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Kalina Kalcheva

Kalina Kalcheva

Data Operation Specialist With English
Sofia

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consultant

Self-employeed
10.2017 - Current
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.

External Expert

Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works
8 2016
  • Implementation of independent expert quality and technical assessment of project proposals under CBC Programmes IPA II 2014-2020

Project Manager

Historical Museum “Iskra”- Kazanlak
5 2015 - 04.2017
  • Overall project management and organization under EEA BG08 Programme. Monitoring of implementation of the grant contract, preparing requests for payment, technical and financial reports, preparation of contracts, participation in inspections by the PO, etc. Keeping track of deadlines and procedures. Support and coordination of the team involved. Making sure the activities are running on time and up to budget. Coordination of interested parties and subcontractors. Decision making and analysis of potential risks.

Expert Programmes and Projects

Adoria Consult Ltd.
01.2015 - 04.2017

Development of project proposals under EU financed projects; development of tender procedures under Bulgarian Public procurement Act and PRAG rules; Participation in evaluation committees; consultations in project management. Communication and coordination between interested parties/ subcontractors/beneficiaries . Budgeting. Doing analysis of the inputs and expected outputs, overall needs and objectives, planning activities schedule for efficient implementation.

Project Technical Assistant

Municipality of Vidin
01.2015 - 04.2017

Overall project organization under EEA BG08 Programme. Preparation of documents and reports, together with the accountant and project manager, participation in carrying out control checks by PO, Support the work of the project manager. Communication with municipal administration and subcontractors. Keeping track of activities schedule and deadlines

Project communication and promotion Coordinator

Perpetuum mobile Foundation
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Working on organization of events, regular communication with the project partners, preparation of press releases for the events, regular contact with local media for the promotion of the project and events

Project Manager

Municipality of Malko Tarnovo
01.2013 - 09.2014
  • General project management of project “Raising the sustainable and economic development of border municipalities through provision of accessible infrastructure and improvement of settlements” where the municipality is a LP
  • Communication with JTS, MA and project partner; Control over the execution of PRAG tender procedures according to the approved procurement plan

Project Technical Assistant

Municipality of Belitsa
01.2013 - 09.2013
  • Preparation of documents and reports, together with the accountant and project manager, participation in carrying out control checks by PO, Support the work of the project manager

Facilitator of youth exchange

Perpetuum mobile Foundation
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Main responsibilities: to comply with the approved program and agenda, to guide games, to organize an intercultural evening, to allocate participants in working groups and to help work teams, to coordinate and support the implementation of national evenings secured to external guest lecturers

Expert project management

Adoria Consult Ltd.
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Development of project proposals under EU financed projects; development of tender procedures under Bulgarian Public procurement Act and PRAG rules; Participation in evaluation committees; consultations in project management

Marketing and advertisement expert

BNI Studio Ltd.
08.2011 - 02.2012
  • Woking on preparation of promotional materials, organisation of events, communication with contractors, preparation of tenders under the Bulgarian Public Procurement Act and PRAG etc

Education

Master degree on European Studies - European Studies

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Philosophy
Sofia, Bulgaria
10.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor degree on Cultural Studies - Cultural Studies

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty
Sofia, Bulgaria
10.2007 - 05.2011

High School Diploma -

High School With Foreign Languages
Pleven, Bulgaria
04.2001 -

Skills

Excellent soft and social skills in team work

Time management and prioritization of tasks

Experience in following guidelines, procedures and keeping strict deadlines

Experience in coordination and communication between different interested parties/customers/subcontractors

Good typing and computer skills

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/18/1988
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Bulgarian
  • Driving License: B

Languages

Bulgarian
Native language
Bulgarian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
German
Upper intermediate
B2

Additional activities and experience

  • Participation in project "Overcoming marginalization and discrimination in textbooks in Bulgaria through intercultural and civic education" at the British Council and advisory center Sofia, 2005/6
  • Translations for e-magazine "Bulgarian science", 2010
  • Co-founder of the association "Science Forum", 2011
  • Participation on course of seminars "How to write TV" by Kalin Terziiski, 2011
  • Participation in project "Thinkcamp - education, work and life in the future" a youth exchange in Augsburg, Germany between 8 countries in EU program "Youth in Action", 2012
  • Participation in project "From Past to Present" - youth exchange in Diyarbakir, Turkey on EU program "Youth in Action", 2012
  • Participation in the project "Cultural and historical monuments in Sofia-city" under an EU program "Youth in Action",2012
  • Moderator of section Culture at seminar "The ideas - that we are 2" organized by United Ideas for Bulgaria, 2013
  • Participation in training "Creative entrepreneurship: the power of imagination in business" in Barcelona,
    Spain under EU program "Erasmus +", 2015
  • Participation in youth exchange "Dear Nature help us" in Konya, Turkey under EU program "Erasmus +", 2015
  • Participation in specialized training on "Project Management under Programme BG08 "Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Arts"
  • Special prize of Georgi Toshev for participation in essay contest "What would be the world if there was no theater" by LoveTeater.bg, 2016


Timeline

Consultant

Self-employeed
10.2017 - Current

Expert Programmes and Projects

Adoria Consult Ltd.
01.2015 - 04.2017

Project Technical Assistant

Municipality of Vidin
01.2015 - 04.2017

Project communication and promotion Coordinator

Perpetuum mobile Foundation
09.2013 - 12.2014

Facilitator of youth exchange

Perpetuum mobile Foundation
07.2013 - 09.2013

Project Manager

Municipality of Malko Tarnovo
01.2013 - 09.2014

Project Technical Assistant

Municipality of Belitsa
01.2013 - 09.2013

Master degree on European Studies - European Studies

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Philosophy
10.2012 - 05.2015

Expert project management

Adoria Consult Ltd.
01.2012 - 12.2012

Marketing and advertisement expert

BNI Studio Ltd.
08.2011 - 02.2012

Bachelor degree on Cultural Studies - Cultural Studies

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty
10.2007 - 05.2011

High School Diploma -

High School With Foreign Languages
04.2001 -

External Expert

Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works
8 2016

Project Manager

Historical Museum “Iskra”- Kazanlak
5 2015 - 04.2017
Kalina KalchevaData Operation Specialist With English