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Hristiyana Nikolova-Stefanova

Chicago,IL

Summary

With a master’s degree in Political Science and more than three years of experiences in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria I’m looking for new challenges and opportunities that will further develop and expand my knowledge and skills. I am certain that I can help your company achieve its goals with my strongest attributes which include my exceptional communication skills, my quality to adapt and learn quick, my positive and friendly attitude and my strong analytical and research skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Specialist

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
11.2021 - 06.2022

Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate :

•Nominated as a National delegate for the Eastern Partnership Initiative.

• Preparation of informational and analytical materials, as well as proposals for national positions on all aspects of multilateral cooperation between European Union and the Eastern Partnership, and within the framework of the bilateral relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the countries of the Initiative.

• Maintained regular contact with the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Bulgaria, members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Bulgaria and representatives of various state institutions such as the Presidency, Council of Ministers, Ministry of Finance, etc.

Senior Specialist

The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
11.2019 - 11.2021

Human Resources Directorate:

• Preparation and update of various HR documentation such as contracts, orders for business trips, furloughs, extension of contracts concerning working relations and staff records.

• Accurately processed leave of absence requests to the National Social security institute and monitored absence data.

• Creating statistical reports.

• Providing detail information to new employees regarding policies and benefits of the ministry.

• Researching, speaking to employees in person, and solving their issues.

Specialist

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
02.2019 - 11.2019

United Nations and Development Cooperation Directorate :

• Preparation of informational and analytical materials, as well as proposals for national positions on all aspects of multilateral cooperation between the Republic of Bulgaria and the United Nations.

• Preparation of informational and analytical materials regarding UN cooperation with NATO, OSCE, Organization of the Black Sea Economic, etc.

• Monitoring of the United Nations Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)

• Maintained regular contact with the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Bulgaria, members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Bulgaria and representatives of various state institutions such as the Presidency, Council of Ministers, Ministry of Finance, etc.

Education

Ph.D. - Political Science

University of National And World Economy
Bulgaria

Master of Science - Political Science

University of National And World Economy
Bulgaria
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of National And World Economy
Bulgaria
06.2017

High School Diploma -

18 High School "William Gladstone"
Bulgaria
06.2013

Skills

Proficient in making analysis and research under pressure and tight schedule

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks

Exceptional Communication skills

Positive and friendly attitude

Upper intermediate level of Microsoft office

Team player who is ready to aid his colleagues

Fast learner who always strives for perfection and is ready to take the initiative

Accomplishments

PUBLICATIONS

• "Digital technologies as an area for democratization and activation of civil society", published in Annual collection of the University of National and World Economy, 2021.

• "The social movement of the Yellow vests as a new form of political participation", published in Annual collection of the University of National and World Economy, 2020.

Certification

• Certificate for participation in Summer School- SJTU Discovery: China 2017 at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minhang District, Shanghai, China, 200240.

• Certificate from Forest View Educational Center for the course "English as a second language classes- ESL", 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

• Driver's License.

Additional Information

REFERENCES

Dessislava Ivanova - Ministry of Foreign Affaires

Head of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate

+359 2 948 2311

easterneurope@mfa.bg

Elena Nacheva- Geleva- Ministry of Foreign Affaires

Head of the Human Resources Directorate

+359 2 948 2602

Human.resources@mfa.bg

Languages

Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Chief Specialist

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
11.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Specialist

The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
11.2019 - 11.2021

Specialist

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
02.2019 - 11.2019

Ph.D. - Political Science

University of National And World Economy

Master of Science - Political Science

University of National And World Economy

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of National And World Economy

High School Diploma -

18 High School "William Gladstone"
Hristiyana Nikolova-Stefanova