KATJA VENGLINSKAYA
Brussels,BRU
Summary
Multilingual Client & Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in communications, events, and brand activation across corporate, institutional, and non-profit sectors. Skilled at translating client needs into clear briefs, managing the full project lifecycle from strategy to execution, and building strong, trust-based client relationships. Known for bringing structure to creativity and clarity to complexity, delivering projects on time, within budget and scope, while challenging ideas to make the work sharper. Experienced working with Brand and Marketing Managers on campaigns that strengthen visibility, engagement, and impact.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy & Events Officer
Housing Germany Association
08.2023 - Current
- Lead policy communication and stakeholder events for the German housing sector at EU level, ensuring visibility with institutions, partners, and media.
- Manage the full project lifecycle: translating strategic priorities into briefs, timelines, and budgets, and coordinating execution with internal and external teams.
- Build strong, trust-based client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment, clarity, and impact in all initiatives.
Co-Founder & Project Lead
Skills.Bxl asbl
04.2018 - 05.2025
- Co-founded and managed an educational non-profit and language centre for children, teenagers, and adults.
- Oversaw operations, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, translating community needs into clear briefs and structured programs.
- Coordinated teachers, volunteers, and partners, ensuring smooth delivery within timelines and scope.
- Developed expertise in client relationship building, community partnerships, and creative activations tailored to diverse audiences.
Event & Employer Branding Manager
Camco Technologies
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Designed and executed a comprehensive employer branding strategy, delivering 20+ recruitment and internal communication events.
- Owned budgeting, scope, and timings while ensuring projects were delivered on-brand, on time, and on budget.
- Partnered with HR and Marketing to translate business objectives into actionable briefs, guiding creative campaigns that strengthened brand visibility and talent attraction.
- Balanced strategic planning with hands-on execution, motivating teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality results.
Customer Communications Manager
INOVYN (INEOS Group)
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Managed communication with a portfolio of 80+ B2B clients in the DACH region, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and growth.
- Translated complex technical and regulatory content into clear, client-oriented communication.
- Supported sales and marketing with multi-channel campaigns, strengthening brand presence and customer engagement.
- Oversaw client relationships and issue resolution, providing proactive, solutions-oriented support.
VIP & Speakers Manager
European Development Days (European Commission)
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Directed VIP and speaker management for the EU’s flagship development event, hosting 7,000+ participants, ministers, and heads of state.
- Led a team of four, coordinating logistics, security protocols, travel, and hospitality for high-level guests.
- Ensured projects stayed within budget, scope, and timelines, balancing protocol with diplomacy.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and problem-solving under pressure.
Gallery Manager
Galerie Rupert Pfab
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Managed gallery operations, acquisitions, art fair presentations, and B2B client communication with collectors, press, and curators.
- Coordinated successful participation in international fairs (Art Cologne, abc Berlin), managing budgets, logistics, and timelines.
- Directed media relations and social media campaigns, elevating brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Developed long-term relationships with partners and clients, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
Education
Corporate Communication & Event Management
IHECS Academy | Bruxelles Formation
01.2021
MA - Media-Cultural Analysis
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
01.2013
BA - Art Criticism & Gallery Management
European Humanities University Minsk
01.2009
Skills
- Project & Client Management
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Event lifecycle management
- Client communications
- Budgeting and finance
- Community relations
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving
- Idea development and brainstorming
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Customer relationship management
- Innovation and creativity
LANGUAGES
German / Russian — Bilingual
English — Proficient (C2)
French — Proficient (C1)
Dutch — Intermediate (B1)
Hobbies
Theater
Creative writing
Portrait photography
Cooking
Software
SAP
Zendesk
Creative Suite
Zoom
Atalian
Procreate
Generative AI
Timeline
Policy & Events Officer
Housing Germany Association
08.2023 - Current
Event & Employer Branding Manager
Camco Technologies
04.2022 - 04.2023
Co-Founder & Project Lead
Skills.Bxl asbl
04.2018 - 05.2025
Customer Communications Manager
INOVYN (INEOS Group)
11.2016 - 09.2019
VIP & Speakers Manager
European Development Days (European Commission)
06.2015 - 06.2016
Gallery Manager
Galerie Rupert Pfab
09.2010 - 09.2014
MA - Media-Cultural Analysis
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
BA - Art Criticism & Gallery Management
European Humanities University Minsk
Corporate Communication & Event Management
IHECS Academy | Bruxelles Formation
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