Марія

MARIIA POLEGENKA
PROJECT & OPERATIONS COORDINATION
International communication • Partnerships • Administration • Translation
Fully remote • International / location-independent work
Kyiv, Ukraine | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
PROFILE
I am an experienced coordinator and generalist with a background in international projects, company administration, partnerships, licensing, translation and communication. I have worked in both business and non-profit environments in Ukraine and Europe. I enjoy working with people, keeping things organized and helping a project move forward. I am comfortable learning as I go, taking responsibility and finding practical solutions when there is no obvious answer.
WHAT I CAN BRING
Project and task coordination • International communication • Partner relations • Administrative support • Contracts and licensing • Team coordination • Budgeting and reporting • Translation and editing • Events and training • Website and social media content • Independent remote work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Deputy Director | PE “Fireclaw Ukraine”
May 2016 – December 2024 • Ukraine / International
• Worked across the company’s day-to-day administration and development, with responsibilities changing according to the needs of the business.
• Communicated with international publishers and rights holders, including Marvel, IDW, Dark Horse, BOOM! Studios, Penguin Random House and Panini.
• Handled licensing-related communication, contracts, documents and correspondence with international partners.
• Participated in selecting and training staff and helped coordinate the team’s day-to-day work.
• Worked with budgets, financial administration, reporting and general company documentation.
• Supported marketing, social media and preparation of promotional materials.
• Translated and edited business, legal, marketing and other professional materials.
• Dealt with a wide range of practical issues and helped coordinate communication between the company and external partners.
Freelance Interpreter & Translator | Self-employed
December 2024 – Present • Remote / International
• Translate and edit professional documents, websites, presentations and other business content.
• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for professional and international communication.
• Manage assignments independently, including communication with clients, deadlines and final quality.
Youth, Children & Family Leisure Time Manager — Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) | AWO SANO Ferienzentrum Oberhof
April 2015 – April 2016 • Germany
• Participated in the German Federal Voluntary Service (Bundesfreiwilligendienst) and worked as part of the holiday centre team.
• Planned and delivered leisure and educational activities for children, families, older adults and people with special needs.
• Helped organize and facilitate international youth projects supported by the Council of Europe / Youth in Action.
• Coordinated activities and meetings with international partner organizations.
• Facilitated team-building and cooperation activities in a multicultural environment.
Freelance Interpreter / Translator / Editor | Freelance
December 2013 – February 2015 • Ukraine / International
• Translated films, cartoons and TV series and prepared materials for dubbing.
• Proofread and edited translated scripts and other media content.
Interpreter | CANADEM
December 2013 • Kyiv & Kyiv Region, Ukraine
• Provided interpretation support to Canadian independent election observers during their work in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
International Program Coordinator / Project Manager / Office Manager / Web Administrator | YMCA Ukraine
September 2008 – October 2013 • Ukraine / International
• Coordinated international programs and maintained communication with YMCA Europe, the World Alliance of YMCAs and partner organizations.
• Supported relationships with foreign embassies, international organizations, foundations and corporations working in Ukraine.
• Selected participants for international projects and supported related administrative and visa processes.
• Helped prepare cooperation plans, funding applications, informational materials and reports.
• Organized trainings, seminars, round tables, public events and sports competitions.
• Translated documents and supported communication between Ukrainian and international teams.
• Handled office administration, correspondence, records and information flow.
• Updated the organization’s website and official social media pages.
English Teacher | Kyiv Pedagogic College of Taras Shevchenko National University
2007 – 2008 • Kyiv, Ukraine
• Prepared educational programs and lesson plans, delivered lectures and seminars, and assessed students.
Web Content & Moderation Specialist | Limenet
2006 – 2007 • Kyiv, Ukraine
• Provided content, moderation and technical/information support for multifunctional websites.
Promoter / Hostess | Freebrand Advertising Agency
2005 – 2006 • Kyiv, Ukraine
• Represented consumer brands at promotional events, product demonstrations and guest-facing activities.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree, Education Management — Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 2008–2010
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language & Literature / Teaching — Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Pedagogic University, 2003–2008
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian — Native | English — Fluent | German — Intermediate | Italian — Intermediate | French — Beginner
ADDITIONAL
Driving licence: Category B