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MARIIA LAVNICHEK
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SUMMARY
Project coordinator with 5+ years of experience in educational and cultural projects funded by
international donors. Skilled in full-cycle project implementation — from designing the project concept
and grant writing to planning, coordination, and reporting.

Successfully led a €70,000 grant-funded project in a non-priority region, independently developing the
concept, structure, and managing delivery. Experienced in educational content creation, research, and
trend analysis. Focused on meaningful learning experiences, strategic thinking, and modern
educational approaches.

Fluent in English (B2, professional working proficiency) and Polish (C1), able to lead projects and
communicate confidently in both languages.

EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator (Educational & Cultural Programs) 09/2024 - present
MuzGanok Participatory Cultural-Educational Project
Location: Ukraine (remotely) (Funded by German EVZ Foundation)
Industry: Non Government Organization

 Grant Writing & Proposal Development: Successfully prepared a comprehensive project
proposal, including an application package, budget, and a detailed two-year event plan,
securing €70,000 in funding.
 Team Management & Coordination: Led and coordinated a multidisciplinary team, including a
graphic designer, photographers, communications manager, and external experts (10 people),
ensuring on-time task completion and smooth project execution. Developed a backup pool of
experts and photographers.
 Event Planning & Execution: Designed and implemented a two-year event plan with over 160
activities, focusing on psychoeducation for teenagers and adults. Organized event logistics for
groups for groups ranging from 15 to 30 participants, including catering management.
 Audience Growth & Impact: Increased participation by 40% in 6 months by re-engaging
existing audiences through targeted methods: Telegram channel launch, feedback collection,
participatory event formats, co-design of topics, trusted local speakers, inclusive
communication, and barrier-reducing outreach. Engaged 800+ local participants over 7-month
project cycle.
 Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Established local partnerships with volunteers and
photographers, strengthening project support. Collaborated with industry experts and
volunteers, securing high-quality speakers for events without increasing project expenses.
 Public Speaking & Expert Recruitment: Recruited and invited speakers and trainers with
proven engagement history — prioritizing those already in touch with the local audience and
able to attract high participation.
Sourced candidates via Instagram, Kabanchik, and a personal expert database.
Conducted short interviews, assessed portfolios, and assigned trial tasks to evaluate alignment
with project goals and expectations from both sides.
 Documentation, Compliance & Reporting: Oversaw contracts, partnership agreements, and
financial documentation in line with donor requirements.

Visitor Services & Tourism Coordinator 05/2022 - present
Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection
Location: Krakow, Poland
Industry: Government Organization
  Communication: Acted as the primary contact for both international and local visitors at Wawel
Royal Castle — the most renowned museum in Poland and one of the largest heritage
institutions in Europe. The museum welcomes around 2,000 visitors daily in the low season and
over 4,000 during peak periods.
Handled inquiries and resolved issues related to ticketing, access, or exhibits, ensuring a
smooth visitor experience in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with limited resources.
 Problem Solving: Effectively addressed and resolved minor visitor complaints and
misunderstandings in a professional and timely manner. Worked under pressure in a high-
traffic, international setting, balancing multiple tasks and visitor needs simultaneously while
maintaining excellent service standards.

Project Museum Coordinator 12/2020 –05/2022
Municipal institution “The House of Teacher”, Lutsk City Counsil
Location: Lutsk, Ukraine
Industry: Government Organization

 Concept Development: Collaborated with key stakeholders to define the vision, mission, and
long-term goals of the museum group.
 Grant Writing: Created budgets and formed project teams, ensuring timely submission of
project applications. Submitted two applications to the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and the
House of Europe, both of which successfully passed the technical selection. The first application
advanced to the next two stages (February 2022).

CORE SKILLS:

WRITING SKILLS you can check in my publications: [Academia.edu profile link]
PROJECT DESING | CREATIVITY | TECHNICAL DELIVERY you can check here:
 “Trokhymbrid. The Lost Shtetl” (2023) – interactive exhibit & game [link]
 “Interwar Lutsk – The Story You Choose” (2021) – map-based game concept [map and concept]

TECHNICAL & DIGITAL SKILLS
 Google Sheets, Excel
 Agile & Waterfall methodologies
 Canva, Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack

LANGUAGES:
 English: Upper-Intermediate (B2), fluent in work contexts
 Polish: Advanced (C1)
 Ukrainian: Native (C2)

EDUCATION:
Lesya Ukrainka Eastern European National University
Lutsk, Ukraine
Master of museum and artifacts studies: excursion manager, historian, lecturer

CERTIFICATES:
 Certificate Program in Instructional Design (ADDIE Model)
 Udemy Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching (Skills and Practice)
 Foundations of Project Management (Google, Coursera)
 Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project (Google, Coursera)
 Project Management: Foundations and Initiation (University of Colorado Boulder,Coursera)