Michael Koldayev

Dynamic and results-oriented Columbia University graduate equipped with a solid foundation in International Relations and a network of influential contacts globally. Seeking to contribute to complex projects utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and relationship building. Well-equipped with financial market knowledge. Proficient in utilizing a wide range of computer software such as MS Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Asana, and AI. Adept at learning quickly. Bilingual

FREELANCE | New York, NY                                                                                              February 2022 – Present

Project Manager

• Lead website creation process, overseeing, design, development, and launch, resulting in a user-friendly and visually appealing website. Implement CRM system, optimizing customer engagement and tracking metrics. 
• Direct the establishment of a “Master-Feeder” structure hedge fund in SVG from inception to operational readiness.
• Secure Chinese investment in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan; Facilitated soybean trade between Ukraine and China.
• Built a business management model for vehicle rental, resulting in an expected ROI of 80% by identifying strategic opportunities and streamlining the management processes of cross-functional teams.
• Orchestrated relocation for Ukrainian, facilitating US visa, TPS, securing employment, and navigating EB-2 application.

UNITED NATIONS | New York, NY                                                                             January 2023 – March 2023 

Intern - Committee of Experts on Public Administration

• Played a key role in coordinating an overseas event, ensuring execution and stakeholder satisfaction, and acted as a point of contact for inquiries from countries’ officials, providing timely and accurate responses to their questions.
• Established and nurtured professional relationships with international stakeholders to facilitate collaboration.
• Authored a paper on Sound Policymaking and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships, contributing to the discourse on effective governance strategies.
• Conducted in-depth research on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identified potential collaborations with scholars to advance global sustainability initiatives.

NORTRUD WOLF SPERO | Yonkers, NY                                                              October 2019 –December 2022 

Legal Assistant (Licensed Real Estate Agent) 

• Applied analytical skills to conduct comprehensive legal and market research and financial analysis to identify investment opportunities for properties under foreclosure and various compliance issues.
• Developed financial models and project charters, planned and provided diligent oversight for property renovations, resulting in a 25% increase in profitability.
• Managed multiple real estate projects simultaneously, including acquisitions, sales, and developments.

Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Political Science – COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY - 2022

Concentration: International Relations and Political Economy - Coursework: Political Economy, Public Economics, Industrial Organization, Sustainability Management, Climate Change Policy and Diplomacy, Politics of Performance, Science of Psychology
 Dean’s List: Spring/Summer 2021; Vice President: Russian Speaking Students and Alumni Club 

Specialization – Investment Management – UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA, Online – 2023

Specialization – Project Management – GOOGLE, Online – 2024