baimova@policy.hu

DoB: 22 Nov 1977
Nationality: Azeri
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A resourceful and flexible individual with creative approach to problem solving; ability to consider multiple variables, identify best solutions, make quality decisions, and contribute to the bottom line; strong and proven analytical and managerial skills; adaptability necessary to handle various projects and work efficiently in a complex, demanding and constantly changing environment.
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
 

1998 – 1999                       UNIVERSITY OF READING, UK
                                           Post Graduate MA Degree (Organisation Planning and Management in Education) (Distinction)

1994 – 1998                       UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES, AZERBAIJAN
                                           BA in English Language and Literature

1994 – 1995                       KHAZAR UNIVERSITY, AZERBAIJAN
                                           Concentration on Humanities, Preparatory Course

LANGUAGES:                 Fluent English, Azeri and Russian; working level of French and Turkish.

COMPUTERS:                Proficient in the use of PC systems; experienced in the use Windows applications
                                          including Microsoft Office (all modules); strong Internet research skills.
 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING (selective)

NOV’02                           Managing People & Performance management course
                                         The British Council, Azerbaijan: UK training course to enhance management and leadership skills

AUG ‘01                           Events management course
                                         The British Council, Georgia: UK training course to enhance efficient and effective organisation of events

APR’02 - JUN’02            Cambridge University Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
                                         The British Council, Azerbaijan

JAN’01-APR’01              Certificate in Business English (Hons)
                                         English Language Solutions, Azerbaijan
 

CAREER HISTORY:

SEPT' 00 - present             The Western University, Baku, Azerbaijan
(part-time)                          Lecturer, Faculty of Western Languages and Humanities

MAY ’01 – FEB’02          The British Council, Baku, Azerbaijan
                                          Projects Manager

OCT’ 99 – MAY’ 01        British Know How Fund Project: Macroeconomic Policy Group
                                          Project Administrator

JUNE’ 96 – SEPT’ 98       British Embassy, Baku, Azerbaijan
                                          Office Assistant

OCT' 95 - JUNE' 96         Elko International Ltd, Baku, Azerbaijan
                                         Office Assistant

HONORS

FEB' 03 - JUN' 03          Awarded with Contemporary Issues Fellowships by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US State Dept
                                       to conduct a research at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA

JAN’02 - FEB’ 03          Awarded with International Policy Fellowships, Center for Policy Studies, Open Society Institute, Hungary

SEP’98 – SEP’99           Awarded with the British Chevening Scholarship by Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), UK
                                       to pursue a postgraduate course at the University of Reading, England, UK
 

PUBLICATIONS (selective)

Overview of the Education System in Azerbaijan, October 2002, Krasnodar regional branch of Russian Academy of Education

Azerbaijan: The Nature of Poverty in Education, LGB, Open Society Institute, Budapest, June 2002

GETIS Profile for Azerbaijan (Global Education And Training Information Service), September 2000

Feasibility Study: Establishing distance learning centre in Azerbaijan, August 1999