Experience

The Smarts

• Bulgaria
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Services Director

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Designboard

• Bulgaria
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Services Coordinator at Designboard Sofia

  • Mar 2021 - Feb 2023

  Designboard - Brand strategy & design| Brand activation | Packaging design | Print & Digital solutions As Creative Services Coordinator, my role is to lead a team of experienced professionals into developing creative solutions in adaptive design, 3D modeling&pack shot creation, and high-end retouching of images for multinational clients. This is a continuation of the Coordinator function with shift of focus of responsibilities to operational management and development of a creative services department with 3 subdivisions including Production and Client service with 12 direct report team members. Adaptive design subdivision operations management of 2 Adaptive Designers and 2 Account Executives; Project management for multinational clients. 3D visualizations subdivision operations management of 5 Packshots Specialists engaged in development Pack shots and Mobile Ready Hero Images utilizing 3D modeling and rendering automations. Photo retouching subdivision operations management of 3 retouchers, responsible for beautifying professional photography for retail products. Show less



DSN Brand Packaging Solutions

• Belgium
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • May 2017 - Jan 2023

  Responsible for operational management of Production team of up to 24 DTP operators.People management - support in recruitment, onboarding, training, motivation and development of team members and team leaders. Operations management - overseeing daily production operations handling the daily planning and long-term plan of projects; allocating resources according to the workload and projects’ specifics; working closely with the Planning Manager and the Account Team; supervising print production assignments, process and deliverables, ensuring quality control on deliverables; assisting the Production leader/Studio manager and IT support company in handling daily IT issues, implementation of automations and long term solutions.Innovations/Change management - leading the implementation of offshoring of multinational clients and onboarding of new clients/services directly in Sofia location; engaging in close cross location collaboration with Group offices and direct monthly reporting to Group management in Belgium.Quality Assurance - supporting the QA specialist as certified Internal Auditor in ISO 9001:20015 in certification and recertification of DSN Sofia operations. Involvement in process and procedures preparation, implementation and follow-up. Analysis of QI, developing RCA and determining CAPAs.Managerial support - participation in company KPI definition and monthly reporting with analysis to Sofia management. Involvement and supporting in yearly management business strategic planning, SOP preparation, HR initiatives and administration. Show less

• • Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

  DSN Artwork Prepress is part of Brand Quadergy, a one-stop-shop for complete design-to-print solutions. Our area of expertise spans Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.We operate from ten strategic locations: Antwerp (Belgium), Brussels (Belgium), Hamburg (Germany), London (United Kingdom), Paris (France), Prague (The Czech Republic), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Sofia (Bulgaria), Singapore (Singapore) and Cairo (Egypt).As Production Supervisor my responsibility is to provide full support to the Production Leader/Studio manager as Project manager, IT support coordinator, administration, print production and quality control.Project manager - planning, execution and closing of any project assigned to my team, including creating clear and attainable project objectivesI also handle the daily planning and long term plan of projects; allocate resources according to the workload and projects’ specifics; work closely with the planning Manager and the Account Team.IT support coordinator - assist the Production leader/Studio manager and IT support company in handling daily IT issues and long term solutions.Administration - provide support to the Production leader/Studio manager with any administration of documents, gathering and analyzing data, following up on established administrative practicesPrint production and quality control - supervise print production assignments, process and deliverables, ensure quality control on deliverables. Show less

• • Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

  Design Board International became a part of the DSN Group, a one-stop-shop for complete design-to-print solutions. Our area of expertise spans Europe, the Middle East and Africa. DSN Artwork Prepress – is a production company with expertise in packaging fulfilment for brand owners and retailers. Our main areas of activity include master artwork development, the creation of line variants and the technical preparation of print-ready prepress files. DSN ensures efficient and effective implementation throughout its entire service chain, supporting its business with KPIs like ‘Right the First Time’ and ‘On-Time Delivery’.As Project Manager I have the responsibility of the planning, execution and closing of any project assigned to my team, including creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the constraints of cost, time, scope, and quality. I need to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget, that the project's objectives are met and that everyone in the team is doing their job properly. I oversee all assigned project to ensure the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied supporting both the Account team and the Production team.Depending on the project, responsibilities can cover all aspects of a project from the beginning stages through to completion. Show less



Design Board International

• Belgium

• Adaptation designer

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2013

  The Sofia site of Design Board International specialized in adaptive design for Procter & Gamble Laundry category, producing roll out of designs for various Laundry brands throughout the whole range of packaging types for Europe and EMEA. Additional contracts for Eastern Europe Local Brands involved design projects and artwork preparation for packaging for FMCG. The Sofia site of Design Board International specialized in adaptive design for Procter & Gamble Laundry category, producing roll out of designs for various Laundry brands throughout the whole range of packaging types for Europe and EMEA. Additional contracts for Eastern Europe Local Brands involved design projects and artwork preparation for packaging for FMCG.



3con Advertising

• Sofiq, Bulgaria

• Accountant and Designer

  • Oct 2008 - May 2009



Noble Graphics

• Bulgaria
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• designer

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2008