Kristina Cholakova
Investment Officer at InvestFife- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bulgarian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Eleni Agapiou
Kristina's positivity and work-ethic made my job a delight! I could have never picked a better partner, even if I did it myself.
Eleni Agapiou
Kristina's positivity and work-ethic made my job a delight! I could have never picked a better partner, even if I did it myself.
Eleni Agapiou
Kristina's positivity and work-ethic made my job a delight! I could have never picked a better partner, even if I did it myself.
Eleni Agapiou
Kristina's positivity and work-ethic made my job a delight! I could have never picked a better partner, even if I did it myself.
Credentials
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Google Analytics for Beginners
Google analyticsOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Associate ACIM
CIM | The Chartered Institute of MarketingMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Enterprise Challenge Golden Award
University of Dundee, Centre of EntrepreneurshipNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Peer Connector Mental Health Training
University of DundeeSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership in Practice Certificate
Tayforth Universities Officer Training Course (TUOTC)Apr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Cambridge ESOL Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International
University of CambridgeDec, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Welcome Team Volunteer
University of Dundee
Experience
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InvestFife
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Officer
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Mar 2019 - Present
As Investment Officer in the Invest Fife Team, I am the main contact for all inward investment enquiries, assessing the nature of the enquiry and filtering the enquiry to ensure it is referred to the relevant member of the team or another relevant contact. The team's aim is to provide a focal point of contact and rapid response to investor enquiries. I contribute to annual reports by providing accurate statements on all outputs and impacts from enquiries. I also support the Council's attendance at key exhibitions. as well as coordinating inward investment-related events. Show less
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Fife Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Economic Adviser - Investments (Investfife)
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Mar 2019 - Present
Working within Fife's Economic Development team and in partnership with the national economic development agencies such as Scottish Enterprise, Business Gateway, Skills Development Scotland, VisitScotland and others to build Scotland's reputation as a modern and progressive place to invest and work.- Leading on inward investment proposition development.- Business and supply chain engagement.- Project feasibility and development work.- Enquiry support and management.
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Employability Officer, Foundation Apprenticeship
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
Support the efficient day-to-day running of the Foundation Apprenticeship programmes as part of the Employability Team within Fife Council. Identify and engage with a portfolio of employers that have the potential to support the Foundation Apprenticeship programme through the provision of work placements; I am accountable for the development and management of employer relationships throughout the duration of the project I act as a principal point of contact between the employer and the programme. Show less
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Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Dundee
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events & Marketing Officer
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
As Events & Marketing Officer I managed the promotion of the Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) and its activities. My role focused on managing events, social media accounts, relationships with externals and internals stakeholders. Further responsibilities included: -Planning and scheduling of masterclasses. -Updating the Centre of Entrepreneurship’s website. -Updating the Centre of Entrepreneurship’s social media feeds. -Ordering merchandise for the Centre. -Creation of flyer content. -CRM management. -Freshers week promotion planning. -Enterprise challenge planning and speaker booking. -Creating process documents for all of the work the student team does for future years. Show less
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University of Dundee
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Careers Service Ambassador
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Sep 2016 - May 2018
This experience has taught me fantastic customer service skills and led to me becoming exceptionally organised in order to balance my studies with work. I've developed excellent written and verbal communication skills, through constantly engaging with students. Analysing students satisfaction and social media enhanced my statistical knowledge. Furthermore, working on various projects helped me develop my multitasking abilities and think outside of the box. Also, my responsibilities include:• Attend and support career-related events and programs• Inform students about the services and resources Careers Service offers• Create pre-event promotion • Use promotional tactics such as social media• Collect feedback and report back to the Careers Service team Show less
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Student Ambassador
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Mar 2016 - May 2018
As Student Ambassador, I am advising and directing future students around campus. At the same time, I am delivering campus tours. I have excellent knowledge of the university campus and I am able to adapt fast depending on the audience.My responsibilities also include:• Attending school visits to assist with workshops, presentations and careers fairs;• Attending UCAS/HEC conventions throughout the year and across the UK;• Participating in call work;• Helping with social media output; Show less
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Welcome Ambassador
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
As a Welcome Ambassadors, I play a key role in welcoming new students to the University, helping them to settle into and engage with University life.My responsibilities are: • Welcome, meet, and greet new students as they arrive – at the airport, in halls of residence and on campus; • Conduct campus tours; • Resolve queries from new students and direct them as appropriate;• Be available at designated Welcome Help Points to answer general queries;• Guide students through the administrative processes they need to fully enrol with the University;• Assist with social events and workshops;• Support students with specific needs to access and engage with their welcome programme;• Lead groups of students around campus activities;• Carry out all other duties as requested by staff members; Show less
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Marketing Intern
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
My responsibility, as part of this internship, was to investigate how students engaged with the university's website for vacancies and to develop a promotion action plan.
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Domino's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Manager
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Developed excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Used negotiating and communication skills to work with customers experiencing difficulties, to meet both the needs of the customer and the business • Awarded the responsibility of running shifts alone, leading a team of around 12 other employees • Undertook many responsibilities such as leading staff meetings, cash handling, meeting sales and labour targets, and scheduling employees • Allowed me to further develop my leadership skills, was required to instruct and communicate concisely, clearly and accurately with the team and other managers • Used software such as Microsoft Office packages to track stock and schedule staff shifts. My role at Domino's Pizza helped me developed excellent customer service and communication skills and learn how to deal with stress at work. Having experience of dealing with customer complaints and queries helped me develop good problem-solving skills. Won 'Employee of the Month' award for outstanding customer service. Show less
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M.A & M.P STOCKWELL
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United Kingdom
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Quality Control Assessor
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
• My role was to assess and record the quality standards of production; • Developed good time management and organisation skills with the ability to handle a number of tasks at once and meeting deadlines as required; • Developed good interpersonal skills and well developed leadership and management skills; • My role was to assess and record the quality standards of production; • Developed good time management and organisation skills with the ability to handle a number of tasks at once and meeting deadlines as required; • Developed good interpersonal skills and well developed leadership and management skills;
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MA & MP STOCKWELL
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United Kingdom
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Supervisor
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
Developed excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Developed excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
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Karina Ltd
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Bulgaria area
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Sales Assistant
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
• Developed excellent customer service skills. • Confident in handing cash and giving correct change, dealing with customer complaints and processing stock deliveries. • Took on additional responsibilities of Shift Manager. This required me to help train new staff, draw up staff rotas, cash up and lock the store at closing. • Developed excellent customer service skills. • Confident in handing cash and giving correct change, dealing with customer complaints and processing stock deliveries. • Took on additional responsibilities of Shift Manager. This required me to help train new staff, draw up staff rotas, cash up and lock the store at closing.
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Odin Ltd
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Bulgaria
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Office Assistant
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
• Working within the Accountancy Office, I developed administrative and communication skills to efficiently receiving and distributing communications, collecting and mailing correspondence, copying information. • Basic understanding of accountancy process such as balance sheets, income statements and debits and credits. • Working within the Accountancy Office, I developed administrative and communication skills to efficiently receiving and distributing communications, collecting and mailing correspondence, copying information. • Basic understanding of accountancy process such as balance sheets, income statements and debits and credits.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Heriot-Watt University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Marketing -
2014 - 2018
University of Dundee
Master of Arts (MA) Honours, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
2009 - 2013
University of Economics - Varna
Bachelor's degree, Construction Economics and Business Management -
2004 - 2009
Secondary School for Foreign Languages "Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov", Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
High School, Spanish Language and Literature
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