Vladimir Paniouchkine

Product Manager

Product Analyst

Operations Manager

Redlands, CA, US

Agile

Agile Project Management

Project Management

Product Management

Microsoft Excel

Task Delegation

Notion

Python

JIRA

Management

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Co-Founder of companies, builder of solutions.

As a dynamic leader with a proven track record in product management and operations, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and efficiency. Over the years, I’ve driven transformative growth and operational excellence, leveraging technology to create scalable systems and exceptional customer experiences. In my current role at Taelor, I’ve led efforts that skyrocketed ARR growth 10X and transformed operational workflows by developing an internal tool that streamlines inventory management, customer interactions, and reverse logistics. Beyond improving efficiency, my team and I have introduced AI-driven tools that enhanced user satisfaction and retention, achieving a sub-10% churn rate and increasing customer signups by 35%. Previously, as CEO and co-founder of The Mr. & Ms. Collection, I built the business from the ground up, taking it from concept to $4M in revenue. My entrepreneurial journey honed my expertise in logistics, team leadership, and customer-centric innovation. Key Highlights: Led teams to launch AI-driven tools reducing task time by 25% and boosting customer engagement. Negotiated strategic licensing deals with global luxury brands. Expert in scaling operations, from warehouse systems to SaaS-based solutions. If you’re passionate about blending technology and operations to drive growth or looking to collaborate on innovative projects, let’s connect!

Projects

AI Search

Overview: AI Search is an advanced, user-focused tool designed to revolutionize how individuals discover and select outfits. By leveraging artificial intelligence, this project provides a seamless and intuitive way to find, match, and evaluate clothing items for a personalized fashion experience. Key Features: Prompt Search: Allows users to describe what they’re looking for in natural language, displaying outfits or items that match their prompt. Find Similar Items: Enables users to click on an item or upload an image to discover similar items, enhancing their shopping or styling experience. Occasion-Based Outfit Suggestions: Offers tailored outfit recommendations for various events, ensuring users always dress appropriately. Item Pairing Suggestions: Lets users upload photos of clothing items to receive pairing ideas, making it easy to create cohesive and stylish outfits. Outfit Scoring: Provides a score for user-uploaded outfits along with recommendations for improvement, empowering users to refine their style effortlessly. Impact: This project demonstrates expertise in AI-powered search and recommendation systems, showcasing your ability to create innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. It’s a prime example of how technology can simplify everyday decisions while offering significant value to users.See More

AI Stylists

Overview: AI Stylist is an advanced, AI-powered solution designed to revolutionize the styling process by replacing traditional human stylists. This system enhances efficiency and personalization by leveraging customer data and inventory insights to deliver highly tailored recommendations. Key Features: Personalized Recommendations: Analyzes customer preferences, sizes, and history to suggest items they are more likely to enjoy or purchase. Data-Driven Insights: Incorporates feedback, purchase patterns, rental history, and unstructured data to refine recommendations continuously. Inventory Optimization: Matches customer preferences with available inventory to maximize satisfaction and inventory utilization. Customer Grouping: Clusters customers with similar profiles to leverage shared insights, improving the accuracy of recommendations. Impact: The AI Stylist demonstrates your expertise in using AI to deliver highly personalized user experiences. It showcases your ability to work with complex datasets and build scalable solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and drive business growth.See More

Work History

Senior Product Manager

Taelor- Directed cross-functional teams to develop features that enhanced customer retention and engagement, resulting in a 10X ARR growth (~$1.8M to $5M projected). - Spearheaded product strategy and roadmap prioritization, leveraging customer insights and data analysis to deliver innovative solutions. - Designed and implemented customer-centric systems like predictive churn identification tools and dynamic pricing models, achieving a 45% cost reduction. - Led projects from ideation to launch, introducing tools that improved operational efficiency and user satisfaction, including SMS communication and AI-based customer tools. Key Achievements: - Increased active subscribers 8X by introducing impactful features and optimizing customer journeys. - Processed over 90,000 rented items with exceptional satisfaction rates (15,170+ 5-star reviews). - Negotiated licensing of operational tools to luxury retailers, demonstrating value-driven innovation.

Co-Founder | CEO

The Mr. & Ms. CollectionSep 2012 - Jun 2022 • 9 yrs 10 mos- Founded and scaled a subscription-based business to $4M+ in revenue, serving over 9,000 customers. - Developed and refined internal tools to optimize logistics, enhance customer service, and streamline workflows. - Conducted market analysis to identify customer needs and inform product offerings, ensuring business alignment with user expectations. - Successfully transitioned the company to strategic acquisition. Key Achievements: - Delivered over 30,000 shipments with a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. - Built scalable systems to support rapid growth and improved user retention.

Head Apple Systems Specialist

Chapman UniversityJun 2007 - May 2015 • 8 yrs- Deployed and maintained systems across campus, ensuring seamless operation and user satisfaction. - Standardized deployment processes, reducing setup times by 80% and improving scalability. - Introduced lifecycle tracking systems to optimize resource allocation and management. Key Achievements: - Improved operational workflows by implementing efficient system management protocols. - Delivered consistent support for diverse technological needs across campus.

Education

Chapman University

MBA, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship2009 - 2011

Chapman University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Finance2003 - 2007

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