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Elena Tochilina
Business Transformation Consultant | Leadership Trainer | Developmental Coach
Kyiv, Ukraine  [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)  [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Fluent in English & Spanish

Business Transformation Consultant with 15+ years of experience leading cross-sector projects and stakeholder initiatives for organizations such as UNIDO, ILO, and GIZ. Experienced in working with international clients across Europe, North America, and Central Asia, delivering digital strategies, leadership development programs, and team capacity-building initiatives that improve efficiency and drive scalable growth.
Core Competencies
• Project Management & Business Transformation
• People Development & Coaching
• Leadership & Team Building
• Organizational Design & Culture Change
• Strategy Development & Digital Solutions
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Coaching & Training in Business Models, Marketing, and Strategy
• Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management
Recent Certifications (2023–2025)
• Leadership Circle Profile (2025)
• Polyvagal Certificate Course: Safety, Connection, and the Human Experience (2024–2025)
• TRE Provider Certification Program (2023–2024)
• Growth Edge Coaching (2023–2024)
Professional Experience
Co-founder & International Stakeholder Manager
Ukrainian Bildung Network | 2021–Ongoing
• Co-founded and lead a non-profit focused on democratic societal transformation through Bildung (Scandinavian model of well-being and adult development).
• Manage communication, partnerships, and international collaborations with stakeholders and educators.
Export Consultant
GIZ Funded Trade Up Program | 2023–2024
• Consulted Ukrainian wedding gown producers on expanding into the US market, focusing on market analysis, digital strategy, and brand positioning.
Consultant & Trainer
International Client | 2023–2024
• Designed and implemented a marketing strategy for an educational platform, including market analysis, strategy development, and customer insights through focus groups and interviews.
Mentor & Trainer
Estonian Refugee Council | 2023
• Mentored and trained Ukrainian women-led startups, helping them develop sales strategies, business models, and brand positioning.
Researcher
International Labour Organization (ILO) | 2022–2023
• Conducted research and analysis on inclusive employment policies for persons with disabilities, delivering actionable insights for policy recommendations.
Business Development & Project Manager
Speed & Function Development Company | 2021–2022
• Managed and led business development initiatives, delivering digital strategy consulting, project management, and team leadership for a growing tech company.
Senior Trainer & Mentor
UNIDO-GEF Global Cleantech Innovation Program | 2021–2022
• Provided business model and marketing training for Cleantech/Eco start-ups, helping them prepare pitches for potential investors.
Expert in Strengthening SME Financial Sustainability
UNDP Project | 2020–2022
• Delivered capacity-building sessions for SMEs in Eastern Ukraine, enhancing their financial sustainability and exploring crowdfunding solutions.
Stakeholder Manager, IQ Energy Program
EBRD | 2016–2017
• Managed stakeholder relationships with partner banks, trade associations, and local authorities, promoting green technology and energy efficiency.
• Coordinated with municipalities and SMEs to align energy efficiency initiatives with market needs and opportunities.
Communications Expert, Project Coordinator, UKEEP program
EBRD | 2008-2016
• Led communication campaigns to raise awareness about energy efficiency projects, working closely with local authorities, businesses, and citizens to promote sustainable energy solutionPrevious Roles

2003–2008 | Early Career Roles – Account management, interpreting, and sales positions in advertising, freelance, and industrial sectors, building foundations in client relations, marketing, and cross-cultural communication.
Education
Taras Shevchenko University, Kyiv
2015–2019
Specialization: Finance (MSc, Specialist Degree)
Zaporizhzhia State University, Zaporizhzhia
1998–2003
Specialization: Linguistics (English, Spanish) (MA in Applied Linguistics)

Additional Education & Training
• Start and Improve Your Business (ILO Train-the-Trainers Course, 2021)
• Social Presencing Theatre Training for Facilitators (Presencing Institute MIT, 2021)
• Transformational Facilitative Leadership (Institute of Culture Affairs, Canada, 2020)
• Strategic Marketing & Business Modeling (KBS, EU4Business, EBRD, 2019)
• Investment Promotion Course (UNIDO, 2018)
• Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Training (UNIDO, EBRD, 2016–2017)

Skills & Soft Skills
• Project Management: Agile methodologies, timeline management, cross-functional team leadership
• Coaching & Facilitation: Leadership development, group facilitation, and personal coaching
• Digital Strategy & Innovation: Developing digital solutions and strategies for organizational growth
• Crisis Management & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and ability to manage high-pressure situations
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish; basic knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian

References
Available upon request.