Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Denitsa Balkanova

Student
Sofia

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Team Leader

Wharton Global Investment Competition
Remote
09.2025 - Current
  • Supervised a team of six members in a highly competitive worldwide investment competition organized by a recognized institution.
  • Designed and managed portfolio strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment.
  • Continuously researched and analyzed equity investment opportunities through a variety of asset classes.
  • Prepared and delivered investment presentations, defending strategic decisions before a jury
  • Qualified for the semi-finals and represented the school at an international level.

Student Mentor

American College of Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
10.2023 - Current
  • Selected by faculty to mentor eighth, ninth, and tenth-grade students academically, socially, and emotionally
  • Completed three professional training programs led by education and counseling specialists
  • Provided ongoing academic guidance, transition support, and personal development mentorship every week for two years.
  • Collaborated closely with the Student Counseling Team to support student wellbeing
  • Planned and delivered substance abuse prevention presentations, communicating evidence-based information on substance use risks, peer pressure, and long-term consequences

Leader

SofiaTalks
Sofia, Bulgaria
09.2023 - Current

Marketing Director Marketing & Finance Director Co-Leader & Finance Director

SofiaTalks Business 2024

  • Led marketing strategy and branding for Bulgaria’s largest student-run entrepreneurship event
  • Coordinated sponsor visibility, outreach campaigns, and audience engagement
  • Delivered a sold-out event with 350+ participants and 40+ partners

SofiaTalks Health 2025

  • Oversaw marketing campaigns and financial planning for a national youth health conference
  • Coordinated partnerships with athletes, medical professionals, and psychologists
  • Delivered a sold-out event with 250+ participants; raised over 11,000 BGN for youth initiatives

SofiaTalks Business Bootcamp 2025

  • Co-leading SofiaTalks’ flagship national entrepreneurship conference
  • Led financial planning, budgeting, and sponsorship strategy
  • Generated 80,000+ BGN and reinvested 100% into youth entrepreneurship initiatives
  • Secured partnerships with Experian, Lidl, Technopolis, Eleven Ventures, A Data Pro, etc.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams across Marketing, Logistics, Partnerships, and Talent Recruitment
  • Delivered a large-scale event reaching 950+ students, with 60+ speakers and 60+ expo partners
  • Designed workshops, mentorship tracks, and VIP networking sessions
  • Achieved national media visibility, including National Television, Forbes Bulgaria and Capital

Editor-in-Chief

American College of Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
09.2021 - Current
  • From 2021 - 2024, I served as the Editor-in-Chief for the only fully student-ran newspaper, overseeing a staff of 20 writers and editors in all aspects of newspaper creation.
  • My primary responsibilities included creating a vision for all newspaper content and theme, assuring the writing was of high quality and maintained consistency with previous editions.
  • Directed the preparation of seven different newspapers, three printed versions and four digital versions.
  • Worked closely with the administration to ensure the launch of the newspaper on the school's official website.
  • Coordinated with the principal and other school officials, and developed unique ways to market and sell the newspaper, which resulted in a revenue increase of 70%, with over 5,000 BGN generated by each edition.
  • The newspaper has helped increase student participation and activity within the school's community and beyond.

Finance Intern

Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supported policy research related to public finance, budgeting, and macroeconomic strategy
  • Assisted with financial reporting and data analysis for internal government use
  • Contributed to briefing materials prepared for senior officials
  • Gained exposure to national budgeting processes and Eurozone-related policy discussions

Financial Accounting Intern

SafeAdvise UK - London
London, England, UK
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Worked with SMEs on bookkeeping, financial records, and tax documentation
  • Assisted with compliance-related processes under UK accounting and regulatory standards
  • Developed practical understanding of corporate taxation and financial reporting
  • Worked independently in an international corporate environment

Student Researcher

AbleMentor
Sofia, Bulgaria
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developed a conceptual framework for an AI bias detection tool in collaboration with an IT professor
  • Completed Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals and the Elements of AI program to support technical understanding
  • Analyzed academic research and existing AI systems to identify sources of algorithmic bias
  • Examined economic and social implications of biased AI, particularly in finance and healthcare
  • Explored mitigation approaches to improve fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI-driven systems

Education

High School Diploma -

American College of Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
06-2026

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Financial Management

Goal setting

Adaptability and Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Sales eExpertise

Account Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Risk management

Budget management

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Timeline

Team Leader

Wharton Global Investment Competition
09.2025 - Current

Finance Intern

Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Bulgaria
07.2025 - 08.2025

Financial Accounting Intern

SafeAdvise UK - London
06.2025 - 07.2025

Student Researcher

AbleMentor
09.2024 - 01.2025

Student Mentor

American College of Sofia
10.2023 - Current

Leader

SofiaTalks
09.2023 - Current

Editor-in-Chief

American College of Sofia
09.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

American College of Sofia
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