Illia Yaremenko
Tallinn,Tallinn
Summary
Dynamic youth leader and geography content creator with a background in competitive ballroom dancing and AI integration. Champion of Estonia in ballroom dancing and a participant in EU-funded leadership labs (Youth Dialogue Lab). Skilled in digital storytelling with a TikTok/YouTube project reaching 10k+ views. Passionate about cross-cultural diplomacy, I aim to bridge the gap between European and Asian perspectives through innovation and cultural exchange.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator & Digital Strategist
Geography Education Project
01.2026 - Current
- Research and produce daily educational videos on YouTube and TikTok regarding global geography and linguistic facts.
- Achieved viral growth, with several videos reaching 10,000+ views, driven by in-depth research (e.g., de facto status of languages in Japan).
Youth Delegate & Researcher
Youth Dialogue Lab
09.2025 - Current
- Engaging in strategic discussions on youth policy and civic engagement.
- Co-organizing and speaking at the Arvamus Festival in Paide, focusing on democratic dialogue.
- EU-sponsored
Service Specialist
Kehrwieder Saiakang Chocolaterie
Tallinn
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed high-level communication skills in a fast-paced, multicultural environment in the heart of Tallinn's historic district.
Assistant Coach / Volunteer
Ballroom Dance Summer Camps
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Mentored children in ballroom dancing techniques, fostering discipline and teamwork.
- Managed logistics and cultural activities for youth participants.
Education
Secondary Education - Engineering & AI
Vanalinna Hariduskolleegium - Gümnaasium
Tallinn 04.2001 -
Business with AI Certification -
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
04.2001 -
Model United Nations (MUN) Estonia - Participant
Skills
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Assistants
- Video Editing (CapCut)
- Canva
- Digital Marketing
- High Stress Resistance
- Intercultural Adaptation
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Good listener
- Idea generation
- Researching
- Collaborative mindset
- Content creation
Custom Section
- Estonian Ballroom Dance Champion, Demonstrating peak physical discipline and artistic excellence.
- Art-Therapy Blog (COVID-19 Initiative), Co-created therapeutic content (mandala therapy, felting) with a professional psychologist. Videos were featured in masterclasses for psychologists in Kyiv.
- 27 Countries Visited, Extensive travel experience across Europe, developing high adaptability and cultural intelligence.
- School Charity Fairs, Successfully fundraised for the renovation of historic 18th-century school premises in Tallinn's Old Town.
Languages
Estonian
Advanced
C1
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Ukrainian
Proficient
C2
Russian
Advanced
C1
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Content Creator & Digital Strategist
Geography Education Project
01.2026 - Current
Youth Delegate & Researcher
Youth Dialogue Lab
09.2025 - Current
Service Specialist
Kehrwieder Saiakang Chocolaterie
01.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Coach / Volunteer
Ballroom Dance Summer Camps
01.2022 - 01.2024
Secondary Education - Engineering & AI
Vanalinna Hariduskolleegium - Gümnaasium
04.2001 -
Business with AI Certification -
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
04.2001 -