Марія

Maria Miasnikova
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Ukraine, Odesa (Living in Portugal) [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

PEOPLE PARTNER & HRM
People-oriented and detail-focused HR professional with 3+ years of experience in team coordination, employee support,
and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in onboarding, feedback processes, communication, and task management.
Proven ability to build trust with teams, support management, and ensure smooth internal operations. Looking to grow in
an HR/People Partner role where I can contribute to a strong team culture and employee experience.

KEY COMPETENCIES
HR Process Design & Implementation Full-Cycle Talent & Employee Lifecycle Management Agile & Scrum Methodologies Integration
Corporate Culture Building Strategic Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding Cross-Functional Collaboration
Change Management Performance Management & Employee Engagement Facilitation of Meetings & Workshops
Business Unit Support International HR Support & Relocation Coordination Training Delivery & 1 to 1 Mentorship
Flat structure collaboration Conflict Resolution, Mediation & Team Health Support Agile Transformation & Team Enablement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Unicorn Media Company (2020-2025)
People Partner & HR Jan 2024 - Feb 2025
People-first HR specialist with hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle. Supported 80+ team members in Thailand, Ukraine, and Europe, leading hiring,
onboarding, performance management, and relocation. Built scalable HR systems, drove team culture initiatives, mentored junior HRs, and helped expand cross-functional
teams during high-growth periods. Strong in conflict resolution, team facilitation, internal comms, and training. Passionate about creating supportive, high-performing cultures
in distributed teams.

HR Operations & Strategy
Supported 80+ employees across cross-functional projects in Thailand, Ukraine, and Europe throughout the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, 1:1s, performance reviews,
offboarding, and relocation).
Developed and implemented adaptation plans, HR strategy, and systems for performance review, talent assessment, and succession planning.
Created and optimized HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, test assignments, feedback collection, analytics, and documentation workflows.
Maintained accurate employee records and managed documentation updates in CRM systems.
Contributed to building organizational structure during periods of active growth.
Recruitment & Team Expansion
Hired 10+ employees in 4 months for both remote and on-site roles, including international relocations.
Facilitated structured interviews, assessing hard/soft skills and cultural alignment.
Accelerated product delivery by 3 days through timely team expansion.
Relocation & People Support
Organized and managed successful relocation of 20+ employees from Ukraine and Europe to Thailand.
Provided ongoing HR consulting and operational support to employees and line managers.
Handled financial reporting and employee relocation logistics.
Culture, Communication & Learning
Built a healthy, engaged team culture across distributed and international teams.
Contributed to shaping company culture and values through modern HR models and practices.
Designed and conducted 5+ internal trainings (assertive communication) and technical workshops (design, directing, editing, and AI).
Organized 6+ remote and offline team-building events.
Launched anonymous surveys and implemented feedback loops to improve team dynamics and engagement.
Mentored 3 junior team members (HR, Scrum Master, Facilitator).
Conflict & Team Dynamics
Successfully led 2 conflict-resolution mediation sessions.
Resolved team conflicts and strengthened communication and collaboration.
Supported top managers and product owners with coordination, feedback, and process execution.

Scrum Master and Team management Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
Results-driven Scrum Master with proven experience building Agile teams and driving cross-functional collaboration in hybrid environments. Successfully
launched 2 Scrum teams from scratch, scaled Agile practices across departments, and led over 150 team syncs and strategy meetings. Achieved a 3×
improvement in project delivery by redefining team structure and delivery flow. Skilled in facilitating communication, mentoring teams, and fostering
continuous learning.

Built and coordinated a hybrid team of 60+ members (remote & on-site); established smooth operational workflows for distributed teams.
Created and launched 2 Scrum teams from scratch; implemented Agile practices company-wide.
Facilitated 100+ Daily Standups, 70+ Retrospectives, and 20+ brainstorming sessions across projects.
Led 150+ cross-functional Zoom syncs with teams, department leads, and top management.
Achieved a 3× increase in project output within 9 months through Agile transformation and delivery process optimization.
Collaborated with PMs and executives on project roadmaps, team structure, and operational scaling.
Trained and coached 40+ team members on Scrum and Agile methodologies, fostering ownership and alignment across departments.

Property Master Sep 2020 - Jan 2022
Worked on the Property Master YouTube channel, producing humorous, visually engaging food videos for children. Developed creative concepts and
props tailored to the channel’s unique visual style and playful storytelling. Managed all props and set materials, ensuring timely preparation and
maintenance for smooth video shoots. Collaborated closely with video producers, stylists, and camera teams to align creative vision and execution.
Handled purchasing and budget tracking for props and supplies, balancing creativity with cost-efficiency.
Provided behind-the-scenes support, contributing to seamless shoot days and consistent content delivery.
 HoReCa
Entrepreneur July 2012 - Jan 2020
Experienced Pastry Chef & Small Business Owner with 8 years in the HoReCa industry. Founded and managed a pastry business, collaborating with cafes and restaurants
across Ukraine and Belarus. Worked as Head Pastry Chef at top venues including Silence Espresso Bar (Odesa), Let It Be cafe group (Minsk), and Foundation Coffee Roasters
(Ukraine).
Skilled in dessert menu development, new restaurant launches, staff training, and product strategy. Oversaw full-cycle business operations: financial reporting, supplier
coordination, workflow optimization, and B2B client communication. Led the creation of custom dessert concepts aligned with each brand’s identity.
2012 - 2019 My own project “Merry Cake Shop” (Odesa)
2019 - 2020 Head Pastry Chef in “Let it Be” (Minsk, Belarus)
2017 Guest pastry Chef in “Foundation coffee roasters” (Ukraine)
2016 Pastry Chef M1 Club Hotel (Odesa)
09.2015 - 09.2016 Head Pastry Chef in “Sova fusion Restaurant” (Odesa)
12.2015 - 04.2016 Head Pastry Chef in “Farsh Burhers restaurants” by Sova fusion restaurants (Odesa)
2015 Head Pastry Chef in Silence espresso bar (Odesa)
2014 Guest Pastry Chef in Traveller’s Coffee (Odesa)

HARD SKILLS
Full-cycle recruitment (job posting, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers)
Onboarding / Offboarding / Adaptation / Exit Interview
HR analytics & reporting (PDP, eNPS, performance review)
HR strategy development
Process setup & optimization (HR processes and Scrum)
PeopleForce, Google Workspace, Trello, Asana, Zoom, Miro, Microsoft Office, CRM.
Agile & Scrum methodologies (Scrum Master, daily/retrospective/planning/review)
Facilitation (1:1, strategy session, mediation, top management & leads meetings, departments & team meetings)
Remote/hybrid & on-side team management
International relocation support
Team building & event organisation
Documentation & internal communication workflows
Mentoring for HR, Scrum Master, Facilitator roles
Interviewing (soft skills, motivation, values-fit, structured & competency-based)

SOFT SKILLS
Strong communication skills
Empathy & emotional intelligence
Proactivity
Responsibility & reliability
Multitasking & prioritisation
Adaptability & fast learning
Team leadership, motivation & support
Critical thinking & problem-solving
Result-oriented mindset
Cross-cultural awareness

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Odessa Art College (OAC) named M.B. Grekova.
Majors: Artist and designer. 2008-2012
International Humanitarian University (IHU) Odesa.
Faculty of Computer Science and Innovative Technologies. Design and digital art. 2012-2014

Anna Vlasova HRM School 2024
Human Resurses managmant course certificate.
Scrum Master course 2022
Scrum Master certificate.

Facilitation course 2022
Facilitator certificate.

TOOLS
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail), CRM system, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Trello, Zoom, Asana, Canva, Miro, PowerPoint
LANGUAGES
Ukrainiane (native) Russian (native) English (B2).

References are available upon request.