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I am Katarzyna Renes, a public relations strategist and cultural projects manager with over 15 years of experience in media relations, international communication, and cultural diplomacy. I specialize in creating and implementing media strategies, storytelling, and brand image development, and I build strong relationships with media outlets, governments, NGOs, and global artists.
I lead international cooperation and crisis communication, coordinate high-level cultural and diplomatic events, and drive cross-cultural PR campaigns across Central and Eastern Europe. My work has earned coverage in publications such as The Washington Post, The Brussels Times, and La Repubblica, and I am fluent in English with broad regional expertise across the CEE region.
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Work Experience
Media & Image Strategy Consultant / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentDeveloping and executing communication and PR strategies for artists and institutions. Creating media content, coordinating press relations, and managing international campaigns. Notable projects include Chopin in the City (Chicago), Festival Kwadrofonik, and collaborations with world-renowned artists (Penderecki, Olejniczak, Możdżer, Krauze, Auguścik). Focus on brand image, visibility in global media, press conferences, and digital storytelling.
Head of International Cooperation at Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art (Warsaw)
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Worked directly under Rector Wojciech Malajkat. Designed and implemented international strategies, secured funding, and built alliances across European networks (EUTSA, Council of Europe). Led transformation programs in art education, achieving an 800% growth in media visibility and outreach. Supervised press relations, speeches, and international conferences. Produced high-profile artistic projects covered by international press (Theatre/Public, Washington Post, The Brussels Times).
Media Strategist & Project Director at Kwadrofonik Association
January 1, 2013 - PresentFull PR and production management of all association’s projects. Organized six editions of Festival Kwadrofonik with international stars (David Lynch, Artur Rojek, Mela Koteluk, Ralph Kamiński). Developed press strategies, secured international partnerships (Kennedy Center, Washington), coordinated media coverage in top outlets (Onet, Polityka, Vogue, Gazeta Wyborcza, Washington Post, La Repubblica, Die Zeit). Responsible for media and digital strategy of leading artists (Bartek Wąsik, Emilia Karolina Sitar z).
Media & Diplomatic Strategist at Paderewski Foundation (Poland – Ukraine)
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Coordinated centennial celebrations of Polish independence in Warsaw, Lviv, and Kyiv. Organized international press conferences, prepared speeches, and supervised protocol for ministers and ambassadors. Coordinated concerts by Penderecki, Maksymiuk, Dębski, Olejniczak, and Mazowsze Ensemble. Secured media coverage in leading CEE and diplomatic outlets (Polska The Times, Gazeta Prawna, Wprost, Visegrad Insight, Lithuanian & Moldovan press). Oversaw award galas (Gloria Artis, Paderewski Award).
Project Coordinator at Villa Decius Association (Kraków)
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Developed and coordinated international cultural and human rights projects. Polish coordinator of ICORN (International Cities of Refuge Network) – hosted exiled writers Kareem Amer and Maria Amelie. Coordinator of Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM), implemented in 10 countries. Worked with Prince Charles, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Tadeusz Mazowiecki, and ambassadors of Saudi Arabia. Prepared communication content, organized press conferences, and oversaw diplomatic protocol. Media coverage: Visegrad Insight, Newsweek Polska, Gazeta Krakowska, Polityka.
Media & Image Strategy Consultant / Freelance at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentDeveloping and executing communication and PR strategies for artists and institutions. Creating media content, coordinating press relations, and managing international campaigns. High-profile projects include Chopin in the City (Chicago), Festival Kwadrofonik, and collaboration with world-renowned artists (Penderecki, Olejniczak, Możdżer, Krauze, Auguścik). Focus on brand image, visibility in global media, press conferences, and digital storytelling.
Head of International Cooperation at Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art (Warsaw)
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Designed and implemented international strategies, secured funding, and built alliances across European networks (EUTSA, Oracle Council of Europe). Led transformation programs in art education, achieving 800% growth in media visibility and outreach. Supervised press relations, speeches, and international conferences. Produced high-profile artistic projects covered by international press (Theatre/Public, Washington Post, The Brussels Times).
Media Strategist & Project Director at Kwadrofonik Association
January 1, 2013 - PresentFull PR and production management of all association’s projects. Organized six editions of Festival Kwadrofonik with international stars (David Lynch, Artur Rojek, Mela Koteluk, Ralph Kamiński). Developed press strategies, secured international partnerships (Kennedy Center, Washington), coordinated media coverage in top outlets (Onet, Polityka, Vogue, Gazeta Wyborcza, Washington Post, La Repubblica, Die Zeit). Responsible for media and digital strategy of leading artists (Bartek Wąsik, Emilia Karolina Sitar z).
Media & Diplomatic Strategist at Paderewski Foundation (Poland – Ukraine)
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Coordinated centennial celebrations of Polish independence in Warsaw, Lviv, and Kyiv. Organized international press conferences, prepared speeches, and supervised protocol for ministers and ambassadors. Coordinated concerts by Penderecki, Maksymiuk, Dębski, Olejniczak, and Mazowsze Ensemble. Secured media coverage in leading CEE and diplomatic outlets (Polska The Times, Gazeta Prawna, Wprost, Visegrad Insight, Lithuanian & Moldovan press). Oversaw award galas (Gloria Artis, Paderewski Award).
Project Coordinator at Villa Decius Association (Kraków)
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Developed and coordinated international cultural and human rights projects. Polish coordinator of ICORN (International Cities of Refuge Network) – hosted exiled writers Kareem Amer and Maria Amelie. Coordinator of Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM), implemented in 10 countries. Worked with Prince Charles, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Tadeusz Mazowiecki, and ambassadors of Saudi Arabia. Prepared communication content, organized press conferences, and oversaw diplomatic protocol. Media coverage: Visegrad Insight, Newsweek Polska, Gazeta Krakowska, Polityka.
Media & Image Strategy Consultant / Freelance at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2017 - PresentDeveloping and executing communication and PR strategies for artists and institutions, creating media content, coordinating press relations, and managing international campaigns. Notable projects include Chopin in the City (Chicago) and Festival Kwadrofonik; collaborations with Penderecki, Olejniczak, Możdżer, Krauze, Auguścik. Focus on brand image, global media visibility, press conferences, and digital storytelling.
Head of International Cooperation at Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art (Warsaw)
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Designed and implemented international strategies, secured funding, and built alliances across European networks (EUTSA, Oracle Council of Europe). Led transformation programs in art education, achieving 800% growth in media visibility and outreach. Supervised press relations, speeches, and international conferences. Produced high-profile artistic projects covered by international press (Theatre/Public, Washington Post, The Brussels Times).
Media Strategist & Project Director at Kwadrofonik Association
January 1, 2013 - PresentFull PR and production management of all association’s projects. Organized six editions of Festival Kwadrofonik with international stars (David Lynch, Artur Rojek, Mela Koteluk, Ralph Kamiński). Developed press strategies, secured international partnerships (Kennedy Center, Washington), coordinated media coverage in top outlets (Onet, Polityka, Vogue, Gazeta Wyborcza, Washington Post, La Repubblica, Die Zeit). Responsible for media and digital strategy of leading artists (Bartek Wąsik, Emilia Karolina Sitarz).
Media & Diplomatic Strategist at Paderewski Foundation (Poland–Ukraine)
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Coordinated centennial celebrations of Polish independence in Warsaw, Lviv, and Kyiv. Organized international press conferences, prepared speeches, and supervised protocol for ministers and ambassadors. Coordinated concerts by Penderecki, Maksymiuk, Dębski, Olejniczak, and Mazowsze Ensemble. Secured media coverage in leading CEE and diplomatic outlets. Oversaw award galas (Gloria Artis, Paderewski Award).
Project Coordinator at Villa Decius Association (Kraków)
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Developed and coordinated international cultural and human rights projects. Polish coordinator of ICORN (International Cities of Refuge Network) – hosted exiled writers Kareem Amer and Maria Amelie. Coordinator of Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM), implemented in 10 countries. Worked with Prince Charles, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Tadeusz Mazowiecki, and ambassadors of Saudi Arabia. Prepared communication content, organized press conferences, and oversaw diplomatic protocol.
Media & Image Strategy Consultant / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentDeveloping and executing communication and PR strategies for artists and institutions. Creating media content, coordinating press relations, and managing international campaigns. Notable projects include Chopin in the City (Chicago), Festival Kwadrofonik, and collaboration with Penderecki, Olejniczak, Możdżer, Krauze, Auguścik. Focus on brand image, visibility in global media, press conferences, and digital storytelling.
Head of International Cooperation at Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Designed and implemented international strategies, secured funding, and built alliances across European networks (EUTSA, Oracle Council of Europe). Led transformation programs in art education, achieving 800% growth in media visibility and outreach. Supervised press relations, speeches, and international conferences. Produced high-profile artistic projects covered by international press (Theatre/Public, Washington Post, The Brussels Times).
Media Strategist & Project Director at Kwadrofonik Association
January 1, 2013 - PresentFull PR and production management of all association projects. Organized six editions of Festival Kwadrofonik with international stars (David Lynch, Artur Rojek, Mela Koteluk, Ralph Kamiński). Developed press strategies, secured international partnerships (Kennedy Center, Washington), coordinated media coverage in top outlets (Onet, Polityka, Vogue, Gazeta Wyborcza, Washington Post, La Repubblica, Die Zeit). Responsible for media and digital strategy of leading artists (Bartek Wąsik, Emilia Karolina Sitar z).
Media & Diplomatic Strategist at Paderewski Foundation (Poland – Ukraine)
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Coordinated centennial celebrations of Polish independence in Warsaw, Lviv, and Kyiv. Organized international press conferences, prepared speeches, and supervised protocol for ministers and ambassadors. Coordinated concerts by Penderecki, Maksymiuk, Dębski, Olejniczak, and Mazowsze Ensemble. Secured media coverage in leading CEE and diplomatic outlets (Polska The Times, Gazeta Prawna, Wprost, Visegrad Insight, Lithuanian & Moldovan press). Oversaw award galas (Gloria Artis, Paderewski Award).
Project Coordinator at Villa Decius Association (Kraków)
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Developed and coordinated international cultural and human rights projects. Polish coordinator of ICORN (International Cities of Refuge Network) – hosted exiled writers Kareem Amer and Maria Amelie. Coordinator of Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM), implemented in 10 countries. Worked with Prince Charles, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Tadeusz Mazowiecki, and ambassadors of Saudi Arabia. Prepared communication content, organized press conferences, and oversaw diplomatic protocol. Media coverage: Visegrad Insight, Newsweek Polska, Gazeta Krakowska, Polityka.
Media & Image Strategy Consultant / Freelance at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - PresentDeveloping and executing communication and PR strategies for artists and institutions; creating media content; coordinating press relations; and managing international campaigns. Notable projects include Chopin in the City (Chicago), Festival Kwadrofonik, and collaborations with Penderecki, Olejniczak, Możdżer, Krauze, and Auguścik.
Head of International Cooperation at Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art (Warsaw)
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025Designed and implemented international strategies, secured funding, and built alliances across European networks (EUTSA, Council of Europe). Led transformation programs in art education, achieving 800% growth in media visibility and outreach. Supervised press relations, speeches, and international conferences. Produced high-profile artistic projects covered by international press (Theatre/Public, Washington Post, The Brussels Times).
Media Strategist & Project Director at Kwadrofonik Association
January 1, 2013 - PresentFull PR and production management of all association’s projects. Organized six editions of Festival Kwadrofonik with international stars (David Lynch, Artur Rojek, Mela Koteluk, Ralph Kamiński). Developed press strategies, secured international partnerships (Kennedy Center, Washington), coordinated media coverage in top outlets (Onet, Polityka, Vogue, Gazeta Wyborcza, Washington Post, La Repubblica, Die Zeit). Responsible for media and digital strategy of leading artists.
Media & Diplomatic Strategist at Paderewski Foundation (Poland – Ukraine)
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Coordinated centennial celebrations of Polish independence in Warsaw, Lviv, and Kyiv. Organized international press conferences, prepared speeches, and supervised protocol for ministers and ambassadors. Coordinated concerts by Penderecki, Maksymiuk, Dębski, Olejniczak, and Mazowsze Ensemble. Secured media coverage in leading CEE and diplomatic outlets. Oversaw award galas (Gloria Artis, Paderewski Award).
Project Coordinator at Villa Decius Association (Kraków)
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Developed and coordinated international cultural and human rights projects. Polish coordinator of ICORN – hosted exiled writers Kareem Amer and Maria Amelie. Coordinator of Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM), implemented in 10 countries. Worked with Prince Charles, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Tadeusz Mazowiecki, and ambassadors of Saudi Arabia. Prepared communication content, organized press conferences, and oversaw diplomatic protocol.
Education
M.A. in Polish Philology at Pedagogical University of Kraków
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010European Diploma in Cultural Management at Marcel Hicter Association / Council of Europe
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship at Ministry of Culture of Poland
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Warsaw City Scholarship at Warsaw City Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship at EU Recovery & Resilience Facility
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025M.A. in Polish Philology at Pedagogical University of Kraków
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010European Diploma in Cultural Management at Marcel Hicter Association / Council of Europe
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship at Ministry of Culture of Poland
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Warsaw City Scholarship at Warsaw City
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship at EU
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025M.A. in Polish Philology at Pedagogical University of Kraków
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010European Diploma in Cultural Management at Marcel Hicter Association / Council of Europe
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Master of Arts (M.A.) in Polish Philology at Pedagogical University of Kraków
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010European Diploma in Cultural Management at Marcel Hicter Association / Council of Europe
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship at Ministry of Culture of Poland
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025M.A. in Polish Philology at Pedagogical University of Kraków
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010European Diploma in Cultural Management at Marcel Hicter Association / Council of Europe
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship at Ministry of Culture of Poland
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Warsaw City Scholarship at Warsaw City
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship at EU Recovery & Resilience Facility
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015European Diploma in Cultural Management
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Warsaw City Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015European Diploma in Cultural Management
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Warsaw City Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Ministry of Culture of Poland – International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Warsaw City Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Warsaw City Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025European Diploma in Cultural Management
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship
January 1, 2015 - September 23, 2025Warsaw City Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025International PR & Cultural Management Scholarship
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Warsaw City Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024EU Recovery & Resilience Facility Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other
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