Ieva Kalnina
Project manager
Project management
Circular Economy
Responsibility
Sustainability
Driving License
Latvia
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
I'm a circular economy enthusiast and expert experienced in different fields, such as construction, IT, banking, medicine, retail, education, charity, publishing, business consultations on strategic planning and project management. I have worked in different types of organisations from big finance corporations and public authorities to NGOs and SMEs as well as walked in businessman's shoes.
International Project Manager-Coordinator
Riga Municipal Agency "Riga Energy Agency"
Since August 2019
- Development of the Integrated Action Plan for the Transition to the Circular Economy in the Construction in the Riga Municipality
- Participation in projects related to circular economy, energy and climate issues
- Coordinating activities related to the circular economy in the Riga Municipality
- Co-operation with universities and other stakeholders to raise awareness and promote the transition to the circular economy
- Participation in the regional strategic planning process in the field of circular economy (Union of the Baltic Cities Sustainable Cities Commission, "UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2021-2030")
- Participation in Municipal strategic planning process in the field of sustainable housing (development of the "Riga City Development Programme 2021-2027")
Senior Project Manager
Children's University Hospital Latvia
March 2021
to June 2022
- Management of the Digital Ecosystem project, including management of:
- Content development
- Technical development
- Design
- Legal issues
- Financial issues
- Cooperation with start-ups
Senior Consultant
Emerging Solutions
April 2019
to December 2019
Full-time
Riga
Latvia
- From Emerging Solutions' web site: We help companies and organizations to improve their revenue with sales, digital marketing, export management, new product management, new project development services; or save time and effort in projects where financial management, feasability analysis, project administration is needed.
- Customer's financial analysis and finance management
- Structural makeover
- Business system development
- Sales management development and implementation
- Change management
- Branding
- Legal issues
Office Manager / Board Member
NK konsultācijas
March 2016
to February 2019
- Strategic planning consulting
Export consulting
Business modelling
Project development - Customer relationships
- Project portfolio management
- Human resource management
- Office management
- Accounting
- Record keeping
- Financial planning
Project Manager / Director
NK konsultāciju birojs
February 2015
to March 2016
- Strategic planning consulting
Export consulting
Business modelling
Project development - Project management in different fields (e.g., transport, municipalities, environment, education, sports etc.)
- Conducting research
- Office management
- Human resource management
- Accounting
- Record keeping
- Customer relationships
Board Member
Children to Children, public benefit organisation, NGO / Bērni bērniem, biedrība, NVO
August 2011
to February 2018
Volunteer Work
Riga
Latvia
- Organization management.
- Initiating and organizing new actions, projects and events.
- Fundraising (including donations) for NGO's activities.
- Cooperation with municipalities and national authorities.
- 2016-2017 work on Deinstitutionalisation project - implemented identification of the needs of children with special needs and non-family children in Zemgale region.
- 2013-2015 fairy tale and zumba weekly classes for preschool children and their parents in Gulbene.
- 2011-2012 Published book "Pasaku dziedinošais spēks" about fairy tale therapy for parents and teachers in 3000 copies; donated to all public libraries in Latvia, kindergartens and primary schools.
- 2011-2012 The Fairy tale project implemented in 13 cities and towns around the Latvia (26 events).
Project Manager
Latvian Sports Federations Council
April 2015
to June 2015
Freelancer
Riga
- From web site: Latvian Sports Federations Council is a non-governmental foundation created in 1993 with the purpose to unite sport federations in Latvia and act as their umbrella organisation. It coordinates activities of the sports federations in Latvia, contributes to strengthening of their capacity, represents and implements their common interests.
- To improve the project documentation for the approval from European Commission
- To prepare all the 16 international project partners for kick-off meeting in complicated situation
- Communication
- Budgeting
Lifelong Learning Consultant
Gulbene Municipality
March 2013
to June 2014
Consultant
Gulbene
Latvia
- Information processing and distributing to citizens and organisations in Gulbene city about the opportunities regarding participation in lifelong learning activities – seminars, training, project tenders etc.
- Participating in seminars, training and other educational activities.
- Consulting residents in lifelong learning issues.
- The situation analysis and data processing.
- Initiating and organizing lifelong learning activities.
Instructor
Gulbene Regional Library / Regional Training Center
November 2012
to July 2014
Part-time
Gulbene
Latvia
- Development, organizing and conducting e-skill training program.
- Consultancy on e-skills issues.
- Organizing events and campaigns to different target groups.
- Participation in international project Senior Pass, where Gulbene Library is an associated partner.
- Participating in other projects.
Sectoral Financing Specialist
AS SEB banka
February 2006
to February 2009
Full-time
Riga
Latvia
- From the web site: Together with the other banks of the SEB Group SEB banka forms one of the most influencial financial institutions in Northern Europe, which serves more than 4 million clients in 20 countries.
- Development of the conditions and regulatory framework for energy efficiency and renovation project financing.
- Cooperation with external partners.
- Supporting and consulting branch staff on energy efficiency and renovation project financing issues.
- Organizing and running training to branch staff.
Customer Service Specialist
AS SEB Latvijas Unibanka
2003
to 2006
Full-time
Riga
Latvia
- Customer service.
- Direct selling.
- Payment card stream control in the branch and three other sub branches.
Administrator
SIA Medicīnas sabiedība "ARS" / Medical Company "ARS" LTD
February 2002
to February 2003
Full-time
Riga
Latvia
- Providing information to customers about services offered by ARS.
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving
- Direct communication
- Conducting meetings
- Planning
- Execution
- Stakeholders involvement
- Monitoring
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Communication
- Adaptation to the new situation
- Latvian - native language
- Russian - intermediate
- English - upper intermediate
Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment
Delft University of Technology
November 2021
to January 2022
Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment is a course of study offered by DelftX, an online learning initiative of Delft University of Technology.
Engineering Design for a Circular Economy is a course of study offered by DelftX, an online learning initiative of Delft University of Technology.
Master in Project Management
Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration (RISEBA)
September 2013
to March 2015
The aim of the programme is to provide substantial input into development of project management as a discipline in Latvia, educate qualified project management experts for Latvian economy, provide the students with advanced theoretical knowledge, and foster practical application of theoretical conclusions in the field of project management and attraction of the European Union funding or other donor financing.
Average mark is 9,2 (before Master's Thesis).
Project Nature and Strategy
Project Concepts and Standards
Strategic Management
Innovation and Creativity
Project Design and Management
Programme and Project Portfolio Management
International Project Management
Project Human Resource Management
Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Project Communication Management
Project Human Resource Management
Project Financial and Legal Aspects
Financial Management and Project Cost Management
The Legal Aspects for Project and Supply Management
Project Quality and Risk Management
Project Quality and Change Management<
Projects Risk Management
Project Research and Technical Support
Information Systems in Project Management
Quantitative Research Methods
Project Documentation and Terminology
Average mark is 9,2 (before Master's Thesis).
Project Nature and Strategy
Project Concepts and Standards
Strategic Management
Innovation and Creativity
Project Design and Management
Programme and Project Portfolio Management
International Project Management
Project Human Resource Management
Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Project Communication Management
Project Human Resource Management
Project Financial and Legal Aspects
Financial Management and Project Cost Management
The Legal Aspects for Project and Supply Management
Project Quality and Risk Management
Project Quality and Change Management<
Projects Risk Management
Project Research and Technical Support
Information Systems in Project Management
Quantitative Research Methods
Project Documentation and Terminology
Bachelor of Financial Sector Management
University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management, Humanitarian Institute
September 2001
to July 2005
In this program they prepare highly qualified specialists, economists specializing in financial management issues - taxes and duties, financial relations, banking and foreign exchange transactions, bank dealings, financial analysis, financial services, marketing, etc.
Economics
Management Theory
Statistics
Optimization Theory
Financial English
Accounting
Financial Analysis
Business Law
Global Finance
Stock Market
Investments, etc.
Excellent internship in SEB Latvijas Unibanka
Economics
Management Theory
Statistics
Optimization Theory
Financial English
Accounting
Financial Analysis
Business Law
Global Finance
Stock Market
Investments, etc.
Excellent internship in SEB Latvijas Unibanka
- Love to travel with family and friends at least once or twice a year!
- Theatre, ballet
- Museums, Exhibitions
- Fiction as well as professional literature
- Long distance walking
- Active free time with family and friends.
- Cycling
