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an international project manager passionate about the intersection of design and people development.

Hello,
I'm Karolina,

I leverage my expertise in project management, UX design, and people engagement to lead complex projects and drive positive change.

My Professional Profile

I bring over 10 years of experience in international project management, focusing on large complex projects.

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I blend technical oversight with empathetic communication, always prioritizing seamless operational transitions. By applying UX design principles, I create user-centered frameworks that facilitate clear and coherent communication across diverse business teams. Having led large-scale compliance projects, such as an international GDPR implementation, I ensure that client data protection is built into the project's foundation. My skills in conflict resolution and active listening allow me to maintain project cohesion even in demanding environments.

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Strategic Stewardship

Human-Centric Delivery

Throughout my career, I have specialized in leading large, distributed teams—initially focusing on CEE markets and later extending my professional footprint to the US and India. Across all my roles, I have successfully orchestrated cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, frequently leading without formal authority to achieve shared goals. I bring a significant level of cultural awareness and empathy to every project, a skill set I have refined not only in corporate settings but also by leading international social initiatives and mentoring programs.

Cross-Border Orchestration

As a Project Manager and Transformation Consultant, I have a proven track record of delivering high-stakes initiatives in tightly regulated sectors, from transformations to major back-office transitions impacting hundreds of employees. By merging strategic oversight with visual design skills, I translate complex technical topics into compelling narratives that drive user adoption and informed executive decision-making. To ensure my contributions remain future-proof, I am trained in cybersecurity and human-centric AI principles.

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Complementing my corporate work, I also bring valuable insights gained from entrepreneurial efforts, design, and social impact through initiatives in people development, continuous learning, and conflict resolution, creating a distinctive and well-rounded skill profile. 

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This distinct blend of international project leadership, design thinking, and a passion for empowering and developing individuals allows me to approach challenges with creative and effective strategies.

Project Management

My project management expertise spans over a decade of international experience, where I have led the delivery of complex compliance projects, such as GDPR implementation across CEE banks. I've further honed my skills as a Transformation Consultant and Business Readiness Lead within international technology companies, and successfully managed smaller creative and design projects.

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UX Design

My formal UX design training in 2021 and an exploratory portfolio provided the foundation for my user-centric design approach—a field I am truly passionate about. This also sparked my interest in expanding my knowledge of behavioral science, including design for behavior change. This same user-centered philosophy drives the design and implementation of impactful social initiatives for people empowerment, such as conflict resolution coaching and international storytelling events.

People Engagement

A people-centric approach has been a consistent thread throughout my career, leading me to support numerous initiatives aimed at empowering and developing individuals. Over the past few years, I've supported international mentoring initiatives, organized community storytelling events like 'PechaKucha Szczecin,' and led the design and delivery of the Toastmasters Conflict Resolution Guide to support international Toastmasters clubs.

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Get in touch

If you're interested in my work, please reach out. I'm also happy to discuss how I can help with your projects or ideas.

 

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