Anna Kovalchuk

Experience

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  Ukrainian Medical Lyceum at O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2014

  English Teacher

  • Created lesson plans, organized classroom lectures and coursework• Conducted interactive classroom activities to increase student participation and ameliorate speaking skills• Prepared, conducted, and graded assignments, tests and projects• Evaluated and drafted student progress reports

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  Council of Europe (Expert Group visit to Ukraine)

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

  Consecutive Interpreter

  Consecutive interpretation from English into Ukrainian and from Ukrainian into English during the official meetings at the Ministry of Education of Ukraine and Kyiv educational establishments

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  Key Language School

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Provided full administrative support to the administration team and teaching staff as required• Assisted with the smooth-running of the office• Assisted with the recruitment of new staff members • Managed the curriculum and procured necessary educational materials• Handled the budget, record-keeping and reporting• Managed communications with teachers and students • Assisted in the organization of the various educational events and celebrations • Delivered interpretation / translation from/into English/French when required• Edited and filled up the school website Show less

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  Lesaffre Ukraine

  Mar 2012 - Nov 2017

  Executive Assistant to the General Manager/ Marketing Specialist

  Executive administrative support:• Сollected necessary information, analyzed competitors’ data, worked with Excel tables, managed correspondence• Organized business trips and managed office premises• Translated and interpreted from/into English/French during the negotiations and conferences• Interacted with the French Embassy in Ukraine, French and Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFU), provided the information at requestMarketing activity:• Edited and filled up the company websites http://www.lesaffre.ua/en/, http://www.dkh.com.ua/, http://www.safmoment.com.ua/• Promoted the company’s product brands in specialized printed media• Worked closely with key players (design, packaging, product, sales) to execute strategies• Signed agreements with suppliers (full-scale document processing)• Supported in the organization of the bi-annual Bakery and Business conference (developed concepts, made reservations, organized facilities, commissioned promo material, produced press announcements and press releases, contacted delegates, etc.) Show less

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  “Europe in a suitcase” project

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2013

  Simultaneous Interpreter

  Simultaneous interpreting at meetings and negotiations in the course of the trips of two groups of experts from Germany, Poland, and Ukraine to Chernihiv and Kirovohrad regions (discussions focused on the tools of European Neighbourhood Policy and the Eastern Partnership as well as the question of what defines Europe and how to make European values something that can be experienced).

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2024

  Communications Advisor

  External communications:• Elaborate, update and implement the communications strategy • Edit and proofread incoming and outgoing news materials• Provide communications support to high-level events and visits• Develop, plan and conduct PR and visibility campaigns• Elaborate weekly social media plans (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)• Collect and visualize success stories, coordinate video and photo production (link, link)• Coordinate communications activities in all 24 regions of Ukraine (4 regional visibility experts in subordination)• Interact with the donors and report to stakeholders on communications activities and results • Develop, design and publish visibility and PR materials • Write speeches for the management and create content / manage the website (https://u-lead.org.ua/)• Adjust and approve the drafts and layouts in compliance with the Programme’s brand book • Cooperate with the media and manage requests from national and regional media outletsInternal communications:• Conduct all internal communications processes among over 200 colleagues applying various tools (internal weekly newsletter, teambuilding events, content creation for Intranet and corporate MS Teams channels, employee surveys, etc.)• Develop internal event concepts and moderate internal events and get-togethers• Conduct engaging internal trainings on corporate communications • Create visibility and media guidelines, draft and disseminate key messages among the structure in tight coordination with the management Show less

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  The Bell Foundation

  Apr 2024 - now

  Digital Communications Lead

  Generic Communications:• Oversee the Foundation’s communications-related output, ensuring consistent messaging.• Produce tailored content that is accessible, SEO-friendly, and engaging.• Ensure all external communications adhere to brand guidelines.• Search for, collect and promote impact stories (incl. video production).• Ensure wide dissemination and engagement of produced content.Digital:• Lead digital marketing activities for the Foundation’s assets.• Draft and implement Digital Implementation Plan of the organisation in line with the KPIs and main objectives.• Create and maintain high-quality communications for digital channels, including email campaigns (Mailchimp).• Keep website content updated and relevant, improving user journeys (WordPress).• Optimise analytics for digital platforms, interpret results, and implement improvements (Lookerstudio / Google Analytics, Sprout Social).• Prepare and execute digital marketing campaigns, including paid campaigns (LinkedIn ads).Social Media:• Lead content creation about training offers for the Foundation’s social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube).• Plan and carry out LinkedIn live broadcasts of events.• Manage the social media content pipeline to maximize engagement.• Identify trends, advise on new opportunities, and implement changes to grow presence.• Create branded images to accompany all social media posts (Canva Pro). Show less