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I'm Kseniya

People-driven communication specialist with a background in Communication Science and a strong interest in how meaning, behaviour, and structure intersect in organisational contexts. Experienced in communication strategy, research, and storytelling.

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Kseniya Taranda

kseniya.taranda@gmail.com

Education

University of Amsterdam — MSc Business Administration

2025 – expected 2026

(Leadership & Management track)

Specializations: Organisational behaviour, leadership communication, strategy

University of Amsterdam — BSc Communication Science

2022 – 2025

Minors: Psychology, Urban Studies

(Thesis: Corporate Communications)

Fontys University of Applied Sciences — International Communication Management

2021 – 2022

Professional Experience

Dzintaba — Brand & Marketing Associate / Specialist

September 2025 – present

  • Contribute to brand and marketing initiatives
  • Support communication strategy, content development, and cross-team collaboration

Miele X — HR Intern (Office Administration & Internal Communications)

February – July 2025

  • Supported internal communications and employee onboarding within the Digital Hub
  • Assisted in organising internal events and managing visitor experiences
  • Provided operational and coordination support across workplace processes

TNW Conference — Volunteer

June 2025

  • Supported event operations at Europe's leading tech and innovation conference
  • Assisted with attendee coordination and on-site communication in a fast-paced environment

FE Space — Social Impact Coordinator (D&I Mentoring Platform)

April – August 2024

  • Coordinated mentorship initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Contributed to research and reporting on mentorship outcomes and community impact
  • Supported communication and engagement between mentors, mentees, and stakeholders

University of Amsterdam — Student Ambassador (Summer School)

July 2024

  • Represented the University to prospective and international students
  • Supported programme coordination and student engagement during summer activities

Averen Publishing House — Consumer Marketing Intern

August 2020

  • Supported consumer marketing activities within a publishing environment
  • Assisted with content and promotional activities

Languages

English — C1 (Academic)
Russian — Native
Belarusian — Native
French — Intermediate

Hard Skills

Tools

  • Canva, PowerPoint, MS Word
  • SPSS

Competencies

  • Research & Communication Skills
  • Quantitative & qualitative research
  • Interviewing (research & non-research contexts)
  • Public speaking & presentations

Certificates & Diplomas

  • IELTS C1 English
  • Digital Media Marketing (strategy-focused)
  • Psychology / Emotional Intelligence courses

Key Skills and Selected Projects

Marketing & Communication Strategy

Conducted company and competitor analyses to support international market expansion for Netflix Korea, contributing to media strategy development. Developed communication strategy for FE Space, aligned with goals and audience positioning.

PR & Stakeholder Communication

Designed a seven-point communication roadmap to bridge the vision-culture gap following a company acquisition. Client: Niaga, Dutch sustainable materials developer.

Research & Analysis

Co-authored the impact report "Bridging the Mentorship Gap" for FE Space, including qualitative research, data analysis, and insight synthesis.

Qualitative Interviewing

Conducted a theme-specific international interview with the final digital editor of LINDA.nl and VOGUE.nl, focusing on storytelling.

Creative & Editorial Writing

Produced advertorials, event descriptions, interview articles, and content for social media and blogs.

Event & Project Coordination

Organised and executed a gala event for 150+ attendees. Coordinated educational excursions for UvA Summer School and introductory events for the UvA Promotion Committee.

Student Committees — University of Amsterdam

2023 – 2025

  • Member of Promotion, Travel, and Social Committees
  • Organised students and social events including day and weekend trips
  • Managed event logistics, budgeting, scheduling, hosting, and participant coordination