Kristiana Stoyanova

Current occupation

Freelance trainer and consultant

Work experience

01/2023 - Current | Hybrid
Founder, KRS Consulting
Design and deliver high-impact workshops and training sessions on leadership, sustainability, and human rights. Led two workshops on leadership with 100 participants, three 3-day trainings on women empowerment with 30 participants and a 5-day one with 35 participants on peace conflict transformation equipping participants with tools for personal growth and systemic change.

10/2021 - 10/2023 | Sofia, Bulgaria
Organisational Secretary, Green Movement Party
Organized three General Assemblies, each with 200 participants, ensuring smooth coordination and member engagement. Created campaigns with 30+ events across five elections cycles. Led projects such as the 1st edition of the Green Youth Academy 2023, empowering 30+ young people with the mindset and tools to participate in the decision making processes and take action on climate change.

2/2022 - 8/2022 | Sofia, Bulgaria
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Water
Served as a liaison between the Ministry, the National Parliament, and the Press Office, facilitating effective communication and cooperation between legislative bodies, and supporting the crafting and disseminating of information to the general public.

9/2020 - 10/2021 | Sofia, Bulgaria
English as a Second Language Teacher, Teach for Bulgaria
Designed and delivered engaging English language lessons for 200+ students coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to improve their language skills and gain the confidence and social skills needed to actively participate in society.

10/2019 - 03/2020 | Brussels, Belgium
Bluebook Trainee, DG EAC, European Commission
Facilitated smooth knowledge transfer in Directorate C, which is overseeing the work of 5 units and 75+ people, by creating a dynamic online tool to improve coordination and workflow efficiency. Drafted briefings, notes, and policy analyses, while reporting on key events and meetings for the office of the Director.

04/2019 - 06/2019 | The Hague, the Netherlands
Communication trainee, Embassy of Bulgaria to the Netherlands
Assisted with official communications and conducted in-depth research on EU, Dutch and Bulgarian government policies. Supported the organization of 4 high-profile events, including those held as part of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

11/2014 - 06/2015 | Rome, Italy
Event Management Trainee, Bulgarian Cultural Institute
Coordinated the 7th Bulgarian Film Festival, which attracted 700 international attendees. Managed and adapted communication content for diverse platforms (website, social media) and developed a newsletter to engage different audiences with the content.

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2020 - 2021 | Sofia, Bulgaria / New York, USA
United Nations Youth Delegate, United Nations
Consulted 1000+ young people through questionnaires and events. Organised a campaign to increase the quality of civil education and participation of young people in the democratic decision-making processes. Written and delivered speeches at UNGA.
2017 - 2020 | Utrecht, the Netherlands
President, Erasmus Student Network the Netherlands
Led weekly meetings for a team of six, overseeing 100 volunteers and organizing 120+ events for international students per year. Together we managed a budget of €30,000. Represented our organisation in engagements with national and international governmental and educational partners.