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Moscow, Ru

As a T&D Project Team Lead, I spearheaded the design and implementation of comprehensive processes for employee learning, development, and retention. My role also extended as an HRBP, where I supported the Commercial IT Education Business Unit of PhysTech (a top-10 digital EdTech platform in Russia)Developed and executed strategies for skill enhancement, talent management, and learning frameworks for high-potential professionalsAssessed training needs, designed targeted programs, and managed the training cycle, collaborating with internal experts and external providersContributed to developing an automated learning system, including requirements drafting, research, and feedback analysisAssessed training effectiveness and coordinated competency evaluations to align with organizational goalsBuilt strong, partnership-based relationships with department heads, providing HR consultation, resolving complex issues, and handling conflictsCollaborated with cross-functional HR teams (Recruitment, L&D, C&B, Analytics, etc.) to audit processes, analyze best practices, and implement leading HR standardsAnalyzed data and managed HR metrics to improve productivity, engagement, and satisfaction while reducing turnoverManaged budgets and worked closely with C&B to develop motivational initiatives, bonus structures, and salary reviews; maintained reports and presented resultsLed HR projects, coordinating with diverse internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals, and developed presentations and analytical materials to support decisionsAchievements:Optimized training budget, cutting per-person costs by 16%Boosted efficiency, reducing training time per person by 10% through automationImproved recruitment, shortening average time-to-fill by 13% using AI and ERP toolsRevamped onboarding with automation, reducing adaptation time for new hires by 30% and increasing productivity by 20% in the first three months

Responsible for implementing internal and external learning and development projects. Developed and executed corporate training programs for high-tech companies (Russian Helicopters, Rostec, Russian Railways, EVRAZ, VSMPO-AVISMA, NLMK, etc.) as part of external projects.Developed and implemented training and development strategies. Identified training and upskilling needs and carried out planning.Created Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for talent pool formation and productivity improvement.Developed educational programs tailored to client needs (both online and offline).Coordinated learning and development processes, including contractor selection, trainer and mentor recruitment for training programs, meeting moderation, and quality and deadline control.Created a competency matrix and assessed participants' initial and final competencies.Conducted final selection of employees for training programs.Calculated program costs, planned budgets, and organized document workflow with external providers.Achievements:Transitioned all learning processes online during the pandemic without compromising quality or client retention by introducing new team-building and group coaching formats.Improved key metrics for regular programs: CSI by 30%, NPS by 45%, and COR up to 90%.Successfully passed an audit of educational programs.

Responsible for the development of HR and educational brand to attract young IT specialists:- Developed and implemented a strategy to attract young specialists. Planned HR events. Vela SAP HANA- Organized recruiting events for the selection and selection of young IT specialists- Analyzed the effectiveness of tools for attracting young IT specialists- Leading cross-functional projects with related company functions (PR, marketing, R&D) in terms of preparing an HR content plan for the website, social media. networks, HR website redesign, EVP, EJM development- Developed motivation programs, training concepts, organized training and internships- Compiled a competency portrait of a specialist, taking into account the needs of the company and market audit- Managed the budget. Conducted procurement proceduresAchievements:- Initiated the optimization of electronic information processing, reducing the period by 4 times- Trained 1000+ young professionals, increasing the rate by 13% over the same period- Ensured the achievement of first place for the quarter among the regions of the company’s presence in terms of 30% increase in users of young specialists of the training platform- Organized a job fair, based on the results of which 4 young specialists were selected

Managed regular training programs for top and middle management and specialists (seminars, professional development, retraining programs across sales, marketing, finance, accounting, logistics, supply, etc.), including program approval, competency planning, assessment format selection, trainer recruitment, meeting moderation, participant communication, field trips, and performance monitoring.Conducted strategic planning for new educational product launches.Developed customized training programs based on industry-specific needs, including initial client meetings, needs assessments, program creation, expert selection, program presentation to clients, and implementation.Presented training programs as a speaker at industry events.Achievements:Updated two regular programs based on market demand (added two new modules and five new experts).Increased positive feedback and enrollment by 30%.Developed two new training programs, increasing total sales by 10%.Delivered about six to eight custom training programs per year based on client requests.Spoke at three to four industry events annually.

Bodø, Nordland, Norway

The High North Center for Business and GovernanceResponsible for coordinating international project activities for the unit, including managing four international projects with partner countries (Finland, USA, Russia).Prepared project documentation for grant applications (project concept discussions, application content development, budget planning, document collection, and agreement) in response to grant announcements.Organized a variety of work and business events, including large international events like the High North Dialogue forum.Negotiated and corresponded with foreign partners, interacted with structural departments, project participants, media, and other stakeholders.Maintained project documentation (task lists, plans, reports, budgets, applications, press releases).Prepared reports and analytical, informational, and reference materials for projects.Coordinated contract work with partners/suppliers and ensured financial obligations were met.Achievements:Expanded partnerships with three major international organizations and maintained strong relationships with foreign partners.Organized over 50 conferences with 30 to 2,000 participants in both online and offline formats.Secured grant funding of approximately 30 million rubles annually for international projects.

Developed training concepts for specific target audiences.Designed learning environments, program architecture, competency matrices, content selection, scripting, presentation creation, and assessment planning. Conducted assessments of acquired competencies.Organized and conducted research for training program development.Prepared presentation materials, including roadmaps and reports.Led training sessions and taught developed courses.

Responsible for in-house employer brand, corporate culture, internal and external communicationsEducational and corporate communities- Development of a strategy to increase employee engagement: - Launching of educational courses for finance: > 50 participants; weekly meetings for аудиторы > 80 participantsEvents- Organizing regular CEO meet-ups- New Year’s Party and other celebrating events: organization and holding of a new corporate event format: 15 managers were involved, > 100 participants- Activities for employees: > 15 online and offline events, organized > 50 presentations by external speakers, prepared questions for 70 interviews with employees