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Daria Smirnova

Princeton,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented LMS Program Coordinator with 5+ years of experience in higher education and instructional design. Skilled in coordinating academic programs, managing high-impact events, supporting student success, and serving as a key liaison between faculty, alumni, and external partners. Proven ability to deliver exceptional service, streamline processes, and support long-term program goals through a collaborative, tech-enabled approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator & Instructional Designer

Self-Employed
Princeton, NJ
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed and launched learner-centered English language program, serving over 120 adult students in U.S., Canada, and Europe.
  • Increased learner retention by 30% and referrals by 25% through personalized communication and continuous support.
  • Built and maintained LMS with 100+ multimedia lessons; tracked progress and satisfaction using integrated analytics.
  • Facilitated over 1,000 virtual sessions, achieving average student satisfaction score of 4.9/5.
  • Updated internal program website and knowledge base to ensure timely access to resources and materials.
  • Developed branded presentation templates and email communications for outreach, events, and partner engagement.
  • Mentored team of 5 instructors, providing feedback, training, and instructional guidance.

Program Coordinator

MIREA – Russian Technological University
Moscow, Russia
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Executed diverse academic and student-facing events, including Capstone presentations and departmental symposia.
  • Organized student engagement initiatives such as orientation sessions and networking events for new and current students.
  • Provided logistical support to faculty and Capstone project teams, ensuring timely communication and resource access.
  • Developed over 200 branded communication assets for events, webinars, and stakeholder updates.
  • Maintained program website and student resource portal, enhancing self-service access by forty percent through monthly content refreshes.
  • Implemented centralized tracking system for student progress, improving reporting accuracy and reducing faculty update time by 50%.
  • Coordinated outreach for admissions process, communicating with over 200 applicants annually to enhance experience.
  • Utilized platforms such as Moodle, Notion, and Zoom to manage content and streamline operations.

Education

Documentary and Archival Science -

MIREA - Russian Technological University
Moscow, Russia
09.2020

Master of Science - Education

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Event Coordination & Logistics: Planning academic events, virtual/in-person meeting setup, guest coordination
  • Academic Operations: Admissions support, faculty assistance, LMS content updates, report tracking
  • Communication & Engagement: Liaison with students, alumni, faculty, and board members
  • Digital Tools: Moodle, Google Workspace, Zoom, Canva, Notion, Articulate, Microsoft Office
  • Project Management: Workflow optimization, document management, stakeholder communication
  • Student Support: Orientation, coaching, follow-ups, resource sharing

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Program Coordinator & Instructional Designer

Self-Employed
08.2022 - Current

Program Coordinator

MIREA – Russian Technological University
01.2017 - 09.2021

Documentary and Archival Science -

MIREA - Russian Technological University

Master of Science - Education

University of Pennsylvania

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