I am an experienced art director and animator with extensive skills in graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling, and animation. Over the years, I have worked with notable brands such as HBO, AXN, and ZIP TRAVEL, creating compelling visual content in marketing and advertising. I also have a strong scientific background, having pursued doctoral studies in optics and nanotechnology, which enriches my creative and technical approach. Currently, I work as an online tutor teaching Blender 3D and physics while maintaining my role as an art director. I am fluent in Bulgarian, possess intermediate English skills, and beginner level Russian. Alongside my practical experience, I hold certifications in feature film screenwriting, presentations skills, and programming languages like MATLAB and SPSS, which allow me to combine creativity with technological proficiency in my work.

Maria Dimitrova Berova

I am an experienced art director and animator with extensive skills in graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling, and animation. Over the years, I have worked with notable brands such as HBO, AXN, and ZIP TRAVEL, creating compelling visual content in marketing and advertising. I also have a strong scientific background, having pursued doctoral studies in optics and nanotechnology, which enriches my creative and technical approach. Currently, I work as an online tutor teaching Blender 3D and physics while maintaining my role as an art director. I am fluent in Bulgarian, possess intermediate English skills, and beginner level Russian. Alongside my practical experience, I hold certifications in feature film screenwriting, presentations skills, and programming languages like MATLAB and SPSS, which allow me to combine creativity with technological proficiency in my work.

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I am an experienced art director and animator with extensive skills in graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling, and animation. Over the years, I have worked with notable brands such as HBO, AXN, and ZIP TRAVEL, creating compelling visual content in marketing and advertising. I also have a strong scientific background, having pursued doctoral studies in optics and nanotechnology, which enriches my creative and technical approach.

Currently, I work as an online tutor teaching Blender 3D and physics while maintaining my role as an art director. I am fluent in Bulgarian, possess intermediate English skills, and beginner level Russian. Alongside my practical experience, I hold certifications in feature film screenwriting, presentations skills, and programming languages like MATLAB and SPSS, which allow me to combine creativity with technological proficiency in my work.

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Experience Level

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Online tutor at Davitoz
October 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching students individually in Blender 3D and Physics, providing personalized education in these technical and creative areas.
Art director at animacho
September 1, 2002 - Present
Managing DTP, graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling and animation, and copywriting for clients including HBO, AXN, ZIP TRAVEL, and SANOMA in the marketing and advertising sector.
PhD Student at Institute of Solid State Physic - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
May 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Conducting research in optics and nanotechnology within the education and science sector.
Art director at Mediakom
August 31, 2002 - July 23, 2025
Responsible for design, Flash design, copywriting, and desktop publishing in marketing, advertising, and PR.
Multimedia Artist at Interspace
August 31, 2002 - July 23, 2025
Created multimedia art installations and participated in exhibitions in Huddersfield, Manchester, and London in the arts and entertainment sector.
Graphic design and DTP at Daker
December 31, 1998 - July 23, 2025
Worked on newspapers and advertisements in marketing, advertising, and PR.
DTP at Orbis-M
December 31, 1997 - July 23, 2025
Designed student books, posters, and books within the information technologies sector.
Online tutor at Davitoz
October 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching individually students in Blender 3D and Physics.
Art director at animacho
September 1, 2002 - Present
Responsible for DTP, graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling and animation, and copywriting for brands including HBO, AXN, ZIP TRAVEL, and SANOMA.
PHD Student at Institute of Solid State Physic - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
May 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Research and study optics and nanotechnology within the education and science sector.
Art director at Mediakom
August 31, 2002 - July 23, 2025
Involved in design, Flash design, copywriting, and DTP.
Multimedia Artist at Interspace
August 31, 2002 - July 23, 2025
Created multimedia art installations and participated in exhibitions in the UK (Huddersfield, Manchester, London).
Graphic design and DTP at Daker
December 31, 1998 - July 23, 2025
Worked on newspapers and advertisements in graphic design and desktop publishing.
DTP at Orbis-M
December 31, 1997 - July 23, 2025
Produced student books, posters, and books through desktop publishing.
Online tutor at Davitoz
October 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching individual students topics in Blender 3D and physics in a blended learning environment.
Art director at animacho
September 1, 2002 - Present
Responsible for branding, graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling and animation, and copywriting for clients including HBO, AXN, ZIP TRAVEL, and SANOMA. Led a team and managed creative projects within the marketing, advertising, and PR sectors.
PhD student at Institute of Solid State Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
May 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Conducted research focused on optics and nanotechnology as part of doctoral studies in education and science.
Art director at Mediakom
August 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Worked in design, Flash design, copywriting, and desktop publishing for the marketing, advertising, and PR sector.
Multimedia Artist at Interspace
August 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Created multimedia art installations exhibited in Huddersfield, Manchester, and London in the UK, within the arts and entertainment sector.

Education

Doctorate at Institute of Solid State Physics
February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2018
Master's degree at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
October 1, 1990 - November 30, 1997
Secondary school at Sofia Math School "Paisij Hilendarski"
September 1, 1986 - May 31, 1990
Doctorate at Institute of Solid State Physics
February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2018
Master's degree at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
October 1, 1990 - November 30, 1997
Secondary school at Sofia Math School "Paisij Hilendarski"
September 1, 1986 - May 31, 1990
Doctorate at Institute of Solid State Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
February 1, 2013 - May 1, 2018
Master's degree at Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'
October 1, 1990 - November 1, 1997
Secondary school at Sofia Math School 'Paisij Hilendarski'
September 1, 1986 - May 1, 1990

Qualifications

UCLA Feature Film Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
BAS Presentation skills
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
ENGLISH B2
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
BAS Mathlab
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
BAS SPSS
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
UCLA Feature Film Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
BAS Presentation skills
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
ENGLISH B2
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
BAS Mathlab
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
BAS SPSS
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
UCLA Feature Film Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
BAS Presentation Skills
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
English B2
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
BAS Matlab
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
BAS SPSS
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services