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Co-founder and CEO of Bulgaria Innovation Hub, Inc., a mission driven organization that…
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Can Thinking and Being Outside the Box Make the World a Better Place?
Can Thinking and Being Outside the Box Make the World a Better Place?
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Got Mentor? Find yours at WIC's Speed Mentoring Event, 5/19
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📈 In the last 10 years, the share of VC investment raised by women has doubled in Europe. This is a step in the right direction, but there’s still…
📈 In the last 10 years, the share of VC investment raised by women has doubled in Europe. This is a step in the right direction, but there’s still…
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Per Sifted, over the last 10 years #European #VC performed better than US delivering 20.77% net #IRR (internal rate of return) vs. 18.18% by North…
Per Sifted, over the last 10 years #European #VC performed better than US delivering 20.77% net #IRR (internal rate of return) vs. 18.18% by North…
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Finally got to read this write-up on Behavioral Health evolution by Flare Capital Partners. There are no surprises with the key findings we all…
Finally got to read this write-up on Behavioral Health evolution by Flare Capital Partners. There are no surprises with the key findings we all…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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International Advisory Board Member | Global Ambassador
Заедно в час / Teach For Bulgaria
- Present 8 years
Education
Teach for Bulgaria is a social enterprise that aims to raise the achievements of socio-economically disadvantaged and academically underperforming students. Its mission is to provide every child with equal access to quality education, regardless of their region, school, ethnic or socio-economic background, and improve their chances for success in school and in life.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives that leverage board members expertise and networks to raise global awareness about social…Teach for Bulgaria is a social enterprise that aims to raise the achievements of socio-economically disadvantaged and academically underperforming students. Its mission is to provide every child with equal access to quality education, regardless of their region, school, ethnic or socio-economic background, and improve their chances for success in school and in life.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives that leverage board members expertise and networks to raise global awareness about social injustice and lack of diversity in education in Bulgaria.
• Build strategic partnerships with other high impact organizations and enterprises to increase sustainability and impact for underserved communities in the region.
• Raised over $15,000 in support of new teachers entering into the TFB program.
• Drive global community engagement and support of organization's mission and goals.
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Social Media Chair | Community Manager & Co-Chair
Women In Consulting (WIC)
- Present 9 years
Economic Empowerment
• Develop, test and implement dynamic digital marketing strategies that increase user engagement by 25% and drive higher membership conversions.
• Designed and executed multi-channel social media campaigns, including content development that yield 30% increase in monthly and quartely event revenue.
• Community leader and brand ambassador for WIC's East Bay Satellite chapter, aiming to foster close collaboration among local business owners and consultants. -
Business Advising Mentor
Pacific Community Ventures
- Present 8 years
Economic Empowerment
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to entrepreneurs and SMB business owners who are seeking to grow revenue and customer base, and improve internal processes and procedures.
• Featured in Pacific Community Ventures monthly bulletin showcasing the use case and benefits of business advising and mentoring.
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Strategy Advisor | Ambassador
Bulgarian School of Seattle
- Present 7 years
Education
The Bulgarian School of Seattle is dedicated to the advancement of the Bulgarian language and culture in the US and globally. Their accredited biliteracy programs focus on enriching the students’ heritage awareness, while boosting their linguistic abilities and skills necessary to remain competitive in the global environment.
• Provide strategic advise and mentorship guidance to the school principle and executive leadership.
• Forge strategic partnerships with other academic…The Bulgarian School of Seattle is dedicated to the advancement of the Bulgarian language and culture in the US and globally. Their accredited biliteracy programs focus on enriching the students’ heritage awareness, while boosting their linguistic abilities and skills necessary to remain competitive in the global environment.
• Provide strategic advise and mentorship guidance to the school principle and executive leadership.
• Forge strategic partnerships with other academic institutions, school districts and local legislators in California to expand the recognition of the Bulgarian language under the ALTA language proficiency assessment required for high school graduation.
•http://bulgarianschoolofseattle.com
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Mentor
Endeavor
- Present 8 years
Economic Empowerment
Endeavor supports over 1,250 high-impact entrepreneurs from more than 800 companies by leveraging its global executives leadership network. The organization helps to breaks down economic and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship in 25 emerging and growth market countries around the world.
• Mentor early stage impact driven entrepreneurs on strategy definition and refinement in effort to optimize ROI and minimize market risks.
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Partnerships Alliances | Business Development
ARVR Academy
- 1 year 1 month
Science and Technology
The ARVR Academy is a group dedicated to providing educational and professional development resources to a diverse community of virtual and augmented reality developers, designers, product managers, marketing and content creators.
• Assisted with the business development efforts and the organization of the ARVR Academy events in San Francisco.
• Forged strategic partnerships alliances with ecosystem providers and community leaders.
• Member of the inaugural academy class that taught…The ARVR Academy is a group dedicated to providing educational and professional development resources to a diverse community of virtual and augmented reality developers, designers, product managers, marketing and content creators.
• Assisted with the business development efforts and the organization of the ARVR Academy events in San Francisco.
• Forged strategic partnerships alliances with ecosystem providers and community leaders.
• Member of the inaugural academy class that taught the concepts of virtual reality content creation, design, and development.
Projects
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TEDxEmeraldGlenPark
- Present
• Design and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for the TEDxEmeraldGlenPark 2019 event focused on highlighting personal achievements that leverage technology, education, and human connection to create positive impact in the local community.
• Develop and implement a strategic marketing and social media plan designed to raise brand awareness and increase community support.
• Curate and distribute content for digital marketing advertising campaign
• Learn more at…• Design and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for the TEDxEmeraldGlenPark 2019 event focused on highlighting personal achievements that leverage technology, education, and human connection to create positive impact in the local community.
• Develop and implement a strategic marketing and social media plan designed to raise brand awareness and increase community support.
• Curate and distribute content for digital marketing advertising campaign
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Go-To-Market and Digital Marketing Campaign
• Developed and successfully executed a go-to-market strategy for the release of an independent documentary film in San Francisco, California.
• Optimized the digital marketing campaign, including multi-channel advertising, email and PR.
• Increased global awareness of independent female producers through curated content and interview moderation. -
Tech Conference Keynote Moderator
• Curated content and moderated a keynote panel discussion with Silicon Valley technology leaders at the CEED Tech Conference in Sunnyvale, CA.
• Navigated strategic insights from tech, investor and academic leaders that explored ways of building a sustainable ecosystem for global startups, and connecting them to global markets.
• Promoted networking and business engagements between the Armenian diaspora and global tech communities.
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Global Awareness and Digital Fundraiser Campaign
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• Designed, planned and executed digital marketing campaign that raised over $5,000 in new teacher funding in the first year.
• Spearhead grassroots movement and strategic initiatives that expand global donor and mentor network.
• Organized community outreach events that galvanized over 500 local supporters and activated global brand awareness.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bulgarian
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian
Professional working proficiency
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German
Professional working proficiency
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