Rafiga Seyidova
Baku
Summary
An enthusiastic, self-reliant, and adaptable individual eager to join your esteemed team. Familiar with different work environments, and work cultures with a strong work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Services Assistant
British Embassy Baku
Baku
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed the scheduling of tasks/meetings/calendars/bookings
- Personal Assistant (PA) to the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission (as a cover for PA)
- Line managed drivers and delegated tasks
- Coordinating event logistics, including planning, scheduling, and execution
- Performing desk research and introducing local companies to British investors
Coordinator for Volunteers
SevilFest International Documentary Festival
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Shortlisted, interviewed and selected 30 volunteers from the pool of 120+
- Conducted introductory meeting for team-building through various games and energizers
- Coordinated volunteers in 2 different locations simultaneously (delegated tasks; created volunteer schedule for festival days)
English Instructor
Enverson Colleges; Star Colleges; LIB; Ders Evi
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted General English lessons for all levels and ages
- Hosted IELTS & TOEFL and General Speaking classes, gave constructive feedback and solutions to problem areas of students
- Kept track of student progress daily with mark sheets, reports, and graphs and gave reports to management
Freelance Researcher
Chaghdaschchilar Art Platform
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Writing artist statements
- Researching local artists
Freelance Article Writer
MUZA E-magazine
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Writing articles on art & photography
Translator
Azerbaijan Science Association
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Translated pop-science articles chosen by me
Education
BEng - Chemical Engineering
Baku Higher Oil School
01.2021
Skills
- Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
- Presentation
- Computer literacy
Volunteer Experience
- Freelance Researcher, Chaghdaschchilar Art Platform, 08/01/22, 11/30/22, Writing artist statements, Researching local artists
- Freelance Article Writer, MUZA E-magazine, 08/01/21, 03/31/22, Writing articles on art & photography
- Translator, Azerbaijan Science Association, 2020, Translated pop-science articles chosen by me
Languages
- English, IELTS 8.5
- Azerbaijani, Native Speaker
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing
- Podcasting
- Content Creation
- Visual Arts
Timeline
Coordinator for Volunteers
SevilFest International Documentary Festival
08.2023 - 10.2023
Corporate Services Assistant
British Embassy Baku
05.2023 - 03.2024
Freelance Researcher
Chaghdaschchilar Art Platform
08.2022 - 11.2022
Freelance Article Writer
MUZA E-magazine
08.2021 - 03.2022
English Instructor
Enverson Colleges; Star Colleges; LIB; Ders Evi
11.2020 - 05.2023
Translator
Azerbaijan Science Association
01.2020 - 12.2020
BEng - Chemical Engineering
Baku Higher Oil School
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