I am a UX & CRO specialist with a passion for storytelling, UI, and HTML. I love crafting high-converting digital journeys by blending design, psychology, and analytics to create clean and memorable digital experiences that users enjoy and keep coming back to. My approach focuses on making sure your users' return is your return. With a background in journalism and digital marketing, I bring a unique perspective to my work, combining creativity with data-driven methods. I'm always eager to learn and grow while contributing value to any project I am part of.

Mariia Kalinicheva

I am a UX & CRO specialist with a passion for storytelling, UI, and HTML. I love crafting high-converting digital journeys by blending design, psychology, and analytics to create clean and memorable digital experiences that users enjoy and keep coming back to. My approach focuses on making sure your users' return is your return. With a background in journalism and digital marketing, I bring a unique perspective to my work, combining creativity with data-driven methods. I'm always eager to learn and grow while contributing value to any project I am part of.

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I am a UX & CRO specialist with a passion for storytelling, UI, and HTML. I love crafting high-converting digital journeys by blending design, psychology, and analytics to create clean and memorable digital experiences that users enjoy and keep coming back to. My approach focuses on making sure your users’ return is your return.

With a background in journalism and digital marketing, I bring a unique perspective to my work, combining creativity with data-driven methods. I’m always eager to learn and grow while contributing value to any project I am part of.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Correspondent & Video Operator Intern at SPBU 'MOST' Student Video Channel | St. Petersburg, Russia
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Produced and edited eight original news programs focused on student life and university events. Researched topics, developed scripts, and wrote voiceovers. Operated camera equipment and handled post-production. Ensured coherent visual storytelling by simplifying complex topics into accessible formats.
Project Manager Intern – International Department at EXPOFORUM (Exhibition and Business Centre) | St. Petersburg, Russia
October 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Organized campaign for B2B film industry event. Wrote, designed and presented company promotional materials for the event. Researched and compiled client database. Developed e-mail campaign for the project.
Editor in Chief at Student Newspaper '1 Line' | St. Petersburg, Russia
June 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Met tight editorial deadlines. Led a team of eight journalists and provided editorial direction. Selected, edited, and approved materials for publication. Fact-checked and optimized content to ensure accuracy and clarity. Developed, wrote, and edited two interviews and a report on a unified topic for a double-page magazine feature. Collaborated with the designer to develop engaging and cohesive layouts.
Editorial Assistant & Transcriber Intern at Sobaka.ru Magazine | St. Petersburg, Russia
September 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Transcribed and edited interviews and articles, ensuring clarity and alignment with the magazine's brand tone. Supported the editorial team during content production, from proofreading to final quality checks. Contributed to both print and digital editions by refining lifestyle content for national audience. Maintained consistency in voice, grammar, and formatting across multiple platforms.

Education

Bachelor of International Journalism at St. Petersburg State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2023

Qualifications

HubSpot Academy: SEO, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Google Analytics GA4
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
CADSCHOOL (Geneva): Digital Marketing and Social Media (90-hour course)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate