Ekaterina Yankova
Chief Of Staff at Заедно в час / Teach For Bulgaria- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bulgarian Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Заедно в час / Teach For Bulgaria
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Bulgaria
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Of Staff
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Sep 2019 - Present
• Creates structures for management and alignment of the senior leadership team (SLT) at Teach For Bulgaria• Runs the SLT regular meetings and strategic offsites aligned with organizational priorities• Supports the CEO of the organization with all processes of strategic planning and running of the Executive Board • Creates and oversees structures for the management development of the SLT, coaches its members on people management• Creates a holistic talent development philosophy (incl. all processes in recruitment, selection, onboarding, professional development, performance management, compensation, etc.)• Creates in-house professional development training series based on needs • Structures the processes for the provision of external trainings for team members• Runs annual individual meetings with team members aiming to understand the needs and implement solutions to key organizational and team challenges• Oversees the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the organization Show less
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Head of Training, Support & Alumni Development
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
• Managed the Training, Support & Alumni team at Teach For Bulgaria, a team of sеven people• Co-created and oversaw the implementation of the strategy for training and support of one cohorts of participant in the Teach For Bulgaria leadership development program, a total of more than 50 people• Oversaw the implementation of the strategy for alumni leadership development and engagement, a total of more than 260 people• Coached alumni in roles of impact for systemic change in Bulgaria• Ensured over 80% of alumni stay engaged within the educational sector• Created and implemented the strategy for training and support of participants and alumni in the Social Entrepreneurship career pathway by providing two acceleration training programs for early stage entrepreneurs and one incubation training and support program for 3 startup projects• Managed the Operations & Administration team at Teach For Bulgaria, a team of two people• Oversaw the implementation of the operational and administrative processes at the organization making sure all team's needs are met. Show less
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Head of Training, Alumni & Leadership Development
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
• Managed the Training, Alumni & Leadership Development team at Teach For Bulgaria, team of four people• Co-created and oversaw the implementation of the strategy for training of two cohorts of participant in the Teach For Bulgaria leadership development program, a total of more than 190 people• Oversaw the implementation of the strategy for alumni leadership development and engagement, a total of more than 160 people• Coached alumni in roles of impact for systemic change in Bulgaria• Created support structures for developing and promoting alumni on impactful positions across the educational sector in Bulgaria• Ensured over 78% of alumni stay engaged within the educational sector• Managed the Operations & Administration team at Teach For Bulgaria, a team of two people• Oversaw the implementation of the operational and administrative processes at the organization making sure all team's needs are met. Show less
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Head of Alumni & Leadership Development
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
• Devised a strategy for participant and alumni leadership development and engagement• Defined alumni roles of impact for systemic change in Bulgaria• Created support structures for developing and promoting alumni on impactful positions across the educational sector in Bulgaria• Ensured over 80% of alumni stay engaged within the educational sector• Maintained 85% alumni engagement with Teach For Bulgaria community• Conducted trainings on leadership and professional development for participants and alumni• Coached the founders of three key organizational initiatives aiming to influence public and regional policy and develop high-achieving teachers and school principals• Conducted personal coaching sessions with participants and alumni on individual career paths• Recruited, onboarded and currently managing the Alumni and Leadership Development Associate responsible for executing alumni support and engagement plans• Led the organization, content creation and logistics of two alumni induction ceremonies, each attended by 200 people including high-level government officials and business leaders• Created surveys measuring alumni mindsets and exhibiting an 80% satisfaction with received support Show less
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Recruitment & Selection Director
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2014
• Developed and pioneered Teach For Bulgaria’s approach to recruiting, selecting and matriculating (RSM) talented university graduates and young professional to join the Leadership Development Program (LDP)• Led the RSM strategies, adapted plans when necessary, conducted in-depth end-of-season analyses, and implemented process improvements and innovations over the course of 4 years• Managed and supported a team of 3 recruiters and over 30 interns in Bulgaria and the UK• Achieved a 223% increase in applications from 2011 to 2014• Oversaw the selection of over 3300 applicants across 3 selection stages over 4 years• Successfully matriculated a total of 161 participants in the LDP• Built over 40 strategic partnerships with universities, career centers, NGOs, and businesses leading to an increased number of quality applications• Hosted the Teach For All Global RSM Conference in 2014 following Teach For Bulgaria’s achievements in the area• Created and led 3 sessions on recruitment strategy during 2 international conferences in 2012 and 2014 attended by Recruitment Directors from Teach For All partner organizations Show less
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Ericsson
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Sweden
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Specialist
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Nov 2005 - Jan 2011
• Recruited and selected over 40 telecom and IT engineers • Created and led the induction program for over 50 new employees in the company • Implemented the process of Operational Development, an organization-wide controlling system • Organized over 15 internal and external trainings and events for employees, customers and partners, a process involving communication at different levels within and outside the company • Created and led over 10 internal training sessions • Recruited and selected over 40 telecom and IT engineers • Created and led the induction program for over 50 new employees in the company • Implemented the process of Operational Development, an organization-wide controlling system • Organized over 15 internal and external trainings and events for employees, customers and partners, a process involving communication at different levels within and outside the company • Created and led over 10 internal training sessions
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Education
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Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
MSc, Work and Organizational Psychology -
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Bachelor's degree, Psychology -
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Bachelor's degree, Primary Education and Teaching -
American College of Sofia
High School Diploma