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About Me

Larysa Metanchuk
2 Bahagat Ali Str., Apt 5, Zamalek, Cairo
metanchuk.larysa@gmail.com

Acquiring M.Sc. in sustainability I got knowledge and skills to demonstrate leadership and take responsibility for addressing sustainability challenges. I am driven to co-create, together with colleagues and partners, the business case for sustainable performance of various organisations.
With experience working and studying in Ukraine, USA, Turkey and Sweden I have unique ability to communicate this across cultures and industries.

EDUCATION

2009-2010 M.Sc. in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (MSLS)
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden
• Research Thesis: “Engaging Action: A Systemic Approach to Communication Design for Promotion of Behaviour Change”
• Strategic Management Course - Strategic Sustainability Analyst: constructing business case for sustainability for Whitworths Inc., an international produce trade company. Performed strategic analysis and planning which included prioritised action plan.
• Engineering for Sustainable Society Course - Product Life Cycle Analyst: assessing energy storage system for iCeL Systems Inc. Created various scenarios for carbon and financial savings.

2003-2008 B.A. in Business Administration
Odessa National University, Odessa, Ukraine
Research Thesis: “Measuring Marketing Effectiveness by Calculating ROMI index”

SKILLS

• Leadership and Project Management
• Team Work and Management
• Collaboration and Networking with local and regional networks
• Communication and Interpersonal
• Selling and Marketing
• Presentation, Hosting and Facilitation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan-July 2009 Marketing Intern, Prysmian, Istanbul, Turkey - 12000 employees, cable production, full time
• Completed market research for cable production industries in Ukraine and Russia
• Managed daily, weekly, monthly reports on orders, sales, customers

Jan-Mar 2008 Project Team, Messe Frankfurt, Istanbul, Turkey - 1500 employees, event management, full time
• Recruited and sustained partnerships with importers from seven countries (Eastern Europe and Central Asia) –– 40% for Home Textile Exhibition in Kyiv (27 companies); 5% for Beauty Exhibition in Istanbul (15 companies)
• Performed sales, market research and evaluation with an international team
• Responsible for customer service and ongoing dialogue

Sep-Oct 2007 Sales Representative, HRFORUM, Odessa, Ukraine - 20 employees, event management, part-time
• Recruited HR experts to participate in learning events: 15 new customers recruited
• Performed sales, market research

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE AIESEC - 45000, youth leadership development, part-time

Jan 2005-May 2007 Vice-President International Exchange Programs, AIESEC in Odessa, Ukraine
• Developed and executed annual exchange plan resulting in 40% growth in placement of internships
• Managed, coached, mentored team of eight people
• Managed and sustained partnership with business, government and non-profit organisations
• AIESEC in Odessa received Ukrainian Excellence Award for overall growth in results

Dec 2006-Mar 2007 Project manager “CSR Conference”, AIESEC in Odessa, Ukraine
• Facilitated development of the concept and project plan, managing a team of five people
• Recruited three corporate speakers and eighty participants for one day conference

Apr 2005-Apr 2008 Trainer/Facilitator, AIESEC in Ukraine
• Developed and delivered trainings, workshops, presentations from small to large size groups on topics: personal goal setting, cultural empathy, project and time management
• Responsible for the overall preparation of the local and regional educational conferences: trainers team selection, team management, concept development