Monika Brandys
About Monika Brandys
Monika Brandys is a Front Office Receptionist at Viking in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, and the Lead of the New Life Mission-Aid Foundation in Warsaw, Poland. She has extensive experience in translation, education, and NGO work, and holds degrees in Scandinavian Languages, Psychology, and English teaching.
Current Employment
Monika Brandys is currently employed by Viking as a Front Office Receptionist in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. She is also serving as the New Life Mission-Aid Foundation Lead at Fundacja New Life Mission-Aid Polska in Warsaw, Woj. Mazowieckie, Poland.
Previous Work Experience
Monika Brandys has had an extensive career, holding various positions across multiple institutions. She worked as Secretary, Coordinator, and Fundraiser for New Life Mission-Aid from 2015 to 2019 in Warsaw. She was also a freelance translator for different institutions from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, Monika served as Vice Principal at Polska Szkoła w Bazylei from 2010 to 2014 and held a role at Expat Partner in Basel from 2009 to 2014. Other positions included being a teacher at PARAGONA EST and a translator at Biuro Tłumaczeń BTS and ECT Biuro Tłumaczeń.
Educational Background
Monika has a diverse educational background including studies at the University of Basel where she studied Psychology, the University of Warsaw where she studied Podyplomowe Studium dla Nauczycieli języka angielskiego, and the University of Bergen. She obtained a Master of Arts in Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from the University of Gdansk. Additionally, she attended Hadsel Folkehøyskole and studied at Gdynia Maritime University for Kurs pilotów wycieczek.
Skills and Interests
Monika Brandys has a strong interest in statistics and psychology, as well as a passion for working with NGOs. She believes in the principle that 'Different is not worse' and prioritizes what truly matters in life. Her capability in managing chaotic situations and her people-oriented approach are well noted. Monika balances her professional duties with her responsibilities as a mother.