I don’t collect written references anymore, obviously, nevertheless in my earlier days I used to.

For any future references please visit my Testimonials section where people post online (Linkedin, Ecademy, IdeaMamaClub.com) some feedback about ones personality, skills set etc…

Meanwhile find few written references that remind me about how old I am. Oh, boy! ?

LETTER OF REFERENCE from ERICSSON UKRAINE

October 12, 2000

To: Whom it may concern

I had a pleasure to work with Olga Kostrova, Advertising and PR Manager of then Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame, during the joint promotional project of companies Oriflame and Ericsson.

Olga Kostrova was the author of the project. Project " Successful Woman" had wide publicity in Ukraine and in Russia and was recognised as one of the three best low -budget PR projects in Ukraine in 1999-2000. Eighteen of the most famous Ukranian women - artists, politicians, sportswomen and journalists participated in it. The project also included the special TV program "Successful Woman", the scenario for which was written by Olga. Every stage of the project was supported by press conferences, seminars, exhibitions and had wide coverage in the media. This project helped to increase the sales of Oriflame and Ericsson and improved the image of both companies.

Our co-operation was not only mutually profitable, but also pleasant for both parties. Olga possesses great communications skills. She is hard working, able to work and take important decisions under stress; she reacts flexibly to demands of the market.

I would recommend Olga Kostrova to any responsible position in the department of marketing communication of Ericsson in Canada.

If you'd like to discuss her attributes in more detail, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,


Igor Ivantsov

Sales and Marketing Manager
Ericsson Ukraine

LETTER OF REFERENCE from COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE

17/10/00

To whom it may concern

Cosmopolitan magazine in Ukraine, as part of Independent Media Publisher, has been cooperating with Oriflame company since the launch of the magazine at the Ukrainian market. Oriflame is currently one of the leading advertisers of our Ukrainian editions.

I am very happy to admit that Olga Kostrova, Oriflame’s PR & Advertising Manager, has made this cooperation fruitful and pleasant for both parties. As a matter of fact, I can admit that the press-conferences, seminars and master-classes by make-up artist and cosmetologist, as well as other event organized by Olga were market by precision and creativity, and grew extremely popular in Kiev and other cities of Ukraine.

The marketing team of Oriflame was directly responsible for the majority of the projects that made the company famous not only as the producer of high-class health and beauty products, but also as the holder of bright and outstanding events. The representatives of the of the leading Ukrainian mass-media, show-business, model business highly estimate the professional approach demonstrated by Oriflame’s marketing team, of which Olga Kostrova was an important part.

Olga is very charming, energetic, reliable, well-organized and intelligent person. She has demonstrated creative and original approach towards business, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills. She is extremely hard-working and productive, eager to learn and to grow.

I would recommend Olga Kostrova as a successful and bright candidate for the position in the field of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications.

For more information and references concerning Olga Kostrova please feel free to contact.

Best regards,

Natalia Riabovich

Advertising Sales Director
Cosmopolitan (Ukraine)

LETTER OF REFERENCE from ad agency ADELL SAATCHI & SAATCHI

To whom it may concern.

Hereby I recommend Olga Kostrova as a high level specialist in the field of marketing and advertising.

We have worked closely, on a few joint projects between SAATCHI & SAATCHI and Oriflame Ukraine. Developing our joint plans Olga showed her ability to analyze, a deep understanding of the market situation and the consumer’s nature, which is vital to a marketing specialist. She is good at strategic and financial planning, has perfect negotiation and communication skills. Olga Kostrova is a good team player, productive and pleasant to work with.

I’m sure that Olga can be an asset to bring any lot to any company when she becomes involved in any kind its marketing and advertising activities.

If you need more info, please contact me.

Andrew Fedorov,
New Business Director,
Adell Saatchi&Saatchi,
Kiev, Ukraine

LETTER OF REFERENCE from ORIFLAME UKRAINE

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a letter of reference for Olga Kostrova, Oriflame Ukraine PR and Advertising Manager.

I have worked with Olga for 3 years as Managing Director for Oriflame Ukraine. Oriflame Ukraine is a subsidiary of Oriflame International, a Swedish direct sales cosmetics company with operations in 60 countries worldwide. Sales in Ukraine in 1999 - EUR 12 million with over 36 thousand independent sales reps countrywide.

Olga joined Oriflame team as a Special Events Manager, a position with responsibility for organizing events for the sales reps. In that capacity she performed far beyond expectations and demonstrated outstanding creativity and hard work.

After few months Olga was promoted to the position of PR and Advertising Manager. At this position Olga was responsible for the company's advertising and PR campaigns, working with agencies, producing "in-house" advertising, managing the team of 3 staff. Along with productive work Olga was involved in continuing education attending English courses as well as numerous marketing related seminars and workshops.

Olga is truly an outstanding performer, an "energizer" for the team. Professional, disciplined and punctual Olga was setting example for the rest of the team.

The projects that Olga implemented were done in a professional, cost effective and entrepreneurial manner.

I truly believe that Olga has not yet reached her professional horizon, she has much potential to actualize.

A company which has Olga Kostrova as it's team member will definitely be enriched with a talented and professional performer.


Please, do not hesitate to contact me should you need any other relevant information.


Yuri Mykhailyuk,
Sales & Marketing Manager
Oriflame Ukraine

LETTER OF REFERENCE from ORIFLAME UKRAINE

Olga Kostrova for time of working in Oriflame gave a good account of oneself on Event Manager position and was advance to Advertising and Public relation Manager appointment.

Years of working with Olga showed she is professional in Advertising and PR.

Olga has a great head for business and grasps situations quickly. She is able to apply his business knowledge and intuition in day-to-day work in the best way, thus contributing greatly to our company’s success.

She is absolute intelligent and has the necessary drive to be successful in every things she wants.

Olga has perfect communication and presentation skills, capable of quick learning and systematic thinking. She is good relation builder and team player.

Olga Kostrova has high standards to quality of work. The projects Olga coordinated new extraordinary ideas and accurate realization.

She is “new generations” of managers in Ukraine with new understanding making of business, she is one of the new breed of managers hardworking, flexible and practical.
General Manager,
Oriflame,
Dmitry Ermolenko