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.