Communication specialist with 10 years of international experience and a master’s degree in media and communications. Comprehensive knowledge of project management. Experienced in the planning and organization of multinational events. Fluent in four languages.

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Ability to work in fast-paced environments and multitask

·         Outstanding drafting and communication skills

·         High level of diplomacy and cultural awareness

·         Strong project management skills

Freelance wine writer                                                                                  01/2023 - present

List of recent articles and interviews

Vinopres S.A., Brussels, Belgium                                                              04/2015 - 06/2022

Communication Manager for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

·     As the Communication Manager of a prominent international wine competition, I successfully developed and executed comprehensive communication plans and schedules, ensuring the effective dissemination of key messages to target audiences.

·     Leading a 7-member communication team, I provided strategic guidance and support, ensuring the successful implementation of communication strategies. I demonstrated my exceptional writing skills by crafting and distributing press releases and company news, effectively conveying important updates to the media and the public. To maintain a consistent content flow, I managed external content producers, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials that enhanced our communication efforts. Through conducting interviews and creating engaging articles, I enriched the company's website and social media channels, elevating our online presence and engaging our audience. Collaborating closely with media representatives, I provided valuable insights and input, fostering strong relationships and maximizing media coverage and exposure.

·     I devised customized commercial mailings tailored to specific national markets and potential clients, effectively reaching and captivating our desired audience to support customer acquisition strategies.

·     As the responsible party for managing and updating our project websites, I utilized content management systems (CMS) to ensure accurate and up-to-date information for our customers.

·     I played a pivotal role in content creation and successfully coordinated the production of various print materials, including brochures, flyers, and posters, delivering visually appealing and informative materials that bolstered our communication efforts.

xenos-comm PR Agency, Sachsenheim, Germany                                          10/2011 - 03/2015

PR Manager

·     I worked with a diverse range of clients from the wine and tourism industry, including World Bulk Wine Exhibition, ProWein Germany, Wine of Moldova, Wines of Turkey, Slovakia Tourism Board, Campings de Girona, Wine of North Greece, Georgian Wine Association, and more. Collaborating with these clients, I organized and executed promotional activities that helped enhance their media presence and facilitated their entry into the German market.

·     I meticulously planned and organized various events, press conferences, press trips, and trade fair presentations. These activities enabled our clients to showcase their products, establish valuable connections, and generate media coverage.

·     I provided expert advice on maximizing the return on investment of our clients' media and advertising budgets.

·     Developing cost estimates and closely managing budgets, I executed the implementation of promotional activities within allocated financial resources. This entailed coordinating with vendors, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the successful execution of campaigns and initiatives.

·     As part of my responsibilities, I diligently monitored media coverage, staying abreast of industry trends and evaluating the impact of our clients' promotional activities. This enabled me to provide valuable insights and recommendations to enhance future communication strategies.

·     I prepared engaging and informative presentations for customer events, ensuring that our clients' key messages were effectively conveyed to their target audience. I consistently provided deliverables and reports to clients, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Messe Stuttgart GmbH, Stuttgart Germany                                                      10/2010 - 09/2011 

Assistant Marketing and Communication

·       I organized press conferences, meetings, and workshops, ensuring smooth and efficient coordination of these events.

·       As an assistant to the company spokesperson, providing invaluable support in various communication-related activities.

·       I oversaw the media monitoring process, which involved evaluating and comparing media monitoring agencies to ensure accurate and comprehensive coverage tracking. This helped keep the organization well-informed about its media presence and enabled data-driven decision-making.

Master of Arts in Media and Communications                                             10/2006 - 11/2008

University of Augsburg

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications                                         09/2002 - 09/2006 

University of Augsburg

English: proficient

German: proficient

Russian: proficient

Bulgarian: native

French: intermediate

Spanish: intermediate

· WSET Level 3

· PMP certified in 2014

· Microsoft Office, WordPress, Microsoft SharePoint

· Canava, InDesign, iMovie, PremierePro