Award-winning Communication and PR Project Manager with 14+ years of diverse professional experience, successfully managing communication campaigns across the Baltic states. PhD student and researcher. Public speaker, frequently quoted in the media. ✅ Author of the first university-level course on influencer marketing (University of Latvia). ✅ Extensive experience working with brands across sectors — from finance and high-tech to lifestyle. ✅ Speaker at Riga Comm 2023, 2024, 2025 (Digital Stage; topics: influencer marketing and AI in communication). 🏆 Featured in media. 🏆 Winner of the Digital Communication Awards 2018 (digital-awards.eu) in the category Best Master’s Thesis with research on influencer communication. 🏆 Winner of the Miit & Links | Baltic Communication Awards in the category Digital Communication.…

Marija Vorkule

Award-winning Communication and PR Project Manager with 14+ years of diverse professional experience, successfully managing communication campaigns across the Baltic states. PhD student and researcher. Public speaker, frequently quoted in the media. ✅ Author of the first university-level course on influencer marketing (University of Latvia). ✅ Extensive experience working with brands across sectors — from finance and high-tech to lifestyle. ✅ Speaker at Riga Comm 2023, 2024, 2025 (Digital Stage; topics: influencer marketing and AI in communication). 🏆 Featured in media. 🏆 Winner of the Digital Communication Awards 2018 (digital-awards.eu) in the category Best Master’s Thesis with research on influencer communication. 🏆 Winner of the Miit & Links | Baltic Communication Awards in the category Digital Communication.…

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Award-winning Communication and PR Project Manager with 14+ years of diverse professional experience, successfully managing communication campaigns across the Baltic states. PhD student and researcher. Public speaker, frequently quoted in the media.

✅ Author of the first university-level course on influencer marketing (University of Latvia).
✅ Extensive experience working with brands across sectors — from finance and high-tech to lifestyle.
✅ Speaker at Riga Comm 2023, 2024, 2025 (Digital Stage; topics: influencer marketing and AI in communication).

🏆 Featured in media.
🏆 Winner of the Digital Communication Awards 2018 (digital-awards.eu) in the category Best Master’s Thesis with research on influencer communication.
🏆 Winner of the Miit & Links | Baltic Communication Awards in the category Digital Communication.

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Experience Level

Language

Russian
Fluent
Latvian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Public relations consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Provides PR consultancy and strategic communications services; develops and oversees media relations and influencer campaigns; coordinates 360-degree communication initiatives.
Lecturer at LU Faculty of Social Sciences
February 1, 2019 - Present
Lecturing and teaching responsibilities in communications and related topics; engaging in academic activities.
Communication project manager at Golin Riga
February 22, 2022 - September 16, 2022
Managed communication projects for Baltic states; led media relations and digital campaigns; client liaison and campaign delivery.
Communication project manager in Baltic states at A.W.Olsen & Partners
July 1, 2017 - February 21, 2022
Oversaw communication projects across the Baltic states; coordination with clients and Agencies; strategy and execution of campaigns.
Scientific assistant at LU Faculty of Business and management
November 1, 2017 - December 30, 2017
Assisted with research and academic activities in the faculty.
Project manager at A.W.Olsen & Partners
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Managed client projects and campaigns; coordinated cross-functional teams.
Communication project assistant at A.W.Olsen & Partners
March 3, 2014 - September 1, 2015
Supported communication projects; assisted in campaign planning and execution.
European Personnel Selection Office ambassador (voluntary work) at EPSO
September 1, 2013 - October 1, 2015
Volunteer ambassador promoting EU personnel selection processes.
Communication project assistant at A/S Swedbank
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Supported communication projects for Swedbank.
Interviewer at Pacientu Ombuds (voluntary work)
October 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Conducted interviews for patient ombuds initiatives.

Education

Doctoral study programme at University of Latvia
January 1, 2021 - January 11, 2026
Master’s degree, Communication studies at University of Latvia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s degree, Communication studies at University of Latvia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Finalist in Best Master’s Thesis
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Winner in Digital communication category (Mi:t&Links Baltic Communication Awards)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level