I am Sophia Zhukovsky, a versatile freelance professional based in Amsterdam with 6+ years in operations, project management, and educational and scientific content development. I thrive in dynamic, ever-changing environments, delivering high-quality service and outcomes across international teams and fast-paced projects. Over the years I have coordinated day-to-day operations, built efficient workflows, and managed stakeholder communications—from UN-affiliated nonprofits to startup ventures. My strengths include coordinating agile projects, creating research-backed communication materials, and collaborating across functions and departments. I deliver results with a focus on clear priorities, process improvements, and a positive stakeholder experience.

Sophia Zhukovsky

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I am Sophia Zhukovsky, a versatile freelance professional based in Amsterdam with 6+ years in operations, project management, and educational and scientific content development. I thrive in dynamic, ever-changing environments, delivering high-quality service and outcomes across international teams and fast-paced projects. Over the years I have coordinated day-to-day operations, built efficient workflows, and managed stakeholder communications—from UN-affiliated nonprofits to startup ventures. My strengths include coordinating agile projects, creating research-backed communication materials, and collaborating across functions and departments. I deliver results with a focus on clear priorities, process improvements, and a positive stakeholder experience.

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I am Sophia Zhukovsky, a versatile freelance professional based in Amsterdam with 6+ years in operations, project management, and educational and scientific content development. I thrive in dynamic, ever-changing environments, delivering high-quality service and outcomes across international teams and fast-paced projects.

Over the years I have coordinated day-to-day operations, built efficient workflows, and managed stakeholder communications—from UN-affiliated nonprofits to startup ventures. My strengths include coordinating agile projects, creating research-backed communication materials, and collaborating across functions and departments. I deliver results with a focus on clear priorities, process improvements, and a positive stakeholder experience.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder's Associate at Brainworks
September 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Supported strategic planning by contributing to investor reporting, pipeline analysis, and preparation of data-driven materials for fundraising and commercial outreach. Coordinated logistics for a 50-ton/year carbon capture pilot project, managing stakeholders, coordinating permits and documentation, and monitoring adherence to budget and key milestones. Drove internal process optimization by improving cross-team workflows, project schedules, and information management in a fast-moving sustainability environment.
Under-Secretary-General, Executive Staff at International Model United Nations Association
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Led delivery of large, multi-year operational programs for a UN-affiliated nonprofit, coordinating planning, execution, and quality control across multiple concurrent work streams. Managed cross-functional teams of 20+ contributors, defined roles, timelines, dependencies, and success criteria to ensure consistent delivery for events serving 5,000+ participants.
Executive Assistant and Project Manager at Metabolic Amsterdam
August 20, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Monitored EU policy developments across circular economy, regenerative economic frameworks, financial services, and health care; distilled legislative changes and political dynamics into clear, actionable insights for internal strategy.

Education

Master of Science in Global Environmental Change & Policy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Environmental Humanities at Stony Brook University
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Agile Project Management
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Sustainable Consulting
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
CSR D
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
EU Taxonomy
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Project Management
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Circular Economy
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Sustainable Consulting
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Circular Economy Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Sustainable Consulting Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
EU Taxonomy Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
GRI Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities