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Veronika Konoma
Operational and logistics support/Interpreter and
English Language Teacher
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Lviv, Ukraine Category B

31.12.1982 [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
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Overview

A self-confident and sociable professional with a background in interpreting and English language teaching.
Experienced in managing high-pressure situations and delivering precise translation and operational support that
enhances organizational effectiveness. Ready to dive into new professional fields. Passionate about traveling and
logistics.

Languages
English — Advanced Ukrainian — Native

Employment

02/2026 – Present PwC, SDC Lviv, Personal/Management Assistant
Lviv/online Personal/Management Assistant for a Belgian Tax Team
Enabled Directors to focus on strategic priorities by managing complex calendars,
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coordinating virtual and in-person meetings, and ensuring seamless scheduling,
logistics, and stakeholder communication.
Optimized business travel planning by coordinating domestic and international travel
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arrangements and preparing detailed itineraries, ensuring efficient and hassle-free
business trips.
Improved operational efficiency by facilitating digital document signing and managing
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invitations and attendance for internal and international events.
Supported client relationship management and compliance by maintaining accurate
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records of client interactions and meetings in Salesforce.

04/2015 – Present Freelance Interpreter
Provided accurate consecutive interpretation for international organizations, and NGOs
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(UNDP, IOM, UN Women, GIZ, USAID, DAI, Chemonics Int.) during international
conferences, roundtables, field missions, and official meetings.
Worked as a language liaison and fixer with representatives of foreign media.
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Acted as a language assistant for long and short-term election observers (OSCE ODIHR,
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Caneom) and facilitated effective communication between local authorities and
representatives of political parties.

01/2020 – 03/2025 DAI, USAID Economic Resilience Activity, Interpreter/Operational Support Officer
Kramatorsk, Lviv, Enabled effective collaboration between international experts, local authorities, NGOs,
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Ukraine donors, and beneficiaries by delivering accurate consecutive interpretation during high-
level meetings, trainings, field visits, and stakeholder engagements.
Supported successful project implementation by providing operational and
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administrative support to senior management, including planning, reporting,
stakeholder communication, and coordination of project activities.

Coordinated logistics for 40+ field visits, delegations, and events across eastern and
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western Ukraine, ensuring seamless execution, timely documentation, and positive
experiences for international partners and project stakeholders.
Enhanced donor communication and project visibility by translating and preparing key
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project materials, including Memorandums of Understanding, reports, success stories,
and official correspondence, contributing to clear communication and stronger
stakeholder engagement.
Served as a trusted liaison between international teams, government officials, and local
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partners, fostering effective communication and facilitating informed decision-making in
multicultural environments.

01/2017 – 12/2019 Ukraine NGO Forum, English Teacher
Kramatorsk, Ukraine Conducted engaging English language classes focusing on speaking, reading, and
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listening skills for employees of national and international NGOs.

01/2015 – 03/2015 OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, English Language Assistant
Kramatorsk, Ukraine Provided consecutive interpretation and language support during offline/online
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meetings and field visits to enhance communication between English- speaking and
Ukrainian-speaking stakeholders.
Translated news articles, official documents, and letters of various kinds;
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Accompanied supervisors and patrol leaders on daily patrols, mainly to the contact line
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area.

10/2005 – 09/2019 CLOTHES WHOLESALING DISTRIBUTION CENTRE,
Kramatorsk, Ukraine Personal Assistant/Interpreter/Logistic Coordinator
Worked full-time during the first 5 years and then switched to a flexible schedule.
Executed precise consecutive interpretation during business meetings and negotiations
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with foreign partners in Ukraine and abroad (Great Britain, Poland), ensuring seamless
communication and mutual understanding.
Managed comprehensive administrative tasks, including preparing and submitting visa
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applications to various Foreign Embassies, coordinating schedules, and facilitating travel
arrangements to European countries for business purposes.
Coordinated logistical operations related to international goods transportation by
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liaising with suppliers, transport companies, tracking shipments, and ensuring timely
delivery to final destinations, contributing to streamlined supply chain processes.

10/2013 – 12/2014 Englex, Online English School, English Language Teacher
Conducted English language classes for students of different English levels.

Education

01/2007 – 12/2009 Specialist Degree in International Economics,
Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade Institute of Postgraduate Studies.

01/2000 – 12/2005 Specialist Degree, Diploma with Honours, Foreign Languages and Literature,
Kramatorsk Institute of Economics and Humanities, Foreign Languages Department
Qualification: English and Chinese languages