NATIA GABELIA

CURRICULUM VITAE


BUSINESS STARTUP & DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL

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NATIA GABELIA
Address: Marina Residence 2, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: natiagabelia@hotmail.com | Contact (Cell): + (971) 52 8711948

EXECUTIVE PROFILE
BUSINESS START-UP & DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
Seeking a senior level management assignment with an organization of repute to add further business value

Executive Synopsis

Dedicated, Competent and versatile senior professional with nearly 15 years reflecting pioneering experience which
requires deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple market segments. A natural strategist with vast
exposure in Business Start-ups and Consultancy, Business Development and Project Management.
Keen strategist endowed with strong acumen & superior record of delivering large scale, mission critical projects.
Expertise in managing entire business development operations with key focus on top & bottom line profitability by
interfacing with CXO, Directors and stakeholders as their key advisor.
Worked with highly talented people; rebuilt and rejuvenated staff into unified, top-performing, highly motivated
teams; provided direction, motivation & training to the teams for optimizing operations and improving performance
while enhancing their professional skills.
Recognized as a proactive individual who can rapidly identify business problems, formulate plans, initiate change
and implement effective strategies to enhance operational value. Strong background in banking sector and hands
on knowledge of running multiple businesses simultaneously and successfully.
Recognized for multitasking with exceptional time management skills performing a myriad of activities involving
operational planning, business strategy, revenue optimization and administration across countries with sound
understanding of diverse cultures.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, oral/written communication (multilingual), interpersonal, intuitive, and analysis
skills; thrives in both independent and collaborative work environments. Excels in building team, coaching &
mentoring, handling performance improvements and undertaking Business & Feedback Review.
CORE COMPETENCIES







Career Contour

DIC, INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING LLC Dubai, UAE
Seignior Consultant Apr 2014 onwards

FLY-GEORGIA Georgia
Seignior Consultant of Finances and Strategic Development (P/T) Jan 2013 Mar 2014

World Vision International- Georgia
Program Manager (F/T) Dec 2012- Apr 2014

JSC GEORGIAN CARD Georgia
Seignior operations Risks Officer/Chairman of Company Development Committee Feb 2012-Nov 2012
Seignior Risks Manager Sep 2011 Feb 2012


JSC BANK OF GEORGIA Georgia
Branch Manager Mar 2010 Aug 2011

WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL Georgia
Project Manager Jan 2008 Mar 2010

PRISON REFORM TRUST London, United Kingdom
Adviser Jul 2007 Jan 2008

UNITED STATES AID Georgia
Administrative/Human Resources Manager Feb 2004 Sep 2006

UNITED STATES AID/RAPA PROJECT Georgia
Interpreter/Translator Mar 2001 Jan 2004

TBC BANK Georgia
Credit Officer Nov 1999 Jan 2001

Domain Skills

Steer in end-to-end aspects of Strategy formation and Organization Management, from business start-up to
business development including process planning, policy / procedure implementation, etc.
Deliver high level advice, support and guidance as lead expert in the organisation, to inform and influence Executive
Managers` and effectively underpin risk based decision making.
Defining business mission and integrating resource strengths to deliver impeccable performances aligned to overall
objectives of the company by advising stakeholders, CEO`s and Directors the best course of action.
Engage in leading and growing a company with particular emphasis on business development to create or transform
an organization into a dynamic and progressive profit centre for all stakeholders from all business angles.
Extend expertise in strategizing and managing diverse business verticals, planning and execution, coordination for
smooth conduct of business operations.
Recruiting, managing and leading teams for running successful operations and developing long range and annual
plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on plans.
Study all business processes and generate effective plans to improve business operations and development by
implementing productive strategies that includes several departments of the company.
Strategically plan to equip the organization with the innovative solutions for boosting deliverables on a continuous
basis through development and implementation of policies.
Lead and support team members through organisational change effectively so that improvements and benefits are
realised and better ways of working delivered.
Liaise between senior management, employees & other stakeholders to ensure proper lines of communication
critical in addressing/ resolution of myriad issues.
Build a resource model by planning, monitoring and utilizing strategy formation to the best to achieve optimum
operational results with available resources within time, cost and quality targets.
Lead and collaborate with internal and external partners to identify, develop, implement and measure success that
will continually push for innovation and industry leading changes as determined.

Career Accomplishments

GMG Group
Personally delivered trainings best management practices, effective sales, service, time-management
team building & introduced internal communications which helped the company staff double work performance.
Successfully negotiated and built relationship with partners in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other CIS Countries.
Represented and promoted companies at expos, trades, exhibitions.


Fly Georgia
Negotiated with two International Banks to open credit line for Fly Georgia which helped the organization fill the
1million gap during its hard period and secured smooth continuation of the operation without payment delays.
Prepared Employee Manual including revising outdated policies to ensure compliance with standards and new
policies and added bonus system which increased staff performance and sales almost 50%.
Established Quality control unit which increased service and working standards and decreased expenses by 30%
through introduced bidding system.
Played a significant role and implemented e-commerce project such as online sales which tripled tickets sales in 2
months.

World Vision
Delivered two trainings in business planning and business proposal writing which made 80 project beneficiaries to
start their small businesses.

Bank of Georgia
Instrumental in tripling the branch income after a year of successful business operation.
Adjudged as the Best Cross Seller among 145 branches of the leading Bank of Caucasus.
Extramural Engagements

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION-TRADITION AND INNOVATION Paris, France
Events Manager Jul 2004 Sep 2011

Facilitated in organizing 5 International Arts, Classical Music Festivals and concerts in Georgia, Turkey, France with
famous arts performers throughout 2004-2011 summer periods on a volunteer basis.
Entrepreneurial Assignments

GMG GROUP, LTD Georgia
Founder/ Managing Director www.mline.ge Nov 2012 Feb 2014

Professional & Academic Credentials

MA: Human Rights (International Law, Conflict Resolution and Negotiation) | University of Essex| Essex, UK | 2007
MA: Public Administration| American Institute of Public Administration | Georgia | 1998
Diploma with Honours, Philology | Tbilisi State University | Tbilisi, Georgia | 1997
IT Skills

Microsoft Office word, excel, access, power point; MS project
Bank Program VABANK; Accounting ORIS, Lotus Application, OTRS Service Management Software.
Trainings Attended

2009 Training in Cleveland, USA in Events Management
13-24 June 2005 University of Edinburgh Institutions and Mechanisms of Democratic Society
2005 UK John smith Fellowship program Inspiring Leadership, Promoting Good Governance
2005 UK Internship in Refugee Council and Camberwell Green Magistrates Court
2002 Training in Social Inclusion in European Youth Centre in Strasbourg
April 27, 2001 American Councils Certificate of the best Teacher of English and American Studies
Date of Birth: 26
th
May, 1975; Nationality: Georgian; Visa Status: Visit UAE; Driving License: Valid Georgian;
Languages Known: English (fluent) Russian (fluent) Georgian (native) Italian (conversational);
References: Would be pleased to provide if required