Марія

PODYK MARIIA
MARKETING STUDENT | INTERN

Bruges, Belgium | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) @podyk_mary

Motivated Marketing & Communications student with hands-on experience in sales, customer service, social
media content creation, and event support. Skilled in building strong client relationships, creating engaging
digital content, and working in fast-paced environments. Highly adaptable, responsible, and proactive, with
strong communication skills and international experience.

AREA OF EXPERTISE
Social Media & Content Creation Customer Service Event Support & Catering
Youth Communication Sales & Retail Assistance Marketing Campaign Assistance

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Marketing & SMM volunteer at European Youth of Ukraine, where I co-created a youth campaign
that attracted 20+ participants to an offline event and represented the organisation at three
international seminars as part of the SMM team.
Successfully combined full-time studies with continuous work experience across different sectors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Assistant - Mango Nov 2025 - Present
Assisted up to 70 customers per day, providing personalized styling advice
Increased customer satisfaction through fast and friendly service
Supported sales performance by helping customers find suitable products efficiently

Catering - MICE and Place
Feb 2025 – Nov 2025
Supported events with up to 500 guests, ensuring smooth organization
Assisted with event setup, coordination, and guest service
Contributed to efficient event flow under high-pressure conditions

Marketing Intern - Holiday Suites Sep 2024 - July 2025
Designed website pages and created marketing texts
Developed ideas for new campaigns and promotions
Created content for social media platforms

Bartender - De Vier Winden, Bruges Apr 2022 - Dec 2024
Provided customer service in a busy restaurant
Built strong responsibility and time-management skills
Instagram Page Manager - My Hometown(Bobrovytsya) Feb 2019 - Aug 2025

Created and managed content for Instagram, promoting local events and news
Coordinated contributors involved in content creation and event organization
Built and engaged an active community, increasing audience interaction and reach
 EDUCATION
Graduaat Marketing & Communication Feb 2024 - Present
VIVES University of Applied Sciences
Courses include Digital Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Content Creation, Event & Project
Management, Websites, Customer Journey and Graphic Design

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages:
Ukrainian - Native
Dutch -Advanced
English - Advanced
Russian - Fluent
French - Beginner

Certifications:
TikTok Workshop -“Short-Form, Deep Message”, Warsaw, Poland (Oct 2025)
Short-form video, TikTok storytelling & digital campaigns
by Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom

Liberal Communicators’ Network - Youth Edition, Düsseldorf, Germany (May 2025)
Training in political communication, media strategy & campaigning
by LYMEC

Political Engine: EUkrainian Youth Shaping Liberal Democracy, Tbilisi, Georgia (July 2024)
International workshop on youth activism, democracy & civic engagement
by IFLRY - International Federation of Liberal Youth