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With over 15 years of experience in program management, entrepreneurship, and education, I bring a strong foundation that includes an MBA with a Finance emphasis from California State University East Bay and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Reutlingen, Germany. I've lived in Bulgaria, Germany, California, and Florida, fostering a global perspective and fluency in Bulgarian, proficiency in German, and intermediate skills in Russian. As a Certified Canvas Instructor and holder of a full-time Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential, I'm qualified in various subjects, including Financial Services, Business Management, Marketing, and languages like German and English. My technical skills encompass MS Office, Canva, Learning Management Systems, Google Suite, Apex Learning Solutions, and Chat GPT. My career includes roles such as Program Manager and IDS Professor at Seminole State College, where I supported startups, forged strategic partnerships, and provided guidance to small businesses. Additionally, I served as a Program Manager and English Language Learner Workforce Navigator at Folsom Cordova Adult School, where I coached clients, arranged tailored training, and facilitated business planning. I've been an ESL, DL, VESL, and German Instructor, contributing to the growth of adult learners. I'm also part of the California Adult Education Regional Consortium ESL Alignment Team, showing my commitment to educational improvement. I've served as a Business Instructor at American River College and a Finance Instructor at the University of Phoenix. Beyond teaching, I've worked as a Scoring Facilitator at Pearson Evaluation Systems and a Business, Marketing, Economics, and German CSET Scorer, assessing teacher certification exams. My financial experience includes roles as a Research, Portfolio, and Investment Analyst at Empyrion Wealth Management and an Investment Analyst at Bank of Montreal Financial Group. I've also contributed to research and academia during my internship at Ernst & Young and KPMG in Germany. I'm eager to take on new challenges and contribute my diverse expertise to organizations. Let's connect to explore potential collaborations and how I can support your organization's mission.