1. 1Maria D. Dobreva
Ul. Lerin 46A, et. 7, ap. 11, Belite Brezy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Mobile : +359 885 852 112
Email: marrichella@gmail.com
Born on 15th
June, 1978 in Sofia, single
Education
September 2000 – June 2005
Sofia University, Bulgaria
English Language and Philology
March 1999 – August 2000
Santa Monica College, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Art History
February 1997 – December 1998
Universite de Nantes, Nantes, France
Architecture
September 1992 – June 1997
French Language High School, Alphonce De Lamartine, Sofia, Bulgaria
Professional Experience
February 2015 - ongoing
Foreign Language and Communication Association (NGO)
Speakeasy Language Club (Private Club)
Founder and Chair
- Foreign Language Education for high school students and adults
- On-site, on-line facilitation for ESL, and other language learning
- Seminars, workshops, webinars, and projects related to speaking, foreign language learning,
and communication.
March 2010 – February 2015
Private English Tutor
- Provide private lessons for professionals and students. Curriculums include business English
competency, TOEFL and IELTS preparation, professional and creative writing.
November 2013 - May 2014
Bulgarian Music Association
Consultant
- Created the organizarion's shrot and long-term strategy
- Prepared a 2-year budget with action plan
- Wrote the previous year report
- Organized the Association's documentation.
January 2010 – July 2010
Bulgaria Air
Editor, On Board Magazine
- Planned and prepared on-site city visits

2. - Complied research information
- Authored articles on music, culture and sightseeing in various cities and countries in Europe
January 2006 – January 2010
MM Television
Music Editor in Chief
- Planned the television’s music programme ensuring it is geared to the target market and is
consistent with the company’s strategy and goals
- Reorganized the entire playlist planning process, ensuring the air programme is pre-defined
for a two-week advance period thus increasing the department productivity by over 30%
MM Top 20 VJ
- Announced the latest top hits based on audience voting and statistics
January 2005 – December 2005
Ego Magazine
Author
- Wrote articles with entertainment and cultural focus
February 2004 – January 2006
Kapital Light
Journalist
- Wrote articles for columns with cultural and entertainment focus
- Was responsible for music and culinary columns providing reviews, updates and interviews
with key figures from the hospitality and entertainment industries both locally and
internationally
- Was responsible for PR materials for diverse companies’ promotional materials
January 2004 – November 2006
Jazz+ Festival
PR, Back Stage Manager, Musicians’ Personal Guide
- Worked as a freelancer for the concerts of Tord Gustavsen Trio, Zucco 103, Stanley Clark,
Ibriyama, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and others
March 2003 – February 2004
Kuker Music and Mesechina Music
Technical Assistant – Distribution and Co-ordination
- Ensured that all projects and future releases are on time within the critical path of
development
- Coordinated the distribution of product quantities among the resellers
- Provided support in event organization and guest relations
Languages
- Fluent English, Bulgarian, and French
Experience and Skills
- Extensive writing, editing and interpretation experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Premiere –
basic knowledge, music editing programmes, all Internet
programs
- Typing 90/wpm

3. Personal Interests
- Advocate for healthy practices in every aspect of life - food, body and mind conditioning,
stress management, and a total holistic approach towards human body and mind
- Amateur athlete - crossfit, gymnastics
- Avid skier and horseback rider
- Enjoy travelling, reading and cooking