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Barbara Szczepanowska

@barbaraszczepanowska

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Business management student experienced in program, operations, and event management.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles in program, operations or events where I can lead projects end-to-end, work with cross-functional teams, grow in marketing and project management, and contribute to impactful cultural or hospitality initiatives.

I am a business management student with hands-on experience directing large-scale cultural and hospitality programs, including leading a 60+ cross-functional team at a major arts festival and seasonal management roles at TUI in Germany. I deliver multi-month workflows, manage budgets, secure sponsors and media relationships, and produce reports to ensure timely execution under tight deadlines.

I have supported marketing and events for cultural foundations, drafted grant applications, managed social media and external communications, and led student organisations to plan events for 400+ attendees. I thrive on challenges, continuous professional development, and roles that combine project management, stakeholder engagement, and creative programming.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Vice President & Head of Events

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Student Hobbies Association Leaders for the Future

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Planned two major events for 400+ attendees, led a 20-person volunteer team, coordinated speaker invitations and sponsor outreach, and managed project execution and risk mitigation for an 80-member organization.

Event Planning Project Management Risk Mitigation Team Coordination Stakeholder Management

President of the Student Association

Trupa

Dec 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year)

Led organizational operations, planned and executed workshops and regular events to engage members, recruited and onboarded volunteers, and managed annual work plans to grow the association.

Event Execution Strategic Planning Onboarding Community Engagement

Marketing Intern

Foundation for the Soft Skills Development of Cinematography

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)

Supported cultural event organization and community initiatives, managed social media and external communications, and researched and drafted grant applications to support project funding.

Social Media Communication event support Research Content Creation

Program & Operations Manager

Uhuru Arts Festival

Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)

Directed a cross-functional team of 60+ to deliver a large-scale arts festival for 1,000+ participants, planned multi-month workflows, managed budget, and secured media and sponsor relationships to ensure on-time execution.

Event Management Program Coordination Budget Management Volunteer Management Scheduling Reporting Logistics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Warsaw

Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management

Activities and societies: Student representative, vice president & head of events in student organisations, organised events and volunteer coordination

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with involvement in student representation and university activities.