Experience

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  Freelance

  May 1999 - Mar 2006

  Translated and edited various texts from English to Bulgarian and vice-versa. Interpreted at various professional and leisure events for non-profit organizations, tourist agencies, multinational companies and individuals. Tutored individual students in English as a second language. Specialized in conversation and writing classes. After careful assessment of learners' needs designed customized curricula with personalized content. As part of several international teams planned, organized and executed electronic and avant garde music and art events showcasing the work of foreign and domestic artists for audiences of 50 to 600 people. Coordinated international logistics, artist accommodation, and location/venue scouting. Created visual art, light design, photographic installations and stage design for indoor and outdoor venues and over 40 events. Drafted and designed promotional materials for print and web.

  • English Language Instructor, Interpreter and Translator

    Oct 2003 - Mar 2006

  • Events Manager and Visual Artist

    May 1999 - Sept 2004
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  Columbia university in the city of new york

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2000

  Faculty office assistant

  Provided support to the Earth Semester Faculty at the Biosphere 2 Teaching and Research Campus. Assisted faculty in planning and organization of special education events and domestic and international field trips for 70+ students studying environmental science, policy, and economics.

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  Sodepau https://sodepau.wordpress.com

  Mar 2002 - Aug 2002

  Project assistant immigrant services

  Interned in a multilingual multicultural environment for an international non-profit organization. Developed and conducted a survey of immigrant housing conditions and participated in the subsequent analysis aimed at improving SODEPAU’s services to the international community in Barcelona. Drafted and designed information materials for immigrants and refugees.

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  Sofia language center http://sofialanguagecenter.com/

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2006

  English language instructor

  Taught both individual students and small groups of all levels in a boutique learning environment - elementary through proficiency, general and business English, TOEFL, SAT, IELTS, FCE, CAE test preparation, conversational classes, business and academic writing. Designed and customized curriculum to fit individual learners' needs, interests, and background. Custom-focused classes included English for business executives, academic purposes, real estate and property management, advertising and marketing, sales and customer services, business management, etc. Students included young adults, university applicants, adult professionals, senior government officials, senior executives, entrepreneurs, etc. CELTA-certified. Show less

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  Convergence language & learning services boutique http://convergenceboutique.weebly.com/

  May 2006 - Sept 2015

  Founder & manager/ education consultant, practitioner, and advisor

  • Started a one-of-a-kind convergent services business from scratch; assured rapid growth and client and learner retention through outstanding personalized customer services provided to 3 universities, 9 nonprofits, 5 government agencies, 15 companies, and over 200 individual clients.• Provided solution-based research, consultancy, interpretation, leadership development, coordination, orientation, facilitation and support services for a number of learning, professional development, and adult international educational projects organized by leading American and Bulgarian universities, businesses and non-profit institutions. • Provided academic, study abroad and career advising, and educational consulting related to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and internships in the USA and the European Union. • Designed and delivered in-person and online instruction on general, academic and business writing, TOEFL and IELTS test preparation, oral communication, business communication and ESL/ESOL to young adult and adult learners. • Advised and coached clients on intercultural communication, public relations and lifestyle changes to improve their wellness, capacity for learning and performance. • Led content development, translation, editing and localization projects. Researched, drafted, translated and edited informational, educational, promotional, training and company communication materials, including web content.• Managed all aspects of running a small enterprise, including marketing, hiring, quality control, staff supervision and subcontracting.• Consistently recommended and referred for delivering outstanding services with a smile. Show less

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  Satori consulting http://www.satorico.net

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2017

  External consultant

  Consulted organizations on various aspects of their functioning that affect their overall success or specific projects. Expertise related to work-place training, lifelong learning, leadership development, innovation and learning environments, international and cross-cultural communication and team management, service design, evaluation and marketing, customer service, health and wellness programs, employee satisfaction, integrated practices and approaches to promote productivity, creativity, talent acquisition and retention. Show less

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  Georgia state university

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Administrative coordinator, student success

  Member of a professional team of two, managing a supplemental instruction student success program that reaches over 10,000 students and employs over 110 student staff. Proposed improvements in program marketing, administration and student staff training. Coordinated and scheduled SI sessions and classrooms. Conducted interviews, assessed job applications and processed hiring documentation for student staff. Facilitated supplemental instruction leader training. Contributed to the development of a supplemental instruction leader performance assessment tool. Produced reports and analytics. Show less

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  Kennesaw state university

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2022

  Academic advisor iii & chair, staff development & recognition committee

  Provided comprehensive academic advising services for the students in the College of Computing and Software Engineering. Advised both on-campus and online students in computer science, software engineering, information technology, computer game design and development, applied computer science and related fields, as well as prospective, undecided and transitioning students. Designed and developed orientation sessions, web and print advising materials, advising guidelines, flipped advising protocols, etc. Designed and conducted relevant assessments and research. Recruited, trained and supervised 3 student assistants. Took pride in putting NACADA best practices and latest research findings in the field of advising and adult learning in practice. As chair of the KSU Staff Senate Committee on Staff Development & Recognition, led initiatives to improve staff training, engagement and recognition in partnership with HR and other university departments and stakeholders. Show less

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  Georgia institute of technology

  Jul 2022 - now

  Serves as primary administrator for 4 masters, 1 PhD, 1 minor, 4 certificate and 6 dual-degree programs at the School of City and Regional Planning. Co-plans and executes the marketing, recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and course scheduling for the programs; Advises prospective and current students. Designs and organizes information sessions, open house, orientation, and student engagement events. Liaises with program directors, faculty, career services, and GT offices to support students and faculty in a holistic way. Leads the re-design and content management of the school’s webpages. Manages a team of two student communication assistants. Show less

  • Academic Program Manager, College of Design

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Academic Advisor II & Graduate Programs Coordinator, College of Design

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2024