centric approach, optimizing CRM strategies. Identified new opportunities and grew accounts over time. Show less
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General Manager
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Oct 2011 - 2017
Washington, District Of Columbia Presidential Restaurant Group: Lincoln, Teddy & the Bully Bar, Declaration. - In 4 years, participated in the opening of all 3 establishments. Strategized business operations with the CEO & CFO and effectively engaged with the ownership group and investors. - Generated administrative, operational, and financial reports, including weekly and monthly sales forecasts. Managed payroll processing. - Managed CRM deployment; co-planned marketing campaign to improve customer satisfaction &… Show more Presidential Restaurant Group: Lincoln, Teddy & the Bully Bar, Declaration. - In 4 years, participated in the opening of all 3 establishments. Strategized business operations with the CEO & CFO and effectively engaged with the ownership group and investors. - Generated administrative, operational, and financial reports, including weekly and monthly sales forecasts. Managed payroll processing. - Managed CRM deployment; co-planned marketing campaign to improve customer satisfaction & retention, resulting in 30% sales growth. - Implemented HR processes from recruiting to onboarding and training. Fostered an ethical, open communication culture. Conducted performance evaluations. - Led initiatives that cut operational expenses without compromising service excellence. Show less
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Radisson Blu
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Belgium
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant to F&B Director
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
Kaliningrad, Russia Luxury 5-star Resort. - Joined the hotel's initial team, contributed to its opening, and was promoted to an assistant role to the F&B Director in 3 months. - Collaborated with F&B Director to refine operations based on feedback and current trends, elevating guest dining frequency by 15% and satisfaction by 10%. - Optimized F&B inventory, sourced cost-effective suppliers, and minimized waste, saving 20% in cost. Monitored competitors' pricing, services, and activities.
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Education
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Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
International Academy for Tourism
Associate's degree, Hospitality & Tourism Management -
Deutsche-Russisches Haus, Kaliningrad, Russia
Graduate, German Language -
Neman’s High School
High School Diploma, Mathematics