Leyla Hamidova
Baku
Summary
I am an experienced professional specializing in coordinating and supporting different training programs. My role involved organizing training sessions, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring the timely availability of resources for participants. I worked closely with procurement and other departments to meet program needs, maintained accurate databases, and provided logistical support for both internal and external events. Additionally, I contributed to promoting and branding these programs, while assessing client needs and gathering valuable post-training feedback to enhance program effectiveness continuously. I have two years of business experience and more than five in program, event, or project management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Specialist
Edu Max
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct one-on-one consultations to help students select suitable programs and institutions
- Develop and implement training strategies to meet client needs
- Follow up with leads and clients to ensure a high conversion rate
- Responsible for organizing and maintaining appropriate administrative files
- Support the company in developing marketing materials.
Staff Committee for DEIB
American Councils for International Education
Washington DC
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization with the DC team; worked closely with HR on internal policies, procedures, recruitment practices, hiring, promotion, and development of American Council staff.
EducationUSA Adviser
American Councils for International Education
Baku
12.2014 - 09.2023
- Provided individualized and group consultations and delivered lectures and presentations on different aspects of applying and studying in U.S
- Led daily individual advising sessions and group consultations, managing a caseload of over 30 active clients annually, ensuring personalized brand guidance and support
- Conducted biweekly informative workshops and attended local and international fairs both in-person and online to increase brand visibility and resonance among a diverse audience
- Pioneered virtual advising to facilitate remote access to brand services, significantly expanding outreach to students and professionals and enhancing brand accessibility
- Coordinated and managed two cohort projects and one exchange program, overseeing the budget, schedule, and project plans, implemented cost-saving measures, identified and assessed project risks, and conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to project standards and best practices
- Developed a comprehensive improvement manual based on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) feedback, ensuring continuous enhancement of brand promotion strategies
- Proactively monitored the effectiveness of brand advising facilities, regional advisers, and teachers
- Ensured the quality and efficiency of brand services and programs.
Associate Supervisor
Procter SAT Test Center
Baku
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Responsible for conducting a secure, valid administration in the testing room
- Monitoring students in the testing room.
Education Adviser
Ganja Education Information Center
Ganja
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided detailed information about study abroad opportunities
- Strengthened students' motivation and desire to receive international education through seminars and joint events with different international organizations
- Organized a physical advising center that effectively served the needs of students and other stakeholders
- Organized the outreach program in local schools, universities, NGOs, Youth Centers, and nearby regions
- Provided quarter and monthly reports to the U.S
- Embassy, Center Reporting System, and Activity Tracker.
Client Service Manager
One2One Promotion Marketing Agency
Baku
09.2010 - 04.2012
- Prepared proposals, project plans, training, and reports on each project to present to clients
- Implemented and managed the work of the promoters, supervisors, and designers
- Trained promo staff and supervisors on upcoming projects
- Tailored database structures and implemented strategic database management techniques, including data cleansing and normalization to meet specific business and sales needs of the company.
Education
Writing in Sciences -
Stanford University
01.2021
Introduction to Psychology -
Yale University
01.2021
Leaders of Learning -
Harvard
12.2020
Business and Project Management -
E-learning College
09.2020
Master of Arts - Education Leadership and Management
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Baku, Azerbaijan06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan09.2004
Master of Arts - Education and Human Development
George Washington University
Washington, DCAssociate of Arts - The Technology of Playing Fortepiano
Music School #5
Ganja, AzerbaijanSkills
- Project/Program Management
- Brand Management
- Study Abroad
- Research and Planning
- Public Relations
- Sales
Certification
- PM Primer: Cognitive Ability and Decisiveness, Drexel University, 2022
- Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management, University of Virginia, 08/2021
Languages
- Azerbaijani, First Language
- English, Proficient
- Russian, Proficient
- German, Beginner
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
- Student Speaker, GWU, 2024
- Full Scholarship, GWU Master degree
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Edu Max
01.2024 - Current
Staff Committee for DEIB
American Councils for International Education
08.2021 - 09.2023
Associate Supervisor
Procter SAT Test Center
09.2016 - 12.2018
EducationUSA Adviser
American Councils for International Education
12.2014 - 09.2023
Education Adviser
Ganja Education Information Center
07.2012 - 05.2014
Client Service Manager
One2One Promotion Marketing Agency
09.2010 - 04.2012
Writing in Sciences -
Stanford University
Introduction to Psychology -
Yale University
Leaders of Learning -
Harvard
Business and Project Management -
E-learning College
Master of Arts - Education Leadership and Management
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Baku State University
Master of Arts - Education and Human Development
George Washington University
Associate of Arts - The Technology of Playing Fortepiano
Music School #5
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