Hi, I’m Olena Hlyvynska, a strategic communications and media relations professional with extensive experience leading diverse cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact campaigns in multicultural settings. I excel at strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, and coordinating complex health-reform communications in collaboration with government agencies, WHO, and the World Bank. I’m fluent in English and Ukrainian, with strong German (B2) and Italian (C1) skills, and I enjoy building partnerships, guiding outreach initiatives, and driving measurable awareness. I’ve delivered national campaigns reaching 40,000+ healthcare professionals, organized events with hundreds of attendees, and led multi-country public-private collaborations to inform health consumers about reform benefits.

Olena Hlyvynska

Hi, I’m Olena Hlyvynska, a strategic communications and media relations professional with extensive experience leading diverse cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact campaigns in multicultural settings. I excel at strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, and coordinating complex health-reform communications in collaboration with government agencies, WHO, and the World Bank. I’m fluent in English and Ukrainian, with strong German (B2) and Italian (C1) skills, and I enjoy building partnerships, guiding outreach initiatives, and driving measurable awareness. I’ve delivered national campaigns reaching 40,000+ healthcare professionals, organized events with hundreds of attendees, and led multi-country public-private collaborations to inform health consumers about reform benefits.

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Hi, I’m Olena Hlyvynska, a strategic communications and media relations professional with extensive experience leading diverse cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact campaigns in multicultural settings. I excel at strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, and coordinating complex health-reform communications in collaboration with government agencies, WHO, and the World Bank.

I’m fluent in English and Ukrainian, with strong German (B2) and Italian (C1) skills, and I enjoy building partnerships, guiding outreach initiatives, and driving measurable awareness. I’ve delivered national campaigns reaching 40,000+ healthcare professionals, organized events with hundreds of attendees, and led multi-country public-private collaborations to inform health consumers about reform benefits.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
German
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Group Booking Agent / Sales Manager at Podini Spa
February 1, 2025 - Present
Manage B2B bookings and negotiate partnerships for high-profile hospitality clients. Lead corporate outreach and support client relationship management across domestic and international markets.
Strategic Communications Manager / Project Communications Lead at Deloitte US Consulting – USAID Health Reform Support Project
February 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025
Developed and executed strategic communication campaigns in partnership with the Ministry of Health, WHO, and the World Bank. Managed a communications team, coordinated stakeholder messaging, and delivered national campaigns reaching 40,000+ healthcare professionals. Organized major events with 300–400+ attendees and media presence; led crisis communications during public health emergencies; led regional outreach campaigns in collaboration with Ukrainian government agencies to inform health consumers about reforms.
Outreach Stakeholders Expert at IFC (World Bank Group)
October 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Designed communication strategies for digital financial tools; established partnerships and conducted cross-border public-private events; ensured policy messaging consistency across international stakeholders. Led a team of technical staff and organized over 30 national and 40 international events highlighting project initiatives and results in Kosovo, Azerbaijan, and Serbia.
News Producer – International Desk at TSN News Agency / 1+1 TV Channel
October 1, 2016 - October 17, 2025
Produced international news segments, conducted interviews with global leaders, delivered breaking news coverage, and coordinated multilingual content in a fast-paced newsroom.

Education

Master's Degree in English Philology and Interpretation at Kyiv National Linguistic University, Kyiv
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2005
Certified Specialist: Marketing Manager at Kyiv PR Business School “Success”
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006
Certified Specialist: Marketing Manager at Be First Marketing Business School
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2012

Qualifications

Master's Degree: English Philology and Interpretation
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2005
Certified Specialist: Marketing Manager
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006
Certified Specialist: Marketing Manager
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Education