Helena Lorenc

Psychology

2022 - 2026

Palacký University in Olomouc

As part of my part-time psychology studies, I have completed internships at a school counseling center, a socio-therapeutic workshop, the Center for Mental Health, and an internship at the Addiction Clinic at Charles University in Prague. In my bachelor's thesis, I focus on reverse culture shock among university students.

Personnel Management in Industrial Enterprises

2015 - 2019

Czech Technical University in Prague

During these studies, I completed a semester-long study stay at Kyungpook National University (South Korea), an Erasmus+ internship at AFS Netherlands (Netherlands), and worked as administrative support in the Lifelong Learning Department and as HR Support at Clifford Chance Prague LLP. My bachelor's thesis focused on HR in the digital economy.

Youth Opportunities Platform - Buď aktivní

2018 - Present

Buď aktivní is a Youth Opportunities Platform aimed at making it easier for students, teachers, and other interested parties to find activities. Database management and social media administration, communication with other organizations, participation in trade fairs, lectures, and other student events; webinars for students on personal branding and networking (Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and India).

Volunteer

Since secondary school, I have volunteered in hospitals, organizations working with mentally disabled children, at conferences, and in other non-profit organizations. Multiple participation in School Day. Volunteering in Nepal, South Korea, and the Netherlands. Member of the Council of the Association for Career Counseling and Career Development. Rector's Award for Volunteering (2023, Palacký University in Olomouc). Recognition as TOP Student of the Czech Republic (universities) 2024.

Course for social services workers

Coaching course (Mindtrix)

Psychosocial Support for Children and Adolescents (Czech Children and Youth Council)

Learning Design for Teachers and Lecturers (Klára Pirklová)

Introduction to Data Analytics (Czechitas)

Course for youth workers (Association for Informal Education)

The Magical State Called FLOW (Psychomat)

New Skills from Jyväskylä (Career Counseling in Theory and Practice)

Digital Natives in Co-careerning (HR Forum)

Reflections on Study Visits (Career Counseling in Theory and Practice)

Career Development Specialist

2025 - Present

Czechitas, Prague

• 40+ hours of career counseling sessions.
• Creating content for the graduate community - partnered job offers and career development tips.
• Selection of participants for Data Academies.

Specialist/Data Analyst in the Bez obav Team

2024 - Present

National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany near Prague

• Collaboration on the implementation and research aspects of the Bez obav project (project focused on managing anxiety in children).
• Ensuring data collection from participants, their management, cleaning, and support in processing using R language. Communication with training and research teams. Writing scientific articles.

Member of the International Department at CTU Prague

2021 - 2024

Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague

• Promotion of the Erasmus+ program and other opportunities for international stays through online and in-person activities, ambassador program, website and social media management (until 02/2023).
• European Erasmus+ project COSTABEX supporting mental health of students traveling on Erasmus+ study exchange - contact person for two project outputs, project PR.

Career Counseling Methodologist

2021 - 2023

National Pedagogical Institute, Prague

• Supporting the development of career counseling in the Czech Republic within the Euroguidance project through seminars, organizing the National Career Counseling Award, methodological articles, and introducing news from abroad. Website, social media, and newsletter management, support for counselors during study visits.

Project Coordinator at the CTU Career Center

2018 - 2022

Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague

• Coordinating Career Center cooperation with companies through internship advertisements, competitions, and job positions, participation in job fairs and information sessions for students; career counseling for Czech and international students, support for CTU Mentoring program administration.

Trainer, Mentor, Ambassador

2018 - Present

International Duke of Edinburgh Award, Prague

• Completion of all program levels between 2016 and 2022; working methodological group for training development, mentoring program participants, ambassador presentations in schools, basic and expedition training, lecturing support for corporate volunteer training; member of DofE Youth Advisory Board - working group focused on supporting student mobility.