IRINA RASSKAZOVA

Communications consultant

Boston, USA

Passionate about digital media and the new tools it presents to engage and connect people, communities and brands in a meaningful way.

IRINA RASSKAZOVA

Communications consultant

Boston, USA

Passionate about digital media and the new tools it presents to engage and connect people, communities and brands in a meaningful way.

In love with the country and a Belgian guy
Robyn Boyle is a journalist from Michigan in the US. She has lived in Flanders for the past eight years, first in Ghent and now in the countryside just outside of the city. Robyn describes Belgium like a cosy, gourmet and surreal country.
VRT
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The Russians are here!
Irina Troitskaia is a Russian, who has lived abroad for almost 20 years. She leads a very active and interesting life and tries to broaden her horizon every day. She did major research on Russian-speaking expats in Belgium and now she is sharing her experience.
VRT
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“You will always be a stranger”
Will you ever be able to integrate fully in another country? Vladimir Ronin, a Russian expat and professor at the University of Antwerp, tells what he thinks about the expat experience.
VRT
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Unforgettable Erasmus life in Belgium
The life of Erasmus students is considered to be exciting and full of adventures. But is this the reality in daily life or just a cliché? Alexandra Fabianová, a Slovak student, who is doing her Erasmus in Brussels, speaks about her experience.
VRT
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“Yes, Belgium is surreal!” says American expat Michelle Nott
In today's expat interview Irina Rasskazova meets one of the women behind the online publication of the American Women's Club of Brussels. Michelle Nott is also an active blogger writing about travel, culture and how mothers can improve communication with their children.
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British expat Bev Sedge-Hills never thought she'd come and live in Belgium!
At first sight, Belgium may seem a little bit boring to foreigners, but as soon as you get to know it, you will immediately fall for it. Bev Sedge-Hills, an expat from the UK, came to the conclusion that Belgium is the place where she wants to live.
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In conversation with oneself
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.”. Henri Matisse. I recently discovered that we think 50,000 – 80,000 thoughts a day. Even though these studies might not provide the most accurate numbers, we really do think a lot, don't you agree? Work, personal relationships, lists, facts, events, and news – there is always a response from the brain, whether it is vocalized and shared with someone we know, or not.
MIT
7 Secrets To Build A Rockstar LinkedIn Profile & Network
LinkedIn is a global professional social network that is mainly known for an opportunity to create an online version of your resumé and to search for jobs. However, we often have a little idea about how to build professional connections on LinkedIn more effectively and how to improve our chances to succeed in a particular career paths.
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Inspirational women around the world
On the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8th we want to salute women from all over the world! This special date, that was officially recognized by United Nations in 1975, celebrates women's achievements in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. By acknowledging women's role in the development of our society and telling success stories, we empower women and girls to protect their rights and realize their full potential.
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5 coolest things a non-scientist can learn from IAP
The first time I've heard about the Independence Activity Period* (or simply IAP) at MIT, I thought that there will be nothing for me. After all, it's one of the best institutes for natural sciences – so what a person of a humanities bent like me can do there? Guess what – I was totally wrong. In reality, there are courses for everybody's taste.
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Tips for Mastering the Digital Media World
The way users are interfacing with and consuming information from online media is changing at the speed of light. New devices and the growing number of apps is reshaping how we communicate with consumers and forcing us to keep breast of new platforms. What remains consistent in this dynamic digital world is consumer demand for compelling content.
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UN agency hails Suriname for eliminating gender discrimination in nationality laws
The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed a recent decision taken by the Suriname National Assembly that enables mothers to pass on nationality to their children. The important amendment to the 1975 Law on Nationality and Residence ensures gender equality in nationality laws and brings these laws into compliance with international standards, noted a news release issued by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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Interpreters - UN News Centre's original series, A Day in the Life (long version)
(VIDEO) [Long version] The UN News Centre's original series A Day in the Life profiles how an array of UN staff positions contribute to the greater goals of the Organization as a whole. UN interpreters Laurence Viguie and Anthony Mango demystify their magical role.
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Juggling a cacophony of tongues, UN interpreters avert linguistic disaster
(Video on the right of the page) “We’re only interpreters but it’s our contribution to what the UN is doing,” Laurence Viguie, a French interpreter with the Organization, told the UN News Centre in an interview. “I love the job, and I never have the feeling that I’m going to work.”. Back in 1964, when Anthony Mango became an interpreter, the job was a very prestigious one.
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Camera operators - UN News Centre's original series, A Day in the Life
(VIDEO) The UN News Centre's original series A Day in the Life profiles how an array of UN staff positions contribute to the greater goals of the Organization as a whole. UN film crews have evolved since the 1940s -- from the arduous process of setting up movie cameras to manning tens of robotic cameras simultaneously. Camera operators Melanie Baker-Futorian and Brian Walshe share their hands-on expertise.
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Security - UN News Centre's original series, A Day in the Life
(VIDEO) The UN News Centre's original series A Day in the Life profiles how an array of UN staff positions contribute to the greater goals of the Organization as a whole. Inspector of Operations Matthew Sullivan, Officer Olaenka Liverpool and Sergeant Derek Levy of the United Nations Security and Safety Service illuminate their experiences on "what the UN is really about."
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About

IRINA RASSKAZOVA

SMM

CSR

digital marketing

corporate communications

content creation

campaign budgeting

microsoft office

adobe creative suite

SEO

wordpress

business strategy

communications

strong interpersonal skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- International communications consultant with work experience in corporate communications and public relations, brand management, media relations, corporate social responsibility management, international affairs journalism (press, TV, radio, and new media)

EDUCATION
- MSc in Media and Communications from London School of Economics and Political Science
- BS with Honours in Journalism and Linguistics from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (Moscow)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Multilingual: English, Russian, French, Spanish
- Adaptable: have lived, worked, and studied in 6 different countries, including Russia, the U.S., and the UK
- Attentive to details: excellent grammar and writing style
- Time management: able to multitask and show high performance under time pressure
- Curious and enthusiastic: enjoys brainstorming sessions and capable of out-of-the-box thinking