Вікторія Ветеран

VIKTORIIA
LAZKO
DNIPRO, UKRAINE
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E D U C AT I O N
National Technical University 'Dnipro Polytechnic'
(2025 – 2027)
Master’s Degree in Journalism, Media
Communications and PR (ongoing)
Age: 29 Focus: strategic communication, media relations,
public outreach.
Communications professional with
experience in humanitarian communications,
public information, media relations and Dnipropetrovsk Regional Institute of Public
outreach. Experienced in planning and Administration of the National Academy of Public
delivering communications activities, Administration under the President of Ukraine
developing human-interest and social media Master’s Degree in Public Administration and
content, coordinating media engagement,
Governance
supporting public events and campaigns, and
Focus: governance systems, stakeholder
working with international partners, local
authorities and field teams. coordination.

KEY SKILLS Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs
Humanitarian communications & public (2018 – 2020)
information Master’s Degree in Law
Social media content & digital Focus: human rights, administrative and criminal
communications law.
Human-interest stories, interviews & field
content Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs
Event communications & field content (2014 – 2017)
gathering Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement
Media relations, press releases & media Focus: public safety and law enforcement
inquiries operations.
Stakeholder, partner & local authority
engagement
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
LANGUAGES Humanitarian Communication and Media
Ukrainian — Fluent (confirmed by certificate) Copywriting and Information Campaigns
English — Fluent SMM for NGOs
Russian — Fluent HEAT training
Greek — Basic Power BI
 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feb 2025 – Present Ukrainian Red Cross Society — Lead Communications Specialist

Plan and implement communications activities within humanitarian projects and programmes,
aligning outputs with organisational priorities and communication standards.
Develop and edit news stories, press releases, social media posts, video scripts, information
materials, brochures and event communications.
Coordinate media engagement, prepare responses to media inquiries, and support participation of
representatives in interviews, comments and public events.
Coordinate communications support for press conferences, trainings, awareness campaigns and
public events, including content gathering and media outreach.
Ensure consistency of communications materials with brand guidelines, tone of voice, ethical
communication principles and humanitarian communication standards.
Work with colleagues, programme teams, partners, local authorities and other stakeholders to collect
verified information and turn field activities into clear, human-centred content.
Analyse communications activity and prepare internal reporting on campaign performance and
outputs.

Apr 2022 – Feb 2025 National Police of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk Region — Department
of International Police Cooperation (inspector, senior lieutenant of
police)

Supported cooperation with international partners and international organisations on programmes
and projects implemented in Dnipropetrovsk Region.
Prepared and coordinated materials related to international cooperation, including content for official
communication and public-facing information.
Communicated with representatives of international organisations and partner institutions and
supported cross-border information exchange.
Provided analytical and information support on transnational crime matters.
Jul 2017 – Apr 2022 National Police of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk Region — Special
Police Unit (inspector, senior lieutenant of police)
Collected and exchanged analytical and statistical information related to public safety and
operational activities.
Coordinated internal communication between police units and supported organisation of public-
safety activities and events.
Supported public-order and security arrangements for major public events, including football
matches and other mass gatherings.
Served in the Joint Forces Operation area, working in operational environments requiring discipline,
adaptability and careful risk awareness.
Feb 2017 – Jul 2017 National Police of Ukraine in Donetsk Region — Prevention Unit
(inspector, police lieutenant)

Implemented preventive and public-information activities related to community safety and crime
prevention.
Communicated with community members on legal awareness and prevention topics and maintained
service documentation.
Served in an area affected by the Joint Forces Operation.