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Zahra Najafi

Café Owner | Graduate In Intercultural Communication
Minsk ,Belarus

Summary

Based in Belarus | MA & BA in Intercultural Communication
Founder of Cafe Peony (2021–2024) – Full management, branding, and content creation
Hospitality, Barista & Baking courses (Coursera & hands-on)
Languages: English (B1), Russian (Fluent), Turkish (Conversational), Persian (Native)
Skilled in Canva, customer service, content creation, and team leadership

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Founder & Manager – Cafe Peony

BelPeony Company
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Founded and managed a boutique café, overseeing all aspects of daily operations.
  • Created content, managed the café’s social media presence, and performed in-house photography.
  • Designed the café’s logo and menu using Canva.
  • Recruited and trained staff, ensured high-quality customer service, and handled supplier negotiations.

Education

Master of Science - Linguistic Support in Intercultural Communication

Minsk State Linguistic University
Minsk , Belarus
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Linguistic Support in Intercultural Communication

Minsk State Linguistic University
Minsk, Belarus
01-2019

Skills

Content Creation Social Media Management Hospitality Operations

Certification

Hospitality Management Courses – Completed multiple online courses on Coursera related to customer experience, hospitality management, and tourism operations.

Timeline

Hospitality Management Courses – Completed multiple online courses on Coursera related to customer experience, hospitality management, and tourism operations.

04-2025

Barista Training Course – hot and cold drinks

10-2024

Baking & Pastry Course – Acquired foundational skills in baking and dessert-making.

02-2024

Barista Training Course – Completed hands-on training in espresso preparation and coffee artistry.

10-2021

Founder & Manager – Cafe Peony

BelPeony Company
08.2021 - 08.2024

Master of Science - Linguistic Support in Intercultural Communication

Minsk State Linguistic University

Bachelor of Science - Linguistic Support in Intercultural Communication

Minsk State Linguistic University
Zahra NajafiCafé Owner | Graduate In Intercultural Communication