Mag. Irina Ilieva

- Grants Management, communication, monitoring, site visits and coordination with part of the grantees in the Education portfolio - Project Lead for RE:TURN www.return.bg - a cross-sector initiative to engage the Bulgarian diaspora abroad to invest time, know how and resources in promising startups and NGOs in Bulgaria - Coordinate Schools of the Future Program - Attend, co-organize and speak at events of the Foundation and grantees - Identify synergies and coordination between NGOs

The Preparing Global Leaders Forum (PGLF) is an educational non-profit project dedicated to changing the paradigm of leadership through intensive institutes, seminars and summits worldwide. This international educational program is set for the best senior year students and young professionals around the world and seeks to prepare them with the tools that are necessary for effective leadership in an increasingly complex and changing globalised world.

Communicate with grantees regularly regarding ongoing project activities and reporting documentation. Monitor grantee progress toward their stated objectives. Scheduling and planning of meetings and presentations. Conduct site visits and write trip reports. Maintain a calendar of activities in the Education program. Create databases of program indicators. Perform other duties as necessary.

I assist the development and implementation of a range of communications activities and small projects designed to inform target audiences about the objectives, aims and operations of OFID in order to enhance visibility and image. Earlier this year I was elected with majority of votes to be the youngest member of the organization's Social Committee.

Implemented my prior experience as a Technical Support Agent for a HP project(2012) in identifying quality problem areas and specific items for the agents I was assigned. Conducted and lead regular quality feedback sessions and presentations and attended additional technical training to improve understanding of the audited processes

Prepared press reviews, reports and analysis and represented the Embassy at events. Organized and coordinated an event for Bulgarian student diaspora

Took part in the "Train the Winner" program, which provided on the job training and lectures to introduce trainees to professional, practical and personality skills to become general managers in transport. I was involved fully in daily business and attended specialized seminars and workshops by experienced trainers. During my time at LKW Walter, I did a job rotation working in three different regions of operations and also working to establish new partnerships with transport companies in Bulgaria.

I was teaching English and German to small kids groups, small adult groups and also giving Individual lessons using the Berlitz method of teaching. I also participated in the Berlitz language summer camps.

Managed a small team and supervised the general preparations and conduct during events. Organised a team building initiative and participated in initiative for improvement of internship experience.

European Commission 2013-2014 Erasmus Mundus Scholar. Core Subjects: Advanced macro- and microeconomics, Applied Econometrics, Economics of European Integration, Open Economy Macroeconomics, Economics of Globalisation, International Trade, Special Subjects: Chinese Economy, Chinese Language

Erasmus Exchange year: 1st semester: Faculty of Enterpreneurship - Gateway module : Doing Business in Nordic countries, Doing business in Baltic countries, Doing business in Russia 2nd semester: Faculty of Business: Business Administration, Management

Apart from the core economic subjects, the major's special subjects included: International Economics, International Finance, International Business, Foreign Trade Policy, European economic integration, International Marketing and Advertising, Diplomatic relations