Olga Plyaskina

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Dear Sir, Madam, Let me introduce myself. My name is Olga Plyaskina, I am a learning and development professional with a strong background in instructional design, training, and project management.

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Dear Sir, Madam,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Olga Plyaskina, I am a learning and development professional with a strong background in instructional design, training, and project management. I specialize in soft skills training, cross-cultural language programs, and leadership development, using my Cultural Intelligence certification to design engaging, outcome-focused learning experiences.

Over the years I have designed and delivered leadership and communication programs for EU educators, high-profile expatriates, and corporate partners such as Airbus and the Italian Air Force. I enjoy turning complex topics into practical, experiential learning and thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments.

I would be glad to deliver new exciting projects with your organization. Looking forward to our collaboration,
Olga

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Skills· 2

Languages

  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianAdvanced
  • GermanAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 6 roles

Soft skills trainer · Europass Teaching AcademyApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Leadership development courses for EU educators participating in Erasmus exchange programs. Design and delivery of courses in English. Social, experiential learning.

Soft skills trainer (Freelance) · FreelanceAug 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

Ad-hoc design of individual/team/organizational courses and development programs focused on leadership and communication. F2F and virtual sessions; post-training support and progress tracking. Clients include Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force), AIX-Marseille Graduate School of Management, the University of Salerno, Airbus.

Learner Management Advisor (indirect sales) · Learnlight (formerly ISUS)Aug 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed an international base of corporate clients (10+ nationalities, 700+ individuals) learning English on the Pearson online platform. Offered individual tailor-made need-based solutions to individual learners, through methodological support and emphatic communication (motivational calls and emails – assistance with goal-setting, progress tracking, evaluation of learner satisfaction).

ESL Tutor · Global LTMar 2015 – Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Membership Director (direct sales) · Professional Women's Association of Rome (PWA Roma)Jun 2014 – Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Teacher of English and Russian for children and adults · InlinguaFeb 2013 – Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education

PWN Global Entrepreneurship Program · PWN Global Entrepreneurship Program2016
BA in Foreign Languages and Literature · Università di Pisa2008 – 2010
Master of Science (MS), Instructional Technology, GPA 3.92 · Georgia State University2003 – 2005
BA, Slavic Philology and English as a Foreign Language · Omsk State University, Russia1996 – 2001

Certifications and awards

Fulbright Fellowship2003 – 2005
PWA Rome Winter Queen 20142014

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