Curriculum Vitae

* Note: For privacy purposes, I have excluded some personal details.

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EDUCATION

2009-2011

Coventry University -  Communications, Culture and Media BA (Hons)

2004 – 2009

7^th Secondary School “Saint Sedmochislenici”, Bulgaria (college) - A-level equivalents in English language and in German language

1996 – 2003

7^th  Secondary school “Sveti Sedmochislenici” – Primary education

WORK EXPERIENCE

01.2011 – 02.2011

Third Window Films & CUEAFS  – Coventry, UK

Official Administrator/Event Manager for the “2011 East Winds Film Festival” and “Asia Exposure” academic symposium

-  Managing and coordinating the promotion of both events.

- Managing and coordinating Box Office shifts, sales and handling ticket revenues.

- Managing and coordinating fundraising activities.

- Working with the assigned budget.

- Securing and managing of the transportation of guests for both events.

- Contacting catering and publishers for collaboration and sponsorship.

- Managing both events on the spot and assisting guests.

10.2009 – 03.2011

Coventry University East Asian Film Society  -  Coventry, UK

Secretary; Head of Promotions

-   Organizing and leading any promotional and non-promotional event, connected to the society; responsible for both promotions and fundraising.

- Transcribing during meetings, correspondence management.

08.2010

TV7  – Sofia, Bulgaria

Intern reporter

-          Finding, writing, filming and editing material for the daily Morning show.

04.2010

Cine-Vue and CUEAFS

Reporter at the 2010 Udine Far East Film Festival

-          Writing daily reviews for the screened films; transcribing during interviews with directors.

06.2010

Sonysphere – Sofia, Bulgaria

Press corner assistant

-          Providing VIP and guests from the press with their tickets; managing the queues in front of the box offices.

04.2009 – 09.2009

Villis Inc.  -  Sofia, Bulgaria

Sales assistant and cashier

-          Assisting customers; working with the cash register; taking care of the good looks and atmosphere of the store.

2006 – 2009

E-Lingua – Sofia, Bulgaria

Translator

-          Verbal and written translation from Bulgarian to English and vice versa.

04.2008 – 09.2008

VAIA LTD. – Sofia, Bulgaria

PA to the Head of the company

-          Human resources (staff selection); office management; leading the company’s correspondence with local and international associates.

2008

7 DAYS TV  – Sofia, Bulgaria

 Teen talk show host

-          Finding, writing, filming of material for a teen talk show; hosting the show.

2007 – 2008

CINEMA CITY BULGARIA Inc.  -  Sofia, Bulgaria           

Cashier

-          Selling tickets and giving information to the customers about the screenings.

2006

MM TV  -  Sofia, Bulgaria

Music show host

-          Hosting, directing and editing the show “Wanted”.

SKILLS

Excellent communication, teamwork and time management skills, acquired throughout my varied work experience, alongside with problem solving ability and commercial awareness. My experience as a student in an international university has taught me to adapt quickly to new situations and switch easily between languages. I am organized and creative, and work well under pressure. I am also very self-demanding and a perfectionist when it comes to my work.

10 years of professional dance training and performing have taught me good stage behavior and I have no problem with public speaking.

Languages:

- English – Excellent ( Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)

- German – level: intermediate B1

- Bulgarian – native

- Italian – level: beginner

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Internet explorer, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Ulead Studio, Avid, Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition, Sony Vegas, Audacity

First Aid Training: passed – once in Bulgaria and once in UK

Active driver: category B

REFERENCES

References available upon request

In possession of a valid passport, UK work permit and UK National Insurance Number.