Olena

Olena Krylova
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Professional Summary
Experienced public sector and project manager with over 15 years of leadership in regional
administration, international cooperation, and policy development. Personally participated in
multiple international grant-funded programs and trainings. Transitioning into professional grant
management to support organizations in accessing funding, coordinating projects, and achieving
measurable impact. Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, reporting, and program
coordination.

Key Competencies
● Grant program knowledge and beneficiary experience (EU, bilateral initiatives)
● Project & program coordination, process management, compliance
● Proposal support, documentation, reporting to stakeholders
● Stakeholder & donor communication
● Public administration, governance, policy analysis
● Team leadership, strategic planning, organization of training and workshops

Professional Experience
Head of Tourism Development Department – Vinnytsia Regional State Administration
Jan 2020 – Apr 2020
● Managed regional tourism development projects, coordinated multi-stakeholder initiatives
● Participated in international cooperation programs and grant-based projects
● Supervised departmental processes and reporting
Head of Trade & Consumer Markets Development Department – Vinnytsia RSA
Apr 2016 – Jan 2020
● Directed trade and market development programs; prepared analytical reports
● Coordinated policy implementation with multiple government and private stakeholders
Deputy Head of Trade & Price Policy Department – Vinnytsia RSA
May 2015 – Apr 2016
● Managed price policy analysis and market monitoring, supervised department staff
Chief Specialist / Leading Specialist – Department of Regional Economic Development,
Vinnytsia RSA
Dec 2006 – Jun 2015
● Conducted policy analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communications
● Supported grant-funded trainings and international exchange programs

Education & Academic Background
● Aspirantura / PhD Studies, Odesa Regional Institute of Public Administration, National
Academy of Public Administration, 2010–2013
● Master in Public Administration, Odesa Regional Institute of Public Administration, 2008–
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2010
● Specialist in Management of Foreign Economic Activity (Honors), Vinnytsia Trade and
Economic Institute, 2001–2006
● Diploma in Law (Honors), Vinnytsia State Agrarian University, 2000–2004
Publications: Authored/co-authored 20+ scientific articles and conference papers

International Experience & Grant Programs
● Stages & trainings in Germany (Güstrow, Stuttgart, Speyer, Baden-Württemberg)
● Participated in EU-funded programs, donor-funded summer schools, and governance
training
● Experience as grant beneficiary, now aiming to support organizations professionally

Languages
● Ukrainian – native
● English – B1–B2 (working proficiency)
● German – A2 (basic)

Professional Traits
Responsible, disciplined, self-motivated, initiative-driven, communicative, polite, goal-oriented,
detail-oriented, and organized.