Євгенія

YEVHENIIA
KOTIAKHOVA
[відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») Yevheniia Kotiakhova

[відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Communication & Event Assistant
EuroFIR | April 2023 - now | Brussels/Remote
Create content to support EuroFIR’s communication activities on social media (Linkedin, Facebook, X) using Hootsuite
Prepare EuroFIR’s monthly newsletter using Glue-Up, Mailchimp, and Canva
Maintain and update content on the EuroFIR website using WordPress
Provide administrative support to the Office Manager in managing EuroFIR’s office and administrative records
Event management and delivery
Intern Project Manager | RIS4Ukraine Fellowship | EIT Food
EuroFIR | December 2022 - March 2023 | Brussels
Supported the Office Manager in managing EU- and other funded projects
Community manager
CEO Club Ukraine | November 2021 - May 2022 | Kyiv
Planned and organized educational activities, including trips, conferences, lectures, and courses
Developed and implemented ideas for club events and long-term activity planning
Promoted events and initiatives through the club’s internal communication channels
Provided responsive and efficient support to club members, ensuring a welcoming and engaging environment
SMM specialist
Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Legal Hackers | The university chapter of the Legal Hackers movement, which develops
technological solutions in law | September 2018 - May 2019 | Kyiv
Developed and implemented a social media strategy, including the creation of photo, video, and text content for
Instagram and Telegram channels

EDUCATION
4CITIES Master in Urban Studies | Erasmus Mundus Scholar
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Universität Wien (UW) & Københavns Universitet (KU)
& Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) & Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) | September 2023 - August 2025
Thesis: Kyiv's Evolution in the Global City Network: The Impact of War on the Spatial Strategies of International
Companies
Relevant Courses: European Cities in an Urbanizing World, Urban Culture and Cultural Theory, Urban Political Economy
Bachelor of Political Science
National University Of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy | September 2018 - July 2022 | Kyiv
Thesis: Social-political factors of economic development in Ukraine (Grade: 95/100)
Relevant subjects: Mass Media and Politics in Ukraine and the World, Theory and Practice of Democracy, Economic
Sociology and Sociology of Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behavior, Contemporary Trends in Consumer Culture
Active member of student organizations: TaMohylanka (university television) and Association of Political Science
Students
GPA: 85.10/100
Erasmus Exchange Program
University of Glasgow | January 2021 - May 2021 | Glasgow
Central and Eastern Europe Studies (Grade: 86.67/100)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Specialization Leading People and Teams
University of Michigan | May 2022 - July 2022 | Online
Learned how to create and communicate a vision to align team efforts toward common goals
Studied key drivers of performance, evaluation, and feedback techniques to enhance team effectiveness
Gained knowledge in hiring, managing, developing, and coaching talents to build and lead strong teams
The Strategy of Content Marketing
University of California | March 2025 - April 2025 | Online
Developed, organized, and implemented content marketing strategies
Analyzed and measured the effectiveness of content marketing campaigns
Full-stack Developer Course
GoIT | October 2019 - December 2020 | Kyiv
Gained practical knowledge in web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and
MongoDB and collaborated with a team to develop a pet project: an app designed to help parents monitor and track
their children's habits

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Telegram Blogger (in Ukrainian)
Подружка з Європи (eng. «Girlfriend from Europe») | 1378 followers | January 2022 - now
Create lifestyle content about studying and living abroad
Sell educational products to assist with admission to foreign universities

VOLUNTEERING
Fundraiser
Charity Foundation «Grow up in the family» | February 2022 - May 2022 | Kyiv
Searched for humanitarian aid opportunities for vulnerable social groups within the business community (companies:
terminal operator TransInvestService, water plant Malatko, wine factory 46 Parallel Wine Group, and tea company May)
Coordinated logistics for the delivery of humanitarian aid

NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Leadership Program «Progresiya»
UN Women Ukraine | Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) | May 2022 - December 2022 | Kyiv
Completed 4 mentorship sessions with Natalia Yaresko, Ukraine’s Minister of Finance (December 2014 – April 2016)
Developed competencies in self-development areas including public speaking, personal branding, negotiation,
networking, and creative thinking

SKILLS
Community Management: Planning, promoting, and organizing events; providing friendly and efficient member
support
Social Media Marketing: Develop strategies and create engaging content across platforms (Facebook, X,
LinkedIn, Telegram) using professional tools such as Glue-Up, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, and Canva
Information Technology: Proficient in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB; Worpress
Academic Research & Analysis: Applying qualitative and quantitative methods (regression, SPSS, R); data
collection, analysis, interpretation; academic writing and presentation

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian & Russian (native), English (IELTS 7.5), Spanish (A1)