Diplomatic & culturally sensitive International Relations Specialist with a proven track record of building successful global networks and partnerships. Passionate about continuous development in education & research management, and about elevating customer & partner experiences to improve cooperative outcomes. Warm, attentive & proactive – adds value to international negotiations & builds trusted relationships at all levels. Seeking a new challenge in Customer Success management.
CAREER & PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Awarded Certificates of Honour by HSE University for contributing to the University’s success in becoming a Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Centre in 2020 and for enhancing international partnerships in 2016.
- Successfully mediated 50+ international negotiations, facilitated the creation of 30+ partnerships & research networks, and launched 20+ joint projects at HSE University with partners on all continents and in more than 30 countries.
- Organised (end-to-end) more than 30 successful, high-profile international scientific events for 500+ attendees, both on- & off-line, with a limited budget and timeline.
- Coordinated HSE University’s participation in major international conferences and workshops, co-organised with leading international organisations and associations, including UNESCO, UNIDO, OECD, APEC, BRICS & the European Union.
- Co-published 5 significant research papers and contributed to more than a dozen research initiatives on international science & technology cooperation.
- Leveraged a passion for watercolours to create a small business and successfully sold more than a dozen paintings.
Work history
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Academic Engagement OfficerThe Alan Turing Institute
- London, United KingdomFull Time
• Coordinated all cohort management activity relating to the Turing AI Fellowship scheme.
• Planned, shaped and delivered a range of impactful online and in-person events.
• Evaluated events and made evidence-based recommendations.
• Acted as the primary contact for all Turing AI Fellow matters relating to cohort management and a contact point for enquiries and advice for fellows.
• Coordinated the content for regular email digest to Turing AI Fellows.
• Provided support, clear communication, updates and guidance to the staff at the Institute on Turing Fellowships.
• Managed budgets for five Turing AI Fellowship projects.
• Developed, circulated and maintained useful materials and resources to support fellows, including the Institute’s Intranet pages for fellows.
• Demonstrated expertise in customer service, relationship building, business communication, data management and analysis, events coordination, and budget management.
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Academic Engagement CoordinatorThe Alan Turing Institute
- London, United KingdomFull Time
• Coordinated various elements of the Turing Fellowship scheme made up of over 400 Fellows.
• Acted as the primary contact point for all fellowship matters between the Institute and its university partners and as a contact point for enquiries and advice for university representatives and fellows.
• Developed, circulated and maintained useful resources to support fellows’ engagement with the Institute.
• Supported Turing Fellow community engagement activities by arranging, project managing, delivering, and coordinating Turing Fellow related events.
• Enabled effective monitoring, control and evaluation of the Turing Fellowship scheme’s aims and objectives, by keeping accurate CRM records.
• Demonstrated expertise in customer service, relationship building, business communication, data management and analysis, and events coordination.
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Skills
- Cross-cultural Awareness
- International Relations
- Academic Management
- Building Relationships
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional
- Customer Communication
- Research Projects
- Data Analysis
- IT
Education
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N/ABard College
- New York, United States
Participated in a Student Exchange Programme.
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Master of Arts graduated with First Class HonoursSt Petersburg State University
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
The course encompassed aspects of History and Theory of International Relations, International Law, International Economy and International Economic Relations, Comparative Political Science, Cultural Studies, Country and Regional Studies, International Trade, International Financial System, and World Politics.
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Certificate of Honour for contributing to the University's success in becoming a Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research CentreNational Research University Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE)
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Certificate of Honour by HSE University for enhancing international partnershipsNational Research University Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE)