Еліна

Elina Kostenko
Home: 25 Shevchenka street, 79033, Lviv, Ukraine

Email address: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») Phone: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

Instagram: ekostenk.o

Gender: Female Date of birth: 29/04/2004 Place of birth: Ternopil, Ukraine

Nationality: Ukrainian

ABOUT ME
I am a detail-oriented, proactive and communicative professional with experience in
project-based work, cross-functional collaboration and working in an international
environment. Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in International Economic Relations
at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. I am interested in developing my career in an
international business environment, particularly in areas related to project coordination,
business operations, marketing, corporate learning or international relations. I bring
strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as
the ability to adapt quickly, work with diverse teams and approach tasks from both
business and user perspectives.

WORK EXPERIENCE
berko.tech
City: Lviv | Country: Ukraine

[ 10/02/2024 - 21/07/2025 ] UI/UX Designer
• Designed UX architecture for 3+ applications and platforms (user flows, journey
maps, information architecture).
• Collaborated and coordinated with developers and project managers to align
design with product strategy, contributing to 3 successful launches that increased
user engagement and retention by 25%, while gaining experience in teamwork,
agile workflows, and client relationship management.
• Built scalable UI systems in Figma, improving design-to-development handoff
efficiency by 40%.
• Applied knowledge of project and client management, ensuring designs aligned not
only with UI/UX goals but also with business and economic objectives.
• Used advanced English (C1) daily in cross-border project communication and
collaboration with international clients.
• Attracted 2–3 new clients per month through high-quality design, delivery, and
user-centered solutions.
• Converted 60% of first-time clients into long-term partners, improving the
company’s retention rate and stable income.
EDUCATION &
TRAINING
[ 01/09/2025 - 31/12/2026 ] Master’s Degree in International Economic Relations / Commercial
Diplomacy
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv https://lnu.edu.ua/

Address: 1 Universytetska Street79000, Lviv (Ukraine) | Level in EQF: 7

Focus on Commercial Diplomacy and international management, with emphasis on
strategic decision-making in global business.

[ 02/04/2026 - 17/07/2026 ] Erasmus+ Exchange Student, School of Business & Economics

Freie Universität Berlin
• Participated in the Erasmus+ academic mobility programme at one of Germany’s
leading universities.
• Completed coursework in economics, entrepreneurship, business organization and
German language in an international academic environment.
• Worked on academic and project-based assignments in multicultural teams,
developing cross-cultural communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
• Gained experience adapting to a different academic system and working effectively
in an international and culturally diverse environment.

[ 01/09/2021 - 30/06/2025 ] Bachelor’s Degree in International Economic Relations / International
Business
Ivan Franko National University https://lnu.edu.ua/

Address: 1 Universytetska Street79000, Lviv (Ukraine) | Field(s) of study: Economics
and International Economic Relations | Final grade: Graduated with honors | Level in
EQF: 6 | Thesis: Features of Virtual Companies’ Activities in the System of International
Business

• Developed strong knowledge in international management, global economics, and
business strategy.
• Bachelor’s thesis on virtual companies analyzed Amazon, Airbnb, Zoom.

[ 06/2024 - 12/2024 ] Certified UI/UX Designer
IT STEP University https://lviv.itstep.org/

Address: 83A Zamarstynivska Street, Lviv (Ukraine) | Final grade: Excellent | Thesis:
Redesign of Shpytsi Hotel & SPA website - combined design and business strategy.

• Gained hands-on experience in developing corporate websites, e-commerce
platforms, CRM systems, and mobile applications.
• Proficient in Figma, creating design systems, prototypes, and adaptive layouts.
• Skilled in analyzing client briefs and technical requirements, ensuring alignment
with business goals.
• Applied Mobile-First responsive design principles, enhancing accessibility across
devices.

Projects:
• E-commerce website
• Landing page
• CRM system for a medical center - not only optimized UI, but also supported
process management and workflow efficiency, reducing admin workload by 25%.
• Interface redesign
• Mobile application (banking, ticket booking)

[ 11/2019 - 08/2021 ] Callan's English language course
CALLAN METHOD accredited school https://profi-centr.ua/

Address: 8 Yosypa Slipoho street46002, Ternopil (Ukraine)

• Completed all 12 levels of the Callan Method, achieving English proficiency C1.
• Developed advanced conversational and academic English, enabling effective
participation in professional and academic environments.
• Enhanced fast listening comprehension and real-time response skills, crucial for
presentations, negotiations, and teamwork.

• Applied language proficiency in international projects, academic research, and
professional communication.

CONFERENCES &
SEMINARS
[ 04/12/2023 - 11/12/2023 ] 2023 EUCPASU Certificate Program "EU Common Policies: Experience for Ukraine"
Lviv, Ukraine
• Gained comprehensive knowledge of EU legal, institutional, and political
frameworks.
• Analyzed the EU’s common policies and governance standards, with a focus on
their application for Ukraine.
• Improved understanding of EU–Ukraine cooperation in diplomacy, economic
policy, and international relations.

Certified (certificate confirmed).

[ 14/11/2023 - 20/11/2023 ] Completion of the online course "Narratives of Russian propaganda in media
during the war" Lviv, Ukraine
• Strengthened critical thinking and media literacy by analyzing propaganda
techniques and narratives.
• Developed the ability to evaluate information credibility and identify manipulation
strategies in digital and traditional media.
• Enhanced analytical and communication skills for research, policy, and public
awareness contexts.

Certified (certificate confirmed).

[ 31/03/2023 ] Completion of the online course "Successful Startup: From Idea to Scaling" Lviv,
Ukraine
• Learned the full startup lifecycle: from idea validation and MVP development to
fundraising, scaling, and market entry strategies.
• Gained insights into entrepreneurship, innovation management, and venture
funding.
• Applied knowledge to personal projects, combining economic and design expertise
for practical business solutions.

Certified (authenticity verified online).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Ukrainian
Other language(s):
English
LISTENING: C1 READING: C1 WRITING: C1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION: C1 SPOKEN INTERACTION: C1
Spanish
LISTENING: A1 READING: A2 WRITING: A1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION: A2 SPOKEN INTERACTION: A1
SKILLS
Detail Orientation | Time Management | interact verbally in English | understand
spoken English | create prototype of user experience solutions | Microsoft Word |
Microsoft Powerpoint | Results-driven | Outlook | Google Drive | Skype | Microsoft
Excel | Google Docs | Zoom | international economic relations | Microsoft Office