Neli Petkova

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Neli Petkova

MS

Freelance Virtual Recruiter Pharma/Life sciences/ICT

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  • Tuebingen
  • Germany

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Personal information

Professional experience

  • Employment status
    Employee

Educational background

  • 2005 - 2007
    Sofia University

    Cell Biology and Pathology, MS

    Cell and Molecular Biology; Human Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology at Cell and molecular level

  • 2001 - 2005
    Sofia University

    Molecular Biology

  • Languages
    English (Fluent), Italian (Basic knowledge), Russian (Basic knowledge), German (Good knowledge), Bulgarian

About me

Curriculum Vitae
 
Education
 
• 2005-2008
Cell Biology and Pathology
DEGREE: Master of Science.
UNIVERSITY: Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Biology.
THESIS THEME: Adhesion Phenotype of MG63 and Bone Marrow–Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells.
MAIN COURSES: Molecular Endocrinology, Cell Cultivation Principles, Signal Transduction Pathways, Molecular and Cell Pathology, Cell Nucleus, Cell Adhesion.
 
• 2001-2005
Molecular Biology
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science.
DURATION: Eight semesters (four years).
UNIVERSITY: Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Biology.
MAIN COURSES: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Endocrinology, Human Physiology, Molecular Immunology, Basic Principles of Molecular Methods, Molecular Genetics, English in Molecular Biology.
Professional Experience
 
• March 2008 – current
Consultant and Key Account Manager in Life sciences/Medical consultancy@ Human Value International
JOB TITLE: Key Account Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Define and contact potential clients in the fields for Life sciences, Medical, Pharmaceuticals. I participate in the projects administration and consultancy, according to the company policy and project management.
 
• November 2006-current
Researcher and Consultant in Headhunting, HR Specialist@ Human Value International
JOB TITLE: Researcher in headhunting.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Preparing Business and Human Resource research online, phone and face-to face interviews; Headhunting
KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED: This job provided me with excellent knowledge in Human Resources, Marketing and Management. As a researcher I provided a lot of market research interviews, desk research about all projects fields, contacting people according to the company policy.
As a consultant I conduct interviews with contacted candidates in different business fields. I am responsible for professional assessment according to the project prescription.
 
• May 2005-2008
Research Assistant @ Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
ACTIVITY TITLE: Research Assistant.
INSTITUTION: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Laboratory of Cell Adhesion.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performing laboratory assays.
KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED: Laboratory techniques: Fluorescence staining, Cell culturing, Immunofluorescence.
REMARK: I am also prepared my thesis in this laboratory as a MS.
 
• August 2005-January 2006
Research Scientist @ prof. Nikolov’s Research Group
JOB TITLE: Research Assistant.
EMPLOYEER: prof. Nikolov – free-lance research scientist.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre-study knowledge management – Gathering, systematizing and interpretation of already available scientific information on current projects.
KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED: This job is valuable being a participation in real research projects, developed by a team of scientists.
 
• November 2005-January 2006
Interviewer @ AC Nielsen
JOB TITLE: Interviewer.
EMPLOYEER: AC Nielsen Bulgaria Ltd.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performing trade surveys.
REMARK: Part-time job.
 
• 2005
Exit-poll Researcher @ Institute for Marketing and Social Surveys
JOB TITLE: Exit-poll researcher.
EMPLOYEER: Institute for Marketing and Social Surveys – MBMD Ltd.
REMARK: Part-time job.
 
• Computer Skills
OS: Home user of MS Windows (9x, 2000, XP).
DOC, XLS, PPT/MS OFFICE: Word – advanced knowledge (formatting with custom styles and outlining, creating TOC and cross-references, managing images); Excel – advanced knowledge; PowerPoint – advanced presentation design (creating master style slides, adding sequences of animations).
PDF/ADOBE ACROBAT: Converting documents to PDF with Adobe Acrobat Professional; Applying changes in formatting (backgrounds, stamps, watermarks, comments).
HTML/WEB-DESIGN: Basic raster image editing with Photoshop; familiar with HTML and CSS formatting principles.
INTERNET (WWW): Permanent user of Google for obtaining information of any sort (including personal education).
SQL SERVERS: Familiar with MySQL basic principles and commands;
BIOINFORMATICS: Familiar with main Protein Data Bases;
RASTER IMAGES SOFTWARE: Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks MX, Motic Images (microscopy images)
 

• Individual Qualities
TREATMENT: Positive and open-minded person, easily integrated in teams.
SOCIABILITY: Excellent abilities for work with people, resulting from my character, but also improved in my previous jobs.
 
• Professional Skills
CELL HANDLING: Advanced knowledge of cell cultivation according to different protocols; Very good knowledge of adhesion techniques and protocols, acquired at Laboratory of Cell Adhesion and in thesis preparing work.
HISTOCHEMICAL METHODS: Advanced user level of Immunohistochemical and Histochemical protocols.
MICROSCOPY METHODS: Intermediate level user of FM methods and applications.
GENE ENGINEERING METHODS: Beginner user level; Familiar with RT-PCR, Real Time PCR Methods.
PROTEOMICS METHODS: Beginners user level; Working with 2D Electrophoresis; Familiar with principles of Sequentiation Methods;

 

Recommendations
• Prof. Altankov – Head of Research group in Technical University in Catalonia- Barcelona, Spain: george.altankov@icrea.es;
• Lyubomir Nikolov – English lecturer in Britanica Educational Centre and freelance translator: lesgoat@yahoo.com;
 

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