EP ADVISORY - Key Persons
Introducing Aleksei, a dedicated Researcher committed to empowering individuals in their professional journeys. With a focus on facilitating employment opportunities, Aleksei specializes in assisting people in securing fulfilling positions across Europe. Aleksei has over 4 years of experience in Project Management at the international media conglomerate and a keen interest and expertise in the game development industry.
Aleksei is getting a Master's Degree in game development in a quiet Alpine village. Hiking, board games, and classic cinema are what keep him going.
Alena helps with office and email management. She makes sure all webinars start on time and run smoothly - from updating information on the site to the registration process and moderation during the broadcast.
Alena has a chinchilla, a cat and 2 kitties who secretly participants in every webinar. They join in, sleeping on Alena's lap and giving her the best support possible. Perks of working from home!
Alex tells our clients' stories about relocation to Europe. Together with the team she showcases the most unique experiences to let you know that nothing is impossible. Her inspiration is peoples' stories.
Alex was born in Cuba and is half-Cuban, 1/3 Russian and 1/3 Ukrainian, but lived her whole life in Belarus. Even though she had been learning English for 20 years, she ended up moving to Germany in 2020 with almost no command in German. Life is very unexpected, you know.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Careers in Canada ( Oil & Gas, IT, FMCG, Sports )
With 8+ years of experience across operations, events, marketing and partnerships working in Zurich, Switzerland, Alisa is our go-to consultant for both graduates and experienced professionals wishing to work for a Swiss company.
In her free time, Alisa enjoys a lot of creative activities from singing in a band to experimenting with various cuisines in the kitchen. However, what her friends and family appreciate even more is her passion for figuring out how the right nutrition can heal your body.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Consultant Career in the USA
Aliya Berkaliyeva, an accomplished Project Manager with an impressive 7-year track record, currently serving at the prestigious footwear powerhouse, Skechers. She earned her MBA in London and pursued her American Dream in Los Angeles. Aliya understands the challenges and opportunities of the U.S. job market, making her an ideal guide for professionals and graduates. Connect with Aliya today for expert guidance in your American job search.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Corporate Career
A finance analyst with numerous merit-based achievements, scholarships and grants as well as rich and versatile professional track record. Almas lives and works in financial capital of Europe - Frankfurt am Main. Almas helps students and young professionals excel at all stages (corporate aptitude tests and other stages) of the selection process for internships and full-time positions.
Almas is a big fan of tennis. He is also fond of group activities and is an experienced member of Toastmasters International. Other spheres of interests are: reading, music, history, learning interesting facts about all cultures, philosophy.
Anastasija is a Talent Acquisition Partner specialising in different areas such as IT, Engineering, Financial, Legal, Private Wealth and Assets Management, etc. She has worked as a recruiter across several countries and job markets, so she can help job seekers from different cultures and backgrounds land their dream job.
Andre always finds a way for our clients to get into the toughest corporate positions in London and abroad. Having been there himself, he knows exactly how to approach your application to get a job offer.
Andre has two major secrets he tends to keep to himself. First, he believes that we all live in a virtual reality universe. Second, he speaks Russian.
Consultant | Jobs in law, consulting, or oil & gas
With more than 7 years of marketing experience in international companies across France, Eastern European countries, and the UAE, Ekaterina specialises in information technology market. Having worked her way up from an entry-level position to the head of marketing at an international IT startup, she can advise on career development at all stages.
Ekaterina is fond of classical theater, art, and also she will not let you get lost in the Dubai Mall
Elizaveta is the driving force behind EP Advisory. She has an ability to radiate endless positive energy and generate it in others. Always having the time for our remote team and partnerships building, she also enjoys working with clients.
One is never too old to learn. That was Galina's thought when she learned how to swim in her 30s'. While waiting for her working visa, she learned how to sew her own clothes and now wears it to work. In her free time she teaches her rescued 5 years old sausage dog fun tricks.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Career in Scandinavia
Ex-Google, Nike and Carlsberg employee, George specialises in careers in corporations and global agencies. George helps digital, IT, financial, project and marketing professionals land an optimal work-life balance opportunity in Scandinavian countries and Western Europe.
George feels totally fine in the urban and digital worlds and not as good in the nature. So much that he declined an offer from Lego because the town ‘seemed small' and ‘there were too many trees even for squirrels'.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Career in Belgium
Being inspired by different cultures and languages, Inna has traveled to over 35 countries and finally landed in Brussels, where she works on projects funded by the European Commission. Inna will help young graduates and experienced professionals find their career paths in the private sector as well as in EU Agencies and Associations.
Inna speaks 3 foreign languages in addition to Russian and English - French, Spanish and Dutch. She believes it's inevitable when you live in such a multicultural environment full of expats from all over the world.
Job Titles:
- CV and Cover Letter Writer
Jenny brings 15+ years of experience in UK higher education career teams. Her focus includes aiding students, graduates, and professionals in career transitions and progression, both locally and globally. Jenny also contributed editorial support to AGCAS, the UK's careers advisory services professional organization. Currently, she excels in crafting standout CVs and cover letters for EP Advisory, skillfully representing clients' unique strengths and aspirations.
In her spare time, Jenny enjoys trying new activities such as paddleboarding and spending time with family and her two Siberian cats. She also loves to travel, often exploring Europe and occasionally venturing to Asia, where she's had the opportunity to visit ten different countries.
Job Titles:
- Author of Our Articles and Guides in English
Jessica moved from Australia to the United Kingdom to study for a Masters in History at the University of Oxford. She then worked in the UK museums and cultural sector for 10 years and participated in managing a variety of professional development programs, such as Oxford Cultural Leaders. For the last five years, she has been living in Brazil, where she is an entrepreneur running her own business.
Jessica taught herself Portuguese to embark on the new adventure and knows what it is like to build a new life within a different culture.
Julia works directly with Liza, EP Advisory's CEO, following through with operations, accounting, scheduling and business development. She supports the team with ad-hoc research and data systematisation.
Both responsible and spontaneous, Julia is always up for an impromptu adventure but can't go to bed if there are still unwashed dishes in the kitchen.
Kamila has broad experience from graduating from the Political Science department and working on electoral campaigns to doing business development in a financial IT startup and launching the Teaching & Learning Centre at a university from a greenfield. As a hobby, she performed as a singer&improviser, while also organising improvisational theatre events in Moscow.
With over 5 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, and talent management, Katerina is a passionate and driven senior recruiter. Her mission is to have the right people at the right place at the right time. Katerina has worked in Fortune 500 companies and different industries while specialising in corporate manufacturing - that includes high-level roles in manufacturing industry, engineering, R&D, and all corporate supporting functions.
Fluent in four languages and having studied Latin and Ancient Greek, Katerina gets the gist of conversations in most languages no matter where it takes place. She has, however, no idea what language she sees her dreams in. This remains an unsolved mystery to this day.
Kirill's expertise varies from corporate to private wealth with experience across law firm and in-house roles. Originally from Siberia he moved his career to Moscow and then to London, took a challenge to start almost from scratch. He will help with a legal career path and support to overcome struggle and anxiety of constant work search and immigration matters.
Kirill's friends called him a "Daddy" after several trips due to his level of responsibility and control over small things like car rental, schedule etc., combined with his overall festive mood.
Ksenia is an expert in all aspects of tests, interviews and assessments for consulting, finance and other professional services. She helps our clients secure a place on a graduate scheme and build a corporate career in the UK and Europe.
Ksenia always manages to keep her mind busy, even when sleeping. A lucid dreamer, she enjoys building new realities instead of having a well-deserved rest.
Liza graduated from the Belarusian State Academy of Arts. Now she's editing videos for our Relocation Stories channel, getting motivated to move herself.
Liza has a very active lifestyle - she enjoyes working out, dancing and cycling, but most of all she loves to travel. So much so, that she went on her first hitchhiking trip when she was 17 because she really wanted to see the sea.
Luma does all things marketing - from strategy and its implementation to designing campaigns and setting up analytics. She is the go-to person in our cross-functional marketing team, always there to help.
Planning to relocate to Germany, Luma changed her official name Luda to avoid associations with a 'pimp' ('Lude' in German). She moved to the UK instead but kept the name.
Job Titles:
- Graphic Designer & SMM Manager
Marina is responsible for all of our corporate designs - from social media and website to course materials and webinar presentations. She is also the one who makes those awesome Instagram stories.
The fact of joining our team she considers as fateful.
While updating the checklist for moving abroad for others,
Marina has already gained a lot of knowledge about how
to get a job abroad. As you can see, graphic design is an inspiring job.
Mariya boasts 8+ years of product management experience, specialising in full project lifecycle oversight. Her strengths encompass requirements analysis, product strategy, and user experience. Mariya, originally from Kazakhstan, moved to the UK 12 years ago to pursue higher education at Bayes Business School in London. With a rich career spanning corporations, medium-sized firms, and startups, she's well-versed in UK and European professional cultures.
Beyond work, Mariya's interests include biohacking, psychology, yoga, fitness, travel, and Spanish studies.
Nadya makes sure that our video content, whether for our YouTube channel or online course, is as easy-to-digest and timely as possible. She is also responsible for cutting out all of our consultants' "eeeeh" and long pauses.
Behind Nadya's great editing skills lies her childhood passion for filming. Nadya was a camera whizz-kid with many creative ideas that kept all her neighbours busy acting.
Natalia would love to help you believe in yourself again and together build a successful job search strategy in Europe. Natalia moved to Belgium where she completed her master's degree in International Relations and managed to work as a student with leading consultancies. Natalia has been living in Berlin for two years now and is happy to share her experience in finding work. Her secret weapon is LinkedIn optimisation and networking.
Natalia is a big fan of all kinds of sometimes extreme sports. Over the past couple of years she has taken up snowboarding and surfing, and has also tried her hand at rafting, kayaking, canyoning and paddling. What's next?
Job Titles:
- Consultant Career in Finance
Nina moved to France to complete her master's degree and then managed to progress to become an HR Director just 3 years after graduation. With her 9+ years of well-rounded HR and immigration law experience, Nina helps our clients get a job in France and build an outstanding career there.
Nina has learnt French on her own and can convince anyone that France is truly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In her spare time she devotes herself to horse riding and energy practices.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Product Marketing Manager
Olga is a Senior Product Marketing Manager with over 7 years of experience. Olga will inspire you to find the best match for your future job position and provide assistance with crafting your CV and preparing for interviews. Olya lives in Vilnius, Lithuania (not Latvia) and runs a YouTube blog. In her free time, she has a passion for running and exploring new destinations around the world.
Olga is a Senior Product Marketing Manager with over 7 years of experience. As a career consultant, she covers a range of areas including product marketing, digital marketing, product management, content marketing, copywriting, social media management, and marketing and communication strategies. Olga will inspire you to find the best match for your future job position and provide assistance with crafting your CV and preparing for interviews.
Job Titles:
- Consultant IT Career in Russia & CIS
Polina has been recruiting IT professionals for many years at large companies in Russia and the CIS, including Yandex, Grid Dynamics and Luxoft. She now lives in Israel and explores the local job market. Polina will help you look at interviews and CVs through a recruiter's eyes, find international projects or plan your career so that you eventually move to your dream country.
The most frequent question Poline gets from candidates is whether it is her real surname or a working alias:) Half-marathon running, yoga and travel help her switch from work tasks.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Graduate Career in Europe
Roza's main occupation lies within an incredibly complex yet exciting industry, aviation. Born in Kazakhstan, she found her career path through A-levels in politics and an International Relations degree in the UK, after which she moved to Latvia to start her dream job.
Rosa encourages students and graduates to find where they belong. Whether it's a role in sales and business development, marketing, consulting, HR, project management, or admin support - Rosa will help you land the best starting position during or after your Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Job Titles:
- Proofreader and CV Writer
With an eye for the finer details, Ryan assists us by writing both CVs and Cover letters. By day, Ryan helps to build memorable brand strategies for exciting young tech and FMCG start-ups across Europe. He uses his creative writing background to forge stories and content that will resonate with any given target audience.
On a mission to find inspiration for his next screenplay, Ryan spends most of the year chatting to locals in the lesser-known corners of the world. Feeling like a movie night in? Look out for his name in the credits over the coming years.
If you are interested in working in big data companies , sales , account management or business development - Sasha has quite relevant experience. Over the last 10 years, she worked for royal family's concierge service as we well as for public companies such as the Financial Times, Dow Jones and Moodys Analytics.
Sasha is a Sales professional that can help you navigate through the industry of big data sales and get some tips and tricks when applying to public companies.
Saule has unique knowledge at the intersection of psychology and HR. With her 10+ years in HR, Recruitment, Training & Development and a Masters in Psychology, Saule helps clients discover their aptitudes and abilities. With her help, you can navigate the world of careers, professions and possible career paths, and move towards the job that you love.
In her spare time Saule continues her journey into the world of the unconscious. It is fascinating and different every time; it won't be the same anymore.
Consultant | International Career in the UK, Russia & CIS