Михайло Veteran

Curriculum Vitae

Mykhailo Purin
Kyiv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Combat Veteran and Social-Psychological Rehabilitation Specialist with a Master’s degree
(2024). Combines 2.5 years of frontline experience as a Navy Combat Medic with professional
expertise in veteran employment and international humanitarian missions (MSF). Expert in
trauma-informed care, GBA+ principles, and supporting survivors of captivity and torture.
Proven ability to operate in high-pressure environments, from combat zones to multinational
corporate management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Veteran Reintegration: Transition support, employment counseling, and peer-to-peer
advocacy.

• Clinical Rehabilitation: Expertise in physical and psychological recovery (Mental
Health Center "Lisova Polyana").

• Specialized Trauma Care: Support for survivors of captivity, torture, and conflict-
related sexual violence (CRSV).

• Humanitarian Operations: Field experience with MSF and frontline evacuation
logistics (UAnimals).

• Multi-national Leadership: Corporate supervision and team management experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Member / Medical Support | Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
April 23, 2026 – Present

• Providing humanitarian and social support in conflict-affected regions.

• Ensuring inclusive access to services for vulnerable populations, applying GBA+
frameworks.

Veteran Employment Specialist | State Employment Service of Ukraine
January 2024 – April 2026

• Developed individual career pathways for returning veterans and people with war-
related disabilities.

• Liaised with employers to foster veteran-friendly hiring practices and workplace
adaptations.

Combat Medic | Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Service Period (2.5 Years)

• Provided emergency life-saving care in high-intensity combat zones.

• Status: Combat Veteran (UBD certificate holder).
Regional Supervisor | Philip Morris Ukraine
1990s

• Managed large-scale regional operations and cross-functional teams for a global
multinational.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Master of Social-Psychological Rehabilitation (2024) | National University of Life and
Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.

• Clinical Internship: "Physical Rehabilitation of Veterans" at Mental Health Center
"Lisova Polyana".

• Certified Training: Psychosocial support for survivors of captivity, torture, and CRSV.

VOLUNTEERING

• UAnimals / PetHouse: Coordinated evacuation of animals from frontline zones and
provided logistics for war-affected shelters.