Resume




EDUCATION


GRADUATIED JULY 2020

Journalism, Bachelor’s degree

Sofia University


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JUL 2022 – present

Digital Marketing Manager

FOR OUR CHILDREN FOUNDATION

For Our Children is one of the biggest Bulgarian NGOs in support of vulnerable children and families. I started as Digital marketing specialist and got promoted to manager in March 2024.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the online presence based on performance data including all social media channels as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube; website, subdomains and newsletters;
  • Ensuring consistent brand representation, tone of voice, and visual identity across all platforms;
  • Producing content aimed at our diverse stakeholders: parents, corporate partners, project donors and childcare specialists, incl. copywriting, design, print and video;
  • Working in collaboration with the projects, advocacy, events and fundraising teams, as well as an external advertising agency;
  • Executing paid ad campaigns and attracting influencers.

NOV 2020 – APR 2022

Marketing Manager

TIME HEROES FOUNDATION

TimeHeroes is the biggest platform for volunteering and recruiting volunteers in Bulgaria. As Marketing Manager I was responsible for all outbound communications including:

  • Governing all digital channels with focus on FB, IG, LI, Viber and MailChimp and creating tailored content, both design and copywriting;
  • Establishing relationships with partners and planning the communication of campaigns;
  • Managing our publicity obligations for grant-funded projects and preparing reports for our donors.


Jan 2020 – Present

Freelance journalist and content creator

I love writing about cultural exchange, travel, books, music, current events and ideas. But I’m also a jack of all trades — a polymath, if you will — and love wrapping my mind around new and interesting ideas.

Key past projects include:

  • Writing newsletters, book reviews and articles for AzCheta.com, the biggest Bulgarian website for books and reading;
  • Writing articles for Korea.net, the official online portal of South Korea, part of the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS);
  • Developing Neli Music‘s brand, online shop and community,


March 2019 – Oct 2019

Digital Marketing Consultant

BookMark Digital Agency

I participated in developing and managing social media campaigns; created content such as press releases, articles and designs for posts, as well as edited audio and video content.


June 2017 – Jan 2018

Intern Content Writer

Elfusion pr & cross-media solutions

I was writing press releases, articles and interviews for online medias as well as newspapers and magazines. Part of my duties was also assisting at events management.


volunteer experience

Oct 2014 – Sept 2018

Journalist, Radio Host

Friday Chopsticks @ Radio Reakcia

I was co-hosting live the radio show Friday Chopsticks. I produced interviews, reportages and rubrics for more than 100 episodes of the show, while I was also generating, editing, publishing, and sharing content on the website and social media profiles of the show.


Oct 2014 – Oct 2016

Member

European Students’ Forum (AEGEE-Sofia)

I participated in youth politics, soft skills development and intercultural exchange events in my home country and abroad. I organized local events, including a 14 day trip around Bulgaria with more than 30 international participants. AEGEE is Europe’s biggest multidisciplinary students’ organization.


Jan 2015 – Nov 2015

Author, Editor

ANIME INN Magazine

I wrote articles about Japanese pop culture and was the main editor for several issues of the self-published magazine.


Aug 2013 – Nov 2015

Librarian

HotSpot Books & Art

I registered the new entries on the shelves, in the database and online catalogue; worked with clients; assisted in the organization of events in the space. HotSpot Books & Art was the only library solely with books in English language in Sofia.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS


Winning project funding by the National Culture Fund

In 2022 I crafted a project proposal on behalf of Neli Music Ltd. that secured funding for the company’s teachers to give free guitar lessons to children in two foster homes for one year.

Played a key role in a groundbreaking fundraising initiative

I led the communications of an innovative initiative that united 30 small businesses and their clients, raising 23 000 BGN and bringing wide awareness to the cause.

Attended a special journalism visit in South Korea

In 2018 I was selected by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) to attend a special journalism tour in South Korea as only representative from Europe due to my work as a reporter for them.

Mentored 2 interns

I mentored two interns – one in marketing (9 months) and one in design (3 months) – training and helping them build strong portfolios, both of whom went on to work at respected companies in their fields.

LANGUAGES

Bulgarian, mother tongue
English, fluent
German, fluent
Portuguese & Korean, beginner

CONTENT CREATION SKILLS

Writing – journalistic writing, copywriting, press releases, advertorials, interviews, newsletters
Images – visuals for social media posts
Video – short videos for social media, basic video editing
Audio – podcasting, interviews

TECH SKILLS

Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Canva
WordPress, Weebly, Squarespace, Wix
Agorapulse, Hootsuite
MailChimp, MailerLite, MailPoet
Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides 

SOFT SKILLS

Communication


Organization


Creative thinking


Teamwork


Public speaking

TESTIMONIALS

Neli HarperMusician / Neli Music

Emi is a hard-working problem solver. She has faced many challenges for me and has written great articles, emails, and social media content. In addition, her positive attitude is a great benefit to the work environment.


Petar MilevEditor in Chief / ANIME INN

Very positive, ambitious and always ready to take on any challenge that comes in her way. She was one of the best editors and authors within Anime INN whom I had the pleasure to work with. Her responsible nature allows her to finish all her tasks on time. She has an objective opinion and takes an individual approach when working with others. If I had the opportunity, I would undoubtedly work again with her in the future.


Diana TrifonovaEditor in Chief / Friday Chopsticks

A mutitalaned team-player, Emi is someone I could always rely on when developing the online radio show Friday Chopsticks. She came up with exciting ideas for new content and implemeted them successfuly. Her easy going personality made working together a truly enjoyable experience.

TOP 5 PERSONAL INTERESTS

Travel
Sports
Language learning
Literature
Personal development

 

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