Kestutis Lieutenant Colonel Eidukonis

About Kestutis Lieutenant Colonel Eidukonis

Specialties: Seasoned, experienced MANAGEMENT GENERALIST - with a record of proven accomplishments in: Start-Ups, Turn arounds, Information Management, Import, Export, Marketing, and Strategic Planning.PRESENT POSITION – Acting Director Blue Yellow Ukraine USA Vice President of the Board – NGO heavily involved in supplying humanitarian and non-lethal aid to Ukraine. Together with our sister organization Blue Yellow Lithuania – we have supplied Ukraine with over $200 million in aid. Member of the Advisory Board for BAFL (Baltic American Freedom League} Advocacy on behalf of the Baltic States, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia with the US Congress and Executive Branch. ACHIEVEMENTS:Successfully managed the improvement or turn-around of over 500 small to medium size businesses ranging in scope from in revenue. Excellence of work with one company resulted in the firm’s owner being named “Entrepreneur of the Year”.Successfully advised several Eastern European firms on how to do business with Western Countries. Entered in the Platinum Edition of “Who’s Who Worldwide” for leadership and achievement. Worked extensively in Russia, Baltics, and Scandinavia. Successfully brokered metals from Russia for resale to Scandinavian countries Restructured a European Bank\'s U.S. investment portfolio.As a Military Foreign Area officer - Played a major role in reestablishing the democratically elected government of Panama. Primary advisor to the Commander-in-Chief, United States Southern Command (CINC USSOUTHCOM) for Political-Military affairs for Panama, Nicaragua and other select countries in Latin and Central America. Lectured at AT & T\'s Global Business Program, East Stroudsburg University, School of the Americas, the Air Force War College, European Humanities University and Kazimieras Simanavicius University. Presented Seminars on various business topics to various Business Organizations.Communications - Ability to communicate effectively in different languages and cultural group Interpersonal - Effective team leader with group dynamic skills.Negotiations - Able to conclude business deals that bridge cultural differences. Knowledge of global institutions and market penetration strategies in diverse business settings.Mentor – Capable of developing subordinates and others to become effective leaders and managers.

Experience

1. Acting Managing Director

   Blue Yellow Ukraine Usa

   Jun 2023 — Present · US

   NGO providing aid to Ukraine

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  BAS, Russian History

  1963 — 1969

• Lituanistine Mokykla

  Diploma in Lithuanian Language Studies, Lithuanian Language, Grammar, Art, Music, Literature

  1959 — 1963

• Command and General Staff College

  Diploma, Military Science

  1988 — 1989

• LaSalle Extension University

  Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  1973 — 1975

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy Development
• P&L Management
• Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Import
• P&L
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Sourcing
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Information Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Budgeting
• Strategic Partnerships
• Customer Relations
• Entrepreneur
• Cost Reduction
• Change Management
• Catalogs
• Business Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operational Excellence
• Export
• Negotiation
• Turnarounds