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Mariami Alikhanashvili

Mariami Alikhanashvili

Tbilisi,TB

Summary

Highly organized and proactive project manager with 5+ years of experience in managing educational and advocacy projects across cultural and nonprofit sectors. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex programs, coordinate diverse teams, and maintain effective communication with local and international partners. Experienced in leading seminars, organizing training events, and handling administrative and office tasks with precision. Extensive experience in fundraising, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, timeline planning, and results-oriented project monitoring and reporting. Known for a pragmatic approach, strong sense of responsibility, and confident, clear communication in both Georgian and English.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

International Teamer/Facilitator

Jugendbildungsstätte Kurt Löwenstein
12.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated and co-led sessions during four annual seminar weeks, each spanning eight programme days and engaging 20 to 100 participants from all over the world
  • Designed and implemented educational tracks focusing on democracy, political participation, antifascist education, and creating inclusive spaces for queer and marginalized communities
  • Developed seminar structure, interactive methods, and tailored educational materials to fit the needs of diverse international youth groups
  • Supported group processes, ensured the creation of safer learning environments, and adapted content to reflect current sociopolitical challenges
  • Contributed to the preparation, delivery, and reflection of educational modules in collaboration with international teams

PROJECT ASSISTANT, GILDIA (Partly Remote)

"SOCIAL ISSUES CAMPAIGN"
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Led the supervision of a project aiming to raise awareness of democracy and voting, supported by USAID
  • Project planning and activity monitoring, ensuring seamless communication with project stakeholders, including financial management teams
  • Developed and executed comprehensive campaign plans and established timelines for project milestones
  • Organized regional meetings, lectures, and community engagement events to maximize outreach and impact
  • Contributed to the creative direction and production of multimedia content, including videos, infographics, posters, and newsletters
  • Prepared detailed reports and maintained consistent communication with donors, ensuring adherence to grant agreement timelines throughout the project’s implementation

ESC VOLUNTEER

JUGENDBILDUNGSSTÄTTE KURT LÖWENSTEIN
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisting the educational officer in preparing, running and evaluating international seminars on the issue of intercultural learning
  • Assisting the educational officer with reporting tasks for Erasmus+ projects
  • Preparing seminar rooms, including technical setup, arranging furniture, and organizing materials
  • Researching relevant publications and preparing seminar materials
  • Planning seminar tracks and facilitating seminars

Project Coordinator, Gildia (Partly Remote)

"STRENGTHENING SOCIAL AND LABOR RIGHTS"
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for overseeing and monitoring project activities, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and executing the campaign plan, in the project supported by USAID
  • Managing events, organizing meetings, workshops, camps, and conferences, selecting relevant topics, locations, participants, and trainers
  • Contributing to content development for videos, infographics, and flyers
  • Responsible for preparing reports and maintaining communication with donors, ensuring compliance with grant deadlines
  • Developed detailed project documentation, including scope of work, project schedules, and financial reports.

President

YOUNG SOCIALISTS OF GEORGIA
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Leading the organization’s strategic planning and development, overseeing political campaigns, and setting long-term goals
  • Managing a diverse team, coordinating national and international initiatives, and fostering collaboration with partner organizations
  • Organizing and facilitating workshops, conferences, and educational programs focused on social justice, equality, and political activism
  • Advocating for youth involvement in politics, representing the organization in media and public forums, and liaising with political leaders and stakeholders
  • Managing the organization’s budget, fundraising efforts, and community outreach programs

PROJECT COORDINATOR, Gildia

"EMPOWERING WORKERS IN THE CULTURE INDUSTRY"
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Directed project activities, ensuring effective stakeholder communication, supported by OSGF
  • Collaborated closely with the accounting team
  • Developed and executed comprehensive campaign plans, organized meetings, and workshops to foster collaboration
  • Actively contributed to content creation
  • Maintained timely communication with donors, adhering to grant agreement deadlines throughout project phases

PRESIDENT

ACTIVATE ACTIVISM
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed and directed the activities of the women right’s organization
  • Leading the organization’s strategic planning and development, overseeing political campaigns, and setting long-term goals
  • Established partnerships with national and international organizations to enhance collaboration and resource sharing
  • Oversaw fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor outreach, and organizing events, resulting in sustainable project funding
  • Monitored project progress, ensured accountability, and prepared comprehensive reports for stakeholders and funders
  • Represented the organization in public forums, conferences, and media engagements to raise awareness of key issues

PROJECT COORDINATOR, Gildia

PROMOTING THE ORGANIZATION OF EMPLOYEES IN THE ART
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Oversaw project activities to ensure timely completion within budget while meeting objectives, in the project supported by USAID
  • Managed teams and optimized resource utilization for maximum efficiency
  • Organized meetings, workshops, camps and events, defining topics and engaging relevant participants and trainers
  • Contributed to content creation
  • Coordinated communication with donors, adhering strictly to grant agreement deadlines throughout project implementation

PROJECT ASSISTANT, TERRA INCOGNITA FILMS

"INTERNATIONAL SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT RESIDENCE"
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Organized the Second International Script Development Residence in Telavi
  • Managed all aspects of the residency program, from scheduling to event planning
  • Facilitated communication with international experts and artists, addressing their logistical needs
  • Coordinated travel and accommodations for participants
  • Served as a liaison between the residency program and local entities to secure permits and logistical support
  • Assisted in budget management, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines

PROJECT COORDINATOR, Activate Activism

"ALTERNATIVE MEDIA - WOMEN'S VOICE"
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw project activities and communicated with stakeholders accordingly, in the project supported by "Women's Fund in Georgia"
  • Managed activity timelines, procurement, and financial planning, including liaison with the accountant
  • Contributed to defining content for videos, infographics, and flyers
  • Prepared reports, documents, and donor communication within grant agreement deadlines

PROJECT ASSISTANT, FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG

"ONLINE MEDIA FOR UNIONS - VIDEO PODCASTS SERIES"
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Selection and processing of texts for video blogs, articles, programs, animations, writing articles
  • Planning program shootings, preparing topics and selecting/communicating thematic guests
  • Organizing shootings and communicating with respondents
  • Collecting and sorting the information required for reporting to the donor, communicating with fund representatives, providing monthly and final reporting

SPECIALIST OF THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT

GEORGIAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Directed daily activities of Youth GTUC
  • Drafted project proposals for partner foundations
  • Managed projects, planned and executed public campaigns, seminars, and demonstrations
  • Explored innovative methods for organization promotion and managed comprehensive marketing support initiatives
  • Administered all social media platforms, including content creation and engagement with stakeholders
  • Developed textual content for company literature
  • Traveled to various regions and fostering communication

Skills

  • Project management
  • Educational seminar planning and facilitating
  • Event planning
  • Team coordination
  • Project Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Schedule oversight
  • Content Creation
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Fundraising & Budget Management
  • Stakeholder Communication

Languages

Georgian
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Intermediate
B1
German
Beginner
A1

Tools

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Drive
  • Project Management Software: Trello
  • Communication Platforms: Zoom, Microsoft Teams
  • Creative Tools: Canva

Education

Bachelor's Programme, Political and Social Sciences

Tbilisi State University

2016-2020

  • Central course work: World Politics, History of Political Doctrines, Public Policy, Political Communication, Social Science Research Methods, Political Research Methods, Political Ideologies, Fundamentals of Economic Policy, Geopolitics: Past and Contemporary, Comparative Politics of the Middle East, Gender in Political Context
  • Title of thesis: Forms of Workers' Collective Resistance in Post-Soviet Georgia
  • Degree: Bachelor of Political Science


Bachelor's Programme, MINOR STUDIES - FAR EASTERN Regional STUDIES

Tbilisi State University

2016-2020



Certification

  • Let's Get Political! Council of Europe Budapest (HU) 2023
  • Climate Crisis Gender Impact, Women and Environment Council of Europe Strasbourg (FR) 2022
  • INTERNATIONAL TRAINING FOR TRAINERS The Kurt Löwenstein Education CenterWerneuchen (GE) 2022
  • Sub-Regional Training for Social Partners on UN
    Reform, Sustainable Development and Decent Work
    The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC/ILO) Tbilisi (GEO), 2021
  • ORGANIZING COURSE The Austrian Development Agency, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the OGB Tbilisi (GEO) 2021
  • LECTURES AND PRACTICAL WORK ON LABOR, LEGAL AND GENDER ISSUES, NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES, MEDIA
    AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, ETC.     Austrian School of Trade Unions Tbilisi (GEO)2019
  • Achievement Certificate University of Miyazaki Miyakazi (JP) 2019

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 10/13/98
  • Nationality: Georgian

Timeline

International Teamer/Facilitator

Jugendbildungsstätte Kurt Löwenstein
12.2024 - Current

PROJECT ASSISTANT, GILDIA (Partly Remote)

"SOCIAL ISSUES CAMPAIGN"
09.2024 - 12.2024

ESC VOLUNTEER

JUGENDBILDUNGSSTÄTTE KURT LÖWENSTEIN
05.2024 - 12.2024

Project Coordinator, Gildia (Partly Remote)

"STRENGTHENING SOCIAL AND LABOR RIGHTS"
05.2024 - 12.2024

President

YOUNG SOCIALISTS OF GEORGIA
10.2023 - 10.2024

PROJECT COORDINATOR, Gildia

"EMPOWERING WORKERS IN THE CULTURE INDUSTRY"
09.2023 - 02.2024

PROJECT COORDINATOR, Gildia

PROMOTING THE ORGANIZATION OF EMPLOYEES IN THE ART
10.2022 - 07.2023

PROJECT ASSISTANT, TERRA INCOGNITA FILMS

"INTERNATIONAL SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT RESIDENCE"
06.2022 - 05.2023

PROJECT COORDINATOR, Activate Activism

"ALTERNATIVE MEDIA - WOMEN'S VOICE"
12.2021 - 08.2022

PRESIDENT

ACTIVATE ACTIVISM
10.2021 - 10.2023

PROJECT ASSISTANT, FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG

"ONLINE MEDIA FOR UNIONS - VIDEO PODCASTS SERIES"
11.2020 - 11.2021

SPECIALIST OF THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT

GEORGIAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION
01.2019 - 01.2021

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