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Sona Yeghiazaryan

Yerevan

Summary

Experienced in leading projects from inception to completion, including planning, content creation, legal documentation, logistics, and team coordination.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy CEO

Visual Armenia Development Foundation
2021.04 - Current
  • Developing high-performing teams through effective hiring, training, and performance management strategies.
  • Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.

COO

My Step Charitable Foundation
2019.12 - 2021.04
  • Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Senior Project Manager

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative/Aurora Forum
2018.12 - 2021.01

Organization of the Aurora Forum: Aurora Forum Ambassadors management, content and event management.

Senior Expert, External Relations Department

Office to the Prime Minister, RA
2018.06 - 2018.12

Responsible for the relations with the Western European countries and EU

Chief Specialist, External Relations Department

Office to the President, RA
2012.08 - 2018.12

Long-term Observer, EOM to RF

OSCE ODIHR
2018.02 - 2018.03
  • Assisted in training new observers, sharing knowledge and best practices for accurate data collection procedures.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in data collection by regularly reviewing and updating observation protocols, ensuring consistency across all team members.
  • Aided in decision-making processes through the timely submission of comprehensive observation reports to project leaders.

Short-Term Observer, EOM to the Kyrgyz Republic

OSCE ODIHR
2017.10 - 2017.11

Short-Term Observer, EOM to RF

OSCE ODIHR
2016.09 - 2016.09

Short-Term Observer, EOM to Moldova

OSCE ODIHR
2014.11 - 2014.12

Second Rank Specialist

Office to the President of The Republic of Armenia
2010.05 - 2012.08

Education

Executive Training Program For Alumni

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Vienna
2016

International Relations And Diplomacy

Netherlands Institute of International Relations
The Hague
2013

Certificate, Executive Program, EU Integration

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Vienna
2011

Master of Arts - European Studies/Civilization

Yerevan State University
Yerevan
06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Yerevan State University
Yerevan
06.2008

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Speechwriting
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Human Resources Management
  • Meetings and Presentations

Languages

Armenian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Deputy CEO

Visual Armenia Development Foundation
2021.04 - Current

COO

My Step Charitable Foundation
2019.12 - 2021.04

Senior Project Manager

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative/Aurora Forum
2018.12 - 2021.01

Senior Expert, External Relations Department

Office to the Prime Minister, RA
2018.06 - 2018.12

Long-term Observer, EOM to RF

OSCE ODIHR
2018.02 - 2018.03

Short-Term Observer, EOM to the Kyrgyz Republic

OSCE ODIHR
2017.10 - 2017.11

Short-Term Observer, EOM to RF

OSCE ODIHR
2016.09 - 2016.09

Short-Term Observer, EOM to Moldova

OSCE ODIHR
2014.11 - 2014.12

Chief Specialist, External Relations Department

Office to the President, RA
2012.08 - 2018.12

Second Rank Specialist

Office to the President of The Republic of Armenia
2010.05 - 2012.08

Executive Training Program For Alumni

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna

International Relations And Diplomacy

Netherlands Institute of International Relations

Certificate, Executive Program, EU Integration

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna

Master of Arts - European Studies/Civilization

Yerevan State University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Yerevan State University
Sona Yeghiazaryan