Zhana Dimova
Sofia
Summary
Enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic Team-player and team-leader Detail oriented Fast-learner High-achieving management professional possessing excellent communication, organizational, and analytical capabilities. Devises innovative solutions to resolve business and technology challenges. Eager to advance business goals through careful team management
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
The EDGE R & BD
Sofia
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Organized EIT I-Days hackathons in Pleven and Sofia, bringing together over 60 multidisciplinary students from healthcare and business universities, who were working in teams on innovation challenges. Coordinated mentor engagement and event logistics, and facilitated team guidance during intensive one-day sessions.
- Co-coordinated the 6th season of the BEYOND Pre-Accelerator Program, engaging university students, PhDs, and early-stage entrepreneurs. Oversaw mentor-startup collaboration and hosted expert-led guest lectures; led the planning and facilitation of a Demo Day with over 50 attendees.
- Contributed to the success of the Innovate2CoCreate project, and worked closely with the SFF Cooperative.
- Supported operations for the HerFund initiative.
- Facilitated an innovation co-creation project between a team of multidisciplinary students from three universities and corporate mentors from Schwarz IT Bulgaria, Kaufland, and Lidl , leading student entrepreneurs in formulating market-ready business solutions.
Project manager and training expert
Juniour Achievement Bulgaria
Sofia
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Managing and planning projects funded by the EU or other funding organisations and corporate sponsors.
- Collecting data and preparing reports, managing the budget of projects.
- Managing relationships with stakeholders (teachers, students, business volunteers and mentors).
- Planning and organizing events and initiatives within the organisation.
- Facilitating trainings for teachers, students and young people on topics of entrepreneurship, employability skills and financial literacy.
- Managing the successful implementation of a large scale international project for young people.
- Coordinating the funding and reporting procedures for Start-ups.
- Managing project data and documentation.
Office Management and Financial Assistant
Novanor OOD
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Overseeing the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of the office and providing administrative assistance.
- Managing relationships with vendors, service providers and the office landlord and all financial relations with external parties.
- Collecting data and preparing reports, managing the operational budget of the office, providing inventory and budget control.
- Overseeing the payroll function to ensure it is complete, accurate and timely as well as processing of all the payroll on a monthly basis.
- Conducting marketing research for future projects of the company and preparing daily social media reports (based on Google Analytics, Facebook Business Manager, etc.).
Marketing Assistant (Intern)
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique Bulgarie EOOD
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Working directly with the Brand Manager on developing the marketing actions and creating promotional materials for current and future products.
- Assisting the Digital Marketing Manager by maintaining the website and social media channels.
- Analyzing Marketing Research data and creating reports (Google Analytics, Google Adwords).
- Organising data and creating Power Point presentations.
- Clients communication.
Marketing & PR Assistant
Asplanned Business Furniture
Dundee
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Developing the marketing strategy for the company's projects.
- Creating an online presence for the company and maintaining a successful brand image on the social media channels.
- Responsible for creating monthly newsletters and social media content.
Vice President of Events
Dundee
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Event organization and management.
- Maintaining the department's website and social media channels.
- Developing a marketing campaign for each event.
- Communicating with local business owners/managers and securing guest speakers.
Internship at Clients & Markets
Deloitte Bulgaria
Sofia
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Developing marketing and advertising materials.
- Financial and corporate data processing for business development projects.
- Support for events/seminars organising.
Education
MA - International Business with Marketing
University of Dundee
Scotland01.2016
High school or equivalent - Bulgaria
National Highschool in Finance and Business
Bulgaria01.2012
Skills
- Project management
- Event management
- Presentation and communication skills
- Program development
- Strategic planning
- Market research
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Data analysis
- Office management
- Finance and budgets
- Social media management
Hobbies and Interests
- Art and photography
- Dancing
- Traveling and different cultures
- Eco-friendly living
Extracurricular Activities
Enterprise Gym, University of Dundee, Vice President of Events, 09/01/14, 03/31/15, Event organization and management., Maintaining the department's website and social media channels., Developing a marketing campaign for each event., Communicating with local business owners/managers and securing guest speakers.
Personality
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic
- Team-player and team-leader
- Detail oriented
- Fast-learner
Languages
Bulgarian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Project Manager
The EDGE R & BD
01.2025 - 07.2025
Project manager and training expert
Juniour Achievement Bulgaria
01.2019 - 07.2025
Office Management and Financial Assistant
Novanor OOD
11.2017 - 01.2019
Marketing Assistant (Intern)
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique Bulgarie EOOD
09.2016 - 12.2016
Marketing & PR Assistant
Asplanned Business Furniture
06.2015 - 11.2015
Vice President of Events
09.2014 - 03.2015
Internship at Clients & Markets
Deloitte Bulgaria
06.2011 - 07.2011
MA - International Business with Marketing
University of Dundee
High school or equivalent - Bulgaria
National Highschool in Finance and Business
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