Leo Leibovitch

**-** **** ******, #**** 917-***-****

Rego Park, NY 11374 acgnog@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

**** – present TransPerfect Translations New York, NY

Russian Linguist Translator Project for law firm client conducting Big Pharma due diligence/internal investigation

Consistently exceeded rate and quality benchmarks for Russian – English document translation (word count

output 20-35% higher than required; no instances of any file returned for review/issue/question reasons).

Promoted to informal team leader, relocated on-site with the client for direct in-person interaction, addressing

their requirements for quality, promptly managing the documents of urgent priority and critical need nature.

2012 England & Co. New York, NY

Research Consultant New York City branch office of boutique investment bank

Validated new business strategy for energy market entry by providing key research and market overview for

M&A Advisory team.

Recommended a short-list of 70 most attractive acquisition target companies to be solicited as potential clients

by creating and evaluating a full market map of all companies in the U.S. energy service space (700+).

Confirmed profit assumptions by analyzing historic trends of electricity consumption and sales, and calculating

tariff spreads in multifamily residential and commercial sectors.

Conducted due diligence of relevant IT and hi-tech companies in power sector, utility management software,

building energy management systems, and smart grid device manufacturers.

2010 – 2011 EDF Trading Ltd London, UK

Regional Manager, Russia/CIS Origination Carbon & environmental products desk of top commodity trader

Region, industry, policy and procedure expert responsible for originating emission and biomass purchase

contracts for a strategically significant segment in the new key geography, fulfilling compliance an d profit need.

Assured $1M+ to group P&L through acquisition of commodity volumes by offering clients competitive terms.

Negotiated, closed purchase agreements on C-levels; reviewed, edited term sheets and contract documentation.

Established successful partnerships with external stakeholders to ensure constant pipeline of product inflow.

Represented company in trade shows, conferences; prepared marketing materials, commercial presentations.

Generated additional value by engaging opportunities in region via indirect business lines (coal, power, gas etc).

2010 Global Carbon BV Kiev, Ukraine

Commercial Director Ukraine headquarters of Dutch emission reduction & energy efficiency project consultant

Drove development of corporate regional commercial strategy by establishing, developing, and strengthening

new and existing client relationships.

Expanded country project portfolio by closing new deals; supervised country -wide business development staff;

conducted key account management tasks; introduced standard project tracking and reporting tools.

Instrumental in directing legal counsel drafting a dual -language corporate standard purchase contract (ERPA).

2006 – 2009 Core Carbon Group ApS (fka Russian Carbon Fund) Moscow, Russia

Project Director, Department Head Russia country office of leading Danish project developer and direct investor

Responsible for strategic leadership, origination, structuring, financing, and implementation of projects in

carbon credits, climate change, emission reduction, and energy efficiency space.

Achieved consistent product flow by originating, C -level negotiating, and closing number of multimillion deals.

Efficiently built and supervised a cross-functional team of engineers, finance analysts, and jr. project managers.

Organized corporate structure, expanded local office presence (headcount up from 10 to 40), developed internal

IT system functions; managed budget; improved reporting, business process documentation, hiring practices.

Saved time and money by streamlining technical audit processes, establishing effective vendor partnerships.

Education

Yale School of Management New Haven, CT

Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Focus in Finance and Strategy. Started Eastern European Student Club; Technology Club leader; Hockey team.

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Science with High Honors in Computer Science (BS), magna cum laude.

GPA 3.82; Minors in Math and Economics. Phi Beta Kappa; Professional Practice Achievement Award.

Skills and Interests

Fluent in Russian (native) and Georgian. Enjoy travel, socializing, skiing, scuba diving, tennis, juggling.

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