Maksim Maksimov
Amstelveen
Summary
Russian-born, finance-trained, redirected by global conflict - turned crisis into mission. I'm an International Communication student passionate about geopolitical risk and strategic communication. With a background in finance and a drive to blend analytical thinking with creative problem-solving, I aim to work where the private sector intersects with global politics. Currently gaining hands-on experience in policy comms and project management, I’m seeking an internship that challenges me to think critically, act globall
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Growth Assistant
The Right Street
08.2024 - Current
- Built and maintained HubSpot pipelines, client contracts, and timelines for a Brussels-based policy agency.
- Led strategic delivery for digital campaigns in regulated sectors including energy, policy, and tech.
- Collaborated on outreach plans, and international partner pitches.
Project Manager
Digital Alley
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw digital strategy, internal research, and rebranding efforts for B2B tech clients LD4B and Noisy Labs (photonics and optics sectors).
- Drove visual brand rollouts, product storytelling, and sales-focused LinkedIn outreach.
- Managed project timelines and coordinated schedules among team members.
- Facilitated communication between clients and internal teams for project clarity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Communication
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Groningen, Netherlands09-2027
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance
Plekhanov Russian University
Moscow, Russia01.2023
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Risk foresight
- Issue communication
- Data storytelling
- Stakeholder alignment
- B2B content strategy
- HubSpot CRM
- Automation (n8n, Zapier)
- Web content editing (Tilda, WordPress)
- Cross-cultural teamwork
- Project planning
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Crisis communication
- Client engagement
- Digital marketing
- Data analysis
Certification
- Strategy Execution for Public Leadership - Harvard University
- IELTS - 7.5
Hobbies and Interests
- Geopolitical risk
- Banking & risk advisory
- Strategic communication
- Tennis
- Watch collecting
- Travel
Languages
Russian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Project Manager
Digital Alley
12.2024 - Current
Growth Assistant
The Right Street
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Communication
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance
Plekhanov Russian University