Anna Sotnykova
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English Full professional proficiency
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Russian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Ukrainian Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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ADaPT - Advanced Digital and Professional Training - TMU & RBC
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management - The Chang School, TMU
Toronto Metropolitan UniversitySep, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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PORCH
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Canada
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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Aug 2023 - Present
Undertaking an entrepreneurial venture is incredibly difficult. Being an immigrant adds a layer of complexity and challenges. PORCH is an exclusive community that provides invaluable supports to immigrant entrepreneurs and increases chances of launching successful businesses through learning, networking and mentorship opportunities. Undertaking an entrepreneurial venture is incredibly difficult. Being an immigrant adds a layer of complexity and challenges. PORCH is an exclusive community that provides invaluable supports to immigrant entrepreneurs and increases chances of launching successful businesses through learning, networking and mentorship opportunities.
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InkSpire
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France
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Internet Marketplace Platforms
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Advisor/ Communications & Marketing
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May 2023 - Present
Providing communications and creative support, assisting with product launch and social media strategy Working with influencers to advertise the app and building commercial relationships with tattoo artists and related stakeholders in the industry. Providing communications and creative support, assisting with product launch and social media strategy Working with influencers to advertise the app and building commercial relationships with tattoo artists and related stakeholders in the industry.
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Toronto Metropolitan University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Operations and Communications Coordinator
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May 2016 - Present
Plan and manage daily activities, scheduling and administrative affairs of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) and Executive Director determining core priorities, advancing on institutional strategy and provide communications/events support. Plan and manage daily activities, scheduling and administrative affairs of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) and Executive Director determining core priorities, advancing on institutional strategy and provide communications/events support.
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First intellective power engine
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
Developed communication strategy for an AI powered education tool. Interfaced with investors and pitched to incubators in US and Europe. Developed communication strategy for an AI powered education tool. Interfaced with investors and pitched to incubators in US and Europe.
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CARP
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30 Jefferson Avenue, Toronto, ON
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Media and Communications Coordinator/ Executive Assistant
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Sep 2014 - May 2016
Provided support with non-partisan political strategizing and outreach on issues related to ageing in Canada. Conducted public policy research and writing, ran social media channels. Coordinated media engagements on behalf of VP. Provided media and stakeholder support, policy research and communications and outreach. Provided support with non-partisan political strategizing and outreach on issues related to ageing in Canada. Conducted public policy research and writing, ran social media channels. Coordinated media engagements on behalf of VP. Provided media and stakeholder support, policy research and communications and outreach.
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Total Home & Healthcare Services
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Toronto
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Public Relations Officer
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Feb 2013 - Sep 2014
Conducted research on long term care and healthcare provisioning, drafted communication materials. Prepared payroll, managed correspondence between clients and employees, administered instructions to employees regarding care practices, conducted preliminary training Conducted research on long term care and healthcare provisioning, drafted communication materials. Prepared payroll, managed correspondence between clients and employees, administered instructions to employees regarding care practices, conducted preliminary training
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York University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Provided support with assembling research and statistics on gender and work. Drafted policy summaries pertaining to health and social care policies, regulations and labour standards in Canada and comparative, extracting and harmonizing information from international surveys and data sources Provided support with assembling research and statistics on gender and work. Drafted policy summaries pertaining to health and social care policies, regulations and labour standards in Canada and comparative, extracting and harmonizing information from international surveys and data sources
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Janaagraha
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India
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Analyst
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
Conducted comparative research on legislative and public policy initiatives undertaken by the Municipal Planning Authorities of select cities across India Contributed research to the draft of a 5 Year Master Plan for Municipality of Bangalore to review Conducted comparative research on legislative and public policy initiatives undertaken by the Municipal Planning Authorities of select cities across India Contributed research to the draft of a 5 Year Master Plan for Municipality of Bangalore to review
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TD
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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May 2010 - Oct 2010
Developed strong analytical skills and attention to detail when serving customers in a fast paced environment by efficiently evaluating customer’s financial portfolio in order to prevent fraud and identify customer’s needs, maintained high levels of organization while conducting my tasks Assisted branches that were understaffed, would frequently work in different branches, successfully adjusted to changes of pace, customers and management Developed strong analytical skills and attention to detail when serving customers in a fast paced environment by efficiently evaluating customer’s financial portfolio in order to prevent fraud and identify customer’s needs, maintained high levels of organization while conducting my tasks Assisted branches that were understaffed, would frequently work in different branches, successfully adjusted to changes of pace, customers and management
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Education
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2013 - 2014
York University
Master of Arts (MA), Political Science -
2007 - 2012
York University
Bachelor of Arts (hons), Political Science and Government
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