I’m Darina Krusteva, a motivated student entrepreneur with a strong interest in business, marketing, and fashion. For the past two years, I’ve been building my presentation and communication confidence through professional modeling opportunities, runway shows, and photo shoots, while developing reliable teamwork habits along the way. In parallel, I co-founded and developed a student startup that received recognition in youth entrepreneurship competitions and public events. I enjoy contributing to branding, product development, marketing, and public communications in fast-paced environments, and I’m constantly improving my leadership, problem-solving, time management, and digital marketing skills.…

Darina Krusteva

I’m Darina Krusteva, a motivated student entrepreneur with a strong interest in business, marketing, and fashion. For the past two years, I’ve been building my presentation and communication confidence through professional modeling opportunities, runway shows, and photo shoots, while developing reliable teamwork habits along the way. In parallel, I co-founded and developed a student startup that received recognition in youth entrepreneurship competitions and public events. I enjoy contributing to branding, product development, marketing, and public communications in fast-paced environments, and I’m constantly improving my leadership, problem-solving, time management, and digital marketing skills.…

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I’m Darina Krusteva, a motivated student entrepreneur with a strong interest in business, marketing, and fashion. For the past two years, I’ve been building my presentation and communication confidence through professional modeling opportunities, runway shows, and photo shoots, while developing reliable teamwork habits along the way.

In parallel, I co-founded and developed a student startup that received recognition in youth entrepreneurship competitions and public events. I enjoy contributing to branding, product development, marketing, and public communications in fast-paced environments, and I’m constantly improving my leadership, problem-solving, time management, and digital marketing skills.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-founder & Startup Founder (Student startup) at Student startup (co-founded; award-winning)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded and developed a student startup recognized as one of the top youth startups in Bulgaria. Contributed to branding, product development, marketing, and public communications, working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Participated in multiple competitions and events to refine the product and presentation, strengthening leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Co-founder / Startup owner at Student startup (award-winning)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded and developed an award-winning student startup, working on branding, product development, marketing, and public communications. Contributed in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment by supporting outreach and presentation efforts while helping the team move from ideas to execution.
Professional Model at Modeling assignments (runway shows and photo shoots)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Worked as a professional model for the past two years, gaining practical experience through runway shows and photo shoots. Improved presentation and communication abilities, built confidence in public-facing roles, and developed reliable collaboration habits in fast-changing production settings.
Professional model
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Worked as a professional model for the past two years, gaining hands-on experience through runway shows and photoshoots. Strengthened communication, presentation, and confidence through professional shoots and client-facing work.

Education

Secondary education (grades 8-11) at Secondary School “Prof. Ivan Apostolov”
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2022
Primary education (grades 1-7) at Primary School “10 Sut eodor Trayanov”
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Private English language school (2022–present) at Secondary English Language School, Sofia
January 1, 2022 - September 28, 2026
Continuing education (sustainability-focused program) at AUBG sustainability initiatives and related programs
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Secondary Education (Grades 8-11) at Secondary School “Prof. Ivan Apostolov”
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2021
Primary Education (Grades 1-7) at Primary School “10 Sut eodor Trayanov”
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2017
Work in progress at Private English Language School (Sofia)
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2022
Current education at Sofia
September 1, 2022 - September 28, 2026

Qualifications

Participant - Youth / entrepreneurship events and programs (including sustainability and hackathon programs)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Griffin’s Journey (educational program)
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2026
AUBG Sustainability Hackathon (educational program)
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2026
European Patent Office STEM and STEAM programs
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2026
AUBG Sustainability Hackathon (participation)
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Financial Services