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YEVHEN KALENDA
Location: Dnipro, Ukraine | Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Resourceful and results-driven Operations & Operational Management Professional with extensive experience leading frontline medical evacuation teams, coordinating health-focused humanitarian logistics, and managing complex business operations. Proven track record of navigating high-risk environments in eastern Ukraine (Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk regions), ensuring strict protocol adherence, fleet and medical inventory readiness, and inter-agency coordination. Combines pre-2022 corporate leadership and financial planning expertise with hands-on emergency medical support, humanitarian coordination, and safety compliance.
CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE
• Field Operations & Emergency Medical Logistics: frontline medevac coordination, mobile team operational support, medical supply chain oversight, fleet readiness.
• Humanitarian & NGO Coordination: civil-military-NGO liaising, health sector partnership building, protocol compliance (MSF/INGO alignment).
• Safety & Risk Management: strict adherence to field security protocols, risk mitigation in high-hazard zones, emergency response planning.
• Business Management & Administration: budget management, operational planning, resource allocation, performance management, reporting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CADUS NGO — Driver / Field Operations Specialist (Medical Evacuation Crew)
November 2024 – Present | Eastern Ukraine (Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia)
• Coordinate daily field operations and transport logistics for frontline medical evacuation crews servicing conflict-affected areas.
• Ensure strict compliance with international security and safety protocols during field deployments and overnight stays at organizational bases.
• Oversee technical readiness of specialized medical evacuation vehicles, biomedical support equipment, and field supply reserves.
• Collaborate with field medical personnel to maintain smooth patient transport procedures, emergency communications, and reporting.
MOAS Ukraine — Medical Evacuation Crew Driver & Field Logistics Coordinator
August 2023 – November 2024 | Eastern Ukraine
• Executed critical medical evacuations of injured and sick individuals across frontline zones in eastern regions.
• Maintained seamless coordination with medical dispatchers, regional healthcare facilities, and military/civilian authorities.
• Monitored vehicle inventory, essential medical consumable kits, and mobile operational logistics under high-stress conditions.
Medical & Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator — Independent NGO Partner
2022 – Present | Ukraine (Zakarpattya, Dnipro, Eastern Regions)
• Committee for Medical Assistance in Zakarpattya (CAMZ): Coordinated distribution and field logistics of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and specialized equipment to healthcare institutions across frontline areas.
• Hill Ukraine Charitable Foundation: Managed field distribution of humanitarian aid, evaluated community healthcare needs, and facilitated logistics for mobile relief teams.
• Vdiachni Charitable Foundation: Streamlined partner communication, verified needs assessments for emergency health initiatives, and supported local medical response efforts.
Business Operations & Enterprise Finance Manager
Prior to 2022 | Ukraine
• Led daily operations, administrative planning, and financial management for commercial enterprises.
• Managed budget planning, resource allocation, inventory controls, and vendor contract negotiations.
• Supervised multi-disciplinary teams, developed staff training programs, and enforced operational compliance.
• Utilized data analysis to streamline operational workflows, optimize expenditure, and improve overall organization performance.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Degree / Qualification
Institution / Platform
Year

Degree in Enterprise Finance (Second Higher Education)
National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine
Graduated
Engineering Degree (First Higher Education)
Higher Educational Institution
Graduated
Professional Certificate in Personal Safety and Security
DisasterReady Platform
2026
First Aid & Emergency Response Training
Certified Practical Training (Dnipro)
2026
LANGUAGES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Languages: Ukrainian (Native), English (Working Proficiency / Intermediate B1–B2).
• Software & Tools: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Data Collection & Reporting Tools, GPS/Navigation Systems.
• Certifications: Driving License (Clean Record), Tactical Safety & Evacuation Protocols.