Aliya Karsou

About

Hey there! I’m Aliya, an International Relations & Diplomacy graduate with a strong background in project management, people operations, and event coordination. With experience in fast-paced environments like web3 startups, I’ve developed a keen ability to manage multiple tasks, support team growth, and provide seamless administrative assistance. I’m eager to bring my diverse skill set and passion for fostering positive team dynamics to a new opportunity. Resume and references sent by request!

Experience

• Events Coordinator · Fuel Labs02-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

  I specialized in planning and executing high-pressure projects, from external events to internal team retreats, in a fast-paced Web3 environment. I developed expertise in project management, consistently meeting tight deadlines, aligning projects with a company’s brand, and managing multiple stakeholders. This role sharpened my organizational and leadership skills, enabling me to thrive in high-pressure situations.

• Teacher · NativeLearn09-01-2022 – 06-01-2023

  I managed daily extracurricular English classes, overseeing the entire process from planning to execution. I tailored lesson plans, organized classroom activities, tracked student progress through detailed reports, and ensured a positive and productive learning environment. This experience honed my ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate resources, and create structured plans to achieve educational goals

• Community Manager · B-Side Ventures07-01-2022 – 10-01-2022

  An internship at a tech-centered venture capital firm that focused on investing in underserved communities. I orchestrated and nurtured an engaged community of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry stakeholders. Here, I learned to foster relationships, organize networking events, attend demo days, and procure founders that aligned with the firm’s mission.

• Researcher & Writer · Nunez08-01-2021 – 10-01-2021

  Internship at a marketing agency that serves progressive causes and companies. I learned how to effectively research, brainstormed, and drafted potential article ideas that aligned with the company’s mission and target audience.

• Assistant Event Coordinator · Droidcon Global08-01-2015 – 11-01-2019

  I assisted in the preparation of the event such as technical prep, in addition to hands-on work throughout such as set-up, break-down, administering volunteers, delegating tasks, customer service for guests and sponsors, throughout the event to completion.

Education

• University of RoehamptonBachelor's Degree, International Relations & Diplomacy

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