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Svitlana Solapanova
Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Phone: +38 99 188 96 29
Date of Birth: May 16, 1976 | Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine

Professional Summary
Experienced senior manager with over 25 years of leadership across humanitarian, cultural, media, and
business sectors. Strong background in program management, strategic planning, resource mobilization,
and crisis coordination. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, building donor partnerships,
and delivering high-impact outcomes in complex environments.

Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Programme Leadership
- Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA)
- Financial Oversight & Budget Management
- Proposal Development & Resource Mobilisation
- Team Development & HR Management
- Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
- Media & Strategic Communications
- Crisis Management & Emergency Response

Professional Experience
• Peaceful Heaven of Kharkiv (PHK) — Programme Director, Head of Fundraising
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2022 – Present

- Led strategic planning and management for over 30 humanitarian projects across 7 frontline regions.

- Secured international donor funding and oversaw proposal development and grant reporting.

- Managed HR processes for national and international teams, including recruitment and coaching.
- Coordinated with UN agencies, MACs, and local authorities for mine action and risk education efforts.

• Triumph Media Group / Cinema Network Planeta Kino — Deputy Director
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2012 – 2023

- Managed operations with 97 staff, financial oversight, and distributor relations.

- Developed staff training systems and implemented crisis response protocols.

- Drove growth of core and supplementary product sales and ensured WOW-effect customer service.

• Kharkiv Philharmonic — Deputy Director for Sales and International Affairs
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2007 – 2012

- Established sales department, increased attendance to 90%, and implemented digital ticketing.

- Launched international tours and music projects across Europe with renowned artists.

• Media Holding (Večerniy Kharkiv, etc.) — Director
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2005 – 2007

- Managed staff of 70+, rebranded publications, and launched digital media.

- Introduced scratch-card subscriptions, increasing circulation by 30%.

- Boosted advertising revenue by 300% through strategic incentives and outreach.

• Digital Print — Director
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2004 – 2007

- Launched full-cycle digital printing service from scratch.

- Built company structure, hired and trained team, and implemented financial planning and tax
optimization.

- Sold business at peak value after market expansion.

• New Regional Policy Foundation — Project Manager
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2003

- Developed and implemented political and brand PR campaigns during presidential elections.

- Launched civic engagement initiatives including 'Voter Mandates' and 'Opinion Leaders'.

• Media Group Okna — Head of Advertising and PR
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2002 – 2003

- Expanded advertising reach through new media platforms and public campaigns.

• Advertising Agency 'Propaganda' — Project Lead, Editor-in-Chief
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 2000 – 2002

- Published 'Special Issue' weekly and developed elite distribution network.

- Trained sales teams in both traditional and souvenir ad product markets.
• Corporation 'Elot' / 'Elok-Press' — Head of Advertising, Editor of 'VSE+'
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 1998 – 2000

- Launched first full-color regional catalogues ('Auto', 'Wedding', 'Interior').

- Increased ad revenue, developed offline and trade show distribution partnerships.

• Agrosoyuz LLC — Marketing & Advertising Manager
Kharkiv, Ukraine | 1994 – 1998

- Marketed and promoted agricultural equipment; expanded sales regions.

Education & Training
Kharkiv State Pedagogical University — Department of Business and Controlling
Specialization: Financial Management, Foreign Economic Activity

Ongoing: Courses in HR psychology, coaching, branding, controlling systems, and KPI implementation.

Languages
German – Fluent | English – Advanced Reading and Writing

Personal Skills
Strong organizational capacity, leadership, and self-discipline.

Interests
Active travel, contemporary art, fishing.
Targeted Humanitarian Leadership Profiles

Head of Humanitarian Coordination – Regional NGO (Kharkiv, Ukraine)
Experienced in inter-agency coordination, OCHA frameworks, and leading multisectoral response across
conflict-affected oblasts. Skilled in managing regional cluster operations and civil society engagement.

Key Areas of Focus:

• - Cluster Coordination
• - Humanitarian Principles
• - Civil Society Networks
• - Donor Reporting
• - Rapid Response Management

Livelihood & Recovery Programmes Director – UN/INGO
Specialized in economic recovery and livelihoods programming for IDPs and vulnerable populations.
Designed and managed small business grants, vocational training, and local capacity-building initiatives.

Key Areas of Focus:

• - Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
• - Business Grants
• - Vocational Training
• - Resilience Programming
• - IDP Inclusion

Head of Mental Health and Protection Programmes
Led innovative MHPSS and trauma-informed programming using digital technologies such as VR/EMDR.
Built multidisciplinary teams to provide psychosocial rehabilitation in post-conflict communities.

Key Areas of Focus:

• - MHPSS
• - EMDR Therapy
• - VR for Mental Health
• - Trauma Recovery
• - Protection Mainstreaming