Natasha L

● Conducted extensive research on "Housing Barriers of Displaced Ukrainians in the Netherlands for UNHCR”. https://1drv.ms/b/s!AnNBNAWZQqjGtFD3IItqJrb7ZYxR?e=kHUFys
● Collected data on the population of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands, their geographic distribution across provinces, employment status and percentage of Ukrainians in the workforce.
● Analysed policy and legislation.
Conducted interviews with 7 out of 20 identified respondents and subsequently coded and analysed data concerning Ukrainians residing in shelters as part of the study.

• Conducted extensive research on the political situation, analysing existing legislation and regulation, identifying interested stakeholders, their role, and influence on existing land policies.
• Developed the research design and methodology.
• Collected data on property ownership, land use and property background from various sources, including government archives, databases, and surveys. Prepare and present research findings and recommendations to senior management and project teams for informed decision-making.
• Analysed housing and spatial planning policy.
• Analysed policy networks such as government, business and civil actors, political discourses and power relations and interaction between the actors”.

ZEZMAN is an international investment and development holding that builds cities and engages in effectively developing territories by creating residential and commercial projects and recreational and social infrastructure.
Senior land developer led the company's land/urban policy development and implementation. Led the development of a complex range of land/urban planning and permitting documentation. Established and maintained relationships with government agencies, stakeholders and partners. Ensured compliance with zoning laws, environmental regulations, and local ordinances.
Key responsibilities
• Identified optimal land and building lots in promising locations and enhanced property values through land use designation and township plan changes.
• Led the development of a sustainable urban development strategy for the region under the Leipzig Charter, a Master Plan of the settlement, and developed the detailed segment strategy and comprehensive policy for developing settlements.
• Developed the land plot development project budget and ensured its implementation.
• Negotiated with land plot owners.
• Led stakeholder engagement and represented ZEZMAN in critical meetings with applicable authorities, regulatory agencies, politicians, and other external stakeholders to facilitate development projects.
• Identified scoping and obtaining permits for the construction of infrastructure.
• Reported and presented project progress and potential risks to internal and external audiences. 
• Worked with internal and external stakeholders to find innovative solutions to meet permitting requirements and obtain timely and efficient approvals to avoid delays in construction and other activities.
• Worked with construction and operations teams to obtain permits and ensure future compliance.
Achievement
• Provided Research on legislation and procedures for launching a new project (Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, Greece).
As a result, a project in Montenegro was launched; I managed all phases of work, including market analysis, legislative research, site selection, legal status verification, contracting, and liaising with stakeholders and authorities.
• Developed four residential complexes with 5,000 flats and obtained building permits for over 10,000 sqm of commercial property.
• Achieved cost savings of USD 5 million by streamlining procedures at the ZEZMAN development company.
• Transformed 100 ha of farmland into residential and commercial land.
• Supervised the development of the master plan of the municipality of Prylymanske
• Development of a detailed territory plan for a residential complex KEKS and Dwells
• Led public discussions.

Consultancy companies for property development, management, and valuation, real estate and land asset expertise for organisations, private persons, and stakeholders.
• Directed the companies’ activities at the strategic and operational levels.
At the strategic level, was responsible for growing the company's profits and providing quality services.
At the operational level.
• Led teams, hired employees, and established/maintained relationships with contractors.
• Managed legal research and analysis to identify development opportunities and potential risks.
• Established relationships with local government agencies, municipalities and regulatory bodies.
• Worked with internal and external stakeholders to find innovative solutions to meet permitting requirements and obtain timely and efficient approvals to avoid delays in construction and other activities.
• Worked with construction and operations teams to obtain permits and ensure future compliance.
• Led the preparation of expert advisory reports to improve the legal status of properties, resolve property disputes and resolve complex legal issues.
Achievement
● Revitalised depressed areas https://otrada.ua/pervyiy-frantsuzskiy/
● Executed over 100 land leases for construction developers.
● Granted building permits to more than 1,000 private clients.
● Guiding buying/selling more than 1,000 plots of land.
● Sustained growth and consistent profitability of the company enabled its successful sales.

The independent advisor provides services on development and consulting on construction permits, land and urban projects, reconstruction and revitalisation of real estate.
• Led the allotment of land plots (residential, industrial, and commercial) for lease and property ownership.
• Collected and analysed documents.
• Negotiated with city authorities, landowners and neighbours.
• Supervised the approval of projects.
• Supported in the Cadastre,
• Supported in the Land management department and Ecology department.
• negotiated with owners of electricity and heating networks, water supply and sewerage systems.
• Identified optimal land and building lots in promising locations and enhanced property values through land use designation and township plan changes.
• Analysed the market, environment, legal framework, obligations, and procedures. Drawing up a plan from purchase to lease/sale of the object.
Achievement
● Implemented projects to prepare permits for the construction and reconstruction of individual residential and apartment buildings, a furniture factory, and a logistics centre and concluded lease agreements for land plots under them.
● Concluded an exclusive contract with Vodafone Ukraine (https://www.vodafone.ua/en) for regular legal support of documents for the lease, purchase of land and real estate, as well as for the valuation of cellular towers, including the land underneath them, resulting in an annual profit of €90,000 per contract.

Evaluated, appraised and managed real estate properties and land assets for clients, organisations and stakeholders. Analysed market trends, property conditions and other factors affecting property values. Prepared detailed appraisal reports with supporting documentation to support informed decision-making and optimise land use.
● Concluded permanent service contracts with 10 major property agencies for property valuations.
● The company's continuous growth and steady profits facilitated its successful sales.