Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience in media, communications, and marketing, the expert excels in strategic communications, visibility, and stakeholder engagement. They have led national and international projects, developing comprehensive communication strategies and managing large-scale public outreach campaigns. Their expertise includes organizing multicultural events, strategic organizational planning, and aligning projects with EU standards. Career highlights include leadership roles such as Communication Consultant and Stakeholders Engagement Expert, contributing to initiatives like GRETA to enhance project visibility and stakeholder collaboration across diverse sectors and regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as the EU, KfW, USAID, UNDP, and the Austrian Development Agency. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, environmental infrastructure, tourism, and organic agriculture. They have managed national and regional projects across Georgia and the South Caucasus, focusing on stakeholder engagement and communication strategies. Their work aligns with EU standards, addressing cross-cutting objectives like gender equality and sustainable development.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in media and communications, marketing, and project management, the expert has held roles such as Communication Consultant and Marketing Expert, managing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating EU standards into projects, focusing on governance, tourism, and environmental infrastructure. The expert has operated primarily within the South Caucasus, enhancing regional development through interdisciplinary approaches that address both local and international objectives. Their work encompasses both national and regional projects, contributing to sustainable development and effective stakeholder collaboration. They possess significant geographic experience in the South Caucasus, specifically in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in Georgian and English, the expert has proficiency at the C2 level in reading, speaking, and writing, with intermediate proficiency in Russian at the B1 level. They have utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including working with multilingual teams and engaging in international projects across the South Caucasus. Additionally, they have completed a TOEFL course at the English School of Malta to enhance their English language proficiency. The expert holds a Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the London School of Commerce, UK, and a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the European School of Management, Georgia. They have pursued a Master Degree in EU Project Management and EU Decision Making from FH Burgenland, Austria, and obtained professional certificates in management development from the London School of Business and Finance, and in political PR, marketing, and event management from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs.