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The main goal of MKSafeNet project is to strengthen the national capacities for provision of advice and support to children, youth, parents/carers, teachers and education, as well as other stakeholders, on issues related to children's use of digital technologies and services, as well as to strengthen support to victims of cyberbullying.

Skopje, Macedonia

Director and Lead researcher of the think tank Centre for Knowledge Management. CKM is one of the three recognized research entities by the EUROSTAT in North Macedonia.

In order to make better use of the OPEN BALKANS initiative, the main goal of the Opportunity4You project is to improve the mechanisms to support the employability and mobility of the workforce in the cross-border area of Serbia and North Macedonia. Funded by the IPA Cross Border Programme Serbia North Macedonia.

Skopje, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia

Erasmus plus Project of the National Agency for European Projects and Mobility of North Macedonia. The NWoW4Net-Zero project aims to contribute to the EU-carbon neutrality ambition through a “tool box” and a training dedicated to HR Professionals by leveraging new ways of working and work organisation resulting from increased use of digital solutions.

National Agencies of Spain, France and the UKResponsible for developing training programme, e-content of the training, and e -learning platforms.

Circular HRM Erasmus+ Project National Agency of Belgium Working on research and development of training modules and an e-learning platform for introducing the principals of Circular economy in management of human resources. The project works on developing a new social approach to HR management so that the economy can respond to the social problems that the linear economy produces as are unemployment, skills mismatch, stress, and depression in the workplace, work of ageing populations,… Show more Circular HRM Erasmus+ Project National Agency of Belgium Working on research and development of training modules and an e-learning platform for introducing the principals of Circular economy in management of human resources. The project works on developing a new social approach to HR management so that the economy can respond to the social problems that the linear economy produces as are unemployment, skills mismatch, stress, and depression in the workplace, work of ageing populations, work and family life, etc. Show less

WECAN - Women Coaching Women - Erasmus+ Project Funded by National Agency of FranceWorking on research and development of training modules, a Methodological Guide for Coaching Women, and an e-learning platform. The focus of my work was placed on models for increasing self-confidence and enabling professional growth (strategy, business planning, management and control) of women entrepreneurs.

UN Women National Expert in Assessing the Gender Gap in the Innovations and Competitiveness area in North Macedonia

InnoPlatform EU INTERREG BalkanMed Project. Lead Partner Project Manager – managing of 6 project partners from 5 EU countries. The only ever Interreg EU project leader (in all 12 Interreg programmes) that came from an EU applicant country.Main project objective: Comprehensive research for profiling the business model innovators in the BalkanMed area and development of an innovative platform for supporting product, process, and business model innovations in SMEs. Led a… Show more InnoPlatform EU INTERREG BalkanMed Project. Lead Partner Project Manager – managing of 6 project partners from 5 EU countries. The only ever Interreg EU project leader (in all 12 Interreg programmes) that came from an EU applicant country.Main project objective: Comprehensive research for profiling the business model innovators in the BalkanMed area and development of an innovative platform for supporting product, process, and business model innovations in SMEs. Led a research team for profiling the business model innovators in the BalkanMed area and development of innovative platform for supporting product, process, and business model innovations. I conducted several important analyses covering:(1) Study on the national potential for innovations with National Innoscores, (2) Regional capacity of the emerging industries, and (3) Innovation capacities at organizational level i.e. SMEs – profiling the innovators in the BalkanMed area. Led the development of 3 Web 2.0 based services for SMEs in the BalkanMed area, and 5 Web 2.0 Innotools for increasing their innovation capacities. Show less

Innovation Boot Camp for young people in the SouthEast region Developed internal analysis based on statistics of unemployment, gender and educational structure of unemployed, and identification of dominant industries in the SouthEast Region of North Macedonia. Developed work methodology for solicitation and selection of young people with entrepreneurial mindset. Developed the curriculum of the training which covered innovative thinking, identifying good ideas, developing… Show more Innovation Boot Camp for young people in the SouthEast region Developed internal analysis based on statistics of unemployment, gender and educational structure of unemployed, and identification of dominant industries in the SouthEast Region of North Macedonia. Developed work methodology for solicitation and selection of young people with entrepreneurial mindset. Developed the curriculum of the training which covered innovative thinking, identifying good ideas, developing self-confidence to start a business. Show less

Start up Strumica -– project financed by the Municipality Strumica and Open Society Foundation. Developed analysis based on statistics of unemployment, gender and educational structure of unemployed, identification of dominant industries. Developed a specific Smart Start-up Methodology for assessing the growth potential of micro business ideas, used to select the ideas of 50 young people. Trained 50 young unemployed on clarifying ideas, developing business plans and establishing… Show more Start up Strumica -– project financed by the Municipality Strumica and Open Society Foundation. Developed analysis based on statistics of unemployment, gender and educational structure of unemployed, identification of dominant industries. Developed a specific Smart Start-up Methodology for assessing the growth potential of micro business ideas, used to select the ideas of 50 young people. Trained 50 young unemployed on clarifying ideas, developing business plans and establishing companies. Out of them, 8 business plans were granted with 3000 EUR each for starting a new business. Three (3) of the awarded grants were given to young women. Show less

Aim@Innovation, (2014-2015) CEI KEP Austria Call and the Austrian Development Agency National Project ManagerAim@Innovation, CEI KEP Austria funded project. Conducted comprehensive research and study for Profiling Macedonia’s Innovation Performance Developed 3 educational methodologies for training on managing innovations, and increasing skills for self-employment and employment in start-ups.Led the opening of the first Center for support of innovations in North Macedonia.

M-commerce Erasmus+ Project – National Agency of AustriaWorked on research and development of modules for training and developing digital e-commerce skills of entrepreneurs. More than 800 entrepreneurs from 7 EU countries and North Macedonia were included in the survey coupled with 20 in-depth interviews for collecting best practice. A particular focus was placed on the impact of gender on the use of new technologies promoting best practice covering women digital entrepreneurs. Led… Show more M-commerce Erasmus+ Project – National Agency of AustriaWorked on research and development of modules for training and developing digital e-commerce skills of entrepreneurs. More than 800 entrepreneurs from 7 EU countries and North Macedonia were included in the survey coupled with 20 in-depth interviews for collecting best practice. A particular focus was placed on the impact of gender on the use of new technologies promoting best practice covering women digital entrepreneurs. Led the development of 2 educational modules digital marketing and marketing through social media. Show less

Project SOUTHWEST – TAA MOZE – Developed internal analysis based on statistics of unemployment, gender and educational structure of unemployed. Developed work methodology for solicitating and selecting unemployed women interested in self-employment. Developed the curriculum of the trainings which covered 5 day intensive activities. Organized and trained three groups of women from three most impacted municipalities in the Region – highest unemployment rate of women and traditional… Show more Project SOUTHWEST – TAA MOZE – Developed internal analysis based on statistics of unemployment, gender and educational structure of unemployed. Developed work methodology for solicitating and selecting unemployed women interested in self-employment. Developed the curriculum of the trainings which covered 5 day intensive activities. Organized and trained three groups of women from three most impacted municipalities in the Region – highest unemployment rate of women and traditional communities with low women empowerment. Show less

Project SOUTHEAST Developed E-investment Guide for the South East RegionResearched the general regulation for opening and operating a business in North Macedonia. Researched and analysed the structure of the population, unemployment, industry, and the businesses sector of all municipalities of the Region. Developed a database of the Industrial zones with available investment opportunities.Developed Programme for Support of the Business Sector of the Region Mapped the business… Show more Project SOUTHEAST Developed E-investment Guide for the South East RegionResearched the general regulation for opening and operating a business in North Macedonia. Researched and analysed the structure of the population, unemployment, industry, and the businesses sector of all municipalities of the Region. Developed a database of the Industrial zones with available investment opportunities.Developed Programme for Support of the Business Sector of the Region Mapped the business sector in the region (enterprises and industries) and conducted a survey for identification of their needs for employees and skills, knowledge and information. Organized a 4 focus groups with various stakeholders Show less

Project EAST– Developed internal analysis on the structure of the economy in the East Region, and the structure of its business sector. Mapped the business sector in the region (enterprises and industries) and conducted a survey for identification of their needs for employees and skills, knowledge and information. Mapped existing government and regional support measures for employment, self-employment, financial support &etc. Organized a series of Info days based on the research findings… Show more Project EAST– Developed internal analysis on the structure of the economy in the East Region, and the structure of its business sector. Mapped the business sector in the region (enterprises and industries) and conducted a survey for identification of their needs for employees and skills, knowledge and information. Mapped existing government and regional support measures for employment, self-employment, financial support &etc. Organized a series of Info days based on the research findings which covered: Employment Fair, Bank and Financial Institutions Fair, Day for meeting representatives of the National government, Day for meeting Foreign direct investors in the region, Day for meeting representatives from the Fund for Innovations and etc… Show less

PPP4 Broadband, (2012-2014). EU SEE Transnational ProgramTogether with a team from 12 SEE countries, we worked on overcoming the digital gap between the rural and urban areas through the implementation of public private partnerships in the provision of broadband.Led the development of two out of nine models for public-private partnership in provision of internet in rural areas. Pilot tested the solution in the municipality Makedonska Kamenitza, North Macedonia.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Researcher, Writer and Consultant. Top 4% in Research quality.

Macedonia

Associate Lecturer in all areas covering Management. At the same time involved in preparing project proposals for International and National Donors. Prepared several project proposals under ORIO, TEMPUS and SEE program.Major accomplishments:Preparation of the University ORIO project proposal;Participation in 5 SEE Transnational project proposals - one fully under my preparation and coordination.

Bohn, Germany

Marketing Department.Planning, developing, communicating and implementing solutions and services for the mobile communications market which satisfy many requests from aspect of technology, quality, regulatory limitations, and customer preferences. Managing and coordinating teams,activities, recourses, responsibilities and priorities.Major accomplishment while working for T-mobile MK:• Developed TITAN TMMK profile;Major accomplishment while working for T-Home… Show more Marketing Department.Planning, developing, communicating and implementing solutions and services for the mobile communications market which satisfy many requests from aspect of technology, quality, regulatory limitations, and customer preferences. Managing and coordinating teams,activities, recourses, responsibilities and priorities.Major accomplishment while working for T-mobile MK:• Developed TITAN TMMK profile;Major accomplishment while working for T-Home MK:• Macedonian telecommunications tripled their ADSL subscription base in six months. Show less

Lecturer in Principles of Marketing, Practice of Marketing, International Marketing, Management, Operations of Multinational Enterprises. Responsibilities included development of curricula, presentation of the material, and assessment of student knowledge.All courses were thought in English language.

Lecturing: Human Resource Management,Organizational Behavior, Co-lecturing in Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior. Responsibilities included development of curricula, presentation of the material, and assessment of student knowledge.All courses were thought in English language.

NDI Language program Jan. -March 2003Coordinating and monitoring the work of three teams for preparing the first trilingual legal dictionary in Macedonia (Macedonian/Albanian/English); NDI Elections Program Nov. 2001- Dec. 2002Coordination of all activities with NDI sub-grantee MOST, -observing parliamentary elections in 2002; Monitoring, evaluating and reporting; Following and reporting on the political situation in the Country… Show more NDI Language program Jan. -March 2003Coordinating and monitoring the work of three teams for preparing the first trilingual legal dictionary in Macedonia (Macedonian/Albanian/English); NDI Elections Program Nov. 2001- Dec. 2002Coordination of all activities with NDI sub-grantee MOST, -observing parliamentary elections in 2002; Monitoring, evaluating and reporting; Following and reporting on the political situation in the Country. NDI political party program: organizing seminars & trainings for party officials , and evaluating program activities. NDI Constituents Relations Program March 2000- Oct. 2001Responsible for managing NDI Constituents relations program - Coordination of selection, training and follow-up activities of all Members of Parliament involved in the program; Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on Program successes; Following and reporting on the political situation in the Country. Show less

Masters, Ex. Mba

Graduated with Distinction.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Faculty Of Economy - Startegic Management

PhD in Strategic Management with focus on Knowledge Management

Bsc, Engineering

Activities and Societies: Activities: Student Union, One of the founders and Editors of the Student Newspaper (1995-1997) Graduated.

Education record