I'm Vera Nikolova, an experienced Project Owner and Instructional Designer with over a decade in international training, coordination, and digital learning development. I thrive in leading diverse teams and managing full project lifecycles.\n\nI am committed to inclusive education and innovative learning practices, and I enjoy building partnerships that unlock meaningful impact.…

VERA NIKOLOVA

I'm Vera Nikolova, an experienced Project Owner and Instructional Designer with over a decade in international training, coordination, and digital learning development. I thrive in leading diverse teams and managing full project lifecycles.\n\nI am committed to inclusive education and innovative learning practices, and I enjoy building partnerships that unlock meaningful impact.…

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I’m Vera Nikolova, an experienced Project Owner and Instructional Designer with over a decade in international training, coordination, and digital learning development. I thrive in leading diverse teams and managing full project lifecycles.\n\nI am committed to inclusive education and innovative learning practices, and I enjoy building partnerships that unlock meaningful impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Youth Program Coordinator at CVS – Bulgaria
February 1, 2010 - January 31, 2017
Led international training and youth programs, owned project delivery, and facilitated non-formal training methods. Coordinated social inclusion initiatives, recruited and managed volunteers, organized events and network meetings, and built partnerships.
Officer Events & Projects (German) at SCI Switzerland, Bern
July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Organized local and international events, co-developed training programs, built partnership networks, created and implemented projects, and conducted fundraising activities.
Travel Guide & CRM Specialist at Penguin Travel
March 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Provided tour guidance and logistics, managed client communications and sales, and processed requests and bookings.
Landscape Architect at Spectrum Solution
September 1, 2019 - March 31, 2023
Conducted green area master planning, worked on municipal landscape projects, and performed investor project assessment and planning.
Training Developer at Lufthansa Technik Sofia
March 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Developed training materials and e-learning content, performed instructional design, and managed LMS and support.

Education

MSc Landscape Architecture at University of Forestry Sofia
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
MSc Strategic Management & Project Management at Sofia University
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
BA Business Administration at Sofia University & University of Bonn
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Qualifications

Best Practices – Erasmus for All, Erasmus for Inclusion
March 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016
The Human Factors in Aviation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Peers to Peace
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Erasmus for All, Erasmus for Inclusion
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
One Year of Inclusion
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Volunteer University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Lead a Step to Inclusion
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment