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Hi! I am Olga Vatka, a communications professional with a Master of Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki. I enjoy crafting newsletters, managing stakeholder communications, and supporting awareness campaigns. I’m currently exploring new opportunities and a long-term community where I can contribute my proactive approach and creative communication skills.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Finnish
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Communications Specialist at The Union of Conscientious Objectors
December 31, 2022 - October 15, 2025Managed newsletters and stakeholder communications, and supported awareness campaigns and the organization’s communication strategy to effectively reach members and partners.
Appeal Officer Trainee at City of Helsinki
December 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025Assisted in the appeals process and related administrative tasks as part of a trainee program.
Cashier Trainee at Vertico Oy
December 31, 2022 - October 15, 2025Worked as a cashier in Prisma stores, including breaks, monitoring self-checkout, stocking shelves, and supporting customer flow. Engaged in volunteer activity promoting discussions on women’s leadership and later supported UN Women Finland in social media.
Volunteer / Social Media Assistant at UN Women Finland
December 31, 2022 - October 15, 2025Promoted discussions on women’s leadership; managed social media content; supported UN Women Finland in communications.
Communications Secretary / Expert Technical Assistant at Finnish Political Science Association
December 31, 2021 - October 15, 2025Managed social media and newsletters for the Political Science Days, and compiled information on related conferences in English and Finnish.
University Intern / Housekeeper at Finland–Russia Society / Sokos Hotel Helsinki
December 31, 2020 - October 15, 2025Organized a Finnish–Russian cultural forum via Zoom; cleaned rooms and suites at Sokos Hotel Helsinki and maintained tidy corridors.
Housekeeping Staff at Sokos Hotel Helsinki
December 31, 2005 - October 15, 2025Cleaned rooms and suites; maintained tidy corridors.
Volunteer / Communications Assistant at UN Women Finland
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025Managed social media content and newsletters; promoted discussions on women’s leadership; aligned communications with organizational goals
Communications / Social Media Manager at Finnish Political Science Association (Political Science Days)
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025Managed social media and newsletters; compiled information on related conferences in English and Finnish
Administrative Assistant at Alkupalvelut, Espoo
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025Assessed situations of new clients; participated in weekly team discussions; contributed to ongoing topics that later became a precedent case in Administrative Court
University Intern / Housekeeper at Sokos Hotel Helsinki / Finland–Russia Society
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025Helped organize a Finnish–Russian cultural forum via Zoom; cleaned rooms and suites; maintained tidy corridors
Cashier Trainee at Vertico Oy
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025Worked as a cashier for Vertico Oy, primarily in Prisma stores in Helsinki and occasionally Espoo, including managing breaks, monitoring self-checkout, and stocking shelves. Volunteered promoting discussions on women’s leadership; managed social media content and later took on similar responsibilities at UN Women Finland.
University Intern at Finland–Russia Society
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025As a university intern, helped organize a Finnish–Russian cultural forum via Zoom, involving multiple Russian and Finnish organizations, and contributed to fundraising for emerging projects. Also assisted Sokos Hotel Helsinki with housekeeping duties during the internship.
Hotel Housekeeper at Sokos Hotel Helsinki
January 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025Cleaned rooms and suites, and maintained tidy corridors.
Communications Specialist at The Union of Conscious Objectors
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Managed newsletters and stakeholder communications, and supported awareness campaigns and the organization’s communication strategy to effectively reach members and partners.
Cashier Trainee at Vertico Oy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Worked as a cashier for Vertico Oy, primarily in Prisma stores in Helsinki and occasionally Espoo, including managing breaks, monitoring self-checkout, and stocking shelves.
Volunteer at UN Women Finland
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Volunteered promoting discussions on women’s leadership, inspired by topics from UN Women headquarters’ website. Managed social media content and later took on similar responsibilities at UN Women Finland.
University Intern at Sokos Hotel Helsinki
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020As a university intern, I helped organize a Finnish–Russian cultural forum via Zoom, involving multiple Russian and Finnish organizations collaborating to negotiate support for each other’s initiatives and funding for emerging projects. Cleaned rooms and suites at Sokos Hotel Helsinki, also maintaining tidy corridors.
Housekeeper at Sokos Hotel Helsinki
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Cleaned rooms and suites and maintained tidy corridors.
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Master of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Master of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Bachelor of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Master of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Master of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Bachelor of Social Sciences at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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