Ekaterina Sitnikova

STE for Women and children's rights in Ukraine - communication component– over the period of 2 years running a series of large scale and national events of the following range: conferences, press launches, viral campaign, direct mailings, industry awards, TV actions, media relations, print and production

Speakers support for Document@Work annual congree – 1 day event, 200+ participants, 20 speakers – providing communication, planning and coordination for speakers and onsite event production

Speakers support for GS1 Global Forums 2007-2011 – 5 days event, 600+ participants, 80 speakers – providing communication, planning and coordination for speakers and onsite event production Providing speakers support for GS1 General Assembly 2009 and 2010 – 3 days event, 200+ participants, 40 speakers – planning and coordination of speakers, speakers briefing, session development, management of the organisation of the event, scenography, VIP and protocol management, etc.

•Event & protocol management and communications consultant for institutions and corporate clients (European Commission, European Parliament, etc.) •Events & conferences: event design and creation (invitations and registration process, recruitment & briefing of speakers & other content related activities, logistics management, venue hire, etc.)

Administered and managed creation of CCVI online website, comprised of on-line knowledge library, Health Care professionals Network and other educational information. Managed transfer of the site to the new platform (from Sharepoint to Drupal) and coordinated international cross continent teams of experts carrying out the task. Daily content update and development CCVI website

As an experts relations manager responsible for maintaining contact with 100+ strategic core experts with various areas of specialisation ensuring close cooperation with ECO. Responsible for company image, external communications and information raising activities, as well as determination of the PR strategy for the company. Management of networks of experts and/or governmental officials.

Project Director of the “Framework contract concerning the measures recommended for implementing the specific strategies focused on health determinants, SANCO”. The main purposes of which were: • Provision of scientific content: high quality summaries and/or scientific analyses of key areas of the strategy with such key themes as “overweight and obesity-related illnesses”, “influence on eating habits”, “consumer information”, “product reformulation”, “advertising”; “infrastructure and healthy lifestyle”

Providing speakers support to for GS1 Global Forums 2007-2009 – 5 days event, 600+ participants, 80 speakers – planning and coordination of the participation of speakers, speakers briefing, session development, management of the organisation of the event, scenography, VIP and protocol management, management of content and organisation of administrative aspects

Project Director of the “Technical Assistance to the Kosovo National Development Plan” the two main purposes of which were: • To help develop a strategic policy function in the key line Ministries which are responsible for a large share of public spending • Within these key line Ministries, to develop capacity to identify, plan, prioritise and budget for important future projects

Provision of 360 degrees event services: on behalf of Eucomed coordinating all aspects of MedTech Forum 2008 organisation and activities linked to it, including dedicated event website with on-line registration, programme development, speakers’ liaison, venue booking and coordination, Market Place concept development and implementation, Gala Dinner, visual identity and design and other aspect of A-Z event coordination. 400 attendees, 70 speakers, 40 satellite events

Coordination of media relations, press conference and debate linked to the EPHA and Action For Global Heath (AFGH) NGOs.

As a CEP coordinator was responsible for needs analysis, planning, design and organisation of bi-weekly training seminars on new technologies and products in cardio-vascular sector (coronary stenting) attended by selected representatives of medical elite from Europe, Asia and Canada and taking place at various European locations. Managed all aspects of organisation, speakers’ coordination

Running an international jazz music agency Curatores globally representing the interests of a network of well established European and American jazz artists (i.e. Fred Hersch, Andrew Hill, Anthony Braxton, Lee Konitz, Cecil Taylor, James Moody, Sam Rivers, Aka Moon, etc.). Services included artist management, tour design and management, agency representation, media relations. Also provided artistic consultancy.

Planning and organisation of GSK “Open Doors” communications and positioning events, held at the Rixensaert Headquarters with invitees from the Belgian economic & political elite at the ministerial level and key European decision makers and opinion leaders. The event was aimed at boosting the image of GSK Biologicals and their vaccines programme. All aspects of event preparation, on-site management and external communications, including research laboratory visits, press conference, Gala dinner, etc. 250

Twice a year hired as a coordinator of high level 2-days long Russia - EU summits “Open Russia”. Meetings are normally attended by representatives of the Russian Presidential administration, heads of local administration, senior representatives of the CIS and EU banks and financial authorities and European Commission. Meetings are aimed at improving legal, financial and economic cooperation between CIS and EU countries as well as sharing experiences of running multi-regional projects.

Organisation of two highly political consecutive photo exhibitions on EU projects in Western Balkans region and all activities linked to event set up, organisation and promotion. Exhibition was aimed at demonstrating EU’s commitment to further development in the region and was attended by a number of high level officials, representatives of diplomatic corps and media. Responsible for all aspects of event preparation, onsite coordination, security and communications. Location: EP & EC premises.

Organisation of a new hi-tech Phonak product launch at the premises of the ESA and in close cooperation with them. Close collaboration with ESA security services during the international heightened security alert days.

One a project basis is involved as copy editor for the Russian edition of the Environmental Newsletter published by the EU Tacis Joint Environmental Programme

Organisation of a series of events (conference, Gala dinner, etc.) linked to the 50th Anniversary of the Belgian Institute of Auditors (IRE) with the participation of high level ministerial officials. 500 Participants

• European Day of Disabled People 2000 & 2001, Round table and Award Ceremony Gala evening (300 participants) • ‘Breaking Barriers Award’ – Coordinated pan-European short film competition about professional achievements of disabled people. • Pan-European Balloons Launch – within the framework of the European Year of Languages • Information fair on Social Corporate Responsibility (SCR) for European Savings Banks Group (ESBG)