Experience

Polish Tech Day

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO-After-Hours

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Polish Tech Day is the biggest project of the PLUGin Foundation. The organization connects young professionals in the tech industry and helps them find inspiration, business partners, key employees, and funding for growth. Our goal: connect, inspire, and empower members of the technology and innovation community Polish Tech Day is the biggest project of the PLUGin Foundation. The organization connects young professionals in the tech industry and helps them find inspiration, business partners, key employees, and funding for growth. Our goal: connect, inspire, and empower members of the technology and innovation community


Aper Ventures
• Poland
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head Of Communications

  • May 2022 - Present

The Batteries
• Poland
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communication Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present


Huge Thing

• Poland
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acceleration Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  [Full time] Leader of the pilot program Żabka Future Lab - defining the recruitment process, liaising with Żabka Future, Żabka, and startups, designing the curriculum for startups Program Manager of "Poland Prize" aiming at bringing non-Polish startups to the Polish innovation ecosystem Duties: - Liasing the relations between the company, legal advisors, VCs and corporate partners, and 18+ international startups located globally during recruitment, acceleration, and setting up branches in Poland - Leading the recruitment process - including the marketing - resulting in 400+ applications from 6 continents being a record number in program history - Designing a bespoke curriculum for startups depending on their interest in VC/corporate partners Show less



Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A.

• Poland
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Coordinator of "PFR School of Pioneers" - education programme for first-time entrepreneursLeader of "Application of Tomorrow" - competition aiming at supporting technologies fighting COVID-19-induced crisis in health, business and society - granted +1M PLN (250K EUR) to 6 teams

• Specialist

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

  [full-time]Coordinator of "PFR School of Pioneers" - education programme for first-time entrepreneursSupport of "PFR Designers of Innovation: Programme Growth with Google" - national design thinking workshops using CSI:Lab methodCoordinar of "Poland of Opportunities" - bespoke internship programme for Poles studying abroadDuties:- Supporting Investment Team and Customer Service Team in "Tarcza Finansowa PFR" programme, helping almost 300.000 entrepreneurs during COVID-19 crisis- Structuring storylines: developing the story of rising first-time entrepreneurs coming from 16 different regions and 3 different industries based on analytical analysis to develop €20,000-worth PR toolkit for the accelerator, personally grew the developing business, communication, and analytical capabilities- Providing strategic advice: building the frontline of PFR by developing the accelerator program client-facing element adding the mentoring sessions with entrepreneurs and PFR innovation development experts for 12 start-up teams who optimizing their performance.- Organising and developing “PFR Designers of Innovation: Grow with Google” programme together with the team of 4, to provide the tools for 5000+ future entrepreneurs to become an innovative thinkers as well as connect them with other learners to debate needs, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts. The program has lead to creation of 300 new start-ups in Poland Show less

• Associate

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  [full-time] - Leveraging business acumen: researching the business needs of 100 entrepreneurs, understanding how mentoring, workshops, venture capital funds can grow their business, establishing community around monthly meet-ups to set the vision and the strategy for how their scaling can reach thousands of users.



Poland 2.0 Summit

• Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  [voluntary work] Team Leader: Video, Graphics, Marketing, PR, Web, App

• PR Officer

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  [voluntary work] - Liaising with media and marketing departments: creating leads for the press to the partner organisations and speakers, preparing press conference together with Boston Consulting Group resulting with over 20 materials in Gazeta Wyborcza, Puls Biznesu, Business Insider, ChilliZet, Rzeczpospolita and business-focused media- Managing crisis: preparing a crisis management strategy (both press release and instructing relevant parties) and implementing it before and during the conference to avoid the negative sentiment score- Researching: preparing and analysing the survey on the pre-Brexit feelings, innovation and mentoring among Polish students in the UK, suggesting the new approach to last year survey (questions about Brexit and use of mentoring) to generate more media interest and better assess the EmpowerPL opportunities- Data-driven approach: monitoring closely social media channels using built-in analytics and Brand24 before/after the conference to iterate the project and collect leads for attendees, influencers and speakers Show less



Nethone

• Poland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing And Public Relations Specialist

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

  [full-time] - Developing, implementing strategy and building sustainable SoMe channels - I have defined the KPIs of Nethone's marketing strategy, including monthly data analysis combining both qualitative and quantitative methods to achive the top results. Increased social media following by 23% on Linkedin within 5 months. - Supported PR activities - I was responsible for media visibility in Polish and American outlets including: The Economist, Forbes, Business Insider, Puls Biznesu, CyberDefence24 Show less



United Nations

• United States
• International Affairs

• Co Founder and Head of Polish UN Youth Delegate Programme

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2019

  [non-payed position]- Consulting: researching public and private sector activities in the context of implementing the 2030 agenda in the context of youth and education, creating a report with critical analysis of preliminary documents prepared by the Ministry of Development, proposing changes and trends among non-governmental organizations run by young people at the local and national level- Project development: using social media, traditional media and carefully chosen partnerships and liaising with youth increasing the brand recognition of the problem leading to the 3-fold rise of applications- Interpersonal and communication skills: planned, executed the recruitment process (including 2-panel interviews) for the Polish Youth Delegates since 2015 (successfully recruited 6 people out of 350), mentored the recruited Delegates for a one year term including the staying in New York during the UNGA- Building and managing relations: liaising with the relevant youth organisations to ensure the platform for research and debate about youth issues, cooperating with United Nations Association, UN Information Point and relevant Ministers to strengthen the advisory role of Youth Delegates Show less

• Expert

  • May 2014 - Nov 2014

  [non-payed position]- Researching current affairs: delivered the speech based on research and consultations during the UNGeneral Assembly about the situation of youth in Poland (focusing on work opportunities, education and social capital) aiming at strengthening the role of young Poles in the UN and sharing the results of consultations- Preparing presentation: researching the topic, inviting the experts, preparing and moderating the debate on the topic of the middle income gap and overcoming it with the development of human capital by youth, the presentation was addressed to the UN authorities, diplomats and academics from the Columbia University- Attending the working committee events: attending hearings and sessions of the 3rd Committee of the UNGA, following the writing of 3 UN resolutions, writing briefs for the Polish diplomats on the topic of the resolutions- Tracking and monitoring policy: creating the strategy for the national branch of the global programme for youth for 3 years, taking under consideration Polish political culture and changes in the educational system creating the programme based on neutrality, lobbying education and development of social capital among youth Show less



University of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sustainability Engagement Officer

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  [part-time] Using behavioural change techniques: leading events on water and energy saving for 250 students of 5 halls aiming at changing habits, communicating ideas on behavioural changes through games, presenting data and analysis in the extremely dynamic environment. Achieving the highest results in the team. [part-time] Using behavioural change techniques: leading events on water and energy saving for 250 students of 5 halls aiming at changing habits, communicating ideas on behavioural changes through games, presenting data and analysis in the extremely dynamic environment. Achieving the highest results in the team.



Model UN

• Pakistan
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Delegate, Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary General

  • 2011 - Jan 2018

  One of two grantees recruited by the Polish Embassy of the United States of America delegated to participate in the ROMUN SIOI in Rome - Training and mentoring: managed and trained an international team of 12 people to ensure the suitable preparation (knowledge of procedures, team-building training) for chairing the debate - Understanding of human-related issues: participated, chaired and prepared detailed briefs for the participants of more than 90 debates about humanitarian, social-economic and health issues based on real-life cases Show less



Jerónimo Martins

• Portugal
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• CSR and Social Affairs Intern

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

  [full-time internship] - Using data to improve performance: allocating resources, preparing the format, and legal rules for the contest addressing 63.000 employees promoting the social benefits provided by the biggest private employer in Poland, 400 applications has resulted in 12% increase of interest in benefit-related articles on the website - Evaluating the best solutions: prepared the corporate calendars for the employees managing the budget, and evaluating the best solutions on the size, design, notes to meet the requirements of the headquarter employeesCritical thinking and data analysis: created, analysed the quantitative and qualitative opinion surveys on social benefits (total of 200 answers) aiming at increasing the satisfaction, and engagement of employees, giving them the floor to share ideas, in result the age requirements have shifted increasing the number of people eligible for some of the benefits - Communicating ideas: preparing 4 monthly Information Points posters for employees in 6,000 stores, communicating the goals each month to 4-6 different departments, suggesting the ideas for the prospective month theme based on the employee assessment of the posters each month to the Managers and Directors, drafting the final versions of the articles covering products, strategies and infrastructure development Show less



Committee of Children Rights Protections

• PR and Fundraising Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  [full-time internship] - Approaching new partners: increased the portfolio of supporting partners by 2 companies, established contact, lead communication, and presented the benefits from the cooperation - Establishing new channels: creating a strategy, and managing Instagram account aiming at increasing the recognition of the foundation among young parents, in a result establishing the cooperation with 2 parenting blogs - Motivated by partners’ opportunities: worked closely in the value-driven environment with IKEA, Disney, Nestle, PayU Show less



Fundacja Nowe Media

• Freelance Journalist

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

  [non-payed, part-time internship] I have been conducting research and writing articles for the Social Department of the magazine "Outro - wychodzimy poza schemat". The topics of my columns concerned cases of both international and national issues that are important or interesting for Polish youth. I have as well written reviews of books dealing with social problems. [non-payed, part-time internship] I have been conducting research and writing articles for the Social Department of the magazine "Outro - wychodzimy poza schemat". The topics of my columns concerned cases of both international and national issues that are important or interesting for Polish youth. I have as well written reviews of books dealing with social problems.



Geek Girls Carrots

• Poland
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to CEO

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  [full-time] - Creativity: together with the team of 2 developed the marketing strategy, dividing the responsibilities between designing, executing and persuading the supervisor to implement a project for books focusing on programmingGSLS, HTML/CSS, JavaScript and enhancing programming competencies in various sectors, focused on communication, supporting other team members and evaluating ideas - Problem-solving: sharing the task of designing the quantitative and qualitative criteria for the assessment of the applications for the programming Python workshops for women from various backgrounds (500 entries for 30 available places) - Agile working: engaging in working practices resulting in increased integration, flexibility and transfer of knowledge between teams, Show less



United Nations Global Compact

• United States
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communication Intern

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  [non-payed, part-time internship] - Creating and implementing creative solutions: developing and effectively structuring the Knowledge Zone on the website to create the accessible and intuitive base of best practices, think-tanks, and institutions for Polish companies, 50 publications in total on the environment, human right, labour standards - Researching: prepared briefs and analysis for the Director of the UNGC on the CSR strategy of Ferrero Poland, stock exchange RESPECT Index and the United Nations publications about sustainable development, transparency, human rights, environment - Teamwork: working closely together with 2 other department members, and prepared 2 articles about best practices of Polish companies included in the final UNGC Yearbook 2014 aiming at lobbying authorities on sustainability-related policies Show less



Agora SA

• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Intern

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  [non-payed, part-time internship] - Project management: assigned a lead-on role in planning, researching, writing and editing the series of 13 articles about science, technology, development as part of the marketing collaboration with National Geographic of the series "Cosmos" - Youth issues and education: thoroughly researched governmental publications about educational strategies and interviewed students and experts on youth issues, edited articles in terms of the clarity of the message and structure, published 27 articles focusing on education Show less