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Sofiia Zhykulina
Computer Science Student | Interested in Finance & Analytics
Smilians’ka st., 94/2 Cherkasy, Ukraine 18008 | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | LinkedIn

Areas of Expertise
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Google Workspace | Productivity Tools (Notion, ClickUp) | Canva | LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek) | Time Management | Attention to Detail | Analytical Thinking | Adaptability

Professional Summary
I am a detail-oriented specialist with strong Google Workspace and MS Office skills, fast and accurate typing, and hands-on experience managing candidate and talent databases. Proven record of maintaining confidential, error-free records, streamlining tracking processes, and meeting tight deadlines. Currently pursuing a BSc in Computer Science, bringing analytical problem-solving and quick learning to data-focused roles.

Professional Experience
HR Researcher | JustSchool | March, 2025 – October, 2025
Job Boards & Sourcing: Leveraged job platforms to proactively source talent, build candidate pipelines, and gather market compensation benchmarks.
CRM/HRM Management: Utilized applicant tracking systems to maintain accurate candidate records, streamline interview workflows, and document concise hiring summaries.
Stakeholder Communication: Facilitated seamless, timely communication between candidates and internal hiring managers to align expectations and ensure a positive candidate experience.
Model Scout | Skmodels, Icon`A Model Management | October, 2025 – Present
Talent Sourcing & Data Management: Recruited modeling talent via social media and outreach, maintaining comprehensive, searchable talent databases using structured tables and spreadsheets.
Portfolio Evaluation & Design: Assessed candidate fit against client briefs and utilized Figma and Canva to design, refine, and compile professional portfolios for talent presentation.
Stakeholder Coordination: Managed seamless communication between models, photographers, and agencies, successfully matching talent to campaigns, shows, and client bookings.

Education
Completed Secondary Education | Cherkasy Physical and Mathematical Lyceum (PHYMLY) | 2020 – 2025
GPA: 11.7/12
Grand Prix as part of the group-participant in the international project “Unsung Heroes”
Head of the Department of Media, Communications, and Public Relations
Entered the TOP-10 in the Central Region at the Economic Olympiad Ukraine
Received prizes in subject-based academic competitions (Math, Chemistry)
Undergraduate BSc in Computer Science | Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (TSNUK) | Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics | 2025 – 2029
GPA: 93.14/100
Member of the Information Department of the Campus Student Council
Volunteer at concerts, marathons, and public events

Languages
Ukrainian - Native | English - Upper-Intermediate | German - Pre-Intermediate | Russian - Advanced

Certificates
Genesis Analytics Week | Data Visualisation by Prometheus | Economics for everyday life by Prometheus

Additional Information
Participant of the 8th Training Camp of EYP Ukraine | 2024