Kateryna Pysmenna

Operations Associate

Estonia3 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Transformed operations for a growing coffee company.
  • Expert in building motivated teams and reducing turnover.
  • Skilled in optimizing processes and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Food and Beverage Operations Specialist with expertise in team management and process optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementProcess OptimizationTeam LeadershipCustomer Service

Other Skills

Barista TrainingBrand AwarenessBudgetingBuilding Business RelationshipsBusiness Process ImprovementCanvaCoffee BrewingConfluenceCost ControlCustomer SatisfactionDaily OperationsDeadline OrientedEmployee TrainingEnglishEstonian

About

Passionate about people, service, and structure. I’ve grown from barista to COO at Fika Leib&Kohv, managing multiple locations and building strong, motivated teams. I also worked with Arenema, helping European companies hire international talent. I enjoy creating efficient systems, developing people, and turning good ideas into great customer experiences.

Experience

Lett oü

3 roles

Chief Operating Officer

Promoted

Oct 2024Jun 2025 · 8 mos · Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia · On-site

  • Promoted to lead operations for a rapidly growing coffee company with 3 busy locations.
  • Key achievements:
  • ◆Built an end-to-end operations system that kept multiple locations organized, efficient and profitable;
  • ◆Standardized customer service and workflow processes across all sites, improving consistency and satisfaction;
  • ◆Reduced staff turnover by strengthening training, support and communication system;
  • ◆Optimized inventory and ordering procedures, cutting costs by 20%;
  • ◆Improved financial and performance reporting, enabling more accurate decision making for owners;
  • ◆Maintained high customer satisfaction during fast expansion and limited resources.
Operations ManagementProcess OptimizationTeam CoordinationQuality ControlBudgetingCustomer Satisfaction+1

Manager

Promoted

Nov 2022Sep 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia · On-site

  • Promoted from barista to manager within 6 months to manage daily operations and teams across 2 locations.
  • Key responsibilities&achievements:
  • ◆Managed a team of 15+ employees, including hiring, onboarding, training and scheduling;
  • ◆Implemented KPIs for staff performance;
  • ◆Planned and launched seasonal pastry and drink menus, boosting sales and customer engagement;
  • ◆Strengthened brand visibility by hiring and coordinating a social media specialist;
  • ◆Supported new location opening, including hiring and onboarding full team;
  • ◆Organized team-building events and bonuses, improving staff motivation and culture.
Team LeadershipCustomer ServiceMenu DevelopmentTeam BuildingSocial Media

Barista

May 2022Oct 2022 · 5 mos · Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia · On-site

  • ◆Delivered excellent customer service in a high-volume cafe;
  • ◆Supported daily operations and contributed to a positive team environment.

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Barista

Oct 2021Apr 2022 · 6 mos

  • ◆Delivered excellent customer service in a high-volume cafe;
  • ◆Supported daily operations and contributed to a positive team environment.

Arenema

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aug 2021Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aug 2021Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • ◆Helped fill international tech positions under tight deadlines;
  • ◆Sourced and hired contract specialists for European companies;
  • ◆Learned how to structure hiring pipelines and assess skills objectively;
  • ◆Partnered with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and define talent profiles.

Education

Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy

Master's degree — Mathematics

Jan 2009Jan 2014

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