I am a Maltese/European professional with extensive experience in migration, human resources, psychology, and learning and development. I have led multi-cultural, multidisciplinary teams and enjoy building open, clear communication channels to deliver impactful results. I value empathy, active listening, time management, professionalism, and continuous personal growth. I am creative, adaptable, and eager to apply my skills across different fields, while contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.…

Marya Milojevic

I am a Maltese/European professional with extensive experience in migration, human resources, psychology, and learning and development. I have led multi-cultural, multidisciplinary teams and enjoy building open, clear communication channels to deliver impactful results. I value empathy, active listening, time management, professionalism, and continuous personal growth. I am creative, adaptable, and eager to apply my skills across different fields, while contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.…

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I am a Maltese/European professional with extensive experience in migration, human resources, psychology, and learning and development. I have led multi-cultural, multidisciplinary teams and enjoy building open, clear communication channels to deliver impactful results.

I value empathy, active listening, time management, professionalism, and continuous personal growth. I am creative, adaptable, and eager to apply my skills across different fields, while contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.

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Language

English
Fluent
Maltese
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Executive, People and Culture at Grant Thornton Malta
January 1, 2022 - Present
Senior executive in the People and Culture team focusing on learning and development initiatives, designing curricula, budgeting, sourcing instructors, onboarding, automation of HR functions, and coordinating interns and events.
Coordinator - Head Office at Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managing daily head office operations, leading multi-team units, coordinating workers to meet service standards, reporting performance, and liaising with government ministries and NGOs; involved in EU and national funded projects.
Assistant Psychology Officer at Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Conducted psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, referrals to professionals, outreach sessions, and supported clients within a multidisciplinary team; provided training to professionals.
Counselling Placements at Birkirkara Parish Church (Tal-Herba)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Provided counselling sessions and lifespan support; promoted mental health awareness.
Counselling Placements at San Andrea School - Malta
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Supported the counsellor with sessions and groups; delivered education on mental health and wellbeing.
Counselling Placements at Corradino Correctional Facility - Malta
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Carried out counselling sessions with inmates and referred them to appropriate services.
Counselling Placements at Cottonera Resource Centre - Malta
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Supported students with one-on-one counselling; promoted mental health awareness.
Teacher/Support Teacher at AClass Academy of English School – Malta
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Taught English and Maths; supported teachers and planned activities.
Research Assistant at Mount Carmel Hospital - Malta
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Supported researchers on the Young Persons Unit study; data extraction and input; observed ward rounds.

Education

Award in Employment and Industrial Relations Law at 21 Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Post-graduate Degree in Transcultural Counselling at University of Malta in collaboration with the University of New Orleans
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Postgraduate Degree in Gerontology and Geriatrics at University of Malta
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) at University of Malta
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
ECDL Certification at ECDL / Computer Literacy
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Qualifications

Fire Warden certification - ISTC
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Endeavour Scholarship for Masters in Transcultural Counselling
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government

Skills

Experience Level