2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Alina Strelkovaia

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Belarusian
Fluent
Polish
Advanced
German
Beginner
Swedish
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Professional Experience Manager, Product Development at Springer Nature
July 1, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Led product development initiatives for professional experiences, driving editorial and content strategy and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to align content with platform capabilities and user needs.
Senior Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
September 1, 2024 - October 5, 2025
Directed digital content production and editing across formats, overseeing the end-to-end editorial lifecycle, ensuring content quality and coordinating with teams to maximize reach and engagement.
Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
July 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Managed digital content creation and publishing workflows, tailoring content for education and research audiences and improving process efficiency.
Instructional Designer at Skyeng
April 1, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Designed and developed e-learning content and instructional materials, collaborating with product and engineering teams to create engaging learning experiences and end-to-end modules.
Education Programmes Manager at The National Art Museum of Belarus
January 1, 2018 - October 5, 2025
Led education programmes, curated exhibitions, developed educational materials, and coordinated outreach to enhance public engagement with the arts.
Volunteer & Community Leadership Board Member at ICOM Belarus
June 1, 2017 - Present
Serves on the board, contributing to governance and strategic community initiatives related to visual arts and cultural education.
Product Development Manager at Springer Nature
July 1, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Led product development for digital content publishing; collaborated with engineering teams to develop and refine digital content publishing solutions and educational applications; managed internal and external communications; organized internal community of practice; designed onboarding materials and training documentation for international editorial teams; performed as lead editor across multiple work streams; designed end-to-end learning modules and digital editorial workflows; authored editorial guidelines for freelance content producers; contributed to digital strategy by analyzing tooling and user needs; managed end-to-end content production; organized educational programming, including lectures and public events; promoted tools and provided stakeholder updates.
Senior Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
September 1, 2024 - October 5, 2025
Oversaw digital content initiatives and editorial processes; led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital publishing; contributed to digital strategy and tooling evaluation; ensured content quality and consistency across multiple projects.
Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
July 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Managed end-to-end digital content production, including writing and editing, coordinating visuals and audio assets, and developing editorial workflows; contributed to digital strategy and tooling requirements; supported English Language Teaching products.
Instructional Designer at Skyeng
April 1, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Developed structured e-learning content for English Language Teaching products; created onboarding materials and training documentation for international editorial teams; served as lead editor across multiple work streams and designed end-to-end learning modules and digital editorial workflows.
Educational Programmes Manager at The National Art Museum of Belarus
January 1, 2018 - October 5, 2025
Organised educational programming including lecture series, conferences and public events; developed promotional activities and stakeholder communications; led initiatives for educational outreach and program development.
Volunteer & Community Leadership Board Member at ICOM Belarus
June 1, 2017 - Present
Boards member focused on community leadership, internal/external communications, and coordination of activities; collaborated with engineering teams to develop and refine digital content publishing solutions and educational applications.
Education Programs Manager at Belarusian State University
June 1, 2017 - October 5, 2025
Designed and delivered English language education programs; taught mixed-level groups; contributed to curriculum development; supported international learners and staff.
Product Development Manager at Springer Nature
July 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Led product development initiatives for digital content platforms across publishing and education products. Coordinated with editorial, design, and engineering teams to design and launch scalable content publishing solutions. Managed end-to-end content production processes, including mapping needs, creating workflows, and coordinating cross-functional deliverables. Contributed to digital strategy through analytics of user needs and platform capabilities. Oversaw internal and external communications and supported onboarding and training. Collaborated on educational product offerings and promotional content strategies to drive adoption and engagement.
Senior Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
September 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Led editorial operations for digital content, ensuring quality and consistency across platforms. Mentored junior editors, managed cross-department workflows, and contributed to content strategy. Edited, proofread, and optimized digital articles, explored new formats, and supported product teams in content development and governance.
Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
July 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Edited digital content, improved workflows, and coordinated with product teams; maintained style and brand guidelines; produced and edited educational materials across multiple channels; supported cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality publications.
Instructional Designer at Skynet (or similar design/education entity)
April 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Designed instructional content and e-learning modules; organized educational programming; created courses for museum education; collaborated with engineering teams to develop digital learning solutions and educational applications.
Education Programmes Manager at The National Art Museum of Belarus
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Managed education programmes, including lectures, conferences, and public events for the museum; coordinated educational programming; developed and delivered outreach activities; collaborated with curators and educators to broaden public engagement with the museum.
Visual Content Creator at Instagram (deconstructed.tales)
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created and curated visual art content, including photography, image editing, video snippets, and captions; built a personal visual art profile and managed ongoing content creation.
Board Member at ICOM Belarus
June 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborates on governance and communications; previously served as Secretary of the Board, managing internal and external communications for the organization.
Independent Consultant | Digital Learning Strategist
August 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance consultant focusing on EdTech, L&D and publishing at the intersection of content, technology and user experience.
Product Development Manager at Springer Nature
September 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Led multi-stream project delivery across digital publishing, editorial platforms and internal tooling with limited resources and unclear mandates. Took initiative to design and implement lean processes for requirements gathering, delivery coordination and retrospective learning.
Senior Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Led a multi-channel content team for ELT learning content and editorial workflows. Designed onboarding and training materials for editorial teams across international units, improving consistency and quality.
Digital Content Editor at Springer Nature
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Owned end-to-end learning design and digital editorial workflows for ELT products. Managed freelance content authors and vendors; developed editorial guidelines and documentation practices; contributed to digital strategy and tooling discussions.
Instructional Designer at Skyeng Design
December 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021
Designed multi-level Business English courses for one-on-one virtual learning (Pre-Intermediate to Advanced). Created content for language practice apps; managed end-to-end content development from writing to visual, voiceover and layout production teams.
Education Programmes Manager at The National Art Museum of Belarus
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Educational programming for museum activities: lectures, conferences and public events. Provided language support for international delegations and delivered museum tours in English. Handled translation and editorial work on exhibition texts and institutional materials.
English Teacher at Belarusian State University
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Designed and delivered General English courses for international adult learners at the School of International Relations. Taught mixed-level groups and contributed to curriculum development.

Education

Specialist Degree in Linguistics and Translation at European Humanities University
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
CELTA (Cambridge-certified TEFL) at Minsk State Linguistic University
January 13, 2020 - February 7, 2020
MA Sociology at European Humanities University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BA Art Research at European Humanities University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Prof. degree in Foreign Languages at Minsk State Linguistic University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
European Law & Economics at Riga Graduate School of Law, Latvia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
European Political Identity at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

CELTA (Cambridge-certified TEFL)
January 13, 2020 - February 7, 2020
Specialist Degree in Linguistics and Translation
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
IELTS Academic
January 1, 2016 - October 5, 2025
Ed Tech Academy: Ideation, Building, Growth
January 1, 2025 - February 3, 2026
SN Leadership Program
January 1, 2024 - February 3, 2026
Sustainable e-Government
January 1, 2019 - February 3, 2026
European Law & Economics
January 1, 2018 - February 3, 2026
European Political Identity
January 1, 2014 - February 3, 2026
Python for Non-Programmers
January 1, 2023 - February 3, 2026
Data-Driven Learning Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Instructional Design (Adults)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Agile Instructional Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

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