I am a passionate communications professional with two years of experience supporting organizations through strategic messaging, digital content creation, and social media management, focusing on impactful storytelling. I have a strong background in business communications, including drafting and editing press releases, newsletters, and web content to engage audiences effectively. My skills extend to event planning, coordination, and public speaking, allowing me to connect with diverse audiences and foster collaboration with stakeholders and community partners. As a native Ukrainian speaker, I bring valuable cross-cultural communication skills and a unique ability to engage Ukrainian-speaking communities. I am currently completing my BA in Media Studies and Creative Writing with Distinction at the University of Alberta and remain actively involved in various projects that showcase my creative and professional talents, including social media coordination, career peer education, and writing tutoring.

Veronika Ivanytska

I am a passionate communications professional with two years of experience supporting organizations through strategic messaging, digital content creation, and social media management, focusing on impactful storytelling. I have a strong background in business communications, including drafting and editing press releases, newsletters, and web content to engage audiences effectively. My skills extend to event planning, coordination, and public speaking, allowing me to connect with diverse audiences and foster collaboration with stakeholders and community partners. As a native Ukrainian speaker, I bring valuable cross-cultural communication skills and a unique ability to engage Ukrainian-speaking communities. I am currently completing my BA in Media Studies and Creative Writing with Distinction at the University of Alberta and remain actively involved in various projects that showcase my creative and professional talents, including social media coordination, career peer education, and writing tutoring.

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I am a passionate communications professional with two years of experience supporting organizations through strategic messaging, digital content creation, and social media management, focusing on impactful storytelling. I have a strong background in business communications, including drafting and editing press releases, newsletters, and web content to engage audiences effectively. My skills extend to event planning, coordination, and public speaking, allowing me to connect with diverse audiences and foster collaboration with stakeholders and community partners.

As a native Ukrainian speaker, I bring valuable cross-cultural communication skills and a unique ability to engage Ukrainian-speaking communities. I am currently completing my BA in Media Studies and Creative Writing with Distinction at the University of Alberta and remain actively involved in various projects that showcase my creative and professional talents, including social media coordination, career peer education, and writing tutoring.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Coordinator at Gannon Performance Studio, Remote, Edmonton AB
July 1, 2025 - Present
Executing and measuring social media campaigns tailored for acting students to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Responsible for developing, curating, and scheduling dynamic social media content across Instagram and Facebook to boost audience interaction and brand visibility. Editing and producing promotional and instructional video content using CapCut with techniques like transitions, effects, and sound design.
Career Peer Educator at University of Alberta Career Centre, Edmonton AB
September 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted over 200 individual advising appointments in person and via Google Meet, managed follow-ups and documentation. Served as first point of contact at information desk responding to client inquiries through multiple communication channels, demonstrating multitasking and time management skills. Supported facilitation of career events including seminars and employer information sessions, enhancing student engagement and professional development.
Writing Studies Tutor at University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
December 31, 2023 - August 13, 2025
Coordinated and delivered weekly academic support sessions for 25 students, ensuring clear communication and progress tracking. Provided proactive reminders and individualized feedback to support timely completion of assignments and experiential learning activities while maintaining organized digital records.
Communications Coordinator Intern at Edmonton Global, Edmonton AB
August 31, 2023 - August 13, 2025
Created and scheduled engaging content for LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and X using Hootsuite. Drafted and edited press releases, blog posts, newsletters, and web content. Designed social media assets, infographics, and collateral materials using Canva; edited video content with CapCut and iMovie. Supported digital communications strategies promoting regional economic development initiatives.
Annual Report Designer at DUSS (Disrupted Ukrainian Scholars and Students), University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
July 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and formatted annual reports in Canva, ensuring alignment with university branding and style guidelines. Collaborated with team members to gather, organize, and incorporate written content, data, and images. Edited and proofread report content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Social Media Coordinator at Gannon Performance Studio
July 1, 2025 - Present
Execute and measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns to enhance engagement and learning outcomes for acting students, tailored to the unique needs of an acting coach. Develop, curate, and schedule dynamic social media content across Instagram and Facebook to increase audience interaction and brand visibility. Edit and produce compelling video content using CapCut, incorporating techniques such as transitions, effects, and sound design to create promotional and instructional videos.
Career Peer Educator at University of Alberta Career Centre
September 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted over 200 individual advising appointments in person and over Google Meet, managed follow-ups, and recorded outcomes and communications through appointment booking tools and internal databases. Served as the first point of contact at the information desk, responding to client inquiries via email, phone, and in-person, demonstrating strong multitasking and time management skills in a fast-paced environment. Supported the facilitation of career-related events, including seminars and employer information sessions, enhancing student engagement and professional development.
Writing Studies Tutor at University of Alberta
December 31, 2023 - August 13, 2025
Coordinated and delivered weekly academic support sessions for a cohort of 25 students, ensuring consistent communication and progress tracking through clear agendas and structured feedback workflows. Monitored student progress, provided proactive reminders and individualized support, and maintained organized digital records to ensure students’ on-time completion of assignments and experiential learning activities.
Communications Coordinator Intern at Edmonton Global
August 31, 2023 - August 13, 2025
Created and scheduled engaging content for LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and X through Hootsuite. Drafted and edited press releases, blog posts, and web content using WordPress, as well as newsletters via Mailchimp. Designed social media assets, infographics, and collateral materials in Canva; edited video content with CapCut and iMovie. Supported the development and execution of digital communications strategies to promote regional economic development initiatives.

Education

BA in Media Studies and Creative Writing with Distinction at University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
BA in Media Studies and Creative Writing with Distinction at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Undergraduate Leadership Award, University of Alberta
September 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
Mactaggart Travel Award for Narrative Writing, University of Alberta
March 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
Roger S Smith Undergraduate Researcher Award, University of Alberta
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Member, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
June 1, 2025 - August 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services