Experience

ISSA - International Step by Step Association

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  • Created and implemented communications strategy for the organization and for the specific educational projects (implemented with UNICEF, LEGO, European Commission, Open Society Foundations, etc.) • Contributed to the overall communications of ISSA, internally and externally and across various channels, and proposed ways to improve its efficiency and effectiveness • Cooperated with program managers, donors, partners, members, liaised with designers, printing and distribution • Contributed to ensuring that all ISSA web portals (intranet, external website, social media) are up to date, accurate, compelling and functional; liaised with website developer and tech support • Wrote and produced communications materials (newsletters, website content, leaflets, posters, banners, news releases etc.) and communicated these across key audiences • Contributed to effective social media presence for ISSA in English, through blogs and social media • Worked on marketing ISSA’s various offerings (training events, conferences, publications etc.) to the relevant audiences • Coordinated communications around events organized or hosted by ISSA Show less



AFEW International

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Drafted and produced articles, interviews, stories, customized messages for different audiences, press releases, fact sheets and other info materials • Managed the team of six writers in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: edited their texts, planned and oversaw their marketing and media campaigns and communication strategies • Managed the team of four communications officers in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: planned their communications activities, edited and translated the content, provided internal copywriting support • Took part in directing and making a movie “A Better Future” and short video clips about the key populations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia • Developed and implemented a vision of AFEW Culture Initiative, and organized events in collaboration with the partners IDFA and Studio/K • Managed AFEW’s visibility before and during 22nd International AIDS Conference AIDS 2018 • Editing, rewriting, proofing and developing of printed publications, articles, brochures, announcements, success stories, annual report, leaflets, posters, banners etc. • Created and implemented communication strategy, strategic and media plan, media campaigns etc. • Managed organisation’s content, website and social media • Increased the number of Facebook followers by 1,000 per year and Twitter followers by 400 per year • Cooperated with donors, partners, members, authors, journalists and customers, liaised with designers, printing and distribution Show less



Canadian-Ukrainian fund Ukrainian Jewish Encounter

• Freelance Interpreter/Translator

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Edited, wrote and translated articles, feature stories, interviews, texts for the website of the organization http://ukrainianjewishencounter.org/ from/to English/Ukrainian/Russian • Edited, wrote and translated articles, feature stories, interviews, texts for the website of the organization http://ukrainianjewishencounter.org/ from/to English/Ukrainian/Russian



Booking.com

• Netherlands
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accommodation Service Executive

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Liaised between the guest and accommodations: modification of reservations, handling special requests and complaints by phone and e-mail • Delivered high level of accommodation service; actively participated in different projects within the department • Liaised between the guest and accommodations: modification of reservations, handling special requests and complaints by phone and e-mail • Delivered high level of accommodation service; actively participated in different projects within the department



NGO "Noiv Kovcheg"

• Ternopil

• PR/Social Media Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2015

  • Worked on NGO’s visibility, branding and image • Created and managed NGO’s social media pages (now FB page has more than 2000 followers) • Drafted and edited informational materials (Ukrainian/English): articles, brochures, posters etc. • Took part in events planning and coordinating, organized press-conferences • Helped in the dog shelter • Worked on NGO’s visibility, branding and image • Created and managed NGO’s social media pages (now FB page has more than 2000 followers) • Drafted and edited informational materials (Ukrainian/English): articles, brochures, posters etc. • Took part in events planning and coordinating, organized press-conferences • Helped in the dog shelter



Regional Press Development Institute; CEUME

• Kyiv, Ukraine

• Program Manager of Community Connections Program, later PtP (USAID project)

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2014

  • Created and implemented exchange project’s strategy and project proposals • Developed and executed program plan for the next 6 years; supported creation of the program’s infrastructure • Coordinated international educational exchange programs and promoted them in target groups • Arranged logistics of the program and visa support for the participants; maintained regular contact with USAID and the US Embassy in Ukraine • Wrote, edited news and took interviews for RPDI website and PtP website; created marketing materials • Worked on program visibility, branding and image; wrote quarterly and annual reports • Translated and edited documentation and marketing materials (English/Ukrainian/Russian) Show less



Bright Star Publishing

• Kyiv, Ukraine

• Interpreter

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Translated a book “Steve Jobs” from English to Ukrainian • Promoted book during the book presentations • Translated a book “Steve Jobs” from English to Ukrainian • Promoted book during the book presentations



SIU

• Carbondale, Illinois, USA

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Master of Science degree in Professional Media and Media Management (with a focus on New Media) Master of Science degree in Professional Media and Media Management (with a focus on New Media)



Voice of America

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Intern

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2011

  • Translated news from/to English/Ukrainian • Prepared news episodes • Translated news from/to English/Ukrainian • Prepared news episodes



the media house RIA

• Ternopil, Ukraine

• Journalist/Editor

  • Sep 2006 - May 2009

  • Supervised 15 journalists and edited their articles • Wrote news, interviews, feature stories • Updated website www.te.20minut.ua on a daily basis • Communicated with the readers and sources of information on a daily basis • Got Golden Journalist Award for the outstanding work • Supervised 15 journalists and edited their articles • Wrote news, interviews, feature stories • Updated website www.te.20minut.ua on a daily basis • Communicated with the readers and sources of information on a daily basis • Got Golden Journalist Award for the outstanding work



IREX

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interpreter

  • 2008 - 2008

  • Translated for Ukrainian and American media professionals from/to English/Ukrainian or Russian • Working as an interpreter for the Ukrainian Media Partnership Program (UMPP) • Translated for Ukrainian and American media professionals from/to English/Ukrainian or Russian • Working as an interpreter for the Ukrainian Media Partnership Program (UMPP)



The newspaper "Gazeta Po-Ukrainsky"

• Freelance Journalist

  • Aug 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Presented information regarding life in Ternopil by writing articles • Presented information regarding life in Ternopil by writing articles



The newspaper "Nomer Odyn"

• Ternopil, Ukraine

• Vice-Editor and Head of Social Issues Department

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2006

  • Was one of the founders and ideologists of the newspaper • Supervised 7 journalists and edited their articles • Wrote news, interviews, feature stories • Was one of the founders and ideologists of the newspaper • Supervised 7 journalists and edited their articles • Wrote news, interviews, feature stories



The newspaper "RIA plus"

• Ternopil, Ukraine

• Journalist

  • May 2004 - Sep 2005

  • Presented information regarding life in Ternopil by writing articles • Wrote feature stories and news • Presented information regarding life in Ternopil by writing articles • Wrote feature stories and news



The newspaper "Ternopilska Gazeta"

• Ternopil, Ukraine

• Reporter

  • Oct 2001 - Feb 2004

  • Reported news about city life • Wrote feature stories • Reported news about city life • Wrote feature stories



Radio "Ukrainska Hvylya"

• Ternopil, Ukraine

• Journalist/Head of News Department

  • Feb 2003 - Nov 2003

  • Hosted two radio shows, one interviewing leading citizens of Ternopil and the other interviewing everyday citizens regarding social issues • Wrote the news for daily news shows • Hosted two radio shows, one interviewing leading citizens of Ternopil and the other interviewing everyday citizens regarding social issues • Wrote the news for daily news shows



Wyoming Public Radio

• Laramie, Wyoming, USA

• Intern

  • Jan 2001 - May 2001

  • Formatted CDs • Archived and edited radio files • Formatted CDs • Archived and edited radio files