Lidia Shabaeva COO | Videowise

Chief Operations Officer

Videowise

Jul 2025 - Current (10 months)

As COO at Videowise, I’m leading the charge in scaling our operations, improving team efficiency, and driving our path to sustainable profitability. After nearly four years shaping the company from the inside, I stepped into the COO role to ensure our ambitious vision becomes a repeatable, scalable reality. 📊 I’m working across teams - product, sales, marketing, customer success, and admin - aligning goals, systems, and workflows so we move faster, smarter, and in sync. From streamlining internal processes with automation and AI, to overseeing strategic planning, OKRs, and resource allocation, my focus is on clarity, accountability, and momentum. 🧩 I bridge the big picture with the daily execution. That means designing systems that supp

Chief Of Staff - Biz Ops

Videowise

Nov 2021 - Jul 2025 (3 years 9 months)

🌟 In my current role as the Chief of Staff for the Founder & CEO of Videowise, I'm putting my entrepreneurial mindset and strong administrative skills to work. My main focus is on providing invaluable support across various crucial areas of the business, such as human resources, operations, administration, and managing email and schedules. 🔸 I'm working closely with team members and executives alike. This means I'm responsible for tasks like keeping an eye on budgets, ensuring smooth team operations, arranging travel plans, and making sure we have the right people in the right roles. What I do is versatile and needs me to be adaptable and really careful about details. 🔸 So, as the Chief of Staff, I'm not just a helper. I'm a key part

Executive Assistant

Videowise

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)

As an Executive Assistant at Videowise, I played a crucial role in optimizing executive operations and ensuring the CEO’s efficiency in a high-growth startup environment. My contributions extended beyond traditional administrative support, driving strategic initiatives and operational improvements that directly contributed to the company’s scalability. 🔺 Strategic Support: Managed and prioritized the CEO’s schedule, meetings, and correspondence, ensuring efficient time management and alignment with business goals. 🔺 Operational Efficiency: Coordinated with various departments to facilitate smooth operations and address any arising issues promptly. 🔺 Project Assistance: Supported the CEO in executing key projects by preparing reports, co

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Community Manager

Partner League

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)

As Community Manager for Partner League, I played a crucial role in fostering a dynamic and engaging environment within a community designed for Shopify and Shopify Plus partner company founders and partnership managers. Hosted on Slack, this exclusive community served as a hub for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional networking. My responsibilities included: 🔺 Community Engagement: Managed daily interactions within the Slack community, facilitating meaningful discussions, and encouraging active participation among members. 🔺 Networking Facilitation: Organized virtual meetups and networking events, connecting members with potential collaborators, partners, and resources to support their business growth. 🔺 Member Support: P

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Founder

EVA Agency

Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 8 months)

As the Founder of EVA Agency, I created a specialized service dedicated to supporting business owners and busy professionals in optimizing their productivity by offloading routine administrative tasks. Our goal was to empower our clients to focus on scaling their businesses while we managed the essential day-to-day operations. Key aspects of my role included: 🔺 Business Support: Developed and implemented customized administrative solutions, handling tasks such as scheduling, email management, and document preparation to streamline our clients' workflows. 🔺 Client Management: Worked closely with clients to understand their unique needs and tailored our services to provide maximum value, resulting in long-term partnerships. 🔺 Process Opti

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Virtual Executive Assistant

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (10 months)

As a versatile Virtual Executive Assistant, I offered remote administrative and lifestyle support to a successful business owner, leveraging my fluency in English, Spanish, and Russian. My key responsibilities included: 🔺 Enhancing Efficiency: Managed correspondence, drafted documents, gathered and evaluated information, and initiated calls on behalf of the executive, streamlining their workload and improving productivity. 🔺 Visa and Documentation Support: Assisted with visa-related matters, including preparing documentation for Spanish residence visas and liaising with local consulates for acquiring national documents. 🔺 Language Services: Provided translation and real-time interpretation between English, Russian, and Spanish, facilita

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Cryptocurrency Freelance Consultant

Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 3 months)

I spent my time analyzing and managing different digital assets in my portfolio - always keeping a close eye on the crypto markets, looking for new opportunities to explore. I also focused on teaming up with local business owners who were interested in cryptocurrencies. I helped them by providing advice on both the technical and business aspects of the cryptocurrency world. This means I wasn't just working with numbers and trends, but also collaborating with people and sharing my knowledge to guide them in this exciting field.

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Managing Director

Twedcom

Jul 2014 - Oct 2018 (4 years 4 months)

In 2015, I co-founded and served as the Managing Director of Twed.com, an online store dedicated to offering game lovers affordable prices, exceptional service, and fast delivery. My role was pivotal in overseeing operations, people management, and strategy execution, with key responsibilities including: 🔺 Operations Management: Planned, coordinated, and maintained all administrative processes, meetings, and key contacts. 🔺 Customer Relations: Handled customer inquiries, resolved issues, and ensured a high level of customer satisfaction. 🔺 Inventory and Pricing: Monitored inventory levels and managed pricing strategies to optimize sales. 🔺 Human Resources: Led HR activities, from recruitment and performance appraisals to training and p

Business Champion

Newcastle University Business School

Oct 2013 - Jul 2014 (10 months)

As a Business Champion at Newcastle University Business School, I played a key role in supporting the Marketing and Communications teams with initiatives aimed at recruiting new students and enhancing the overall student experience. My contributions included: 🔺 Student Recruitment: Assisted in the development and execution of marketing strategies to attract prospective students, including organizing events and managing outreach efforts. 🔺 Experience Improvement: Collaborated with the Marketing and Communications teams to gather feedback and implement enhancements that improved the student experience and engagement. 🔺 Campaign Support: Provided logistical and administrative support for various campaigns and initiatives, ensuring smooth e

Assistant Manager

ManpowerGroup

Jun 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years 1 month)

During my tenure at Manpower, I contributed to various temporary outsourcing projects, providing critical administrative support across multiple high-profile companies, including Eli Lilly, Kraft Foods, IKEA, Jaguar Land Rover, and many others. My role required adaptability and a diverse skill set, including: 🔺 Administrative Support: Performed duties as a secretary, receptionist, and office manager, managing day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth workflow across different organizations. 🔺 Project Management: Engaged in a variety of temporary projects, which demanded flexibility, effective time management, and multitasking under pressure. 🔺 Technical Proficiency: Developed advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, includ

Teacher of Russian as a foreign language

Selfemployed

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (2 years)

A private teacher of Russian as a foreign language (Polish, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Chinese students): - Planed learning activities. - Instructed, supervised, and facilitated student learning. - Developed individualised and appropriate program. - Provided guidance and advice to students. Diplomacy, patience, flexibility were the core of this job. Responsible for different aspects of teaching depending on the particular student’s requirements. Created the network of my students starting from social networking and developed by the word of mouth.

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