References & people

The people behind the work.

Results matter. So does how you get there. A collection of recommendations and moments from the people and teams I've had the privilege to work alongside.

Professional references

Formal recommendations from managers and colleagues who have worked closely with me.

Leadership · June Homes
“A self-starter that easily drives a team to success.”

Stacy and I worked together for more than three years as June Homes grew from its post-seed startup phase. Her recommendation speaks to building Customer Service from scratch, creating lasting workflows, coaching teams, and leading the NYC customer operation.

Anastasiia (Stacy) GolovinaManaging Director · June Homes Greece SA
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Stacy highlighted the NYC sales and support team I built to more than 15 representatives, generating over $700K monthly with customer satisfaction above 89%, alongside an empathetic leadership style focused on lasting customer relationships.

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Leadership · Rove Travel
“Her ability to lead by example and inspire those around her was nothing short of exceptional.”

Patrick's recommendation reflects my time helping Rove build and scale its concierge, sales and reservations operations, including team development, customer care, and the implementation of automations and integrations.

Patrick BartlettHead of Property Operations · Rove Travel
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He describes a blend of customer-service leadership, technical problem-solving, team building and a collaborative environment where people felt valued and motivated to perform at their best.

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Collaboration · June Homes
“She was generous with her time and experience and could make complicated situations feel much more manageable.”

Eirini and I first worked together when she joined June Homes as a Customer Success Manager. As our responsibilities grew, we continued collaborating across projects and initiatives, exchanging ideas, solving problems and navigating a fast-moving organization together.

Eirini BalaliFormer Director of Sales Operations · June Homes
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People & culture · June Homes
“She had a way of making people understand not only what needed to be done, but why their contribution mattered.”

Although Evgenia and I worked in different functions, we interacted regularly at June Homes. Her perspective captures the side of leadership that numbers don't: trust, empathy, responsibility and the relationship a manager builds with the people around them.

Evgenia ChaitoulFormer Office Manager · June Homes
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Long-term perspective · University
“She cared about doing things well, but she cared just as much about the people she was doing them with.”

Ruxanda and I met at university, where we worked together on assignments, research projects and focus groups. Her perspective goes back to before the job titles - to the curiosity, initiative, communication and collaborative instincts that later became part of how I work professionally.

Ruxanda AfteniAssistant Director of Groups, Conferences and Events · The Waldorf Hilton, London
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Additional references available upon request.The references above are a selection. Further references can be provided from people I have worked with across my career, including managers, direct reports, peers and cross-functional colleagues.

From the people I worked with

Some of the feedback I value most wasn't written for LinkedIn or a reference check.

From my Rove colleagues

The things you keep.

When I left Rove, colleagues across the team shared messages about our time working together. They capture something a formal recommendation can't quite show: the relationships, trust and everyday impact behind the work.

“I really appreciate your dedication, passion and support. It’s been great working with you.”— Zach
“You always kept it real and always got shit done.”— Sarah
“Working alongside someone as talented as you has made working easier and has inspired us to do better.”— Jean
“You were a vital part of our success and growth and will be missed.”— Max
“You unquestionably are leaving Rove in a better place than where you found it.”— Patrick Bartlett
“A problem-solving, easy-to-work-with gem.”— Justin

Beyond the work

A couple of moments that remind me that the best work is still made by people.

June Homes

Growing with the company.

June Homes was where I moved from hands-on Customer Success into team leadership, sales leadership and eventually Quality Assurance & Operations. The formal references above tell the professional story; these moments are here simply because careers are made of people and memories too.

June Homes · Team

Across countries and time zones.

Some of the best teams I've worked with were spread across countries and time zones - but occasionally, we managed to get everyone into one room. Almost everyone.

June Homes team celebration with remote colleagues joining on screen
June Homes · Team celebration