Kristina

Kristina Karvatska
Nationality: Ukrainian Date of birth: 15/09/1992  Phone number: [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация»)
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 Home: Kyiv (Ukraine)

ABOUT ME

Personal Assistant / Project Coordinator (Executive & Project Support) with 7+ years of experience supporting C-level
executives in international and high-pressure environments (global IT, government, media).

Strong background in executive support, stakeholder communication, budgeting, travel management, and operational
management.

Fluent English-speaking event moderator with experience facilitating 35+ large-scale Town Halls, including All-EMEA sessions with
10,000+ attendees.

Experienced in Jira and Confluence for task tracking, documentation, and delivery coordination.
Completed IT Project Management training (Agile, Scrum, SDLC, WBS, risk management).

WORK EXPERIENCE

 GLOBALLOGIC – Kyiv, Ukraine

SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, EMEA BUSINESS ENABLEMENT OPERATIONS

[ 2021 – Current ]

1) Executive & Operational Coordination (EMEA)
• Coordinated operational and cross-functional initiatives across the EMEA region, supporting leadership priorities and
ensuring alignment between multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Provided day-to-day coordination and operational support for senior leadership (Director / VP level).
• Ensured structured communication flow between leadership, internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Handled sensitive and confidential information related to executive operations and regional initiatives.
2) Project & Delivery Support
• Supported ongoing initiatives and internal projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinated tasks, clarified requirements, and followed up on action items across cross-functional teams.
• Tracked timelines, priorities, dependencies, and risks using Jira and structured tracking tools.
• Proactively identified bottlenecks, misalignments, and delivery risks before escalation.
• Supported project managers and operational leads with coordination, reporting, and tracking activities.
3) Internal Communications & Executive-Level Support
Supported regional communication initiatives and executive updates, ensuring structured information flow and alignment across
teams.
• Prepared project-related reports, presentations, and structured updates for stakeholders.
• Prepared and reviewed internal communications related to organizational updates, structural changes, leadership
messages, and regional initiatives.
• Designed 200+ presentations for leadership-level meetings (Region Head, VPs, Directors).
• Authored and edited 300+ internal messages and newsletters.
4) Event & Project Coordination
Coordinated large-scale internal initiatives and strategic sessions from preparation through follow-up.
• Planned and moderated 35+ large-scale online Town Halls, including All-EMEA sessions with 10,000+ attendees.
• Monitored readiness, aligned speakers and stakeholders, and followed up on action items.
• Coordinated international workshops and leadership meetings (Berlin, Wrocław), including budgeting, travel logistics, and
vendor engagement.
• Contributed to the regional Internal Communications project, including development of the EMEA Town Hall Auto-Calendar
and internal guidelines.
5) Stakeholder, Vendor & Financial Coordination
• Coordinated vendors and suppliers, including communication, onboarding, budgeting, and payment processing.
• Managed operational budgets and processed vendor and referral payments using Coupa.
• Ensured compliance with approved budget limits and internal financial procedures.
• Worked closely with finance and procurement teams to ensure accurate documentation and timely payments.

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6) Process Improvement & Risk Prevention
• Identified process inefficiencies and implemented workflow automation (tracking tools, reporting templates).
• Initiated and launched an automated Supplier Management tool that improved vendor communication and reduced
manual workload.
• Improved operational transparency through structured tracking, reporting, and documentation.

 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE – Kyiv, Ukraine

EXECUTIVE ASSITANT TO THE GENERAL DIRECTOR OF THE DIRECTORATE FOR INTERNAL AND HUMANITARIAN POLICY

[ 2019 – 2021 ]

1) Project Coordination
• Coordinated key national initiatives, including the Shevchenko National Award, Mariinsky Museum opening, and the All-
Ukrainian Online School (budgeting, logistics, organization, documentation).

2) Financial & Procurement Support
• Assisted with accounting and financial reporting; managed procurement, supplier selection, and payment processing.

3) Documentation & Reporting
• Prepared annual plans and reports.

4) Administrative & Logistical Support
• Managed travel arrangements, and supported events (meetings, workshops, trainings, study tours).

 PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMPANY OF UKRAINE (SUSPILNE MOVLENNYA) – Kyiv, Ukraine

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF THE MANAGING BOARD (CEO)

[ 2017 – 2019 ]

1) Provided direct executive support to the CEO in a fast-paced media environment.
2) Managed complex calendar scheduling, international travel, and priority alignment.
3) Handled confidential information and high-level negotiations.
4) Coordinated communication between executive leadership, teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
5) Managed urgent changes and crisis situations under tight deadlines.
6) Organized and supported senior-level meetings with international partners and donors, including G7 ambassadors, preparing
reports, presentations, and executive briefing materials.

 PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMPANY OF UKRAINE (SUSPILNE MOVLENNYA) – Kyiv, Ukraine

TV NEWS JOURNALIST,"UA Pershiy"

[ 2015 – 2016 ]

 TV CHANNEL "BUKOVYNA", SUSPILNE MOVLENNYA / REGIONAL STATE TELEVISION AND RADIO COMPANY – Chernivtsi, Ukraine

TV NEWS JOURNALIST & MORNING PROGRAM PRESENTER

[ 2014 – 2015 ]

 CHERNIVTSI REGIONAL TREASURY SERVICE OF UKRAINE – Chernivtsi, Ukraine

CHIEF SPECIALIST, PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT & ANTI-CORRUPTION COMPLIANCE

[ 2013 – 2014 ]

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Law (Master degree) - Government Scholarship Recipient – fully funded Law studies for top academic performance from
entrance
Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine [ 30/11/2007 – 30/11/2012 ]
City: Chernivtsi | Country: Ukraine

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EDDITIONAL EDUCATION

Courses

1. IT Project Management (DAO PM School) – Intensive 12-week practical program covering Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence,
requirements gathering, task planning, risk management, and full-cycle IT project delivery
2. Team Facilitation – Training delivered by Roman Humeniuk, Engineering Manager at GlobalLogic (August 2024)
3. Basics of Information Design – Course led by Denys Bratchuk, Director of Engineering at GlobalLogic (March 2024)
4. Team Leadership Program – 3-month course facilitated by GlobalLogic managers and directors (February–May 2023)
5. Public Speaking Training – 10-session course, Kyiv School “Aristotel” (March 2021)
6. Smart Management Assistant – 37 academic hours (July–September 2020)
7. Economics, Markets, and Data Analysis – 4-month program at the Kyiv School of Economics for journalists, covering
economic growth, financial fundamentals, and Excel-based data analysis (March–June 2019)
8. Effective PowerPoint Presentations – 10-session course, Kyiv School “Basic” (September 2018)
9. Management Training – 4-day leadership, project management, and corporate governance program by Deutsche Welle
Academy (September 2017)

RECOMMENDATIONS

Professional reference

1. Volodymyr Vaskovskyi — Vice President, Delivery Unit Group Head; Head of EMEA Business Enablement Team
2. Veronika Selega — Former Director, Directorate of Cultural and Humanitarian Policy, Office of the President of Ukraine;
currently CEO, Bickerstaff.284

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Language Proficiency

Ukrainian – native

English – fluent

JOB-RELATED SKILLS

Professional Competencies

Executive & Personal Assistance (C-level support); project coordination & delivery control; risk anticipation & crisis management;
stakeholder communication (EN / UA); calendar, travel & priority management; scope coordination & task planning; requirements
tracking & prioritization; backlog & workflow management; project documentation (WBS, project plans, reports); cross-functional
collaboration; analytics & reporting; process improvement & workflow optimization; strong organizational and time management
skills.

Tools: Jira, Asana, Confluence, Google Workspace, Excel, Google Sheets, Coupa, CRM systems, Figma, Canva, PowerPoint.

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