Olena V. Bogdan

Apt. 57, 11 Kurska St., Kyiv

E-mail:

Cell phone: 099-553-01-08

EDUCATION

Kyiv School of Economics, Kyiv, UA09/10 – Present

  • Master of Arts: 2012. Major: Economic Analysis GPA: 3.54
  • Recipient of Full Tuition Scholarship, KSE

University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA09/11– Present

  • Master of Arts: 2012. Major: Economics

National Aviation University, Kyiv, UA 09/05 –07/10

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honors: 2010. Major: International Relations GPA: 4.00
  • Recipient of Full Tuition Scholarship for 4 academic years, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Institute of Evolutionary Economics, Kyiv, UA 04/10 –10/10

  • Non-degree training in macroeconomic analysis and forecasting

Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, USA 09/08 – 06/09

  • International exchange student. Major: Economics and International Relations GPA: 3.56
  • Recipient of Global Undergraduate Exchange Fellowship, U.S. State Department
  • Obtained the distinction of being named for the Dean’s List

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant 09/11 – Present

Kyiv School of Economics Kyiv, UA

Specific duties include:

  • Participate in various research projects, conducting research
  • Data processing and analysis
  • Perform other research duties as requested by the KSE professors

Development Department Assistant 09/11 – Present

Kyiv School of Economics Kyiv, UA

Specific duties include:

  • Support in events organizing (open lectures, public lectures, open houses, olympiads, seminars etc)
  • Keep track of contacts of potential applicants
  • Update of KSE Alumni data base
  • Support in matters of logistical nature

Consultant, IOM Counter-Trafficking Team 03/08 – 07/08

International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mission in Ukraine Kyiv, UA

Specific duties included:

  • Assisted the Researcher in data collection and analysis for the counter-trafficking Case Study within the Counter-Trafficking in Persons in Ukraine project funded by the USAID
  • Assisted the Researcher in planning and preparation of the research, in close cooperation and coordination with IOM NGO partners in all regions of Ukraine.
  • Assisted the Researcher in development of research tools and schedule, in matters of logistical nature.
  • Undertook duty travel in connection with the Research as necessary.

INTERNSHIP

The OSCE PCU Anti-Trafficking Unit, Kyiv, UA 03/10–06/10

Specific functions included:

  • Assisted in implementation of two big projects aimed at combating domestic violence in Ukraine
  • Assisted in preparation and took part in the training social service professionals from all regions of Ukraine
  • Assisted in development of specialized course on combating domestic violence for cadets and in-service officers of precinct police services with a view to adoption into the curriculum of educational institutions under the Ministry of Interior

Office of Congressman Steve Kagen, Appleton, WI, USA 01/09 – 05/09

Specific functions included:

  • Assisted constituents and staff, answered phones, opened and sorted mail
  • Worked on district-based projects of importance
  • Data entry, media clips, filing and other errands.

CONFERENCES

KSE International Student Conference “20 Years after the Soviet Union: Economic Achievements andChallenges” 12/11

Kyiv School of Economics Kyiv, UA

  • 1st prize award for the essay “Land Reform and Rural Employment in Ukraine”

X International conference of young researchers and students "Polit. Challenges of Science Today” 04/10

National Aviation University Kyiv, UA

  • Diploma award for the presentation “Cooperation between Ukraine and Poland in the Context of European Integration”
  • Conference proceedings publication

IV student conference IIR NAU “International Membership of Ukraine” 04/10

Institute of International Relations, National Aviation University Kyiv, UA

  • Award for the scientific approach in research of the topic “Combating Trafficking in Human Beings: Cooperation between the International Organization for Migration and Ukraine”

Conference “Women in Business” 02/10

The Kyiv Alumni Resource Center for Alumni of US Government Sponsored Programs Kyiv, UA

Sixth Annual Odessa National University Model United Nations 2007 10/07

Institute of Social Sciences, Odessa National UniversityOdessa, UA

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Lawrence Scholars in Business 10/08 – 05/09

Lawrence University Appleton, WI - Chicago, IL, USA

Leadership/Civic Engagement Congress 06/08

All-Ukrainian Youth Think Tank Sevastopol, UA

Forum “Energy Policy in Ukraine: Challenges, Opportunities and the Future” 06/08

Fulbright Program in Ukraine Kyiv, UA

Assistant of the Equal Rights and Opportunity Program 1/08 – 05/08

Nationwide Ukrainian NGO “Women’s Consortium of Ukraine” Kyiv, UA

Global Management Challenge Junior 2008 03-05/08

GMC Junior Kyiv, UA

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge 03/09, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

League of Women Voters 10-12/08, Appleton, WI, USA

Kagen for Congress Finance Department 10/08, Appleton, WI, USA

International Organization for Migration (IOM) 10/07, Kyiv, UA

SKILLS

Languages: English – advanced level; Ukrainian, Russian - fluently; French – intermediate level.

Computer skills: MS Office, Stata, MatLab, Internet browsing, program installation

Personal characteristics: responsible, hard-working, open-minded, ambitious, optimistic, friendly.