Maria Semendyaeva
Leipzig
Summary
Experienced with managing large-scale projects and PMO operations. Utilizes strategic planning and risk assessment to drive project success. Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and team leadership. Expertise in stakeholder communication and process improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, PMO
SEMrush
10.2023 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and under budget.
- Led the successful execution of multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring quality outcomes for all stakeholders.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular progress updates.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues and ensure smooth project progression.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and timely completion of projects.
- Facilitated collaboration between diverse teams to achieve common goals and drive project success.
Engagement Editor
OCCRP
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project is a worldwide web of investigative journalists, who expose crime and corruption so public can hold power to account.
- My current job in project is to develop Russian-language social media, creating content strategy and disseminating important investigations in Russian social media circles on Twitter, Facebook and Telegram and reaching impact.
Senior Scriptwriter
Lorem Ipsum Corp
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Lorem Ipsum Corp is an American-Russian creative studio, specializing in storytelling and design for museums and exhibitions.
- As a script writer, I was responsible for content on any projects LI developed. My experience includes working on pitch presentations, developing the concept of the new Polytechnic Museum in Moscow, two local airports, and two other projects under the NDA.
- Since I have joined the team, Lorem Ipsum has won several international awards, including SEGD Global DesignAwards and Muse Creative Awards in 2021.
Author and Host
Tozhe Rossiya (Тоже Россия) Podcast
08.2019 - 10.2022
- I have been one of two authors and voices behind a unique podcast, dedicated to unknown heritage and diverse identities and traditions of Russia — Tozhe Rossiya (This is also Russia).
- Together with my co-author Dmitry Oparin we have produced more than 60 episodes of podcast.
- Tozhe Rossiya was nominated for the most prestigious award in humanities in Russia — Prosvetitel (Премия Просветитель) in 2020. In march 2022 our issue on the history of queer culture in Russia was nominated for the independent Redkollegia Award (Премия Редколлегия).
Social Media Editor, Content Manager
Terem Astashovo
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Terem Astashovo is a remote cultural center and a hotel in the historical wooden house built in 1897. I have been working both as Content Creator and Social Media Manager for this
small cultural project. - I have re-invented Facebook, Instagram and Vkontakte pages, increased sales, media coverage and general recognition of the brand. It is due to my effort that the world knows about this
project.
Social Media Editor, Managing Editor
Romb (Vereinigung fur Demokratie)
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Romb is a Russian-language, but German-founded news video channel, airing in the social media.
- I started at Romb as Social Media Manager, with the initial task to reboot the project’s pages on Facebook, Instagram and Vkontakte. In the first two months my work gained us +1 000 000 views in VK (+74%), and +4600 (+165%) views in Instagram.
- Later I was promoted to Managing Editor, my job was to create a new concept strategy and hire a new team in Moscow. Our team of 8 people was releasing 3-6 short aggregated news videos daily to be released on FB, Instagram and Vkontakte.
- We started from scratch, but now Romb is a popular news resource with yearly 50 million views on all social media platforms.
Senior Managing Editor
The Art Newspaper Russia
10.2015 - 06.2018
- The Art Newspaper Russia is a Russian branch of worldwide brand with focus on the art news and events.
- As Senior Managing Editor I was responsible for doubling website traffic through increasing the number of news and improving of the communication with SMM Editor. We started making videos for social networks and regular listings and tops, which consistently gained tens of thousands of views (before that, it was OK if an article only gained 1000 views).
Editor
Afisha Mag
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Afisha once used to be one of the first and most prominent Russian entertainment magazines. I joined the team as Editor of the online version. I was managing a pool of authors, who were contributing articles about art, technology and books. I also was interviewing artists and delivering articles and columns.
- My interview with Boris Groys gained me personal gratitude from him for "one of the best interviews he ever gave".
Correspondent
Kommersant Newspaper
10.2010 - 08.2013
- I was lucky to catch the last years of the legendary team of Kommersant, the first independent Russian newspaper. My job was in the department of Arts and Culture, where I have learned to write articles fast and brilliantly, and to translate the
highbrow vocabulary into simple and clear sentences.
Education
Specialist in Arts - Art History
Moscow State University
Moscow08.2008
Skills
- Project planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management and communications
- Scope management
- Risk management
- Meeting facilitation
- Building supportive working relationships
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Project Manager, PMO
SEMrush
10.2023 - Current
Engagement Editor
OCCRP
01.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Scriptwriter
Lorem Ipsum Corp
10.2019 - 11.2022
Author and Host
Tozhe Rossiya (Тоже Россия) Podcast
08.2019 - 10.2022
Social Media Editor, Content Manager
Terem Astashovo
09.2018 - 10.2022
Social Media Editor, Managing Editor
Romb (Vereinigung fur Demokratie)
08.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Managing Editor
The Art Newspaper Russia
10.2015 - 06.2018
Editor
Afisha Mag
09.2013 - 05.2015
Correspondent
Kommersant Newspaper
10.2010 - 08.2013
Specialist in Arts - Art History
Moscow State University
Similar Profiles
Erin CookErin Cook
Principal Account Executive - SMB Growth at SemrushPrincipal Account Executive - SMB Growth at Semrush
Matt PersicoMatt Persico
Head of HRIT at SemrushHead of HRIT at Semrush
Hiago Barreto de FigueiredoHiago Barreto de Figueiredo
Customer Success Manager at SemrushCustomer Success Manager at Semrush