Mar 2024 – Feb 2025 · 11 mos · Trnava Region

• Engaged in international projects, including Erasmus initiatives and the European Solidarity Corps, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Organized local events, such as youth-focused English improvisation classes and stretching workshops.
• Volunteered at a Ukrainian integration center, assisting with community support initiatives.
• Assisted with fundraising initiatives, including preparing a grant request for an international fund.
• Contributed to the development of a marketing strategy for a nonprofit organization, improving outreach, engagement, and community impact.

Apr 2021 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Estonia · Hybrid

• Led business development efforts, securing 15+ clients through strategic sales, warm contacts, and targeted negotiations.
• Managed a client portfolio, overseeing ongoing communications and account management.
• Mentored and led a sales team of three, strengthening their negotiation skills and guiding them in client acquisition strategies. Spearheaded the preparation of proposals, contracts, and client onboarding processes.
• Ensured business continuity during the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, securing a key partnership with a UK firm, which provided access to new clients and employment opportunities across the European market.
• Worked with companies such as Fiverr, Kuna.io, Allvue Systems, Bizzabo, Intellias, and Friendsurance.

Nov 2019 – Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Managed 30+ client accounts, ensuring engagement, reporting, and performance alignment.
• Served AWS as an exclusive event vendor in Ukraine; co-produced AWS Cloud Week (1615 leads vs. 1000 target).
• Closed 50+ sponsorship deals with major brands including Microsoft and Pivotal.
• Co-organized a charity conference that raised €100K+ for humanitarian aid at the onset of the war in Ukraine.
• Led a sales team, spearheading lead generation campaigns for both conferences and agency clients.

May 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Established Provectus as a key AWS partner in the CIS region by organizing branded DevOps and cloud-focused events.
• Orchestrated multi-channel marketing campaigns, including conferences, webinars, meetups, and sponsored activations.
• Built and managed a three-person PR team, aligning communications with overall business objectives.
• Defined and rolled out the employer brand strategy across digital channels and live experiences.
• Achieved media reach of 713K+ and attracted 2,400+ registrants to AWS Loft Kyiv, with a 4.76/5.00 CSAT (Customer Satisfaction Score).
• Secured $100K+ in sponsorships from tech partners, fully financing event operations.
• Organized 10 large-scale conferences with speakers from Google, AWS, and Pivotal, generating 10,000+ MQLs for the recruitment pipeline.
• Fostered developer and DevOps communities (e.g., DevOps Days Kyiv, AWS Cloud Community, Kubernetes Community), strengthening brand equity and long-term hiring effectiveness.
• Optimized the regional PR budget and consistently exceeded campaign KPIs.

Jul 2016 – May 2017 · 10 mos · Odesa, Ukraine · On-site

• An educational tech initiative delivering industry-relevant IT training and upskilling programs.
• Designed and implemented a structured student acquisition funnel, resulting in 50+ enrolled students through a mix of direct sales (cold calling), community outreach, and live events.
• Collaborated with industry professionals to enhance course quality and successfully recruited instructors for high-demand programs (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Technical Recruiting).
• Oversaw course budgeting, ensuring financial efficiency and sustainable program delivery.
• Organised and promoted five public events to increase brand awareness, resulting in higher visibility and stronger enrolment traction within the local tech community.

Nov 2015 – Jul 2016 · 8 mos · Odesa, Ukraine · On-site

• iQSpace is a local innovation hub supporting early-stage tech startups and entrepreneurial education.
• Led planning and logistics for 50+ tech community events, from speaker sourcing to onsite execution.
• Co-organized two national startup competitions with Deloitte mentors, attracting 200+ teams and startup founders.
• Attracted 1,000+ offline attendees using low-cost tactics, including influencer partnerships, organic outreach, and targeted Facebook ad campaigns.

Oct 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Odesa, Ukraine · On-site

• AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run nonprofit focused on youth leadership development and cross-cultural exchange.
• Led an 8-person volunteer team, delegating tasks, mentoring members, and supporting team growth.
• Coordinated fundraising and sponsorship outreach, successfully covering the majority of costs (60%) for a one-day tech conference attended by 250+ participants.
• Oversaw ticket sales and vendor negotiations, ensuring profitability and allowing full proceeds to be donated to a charitable cause.
• Co-organized Ping IT Conference in partnership with DataArt, attracting 250+ participants and delivering a full-day tech agenda featuring industry speakers and networking sessions.