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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Diego Barcenas

Diego Barcenas

Baku

Summary

Creative marketer and designer with a strong foundation in international relations. Proven ability to foster teamwork and promote a positive work environment. Global experiences in Nicaragua, Kuwait, and Azerbaijan enhance cultural awareness and adaptability. Committed to delivering innovative solutions through storytelling and unique perspectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Summer Schools Azerbaijan
Baku
06.2025 - Current
  • Worked with and supervised an average of 50 to 60 children every week.
  • Created diverse weekly activities to engage and entertain children.
  • Conducted workshops on theatre, Spanish, and German to promote learning.
  • Moderated weekly talent shows and parties, enhancing children's confidence and showcasing talents.

English Instructor

Interlingual School
Baku Economic Zone
02.2025 - Current
  • Served as lead instructor and key contributor to the development and success of Interlingual, significantly increasing its popularity and student engagement.
  • Currently teaching a total of thirteen students across various ages and levels. I have had a total of around 20 students.
  • Instructed with a focus on practical English, rather than pure theory and grammar.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.

Social Media Designer

Carátula, Central American Cultural Magazine
Managua
01.2025 - Current
  • I created and published around 50 posts over the six months I worked for the company.
  • Assisted in the design of templates for use across several editions of the magazine.

German & Spanish Teacher

BeFluent
Baku
10.2024 - Current
  • Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
  • Encouraged students to use proper pronunciation when speaking Spanish or German by providing feedback during class discussions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
  • Conducted quarterly assessments to determine progress and establish updated learning goals.
  • Prepared students for standardized language proficiency tests.

Junior Design Manager

Lector Disléxico
06.2023 - Current
  • Reimagined the branding of the company. Included animations, templates, fonts, measurements and color palettes.
  • Developed and maintained design standards to ensure brand consistency.
  • Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.

Conversation Club Moderator

SpeakUp
Baku
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated online discussions to ensure respectful and inclusive communication.
  • Provided feedback to the students for enhanced learning and confidence-boosting.
  • Facilitated engaging English conversation sessions for diverse student groups.
  • Developed interactive lesson plans to enhance language fluency and comprehension.

Local Head of HR in LC Baku ADA

AIESEC in Azerbaijan
Baku
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • I led over 200 interviews and hired around 120 new volunteers in the span of two terms in one year.
  • Revived a departmental tradition of creating engaging videos to showcase newly recruited volunteers and celebrate the recruitment team’s efforts, strengthening team identity and organizational culture.
  • Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Initiated a legacy-focused recruitment copybook to document each recruitment cycle through team photos and reflections, preserving departmental identity, and fostering long-term continuity.
  • Had very low turnover rates and maintained a stable continuation rate across two terms.
  • Led initiatives to foster positive employee relations, workforce engagement and inclusive work culture.

Local Director

Erasmus Student Network Azerbaijan
Baku
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Led local initiatives to enhance student integration between local and foreign students.
  • Coordinated events and activities for international students to foster community engagement.
  • Served as an ambassador representing the organization at various functions throughout the year.
  • Managed a team of volunteers to ensure successful completion of tasks related to local activities.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings with members of the local community to discuss issues relevant to their area.

German Teacher

Modern Coaching Center
Baki
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Instructed students on the necessary skills to study in Germany.
  • Aided the students to prepare for certified language examinations.

Education

Master's degree - Public Administration

ADA University
Azerbaijan
06.2026

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Affairs

ADA University
Azerbaijan
06-2023

Skills

  • DaVinci Resolve
  • GIMP and Darktable
  • Blender
  • Microsoft Office
  • Canva
  • SMM
  • Language instruction
  • Recruitment expertise
  • Working with children
  • Voice projection
  • Acting
  • Public speaking

Languages

  • Spanish, Native or Bilingual
  • English, Native or Bilingual
  • German, Limited Working
  • Russian, Elementary

Affiliations

  • Ensemble actor for M. Teatre's 'OVOD' play, directed by National People's Artist Vidadi Hesenov, in Heydar Aliyev Sarayi April and June, Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Actor for Staged in Kuwait, the largest English-speaking community theatre in Kuwait. Participated in two plays, the pantomime "Pinocchio" as a main actor, and on the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" as an ensemble actor and crew member. September - December 2023 & February - May 2024, Kuwait.

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Summer Schools Azerbaijan
06.2025 - Current

English Instructor

Interlingual School
02.2025 - Current

Social Media Designer

Carátula, Central American Cultural Magazine
01.2025 - Current

German & Spanish Teacher

BeFluent
10.2024 - Current

Conversation Club Moderator

SpeakUp
10.2024 - 04.2025

Junior Design Manager

Lector Disléxico
06.2023 - Current

Local Head of HR in LC Baku ADA

AIESEC in Azerbaijan
02.2022 - 02.2023

Local Director

Erasmus Student Network Azerbaijan
01.2022 - 02.2023

German Teacher

Modern Coaching Center
11.2020 - 01.2022

Master's degree - Public Administration

ADA University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Affairs

ADA University

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