Monika Velkova
Expert Incubation Program at Sofia Tech Park JSC- 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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Russian Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Product Management First Steps
LinkedInNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Leadership Mindsets
LinkedInSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CPE
Cambridge Assessment EnglishNov, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Sofia Tech Park JSC
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Bulgaria
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Expert Incubation Program
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Feb 2023 - Present
- Coordinating the organisation and development of the incubation program (SEEIP) website and app - Participated in contract negotiations with mentors - Attracted corporate partnership - Participating in negotiations with foreign Science Tech Parks - Facilitating the process of startup applications, introductory meetings and jury pitches - Participating and leading startup consultations - Coordinating the organisation and development of the incubation program (SEEIP) website and app - Participated in contract negotiations with mentors - Attracted corporate partnership - Participating in negotiations with foreign Science Tech Parks - Facilitating the process of startup applications, introductory meetings and jury pitches - Participating and leading startup consultations
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Bundl | Corporate Venture Development
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Belgium
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venture Architect
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Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
Bundl is a corporate venture development firm, co-creating the businesses of tomorrow with leading entrepreneurs. - Worked on a project for one of the world’s most reputable luxury fashion brands - Ideated the strategic outlook and development of a series of corporate innovation vehicles creating a collaborative entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship ecosystem - Gathered data through desk research and interviews, extracted findings for benchmarks, competitive analysis and best practices - Ideated an incubation process and presented my concept which was approved by client Show less
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Bekaert
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Belgium
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Innovation Student
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Dec 2021 - May 2022
Development of a new business model and service to establish new market entry. Development of a new business model and service to establish new market entry.
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180 Degrees Consulting Sofia
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Bulgaria
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Communications Officer
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
- Formulated digital marketing recruitment campaign and social media posting schedule as part of a team - Created social media posts promoting the organisation and the companies providing sponsorship - Formulated digital marketing recruitment campaign and social media posting schedule as part of a team - Created social media posts promoting the organisation and the companies providing sponsorship
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FormVentures
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United Kingdom
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Consultant
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Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
As a business consultant I created a directory of possible investors for two start-ups in different sectors /extreme sports and online publishing/ in seed stage. I was part of the team which designed the pitch decks and I also assisted the creation of financial analysis and projection for funding purposes. As a business consultant I created a directory of possible investors for two start-ups in different sectors /extreme sports and online publishing/ in seed stage. I was part of the team which designed the pitch decks and I also assisted the creation of financial analysis and projection for funding purposes.
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Lead Business Consultant
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Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
As a team leader of four my added responsibilities included ensuring team morale, providing guidance and support. The project was to develop a marketing strategy for a hybrid event and coordinate the recruitment strategy of the organisation through B2B partnerships. Key deliverables: a full report and presentation, list of possible partners and a marketing schedule. Myself and a team member implemented website optimisation on Wordpress.
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Junior Business Consultant
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
I was a part of a team who created a fundraising strategy for an NGO in the education sector. My responsibilities within the team included: actively participating in regular client meetings; conducting a SWOT analysis; formulating a directory of CSR opportunities in Bulgaria a strategy for contacting and pitching to sponsors. Key deliverables: a full report and presentation, a sponsorship package and a communication plan.
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Interior Designer
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May 2019 - Mar 2020
I was in charge of business communications and client relations - leading client meetings and presentations. I undertook project management of two residential projects, both were successfully completed within budget and timeline. I was a part of a small team providing social media content creation. I produced technical CAD drawings and tender packages for ongoing projects. These documents included: plans, elevations, furniture layouts, FF&E, electrics and wiring, sanitary ware. I was responsible for creating concept 3D visuals for ongoing projects. Show less
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Aflux designs
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United Kingdom
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Junior Interior Designer
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Oct 2018 - Nov 2018
I was responsible for business-to-business communications. I would organize and prepare presentations for client meetings. I was solely responsible for the office administration. I was a part of a team producing technical CAD drawings and tender packages including: plans, elevations, furniture layouts, FF&E, electrics and wiring, sanitary ware. I was a part of a team creating 3D visuals. I was responsible for business-to-business communications. I would organize and prepare presentations for client meetings. I was solely responsible for the office administration. I was a part of a team producing technical CAD drawings and tender packages including: plans, elevations, furniture layouts, FF&E, electrics and wiring, sanitary ware. I was a part of a team creating 3D visuals.
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VYNE INTERIORS LTD
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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Freelance Junior Interior Designer
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Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
I was working remotely as a part of the team producing technical CAD drawings and tender packages including: plans, elevations, furniture layouts, FF&E, electrics and wiring. I was also overseeing office administration. I was working remotely as a part of the team producing technical CAD drawings and tender packages including: plans, elevations, furniture layouts, FF&E, electrics and wiring. I was also overseeing office administration.
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WATERBRIDGE DESIGNS LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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Junior Interior Designer
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Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
I was in a client facing role and my responsibilities included client correspondation and arranging meetings as well as office administrative tasks. On several occasions I organised home staging for properties which resulted in renting. I was a part of a team producing technical CAD drawings and tender packages including: plans, elevations, furniture layouts, FF&E, electrics and wiring, sanitary ware. I was responsible for creating concept 3D visuals for an apartment remodelling. I was in a client facing role and my responsibilities included client correspondation and arranging meetings as well as office administrative tasks. On several occasions I organised home staging for properties which resulted in renting. I was a part of a team producing technical CAD drawings and tender packages including: plans, elevations, furniture layouts, FF&E, electrics and wiring, sanitary ware. I was responsible for creating concept 3D visuals for an apartment remodelling.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Antwerp Management School
Masters, Innovation and Entrepreneurship -
2020 - 2021
SoftUni Digital
Vocational Training, Marketing Research -
2014 - 2018
Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design, Architecture, Design and the Built Environment -
2009 - 2014
First English Language Highschool
akin to a baccalaureate, 5,83
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