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Sophia Zhukovsky
Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant
Experience
Dec 2025 - Present
3 monthsAmsterdam, Netherlands
Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant
Self-Employed
- Conduct research and analysis on climate, energy, and sustainability topics.
- Prepare briefing materials, stakeholder analyses, and policy-focused documentation.
- Assist international partners with project design, research coordination, and proposal development.
Aug 2025 - Oct 2025
3 monthsAmsterdam, Netherlands
Executive Assistant and Project Manager
Metabolic
- Managed agile delivery of a €300K international circular economy project planned in the US, structuring workstreams, budget and milestone alignment, and coordinating multidisciplinary contributors.
- Conducted policy research, data analysis, and stakeholder mapping of 500+ organizations, synthesizing insights into materials used for event coordination and long-term decision-making.
- Maintained the company CRM, leveraging insights to develop internal and external engagement strategies.
Sep 2024 - Jul 2025
11 monthsAmsterdam, Netherlands
Founder’s Associate
Brineworks
- Supported strategic planning by contributing to investor reporting, pipeline analysis, and preparation of data-driven materials for fundraising and commercial outreach.
- Coordinated logistics for a 50-ton/year carbon capture pilot project, managing stakeholders, coordinating permits and documentation, and monitoring adherence to budget and key milestones.
- Drove internal process optimization by improving cross-team workflows, project schedules, and information management in a fast-moving sustainability-tech environment.
Apr 2020 - Mar 2022
2 yearsUnited States
Under-Secretary-General, Executive Staff
International Model United Nations Association
- Co-led a 24-person international team to design training programs and policy simulations on global governance and climate-related issues for 5,000+ participants.
- Oversaw cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent quality standards, stakeholder communication, and smooth execution of operational workflows.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Education (2 years), Energy (1 year), and Professional Services (0.5 years).
Education
Energy
Professional Services
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Project Management (3 years), Operations (3 years), Strategy (1 year), and Research and Development (0.5 years).
Project Management
Operations
Strategy
Research and Development
Summary
Policy-oriented freelance professional specialising in policy, governance, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in research, strategic reports, and multi-stakeholder projects. Available for short-term, long-term, or project-based assignments.
Skills
- Microsoft Word/excel/powerpoint
- Crm (Pipedrive)
- Python
- Asana
- Miro
- Canva
- Qgis
Languages
English
AdvancedRussian
AdvancedFrench
IntermediateSpanish
ElementaryDutch
ElementaryEducation
Aug 2022 - Jun 2024
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Master of Science, Global Environmental Change & Policy · Global Environmental Change & Policy · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Environmental Humanities · Political Science and Environmental Humanities · New York, United States
Certifications & licenses
CSRD
Circular Economy
EU Taxonomy
GRI
Project Management
Sustainable Consulting
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Sophia based?
Sophia is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Sophia speak?
Sophia speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Sophia have?
Sophia has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Sophia has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Sophia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Sophia be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Sophia would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant, Executive Assistant and Project Manager, Founder’s Associate.
What is Sophia's latest experience?
Sophia's most recent position is Freelance Sustainability & Policy Consultant at Self-Employed.
What companies has Sophia worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Sophia has worked for Self-Employed, Metabolic, Brineworks, and International Model United Nations Association.
Which industries is Sophia most experienced in?
Sophia is most experienced in industries like Education, Energy, and Professional Services.
Which business areas is Sophia most experienced in?
Sophia is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy and Planning. Sophia also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) and Marketing.
What is Sophia's education?
Sophia holds a Master in Global Environmental Change & Policy from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Bachelor in Political Science and Environmental Humanities from Stony Brook University.
Does Sophia have any certificates?
Sophia has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: CSRD, Circular Economy, and EU Taxonomy.
What is the availability of Sophia?
Sophia is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Sophia?
Sophia's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
How to hire Sophia?
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