Veaceslav Driglov

EDUCATION:
August 2012 - May 2014

The University of North Carolina – Winston-Salem State University, School of Business and Economics, MBA, Full-Time Program, GPA 3.96/4.00Concentration in Marketing and Management; Graduated with Honors;Winston-Salem, NC, USA
September 1996 - June 2001 The Pridnestrovie State University, School of Economics, Master of Banking and Finance, Economist, GPA 5.00/5.00
Presidential Scholarship Alumni for Academic Achievement and Leadership (1999); Graduated with Honors; Tiraspol, Moldova
September 1990-May 1996 Tiraspol Humanitarian and Mathematics Gymnasium,
Graduated with Honors; Tiraspol, Moldova

WORK EXPERIENCE (16 years+):
October 2014 – Present time Durated GmbH, Business Development Manager.
Internet of Things, Symbiosis of E-commerce and Social Media, Customers and Brands Interaction platform, “Facebook of Things”, Mobile IOS and Android App development, Investor’s Deck, Ecosystem building, Bulgaria branch office establishment.
July 2014 – October 2014 Red Onion GmbH, New Business Development Manager.
Development of new projects and business opportunities in Russia, Eastern Europe, China and USA. New clients acquisition, retention and project management. Digital Social Media content development, publishing and promotion. Strategic and business planning. Berlin, Germany
January 2014-June 2014 Tiras Imports, LLC, Marketing Director/founding partner
Conducted the US alcohol market study and analysis. Introduced the New Eastern European spirits’ brand KVINT (vodka, brandy/cognac, wine) to the highly competitive and regulated North Carolina market. Successfully executed the Brand recognition and Product awareness campaign in North Carolina.Winston-Salem, NC, USA
October 2012-June 2014 Winston-Salem State University, Center for Community Safety,
Graduate Research Assistant.
Identified and solicited research program funding and resources to support the collaborative research initiatives and programs; coordinated and generated communication for funding opportunities and community based initiatives. Organized the First International Moldova-North Carolina Little League Baseball Tournament (October, 2013);
Facilitated the implementation of the Lions Quest educational program for public schools; organized the art paintings exhibition of Moldovan artists in Winston-Salem, NC. Introduced advanced recycling projects with TerraCycle, inc, to middle schools. Winston-Salem, NC, USA
February 2002-August 2012 Breeze-group, LTD ($3.2M annual sales, 5 retail locations and international presence), CEO/owner
Managed start-up company to become one of the leaders in IT and Home Appliances market. Responsible for day-to-day operations. Managed logistics, sales, supply chain, customer relations and contacts with authorities.Grew an asset base from an inception to a 5 retail locations structure with $3.2M in sales and $620K in average annual return. Developed sales paths from Asia to Eastern Europe. Developed and introduced “Breeze” brand registered trademark (TV, DVD, HT, PC). Developed and implemented the First countrywideconsumer credit program with “SberBank” (2002). Tiraspol, Moldova

October 2010-August 2012
August 2012-Present time
Non-commercial partnership “Agency for investment attraction and trade promotion”, Chairman of the Board, Board member.
Launched business environment improvement project in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce and Centre for International Private Enterprise, estimated effect: GDP growth by 0.8%. Organized the First Pridnestrovie – European Business Association Cooperation Forum (2012). Facilitated the USAID High-Value Competitive Agriculture Project in the region (2012).
Business Advocacy. Tiraspol, Moldova
July 2011-May 2012 The World Bank Group, Short-term expert.
Facilitated the implementation of the World Bank social and infrastructure development grant project of $1.5M and removed bottlenecks between the World Bank and Pridnestrovie authorities. Kishinev, Moldova
March 2010-Present time Tiraspol City Council, Elected official- Tiraspol City Councillor.
Elected vice-chairman of the economic and business development committee. Proposed public-private partnership concept. Facilitated infrastructure development projects and business support City level initiatives.
Facilitated the opening of the American Information Centre at the Pridnestrovie State University. Tiraspol, Moldova
December 2000-February 2002 Kosh, LDT, General Manager.
Managed a computer retail store. Grew sales from zero to $1M annually. Responsible for consumer relations, supply chain, sales. Tiraspol, Moldova
February 1998-December 2000 Trading Company “Prichernomorie”, LTD, Sales manager.
Retail sales of PC products. Tiraspol, Moldova
October 1996-June 2001 Pridnestrovie State University, English language Interpreter.
Translation of University documents, simultaneous interpreting, business correspondence with foreign partners. Tiraspol, Moldova

INTERNSHIPS:
September 2013-June 2014 Cavanaugh and Associates, P.A.,International Research Manager.
Performed capacity building for project implementation in Romania, Ukraine, Moldova and Transnistria in Water Loss Control, Water Auditing and Waste-to-Energy projects. Supported ongoing communications with the major region stakeholders, such as the World Bank, USAID, EBRD, National Government and the European Union authorities. Developed the Cross Border Cooperation Project for Water Auditing, Benchmarking and Water Loss Control. Studied the Biomass waste-to-energy solutions. Winston-Salem, NC, USA
May 2016-August 2013 Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart, Management in Training Program-Internship for Club/Store manager.
Studied the Wal-Mart Business Model and Supply Chain. Developed a concept for the local producers’ representation in the Club Stores and empowered the communication network with the communities. Winston-Salem, NC, USA
February 2001-June 2001 Ipotechnyi Bank, Asset Management and Operations Department, Intern.
Obtained knowledge of bank operations and explored new bank products and services. Tiraspol, Moldova

FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND SKILLS:
Foreign languages English and Russian: native/fluent;
French, Romanian and Ukrainian: moderate level;
German: basic knowledge.
Computer skills Experienced user.
Personal skills Leader, initiative, responsible, good communicator and listener, tenacity, dignity and integrity, good organizer, stress-resistance.
Sports Martial Arts, volleyball, Gym;
Bad habits Non-smoker, no drugs;

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
March, 19,2014 Beta Gamma Sigma, AACSB International Honored Society
February, 28, 2014 UNC Social Enterprise Business Plan Competition, finalist
February, 16, 2013 WSSU School of Business and Economics Business Plan Competition, winner
August 2012-June 2014 Edmund S. Muskie Scholarship recipient, IREX, US Department of State
June 2012-July 2012 John Smith Memorial Trust Fellowship fellow, UK Ministry of Justice
May 2008 Award medal Philanthropist of the Year
September 1999-June 2000 Presidential Academic Achievement Scholarship recipient
August 1994-June 1995 ACCELS, Freedom Support Act Scholarship recipient

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
January 2013-June 2014 Winston-Salem Reynolda Rotary Club International member
October 2012-March 2014 Winston-Salem Twin City Host Lions Club International member
March 2009-April 2012 Tiraspol Lions Club International Vice-President
September 2010 Russia-Singapore Business Forum 2010 participant
September 2011-May 2013 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace expert
January 2009-August 2012 Youth Sports Organization “Dinamo-Zakon” Board Member