Elena Makovskaia

NYC Ambassador, Corporate Development at Pitch and Run

Senior Associate, Family Office
2009
* Conduct due diligence and investment analysis of target companies in energy, real estate, ecommerce and media industries * Model performance and exposure of a multi asset portfolio and report to senior management

Assistant Producer, US-Russian Investment Symposium, held with Harvard University's Kennedy School
2003 - 2006
* Developed content of annual three day symposium dedicated to foreign investment in the United States and Russia (400-500 participants) as part of a team of producers * Worked closely with the Director of the IEA and managed the relationships with top business leaders and senior government officials * Conducted fundraising and identified new investors in Russia and the US, specifically in energy and financial services industries, increasing financial sources by 8%

Financial Analyst
2001 - 2003
* Modeled financial projections and prepared budgets for the use in fiscal management of the private foundation * Led a team to conduct fundraising through private and corporate donations. Increased the number of contributors from 10 to 50 * Liason between corporate, governmental and educational partners

Research Assistant
1998 - 1999
* Created reports on proposed local and regional bank mergers for senior economists * Prepared for publication monthly newsletter "Banknotes" * Led presentations for students on the functions of the Federal Reserve and management of personal finance