Natalia

Natalia Vlasenko
Odesa, Ukraine ǀ [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») ǀ [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») ǀ LinkedIn page
SUMMARY
10 years experience in domestic and foreign tourism, linguistics, management, journalism and communications
• Diplomatic and calm in all aspects of professional performance with a broad range of conflict zone experience
• Aptitude for linguistics, journalism, writing, travel planning, and logistics
• Adopts quickly to new teams and environments with a focus on business optimization
EXPERIENCE
Interpreter and Accountant, Frontline Medics and Global Outreach Doctors, Donetsk region, Ukraine Oct 2023 – Present
Interpreter, logistician, and fixer for international organizations that support Ukraine requiring considerable organizational
skills and professionalism in hostile combat environments
• Provide high-fidelity interpreting services for combat medical training to Ukrainian soldiers and civilians
• Serve as an interpreter and medical assistant at forward deployed Role 1 hospitals supporting the Ukraine Army
• Function in a business development capacity for NGO’s, also managing the accounting of a multitude of projects
• Assist in logistics support for multiple agencies to deliver support from domestic and foreign entities
Foreign Media Assistant, Ukraine 2022 – 2023
Consultant to foreign media correspondents, facilitating media entities to frontline combat positions
• Regularly assist foreign journalists in the creation of reports and news, requiring coordination and liaison with
military press officers and commanders, organizing logistics, plan meetings and filming, and provide translation
services
• Successfully completed more than 50 missions over a two-year span with news organizations such as Radio France,
RSI, DW, Figaro, Czeska Televize, Politiken, and Arte
Writer & Researcher, Future Atelier, Berlin 2021 – 2022
Technology, science, and lifestyle writer
• Researched and authored articles related to technology, IT, NFT, blockchain, mental health, and smart cities
Content Manager, Odesa State Environmental University, Odesa, Ukraine 2016 – 2024
Writer and assistant in the public relations department of the University
• Created press and post releases of university scientific events, and managed media and content design
Culture & Creative Writer, Odesa , Ukraine 2017 – 2022
Author of articles about culture, history and arts
• Composed articles about cultural life in Odesa, literature, arts and city history
Independent Certified Tour Guide, Odesa, Lviv, Ukraine 2016 – 2022
Creator and organizer of city tours for Ukrainian and foreign tourists, in Ukrainian, English, French and Polish languages
• Arranged more than 2000 thematic tours for groups and individual travelers
• Customers include JC Travel, Sputnik Kyiv, Institut français d'Ukraine, project “Architecture of Odesa”
Travel Manager/Tour Guide, Sky Group Travel & Incentive, Odesa, Ukraine 2012 – 2016
Travel manager supporting a start-up tour operator company
• Prepared all the travel documents and tickets for travelers
• Organized city tours and cultural programs for foreign visitors all around Ukraine

EDUCATION
Master of Tourism Studies (International Economics Faculty) 2009 – 2015
Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Technical Skills: Persuasive writing/speaking, Microsoft Office & Google Suite, Canva
• Core skills: Management, communications, organization skills, knowledge of English, Polish & French languages,
creative writing, problem-solving
• Interests: Ballet, travel, literature, arts & culture, creative writing, volunteerism in support of the Ukrainian Military