Margarita Ihtimanska

About

As a recent graduate of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Cardiff University, I am a motivated individual with experience in various fields.<br><br>In my most recent role as a Technical Assistant at FICE International, I honed my communication and organizational skills through daily interaction with members, preparation of reports and promotional materials, and management of the organization's online presence. I also gained experience in event organization and specialized training courses.<br><br>My prior experience in sales at Max Sport 2000 Ltd. gave me the opportunity to work directly with clients, advising them on product features and ensuring their satisfaction. Meanwhile, my internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Si Commercial 7 LTD provided hands-on experience in government and food and beverage industries, respectively.<br><br>With a background in European History, Integration, and Political Order, as well as Politics and International Relations, I am equipped with a broad knowledge of transnational and global perspectives on Europe, international security, and political philosophy. In addition, my knowledge in Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, C++, and HTML, as well as various image processing programs, ensures that I am technologically adept and capable of adapting to new software.<br><br>As a fluent speaker of Bulgarian and English, I possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.<br><br>I am a hardworking and adaptable individual who is ready to contribute to a dynamic and engaging team.

Experience

• Technical Assistant · FICE International01-01-2022 – 03-01-2023

  Daily communication with the members of the organization by e-mail, social media and telephone, preparation of an annual report, minutes from meetings, promotional materials, etc., keeping the information on website of the organization up-to-date, social media campaigns, official communication with institutions and partners of FICE, organization of events via platforms such as Zoom.

• Sales Assistant · Max Sport 2000 Ltd.07-01-2018 – 09-01-2019

  Customer service and familiarization with the features of products sold on the business premises, meeting and servicing clients in the commercial premises, advising customers on the quality of the goods offered, informing customers about the features, including composition, packaging, instructions for use, assembly and maintenance, price and quantity, impact on other goods in eventual joint use.

• Intern · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria06-01-2018 – 06-01-2018

  Intern (European Union Policies and Institutions Directorate) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria accepts students from higher education institutions in Bulgaria and abroad. The internships are conducted at the Ministry's Directorates and at the diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Bulgaria. The internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is practical, lasting one month (in exceptional cases lasting up to 2 months) and is not paid. After completing the internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the trainees receive a certificate in Bulgarian for the internship.

• Intern · Si Commercial 7 LTD06-01-2017 – 08-01-2017

  Intern (Quality/Quality Specialist/Control Quality) Experience as a quality/quality specialist, experience and knowledge of the production process in the enterprise, experience in office-process and organization of documentation, experience in conducting Certification audits (IFS) and regular audits of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BSAF), acquired knowledge of labeling regulations (1169/2011), acquired knowledge of international quality control and management standards - ISO 22 000: 2005 and HACCP, translating experience.

Education

• KU LeuvenMaster of Arts - MA, European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives
• Cardiff University / Prifysgol CaerdyddBSc Econ, International Relations and Politics
• "Otets Paisii" Secondary schoolInformation technology (IT) with intensive English language learning

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