I’m a problem-solver and strategy designer with 9+ years of experience leading cross-sector projects in events, sports, culture, community development, and impact-driven initiatives across France, Portugal, Madagascar, Kenya,Canary Islands and Poland. Inspired by natural ecosystems and extreme sports, I build out-of-the-box marketing strategies, videos and personalised experiences that deepen connection and deliver measurable impact. While creating my videos, I focus on developing the concept beyond traditional marketing. I want people to experience something beyond what the eyes can see. I am passionate about capturing stories built around action and going beyond the usual understanding of what commercial content can be. I approach every project as an opportunity to create synergy between an old-school games & comics vibe, the spirit of sport, and the emotions awakened through real stories, real situations, and real people. I am motivated to continue sharing my ideas with an organization that is open to creating projects and strategies that are modern, story-driven, and focused on the impact behind the project itself. Every time when I create a commercial, design marketing strategy or a project’s canva, I aim to tailor the style to highlight the authentic energy behind it. Rather than pursuing universal perfection, I stand for old-school aesthetics and capturing details that are not always visible at first glance but are sweet spotting the right target that feels connected with what is presented.

Paula Kawka

I’m a problem-solver and strategy designer with 9+ years of experience leading cross-sector projects in events, sports, culture, community development, and impact-driven initiatives across France, Portugal, Madagascar, Kenya,Canary Islands and Poland. Inspired by natural ecosystems and extreme sports, I build out-of-the-box marketing strategies, videos and personalised experiences that deepen connection and deliver measurable impact. While creating my videos, I focus on developing the concept beyond traditional marketing. I want people to experience something beyond what the eyes can see. I am passionate about capturing stories built around action and going beyond the usual understanding of what commercial content can be. I approach every project as an opportunity to create synergy between an old-school games & comics vibe, the spirit of sport, and the emotions awakened through real stories, real situations, and real people. I am motivated to continue sharing my ideas with an organization that is open to creating projects and strategies that are modern, story-driven, and focused on the impact behind the project itself. Every time when I create a commercial, design marketing strategy or a project’s canva, I aim to tailor the style to highlight the authentic energy behind it. Rather than pursuing universal perfection, I stand for old-school aesthetics and capturing details that are not always visible at first glance but are sweet spotting the right target that feels connected with what is presented.

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I’m a problem-solver and strategy designer with 9+ years of experience leading cross-sector projects in events, sports, culture, community development, and impact-driven initiatives across France, Portugal, Madagascar, Kenya,Canary Islands and Poland.

Inspired by natural ecosystems and extreme sports, I build out-of-the-box marketing strategies, videos and personalised experiences that deepen connection and deliver measurable impact.

While creating my videos, I focus on developing the concept beyond traditional marketing. I want people to experience something beyond what the eyes can see. I am passionate about capturing stories built around action and going beyond the usual understanding of what commercial content can be. I approach every project as an opportunity
to create synergy between an old-school games & comics vibe, the spirit of sport, and the emotions awakened through real stories, real situations, and real people.

I am motivated to continue sharing my ideas with an organization that is open to creating projects and strategies that are modern, story-driven, and focused on the impact behind the project itself.

Every time when I create a commercial, design marketing strategy or a project’s canva, I aim to tailor the style to highlight the authentic energy behind it. Rather than pursuing universal perfection, I stand for old-school aesthetics and capturing details that are not always visible at first glance but are sweet spotting the right target that feels connected with what is presented.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Swahili
Beginner
Polish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Global Programme Management | International Business (UN / GEO-7 support) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Office of Science | GEO-7 team
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Supported global programme management and global communication strategy for the GEO-7 environmental report. Contributed to improving communication strategies for SPN negotiations and UNEA-7, and supported strategic outreach after report launch. Increased knowledge of sustainable strategy design and promotion of best available solutions to address global challenges across key human systems.
Global Programme Management (UNEP | Office of Science | GEO-7 Team) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked in global programme management and global communications, supporting the production of the comprehensive environmental report carried out as part of GEO-7. Contributed to communication strategies for SP M negotiations and UNEA-7, and supported strategic outreach after the report launch. Increased knowledge of sustainable strategy design and worked on promoting best-available solutions for current global challenges for key human systems.
Project Manager / Business Partnerships & Event Lead at UNEP | Office of Science | GEO-7 Team
January 1, 2025 - Present
Global programme management and global communications support for the GEO-7 environmental report. Contributed to communication strategy support for SPM negotiations and UNEA-7, and supported strategic outreach after report launch. Increased knowledge of sustainable strategy design and best-available solutions for current global challenges.
Unit/Programme Role (Impact-driven global communications & partnerships) at Ocean Community Associacao (Lisbon, Portugal)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Global programme management role supporting impact-driven work focused on ocean protection and coastal communities. Contributed to strategy, partnerships, and outreach related to transforming ideas into solutions while supporting sustainable blue economy initiatives.
Team Lead & Risk Management (Project Management) at UNEP | Office of Science | GEO-7 Team
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked in global program management and global communications strategy for GEO-7, contributing to an environmental assessment report. Increased knowledge of sustainable strategy design and communication of best available solutions for current global challenges. Specifically supported communication strategies for SPMN negotiations and UNEA-7, and contributed to post-launch strategic outreach for the report.
Business Partnerships & Event Lead (Ocean-focused global programme) at UNEP Ocean Community (Lisbon-based programme)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Managed and produced high-sustainability cross-sector international events that increased outreach and amplified mission impact. Supported relationships and collaborations to protect the ocean, support coastal communities and boost the sustainable blue economy through strategic cross-sector collaboration.
Co-owner, Team Lead & Risk Management (Event and Community Projects) at ReWaves Pa(u)la Kawka (self-employed)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-led impact-driven projects across France, Portugal, Madagascar, Kenya, and Poland combining entrepreneurship, video creation, community-building events, and strategy-design workshops. Designed marketing approaches tailored to new audiences, industries, markets, and cultures; handled partnership ecosystems and risk management for real-life event experiences and strategic collaborations.
Project Manager, Business Partnerships & Event Lead at Red Bull (through collaboration/marketing initiatives)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Collaborated with marketing teams across Sports + Gaming and Events departments on campaigns and brand activations. Strengthened skills in negotiations, customer management, problem-solving, and risk mitigation under pressure. Worked with events, influencers, athletes, and business partners while applying strategic planning to fulfill Red Bull’s goals.
Co-owner | Event Director at ReWaves Paula Kawka
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and delivery of social and cultural impact projects, producing international and local events connecting art, music, technology and networking. Built cross-sector partnership ecosystems where emerging artists gain visibility, collaborations and business opportunities. Pioneered an event concept in Poland integrating a symbiotic collaboration ecosystem aligned with complementary needs of artists, partners and audiences. Managed and mentored a team of 8 while developing strategic, solution-oriented approaches to complex challenges.
Art VOS Concept Lead (Marketing & Events) at Art VOS / Partnerships & Event Production
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Developed event concepts and partnership approaches for art and community-facing activations. Designed experiences and collaboration frameworks that helped relationships and projects evolve organically beyond event closures.
Project Manager | Business Partnerships & Event Lead at Red Bull (collaborations)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated across marketing, sports + gaming, and events departments to support campaigns and brand activations. Strengthened skills in negotiation, customer management, problem-solving, and risk mitigation under pressure. Worked with events, influencers, athletes, and business partners; contributed to Red Bull’s marketing initiatives by aligning strategic planning with delivery.
Co-owner | Event Director | Team Leader (Marketing, Events, Sales) at Art VOS Concept (Warsaw/Paris/Lisbon) and related projects
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Designed and delivered social and cultural impact projects and international/local events connecting art, music, technology, and networking. Built strategic cross-sector partnerships and created networking ecosystems where emerging artists gained visibility and collaboration opportunities. Pioneered Poland’s early event concepts integrating a symbiotic collaboration ecosystem aligned with partner, artist, and audience needs. Managed and mentored a team of 8, developing solution-oriented approaches for complex challenges. Continued relationships and project pipelines beyond event closures.
Project Manager, Business Partnerships & Event Lead at Art VOS concept
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Led the design and delivery of social and cultural impact projects, producing international and local events connecting art, music, technology, and networking. Built strategic cross-sector partnerships and created partnership ecosystems where emerging artists gained visibility, new collaborations, and business opportunities. Pioneered one of Poland’s first event concepts integrating a symbiotic collaboration ecosystem aligned to the complementary needs of artists, partners, and audiences—creating an environment for relationships and new projects to grow organically after project closures. Managed and mentored a team of 8 while developing strategic, solution-oriented approaches to complex challenges.
Project Manager / Event Lead (Business Partnerships) at Art VOS / Red Bull Warsaw (brand activations & partnerships work)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Collaborated across Marketing, Sports+Gaming and Events departments on campaigns and brand activations. Worked with events, influencers, athletes and business partners to strengthen skills in negotiation, customer management, problem-solving and risk mitigation under pressure. Contributed to strategic planning and supported team delivery of Red Bull initiatives.
Project Manager | Business Partnerships & Event Lead at Red Bull Warsa w (Poland) / Art VOS (Warsaw/Paris/Lisbon)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Contributed to Red Bull marketing initiatives by collaborating across Marketing, Sports + Gaming, and Events departments on campaigns and brand activations. Worked with events, influencers, athletes, and business partners. Led design and production of high-sustainability cross-sector international events increasing outreach and amplifying mission related to ocean protection, supporting coastal communities, and boosting the sustainable blue economy through strategic cross-sector collaboration. Strengthened skills in negotiations, customer management, problem-solving, and risk mitigation under pressure.
Team Lead & Risk Management (Project Manager) at Samoza ReWaves Paula Kawka (self-employed)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Led and supported 9 years of experience across marketing, events, and community/impact initiatives. Focused on strategic partnerships, risk-aware delivery, marketing activations, and translating ideas into on-the-ground execution. Worked across multiple countries and adapted approaches to different audiences, industries, and cultural contexts.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Global Business, Finance & Governance) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree (International Business) at EDC Paris Business School (Erasmus+ exchange)
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2026
Project Management (Program/module/Study) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Global Business, Finance & Governance at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree in International Business (MIM) Exchange at EDC Paris Business School (Erasmus+ exchange)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Master’s Degree in Project Management at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree (Global Business, Finance & Governance) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree (International Business) at EDC Paris Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Master’s Degree (Project Management) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree (Global Business, Finance & Governance) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Master’s Degree (International Business - Grande Ecole program) at EDC Paris Business School
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2026
Master’s Studies (Project Management) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
January 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025

Qualifications

National IPMA Project Championship (Finalist, honored finalist)
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2026
National IPMA Project Championship (finalist)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
National IPMA Project Championship (finalist)
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2026
IPMA Project Championship (National IPMA) - Honoured finalist
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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