Hannele Tilk
Tallinn,Tallinn
Summary
Systematic Project Manager with many years working in cross-functional environments. Bringing exceptional written and oral communication skills paired with expertise in financial analysis and project coordination. Dedicated to offering locally relevant oversight and management techniques.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, EU Eastern neighbourhood
ESTDEV
03.2024 - Current
- Coordination of Olena Zelenska Foundation (OZF) funding to support the implementation of a project to provide psychosocial support to children with war experience; Coordination of cooperation between the Ministry of Justice of Estonia and ESTDEV to provide in the context of the forthcoming EU integration of Ukraine, human rights and rule of law issues under strong scrutiny, similar to the period of preparation for Estonia's EU accession
- Coordination of project 'Strengthening Local Governance for EU Integration' in Zytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
- The project aims to create a sustainable system for empowering local government officials, facilitating the implementation of community-based initiatives, and contributing to the overall development of the region.
Freelancer
Project Management
Tallinn, Harjumaa
01.2017 - Current
Project Manager
Office of Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Fixed term project co-ordinator for a work-life balance project financed and approved by the European Commission
- Responsible for public procurement of all aspects of the project including video production of a series of short films, digital gaming media, board games and printed media
- Co-ordinating with Estonian, German and Serbian project partners
- Budgetary responsibility for more than €800K.
Sales and Marketing Associate
Leinonen Group, Leinonen Estonia
Tallinn, Harjumaa
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducting market research and identifying new opportunities
- Gathering and analyzing consumer behavior data (e.g
- Web traffic and rankings) Generating reports using marketing and sales data
- Contributing to collaborative efforts and organizing promotional events
- Coordinating with the Group marketing design and content teams to generate digital and printed advertising material
- Preparing and delivering regular sales forecasting reports
- Monitoring and reporting on competitors' marketing and sales activities.
Managing Director
Leinonen Ukraine
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Main duties included, but were not limited to the development and execution of the company business strategy, ensuring company policies and legal guidelines were communicated to all employees and that they were followed at all times
- Managing financial performance, communicating and maintaining trust relationship with business partners and authorities, delegated responsibilities and supervised the work of executives
- Provided guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance, host seminars to introduce companies to the Ukraine business environment.
KBR UK, Kabul Afghanistan
Kellogg Brown & Root Limited (KBR) UK
Kabul
01.2011 - 12.2012
- By overseeing the KBR Help Desk services to provide Operations and Maintenance in the infrastructure maintenance department I was responsible for analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations to meet programme requirements and objectives within available resources
- I assigned duties, instructed, and supervised subordinates in proper work techniques and procedures.
Kabul International Airfield (KAIA), Billeting Office
International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF)
Kabul
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Supported around 4000 contractors and military personnel to provide accommodation, laundry services and catering support
- With responsibility for temporary and permanent living quarters, I supervised activities to ensure maintenance, safety and cleanliness standards were followed correctly
- Conducted regular customer needs assessments including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Supported the development and implementation of billeting operations to maximize customer service and value to the customer.
Media Analyst
NATO Joint Force Command HQ
Brunssum
07.2005 - 07.2009
- As a JFCHQ Brunssum PAO Media analyst, I was responsible for daily collection, selection and analysis of regional print and broadcast media, production of synopsis of regional media reports, assessing effectiveness of Public Information campaigns by comparing intended message with actual reporting; preparing media summaries, analysis products, and weekly synopsis of media coverage for the higher command
- I also took part of the preparation and execution of media visits to the JFCHQ Brunssum as well as ISAF HQ in Afghanistan
- Working languages were English, German and Dutch.
Plans and Policy (J5) - Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces
09.2003 - 07.2005
- Responsible for Estonian Defence Planning Questionnaire (DPQ) to NATO as a part of force planning cycle; I collected and reviewed Estonian Armed Forces input to the DPQ in order to be assessed by the Estonian Ministry of Defence, SHAPE and NATO HQ.
National Support Element to Baltic Squadron (BALTSQN) 7, KFOR (Kosovo)
Peace Operation Centre
Paldiski
10.2002 - 09.2003
Arms Control and Verification Group (OSCE Vienna doc 1999) - Senior Staff NCO
General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces
05.2002 - 09.2002
- As an Arms Control and Verification Group NCO I was assisting the OSCE Vienna Document 1999 annual military information exchange as well as preparation and assessment of OSCE Vienna Document evaluation visits and inspections.
International Military Cooperation department
General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces
12.1996 - 05.2002
- Assisted with the arrangement and coordination of multilateral and regional military cooperation, annual planning and implementation; Arranged and coordinated cooperation with military attaché's accredited to Estonia; Analyzed multilateral regional military cooperation in order to identify areas for improvement; Additionally, counselled staff members on travel issues, arranged and provided visas when required, supervised bookings and purchases of travel tickets as well as verified invoices for payment from travel agents against terms of contracts and actual services rendered.
Education
Bachelor - Economy / business management, Enterprising / Business Management
Tartu University Pärnu College
01.2019
University (all levels and forms) - Social sciences, Political Sciences
International University Audentes
01.2005
Masters - Economy / business management
Tartu University Pärnu College
Skills
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Outlook
- Internet Explorer
- Gmail
- Project feedback data
- Expense Reports
- Budget Control
- Requirements Gathering
- Project development and lifecycle
- Processes and procedures
- Customer relations specialist
- Business Analysis
- Performance Evaluations
- Client Relations
- Performance Improvements
- Baseline schedules creation
- Scope Management
- Resource Allocation
- Procedure Development
- Logistics Management
- Work flow planning
- Financial Administration
- Cost reduction and containment
- Contract negotiation expertise
Languages
Estonian
First Language
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Dutch
Beginner
A1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Training
- 2024 Religious Fundamentalism and Radical Politics - University of Tartu, Estonia, Tartu
- 2023 EU project planning and project management - University of Tartu, Estonia, Pärnu
- 2023 Career Theories and Practice - University of Tartu, Estonia, Tartu
- 2014 The Changing Global Order - Coursera - Leiden University
- 2005 Public Information Officer Course - NATO School, Oberammergau
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager, EU Eastern neighbourhood
ESTDEV
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Office of Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner
02.2020 - 01.2022
Sales and Marketing Associate
Leinonen Group, Leinonen Estonia
05.2018 - 09.2020
Freelancer
Project Management
01.2017 - Current
Managing Director
Leinonen Ukraine
01.2014 - 04.2018
KBR UK, Kabul Afghanistan
Kellogg Brown & Root Limited (KBR) UK
01.2011 - 12.2012
Kabul International Airfield (KAIA), Billeting Office
International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Media Analyst
NATO Joint Force Command HQ
07.2005 - 07.2009
Plans and Policy (J5) - Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces
09.2003 - 07.2005
National Support Element to Baltic Squadron (BALTSQN) 7, KFOR (Kosovo)
Peace Operation Centre
10.2002 - 09.2003
Arms Control and Verification Group (OSCE Vienna doc 1999) - Senior Staff NCO
General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces
05.2002 - 09.2002
International Military Cooperation department
General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces
12.1996 - 05.2002
Bachelor - Economy / business management, Enterprising / Business Management
Tartu University Pärnu College
University (all levels and forms) - Social sciences, Political Sciences
International University Audentes
Masters - Economy / business management
Tartu University Pärnu College
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