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Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria

Lead the Conservation department (20+ experts and project managers) of WWF Bulgaria.Guide the strategic planning and the implementation of the organization's conservation targets on forest ecosystems protection, restoration and sustainable forest use; freshwater ecosystems protection and restoration and sustainable water use; wildlife protection (bear, sturgeon and wildlife crime more horizontally) and climate mitigation and adaptation, through legislative, policy and financial… Show more Lead the Conservation department (20+ experts and project managers) of WWF Bulgaria.Guide the strategic planning and the implementation of the organization's conservation targets on forest ecosystems protection, restoration and sustainable forest use; freshwater ecosystems protection and restoration and sustainable water use; wildlife protection (bear, sturgeon and wildlife crime more horizontally) and climate mitigation and adaptation, through legislative, policy and financial frameworks monitoring and advocacy, stakeholder engagement, demonstration projects, youth engagement, raising awareness and the promotion of nature-based solutions.Oversee the PSP proposal development and project implementation (25+ ongoing projects). Provide support to the organizational efforts for individual fundraising and corporate partnerships. Show less

Evaluation of Circular Economy project proposals submitted within the EU Research and Innovation Programme Horizon 2020.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Develop and manage projects related to sustainable business, urban gardening and circular economy. Started and led an initiative for enabling a city-wide network of community vegetable gardens (demonstration garden, GIS map with potential terrains, guides, policy change proposals, partnerships). Consult businesses on the design and implementation of sustainability and circular economy practices.

Pirdop, Bulgaria

Managed the environmental team of the largest copper smelter in Southeastern Europe: responsible for environmental monitoring, control, permitting and reporting of air emissions, air quality, wastewater, underground water, soil, noise, and GHGs; waste management; overall environmental compliance; budgeting and expence control. Performed department restructuring and staff evaluation. Instrumental in ISO 14001 system continuous improvement. Developed action plans, controlled the implementation… Show more Managed the environmental team of the largest copper smelter in Southeastern Europe: responsible for environmental monitoring, control, permitting and reporting of air emissions, air quality, wastewater, underground water, soil, noise, and GHGs; waste management; overall environmental compliance; budgeting and expence control. Performed department restructuring and staff evaluation. Instrumental in ISO 14001 system continuous improvement. Developed action plans, controlled the implementation of investment projects and worked towards improving the company’s environmental performance and changing employees' mindset towards sustainability. Show less

Sofia, Bulgaria

Project manager of international teams and projects, incl. Strategic Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Health, Safety and Social audits for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Projects in renewable energy, transport and public administration. Experience with public consultaions.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Project coordinator in an international team for a trans-border Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of international oil pipeline project.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Usa

Established the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management services in Oklahoma.Prepared air emission compliance reports for various industries.Performed air-pollution modeling and environmental regulations assessments.

Louisville, Kentucky, Usa

Established a comprehensive corporate-wide GHG emissions monitoring and reporting system. Coordinated the corporate energy optimization project and energy team. Contributed to the first corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.

New York

Evaluated the efficiency of copper recycling practices in Sofia, Bulgaria for all waste streams.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Translated materials on construction waste management and composting from English into Bulgarian.

Hendersonville, North Carolina, Usa

Facilitated low and high ropes course activities for children and adults with focus on team-building, conflict-resolution and personal development at a Jewish summer camp.

Master'S Degree, Industrial Environmental Management

Activities and Societies: Assistant at the Yale Center for Industrial Ecology; Teaching Assistant at the Yale Department of Chemistry.

Master'S Degree, Organic Chemistry

Selected coursework: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography.

High School, Math & Sciences