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

Olga Plyaskina

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

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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

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Soft skills trainer at Europass Teaching Academy
April 1, 2023 - Present
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) at Freelance
August 1, 2016 - Present
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.
ESL Tutor at Global LT
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018
Cultural training and language services for high-profile expatriates and their family members. Development of self-management and cross-cultural leadership skills. Needs evaluation, testing, designing and delivering tailor-made courses.
Learner Management Advisor (indirect sales) at Learnlight (formerly ISUS)
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
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).
Membership Director (direct sales) at Professional Women's Association of Rome (PWA Roma)
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Responsible for strategic planning and its implementation in acquiring new foreign and Italian members, reaching out, and establishing contacts with corporate, non-profit organizations, and cultural institutions in Rome.
Teacher of English and Russian for children and adults at Inlingua
February 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Rome Area, Italy

Education

PWN Global Entrepreneurship Program at PWN Global Entrepreneurship Program
May 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
BA in Foreign Languages and Literature at Università di Pisa
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Master of Science (MS), Instructional Technology, GPA 3.92 at Georgia State University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
BA, Slavic Philology and English as a Foreign Language at Omsk State University, Russia
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Fulbright Fellowship
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
PWA Rome Winter Queen 2014
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

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