Agnieszka Kargol
@agnieszkakargol
Experienced international security and project manager specializing in training, cross-cultural education, and operations.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced international security and project manager with a strong track record in training, auditing, and operations across Europe, North America and West Africa. I combine rigorous operational standards with cross-cultural sensitivity, having implemented TSA and corporate security procedures, led international projects with major partners, and achieved consistently positive audit results.
I bring broad NGO and academic experience in education, coaching and public engagement, plus proven skills in project and financial management, online marketing and multilingual communication. I am driven by inclusive, people-centered leadership, practical problem solving and a commitment to conservation and community volunteering.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Author & Trainer
Self Employed
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Produce trainings, lectures and articles on cultures, travel and world cuisines and deliver promotional content and translations, maintaining client-facing communications and online presence since April 2020.
Head of International Relations
The Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute
May 2021 - Jan 2022 (8 months)
Coordinated international exhibitions, research and education projects and maintained partnerships with institutions like Yad Vashem and USHMM while promoting the Institute internationally via digital channels.
Aviation Security Manager
International Security Defence Systems
Jul 2010 - Mar 2020 (9 years 8 months)
Managed security operations, training and quality assurance audits for airline clients across West Africa, North America and Europe, implementing international security procedures and achieving 100% TSA/corporate audit compliance.
Freelance Tour Manager
Self Employed
Sep 2009 - Jun 2010 (9 months)
Managed and guided tourism and incentive tours domestically and internationally for groups of children, youth and adults between 2009 and 2010.
Project Manager
Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland
Dec 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Managed cross-cultural educational projects including budgeting, training and mentoring, coordinating work with teachers, youth and prisoners to deliver community-focused programs.
Security Officer
El Al Israel Airlines
Mar 2004 - Nov 2008 (4 years 8 months)
Performed passenger profiling, security screening and training while delivering high-standard customer service at Warsaw operations from 2004 to 2008.
Lecturer
SWPS University
Oct 2002 - Jun 2005 (2 years 8 months)
Delivered lectures and workshops on gender studies, Jewish history, stereotypes and prejudice using diverse educational methods between 2002 and 2005.
Office Manager
Beit Warszawa Jewish Cultural Association
Jun 2002 - Mar 2004 (1 year 9 months)
Managed office, events and projects including administration, budgeting and community-building with focus on cross-cultural education from 2002 to 2004.
Financial Analyst
Stalexport-Centrostal Warszawa SA
May 2000 - Jun 2002 (2 years 1 month)
Analyzed company finances, controlled cash flow and supported budgeting and financial control functions between 2000 and 2002.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Volkshochschule Essen
Language courses, German Language
2024 -
Deutsch B1–B2 language courses at Volkshochschule in Essen from January 2024 to January 2025.
Profi Lingua
Language courses, German Language
2022 - 2023
Deutsch A1–A2 language courses at Profi Lingua in Warsaw from September 2022 to June 2023.
International Security Defence Systems / TSA trainings
Professional certifications, Aviation / Security Training
2010 - 2020
Various Transportation Security Administration approved trainings and certificates delivered by International Security Defence Systems (2010–2020).
Collegium Civitas
Post-diploma studies, Nonprofit / NGO Management
2009 - 2010
Post-diploma studies in Professional NGO Management completed at Collegium Civitas from 2009 to 2010.
Manzana / Foundation for the Development of Psychosocial Skills
Course, Volunteer Management
2009 - 2009
Volunteers Management course on motivation and potential of volunteers attended in June 2009.
Warsaw Municipality Centre for Civic Cooperation
Course, Project Management
2009 - 2009
Project Management in NGOs course attended at the Warsaw Municipality Centre for Civic Cooperation in June 2009.
Guide Service, Warsaw
Training / Certificate, Tour Guiding
2008 - 2009
Tour Guide training completed with Guide Service, Warsaw (2008–2009).
Warsaw School of Social Psychology
Post-diploma studies, Animal Psychology
2006 - 2007
Post-diploma studies in Animal Psychology completed at the Warsaw School of Social Psychology from 2006 to 2007.
Łazarski University
Master's Degree, Economics
1996 - 2001
Master's Degree in Economics with a specialization in Foreign Trade awarded by Łazarski University (1996–2001).
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