Майя

Ptushchuk Maiia
Born in 2009 (16years old), a 11th grade student.

Citizenship: Ukraine.
Place of residence: Riga, Latvia. Ready for business
trips.

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Personal Qualities
My ability to quickly adapt to a new team, easily find common ground with people, and earn
their trust makes me a valuable team player. Additionally, I am capable of working under any
conditions, efficiently locating reliable information, and am truly passionate about my work—
qualities that make me a committed and goal-oriented employee. Despite being a young
specialist, I possess significant experience and a strong motivation to grow professionally.

I consider my key strengths to be the ability to navigate any situation quickly, enthusiasm,
strong communication skills, and a fast learning curve. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills allow me to effectively convey ideas to a wide audience.

Theatre Experience
From an early age, I was deeply involved in theatrical arts, which became a formative part of
my personal and creative development. My journey began at the Ukrainian Theatre in
Odesa, where I performed in stage productions and gained my first experience in front of a
live audience. This early exposure to professional theatre allowed me to build confidence,
discipline, and a strong stage presence.

Continuing to refine my craft, I trained in various acting studios, constantly expanding my
artistic perspective. In Riga, I spent three years at Aktiera Skola N1, where we participated in
film productions and theatrical performances. Our training was comprehensive and included
directing, stage movement, stage combat, and dramaturgy. This multidisciplinary education
strengthened my understanding of both performance and production processes, while
developing my ability to collaborate creatively and adapt to diverse artistic challenges.

Voice-Acting Experience
As a voice actress, I have explored both large-scale productions and independent creative
projects, gaining versatile experience in the field of dubbing. I contributed to the Russian-
language dubbing of the feature film Firestarter (“Воспламеняющая взглядом”), where I
developed skills in vocal expression, precise emotional delivery, and synchronization with
on-screen performance.

In addition to major productions, I have also participated in smaller private projects, which
allowed me to experiment with different vocal styles and characters while maintaining high
professional standards. This combination of experiences strengthened my adaptability,
attention to detail, and ability to convey depth and authenticity solely through voice.

Journalistic Experience
Having been passionate about journalism since childhood, I have honed my skills across
various fields within the profession. My journey began at the age of eight, writing articles for
a journalism course and conducting interviews, which led me to discover a love for reporting.
A three-year experience as a correspondent for a children’s educational TV program
broadcast on “Channel 7” taught me how to efficiently gather relevant information, conduct
interviews, and present it to the public in an accessible way.

My personal interview project aimed at introducing children and teenagers to different
professions gave me the opportunity to carry out the full journalistic process independently
—from idea to publication. Further experience writing article-style reports taught me to
convey and describe events concisely. Additionally, my extensive work in photography and
video production for reports highlights my ability to capture the right moments effectively. I
have also written scripts for films, which has significantly contributed to the development of
my skills as a writer. This experience enhanced my storytelling abilities, strengthened my
sense of structure and narrative, and deepened my understanding of character development
and dialogue. I am confident that my professionalism, along with the knowledge, skills, and
experience I have acquired, make me a strong candidate for a role in journalism.

During the summer of 2025, I completed a mandatory two-week internship at LTV (Latvijas
Televīzija), where I gained hands-on experience in a professional newsroom environment. I
developed practical journalism skills, including research, interviewing, and assisting in the
production of news and media content. By closely observing and collaborating with
experienced journalists, editors, and production teams, I gained a deeper understanding of
the demands, responsibilities, and challenges of the profession. This experience
strengthened my ability to work under deadlines, adapt quickly, and contribute effectively
within a media team.

From July to late September 2025, I worked as a correspondent and reporter for the
Ukrainian news outlet Intent Press. In this role, I was responsible for producing
approximately six news articles per day, adapting and editing colleagues’ materials, and
independently gathering information as a correspondent to cover current events for
publication.

In addition, I managed the “Experts” column, where my task was to present complex and
specialized information in a clear, accessible, and engaging format for a broad audience. I
also wrote analytical and opinion pieces, further developing my ability to structure arguments
and communicate ideas effectively.

This experience significantly strengthened my ability to work under pressure, meet tight
deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality while producing high volumes of content. It
enhanced my research skills, editorial judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced media
environment, making me a reliable, efficient, and highly organized team member capable of
contributing meaningfully to any newsroom.

From July to late September 2025, I worked as a correspondent and reporter for the
Ukrainian news outlet Intent Press. In this role, I was responsible for producing
approximately six news articles per day, adapting and editing colleagues’ materials, and
independently gathering information as a correspondent to cover current events for
publication.

IT Skills
Experienced in: LibreOffice, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, InShot, CapCut,
Picsart, ibisPaint X, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Keynote, Pages, GarageBand, VSCO, KineMaster.

Language Skills
Ukrainian (native), Russian (native), French (С1), English (B2), German (A2), Latvian (A2),
Japanese (A1).