Anna Berdnikova

Resourceful and diplomatic operations professional with 4+ years of experience managing complex technical and creative projects across multicultural teams. Proven track record in coordinating operations, maintaining schedules, troubleshooting under pressure, and ensuring team cohesion through clear communication and empathy. Experienced in risk mitigation, logistics planning, and real-time problem-solving in dynamic, guest-facing environments. Adept in bridging technical systems and human dynamics with a calm, proactive approach. Seeking to contribute this blend of leadership, adaptability, and production savvy to TV production

Project-Coordination & Cross-Cultural Management
Managed cross-border team, including Russian subcontractors and
international engineers, ensuring clear communication and alignment
between teams with diverse work norms. Acted as a mediator to navigate
and resolve cultural differences, promoting collaboration in a multicultural
environment.

Resource & Budget Management
Forecasted and allocated resources effectively, adjusting annual budgets
based on historical performance, equipment life cycle and stock availability.
Identified cost-saving opportunities by streamlining operational processes
and sourcing affordable alternatives without compromising quality.

Team Leadership & Motivation
Managed a team of 8 people, addressing team dynamics and identifying the
root causes of low motivation. Fostered collaboration and trust by tailoring
leadership strategies and explaining how individual contributions impact
overall company goals, enhancing team performance.

Risk and Crises Management
Applied diverse problem-solving frameworks (e.g., 5 Whys, Computational
Thinking, Between two evils, you choose the lesser; between two virtues,
you choose the greater, recognizing missing or incomplete data) to
mitigate operational risks, ensuring production continuity during technical
failures. Analyzed system performance, identified bottlenecks, and
proposed solutions to minimize downtime.

Reporting & Communication
Provided weekly and monthly reports to upper management, ensuring
transparency in progress and challenges. Used PowerPoint to clearly
present technical data and status updates, facilitating decision-making and
project progression.

Interdepartmental Collaboration
Partnered with the legal team to mitigate contract-related risks and prevent
future disputes.
Coordinated with the financial team to ensure purchases were accurately
classified in line with national regulations and aligned with appropriate
amortisation schedules.

HIGH IMPACT ACHIEVEMENTS
Reduced equipment repair costs by 99,5% for Accretech(Tokyo Seimitsu) by
identifying a way to repair only a faulty touch screen instead of purchasing a new
measurement device. (Resources and Budget Management)

Coordinated cross-cultural remote repair operation involving a Russian ABB robot
engineer and Korean Favis Vision System engineer. Ensured smooth execution through
seamless communication and coordination, prevented line stoppage and manual work of
employees which could have contributed to safety risks and potential legal disputes. (Communication and Cross-Cultural Management)

Prevented major financial loss by identifying faulty stock release logic. Analyzed
processes, using SQL and collaborated with it to rewrite the logic, ensuring compliance
with legal audit requirements and avoiding disruption during the annual warehouse stock
audit. (Risk Management)

Transformed team morale and accountability by identifying the root causes: lack
of trust in leadership, an overly critical environment lacking balanced feedback, and low
emotional investment in company goals.To address these, I:
● Explained “why” behind tasks to foster ownership and purpose
● Used inclusive language to strengthen team unity
● Provided specific, sincere praise to build confidence
● Ensured upper management recognized contributions through reports and visual
documentations
● Acted consistently with the values I promoted: reliability, respect, proactive
problem solving, and objective feedback. (Team management)