Svitlana

SVITLANA FOMENKO
Profile

Results-oriented Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in
educational leadership, strategic planning, and operational
management. Expertise in guiding teams through complex challenges,
including revolutions, pandemics, and a full-scale war, while
maintaining organizational growth and stability. Passionate about
leveraging technology and innovation to implement impactful projects
that drive meaningful change.

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[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Work Experience
Volodymirska 6, Kyiv,
2024 Pro-Integrity, DAI LLC
Ukraine
– Grants Specialist
Present Managed and implemented the full grant cycle according to DAI and
Education USAID policies, ensuring compliance with international standards
Certificate in School Management and (posting of APS, analyzing the relevance of submitted concept notes;
Leadership (Leading Schools, Leading facilitated during technical evaluation meetings, drafted concepts for
People, Leading Change, Leading Learning) concurrence by COR; analyzed, .evaluated, checked all the incoming
Harvard Business School Online
documents for issuing of grants; checked the budget and its
relevance; monitored due dates of milestone completion)
Built and maintained relationships with stakeholders, including
International Montessori Teaching Diploma,
donors and regulatory bodies, to secure project funding and align
Lower Elementary
with organizational goals.
North American Montessori Center
Followed designed strategic frameworks for risk assessment and
Master’s in International Business monitoring.
Management
Kyiv National Economic University

Teaching Diploma, Birth to Six 2003 Inetrantional Montessori Nursery and Uschool
St. Nicholas Montessori Training Center - Founder, Owner, CEO
Present
Established and scaled an innovative educational institution,
Expertise Developed a tailored curriculum aligned with academic standards and
Project Management: Strategic planning, risk the individual needs of students.
assessment, stakeholder management Implemented marketing strategies that increased brand recognition
Leadership: Team building, decision-making, and attracted a diverse student body.
conflict resolution Fostered a collaborative team culture through effective leadership,
Education Expertise: Curriculum development, recruitment, and training of staff.
instructional design, academic planning Designed and executed academic and operational strategies to
Technical Skills: Grant writing, financial establish one of Kyiv’s leading individualized schools.
management, Microsoft Office Suite Supervised daily operations, budgeting, and financial planning to
Soft Skills: Effective communication, ensure sustainable growth.
adaptability, problem-solving, conflict Established effective communication channels with parents,
management, leadership stakeholders, and partners to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Adaptability and ability to learn quickly

2000 Manager
Language -
Kyiv Joint Stock Company Kyiv-Lada
2004
English Oversaw team operations.
Managed partnerships and resource allocation to meet corporate
Ukrainian
objectives.
Russian