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Portrait of Iryna Hai

Honor Society® member

Iryna Hai

Student Helper / Tutor in ESL Center at American River College ESL Center USA

  • business administration
  • Class of 2026
  • USA

Member since December 2024

About

I am a dedicated and ambitious student with a strong desire for continuous growth and learning. Within just one year, I successfully learned English, adapting to a new environment and excelling academically. My journey reflects resilience and determination, as I’ve applied my diverse professional experiences—from working with students in the ESL department to running a profitable coffee shop and excelling in UX/UI design—to my education. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to helping others, I strive to expand my knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in my community and future career.

Education

  • American River College

    Business Administration

    2023 – 2026

  • Gymnasium of International Relations №323

    2008 – 2019

Honors and awards

  • College Term Honor

    Highest Honors

Goals and interests

Career goal

I aspire to a career as a Product or Project Manager, leveraging my diverse experience in business operations, UX/UI design, and leadership to drive impactful results. As a Product Manager, my goal is to create user-centered solutions by aligning design, technology, and business strategies. Alternatively, as a Project Manager, I aim to ensure the seamless execution of initiatives by optimizing resources, timelines, and team collaboration. I am committed to developing expertise in both paths to contribute meaningfully to innovative organizations while delivering value and efficiency.

Graduate school interests

I am interested in pursuing graduate studies in fields that align with my career aspirations as a Product or Project Manager. Specifically, I aim to explore programs in Business Administration (MBA), Product Management, User Experience Design, or Data Analytics. These fields will allow me to deepen my understanding of business strategy, leadership, and data-driven decision-making, while enhancing my ability to innovate and deliver impactful solutions. My goal is to gain advanced knowledge and skills that will help me excel in creating user-centered products and managing complex projects effectively.

Outside the classroom

Camping
Own book club
Nature
Gym
Photography
Video

Experience

  • Student Helper / Tutor in ESL Center

    American River College ESL Center USA

    Apr 2024 – Jul 2025

  • UX/UI Designer

    Winsolutions Ukraine

    Jan 2022 – Oct 2024

  • Entrepreneurship

    Proprietor Coffee Shop Ukraine

    Jun 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Barista

    GeLatte Coffee Shop Ukraine

    Sep 2020 – Apr 2021

  • Administrator + SMM Manager

    Quinn Beauty Salon Ukraine

    Dec 2019 – Apr 2020

  • Web Designer

    Self-employed Ukraine

    Dec 2019 – May 2021

  • Hostess and Waitress

    Family Restaurant Pesto Ukraine

    Nov 2018 – Dec 2019

  • Photographer

    Self-employed Ukraine

    Aug 2018 – Jun 2019

  • marketing coordinator

    Private designer's company Ukraine

    Mar 2017 – Jun 2019

Volunteering

  • ESL Center

    American River College

    Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

  • Ukrainian Relief Services

    Private volunteer organizations

    Feb 2022 – Nov 2022

  • Dog shelter

    Kyiv dog shelter

    May 2019 – Mar 2020

  • Startup of the exhibition

    Exhibitions

    Sep 2016 – Feb 2017

Languages

  • Ukrainian Fluent
  • Russian Fluent
  • English (US) Advanced