NINO KIKNADZE
Tbilisi
Summary
Result-driven and goal-oriented project and program development professional. Over ten years of managerial experience in public and private sectors. Proven success in identifying best practices and developing insights on how to scale the impact of government-funded programs. Strategic planning and communication with national and international stakeholders. Successfully led the execution of UNESCO and European Union-funded programs. Experienced in interaction with high government officials and C-level executives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF GEORGIAN SHOWCASE
TBILISI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THEATER
Tbilisi
01.2023 - Current
- Successfully hosted nearly 60 theatre professionals, including directors, actors, and playwrights, facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations and knowledge exchange
- Created and implemented a dynamic theatre program that was praised for its variety and quality, significantly enhancing audience engagement and satisfaction
- Managed a team of volunteers and staff, fostering a collaborative environment and delivering the event under budget with a 95% attendee satisfaction rate
HEAD OF PROGRAM (FOCAL POINT)
TBILISI - UNESCO CITY OF MEDIA ARTS
Tbilisi
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Managing initiatives led by network member cities to make creativity an essential component of urban development, notably through partnerships involving the public and private sectors and civil society
- Successfully led the proposal submission process of Tbilisi, Georgia becoming the network member
- Tbilisi now has its first-ever strategic development plan which envisions digital transition and promotes environmentally friendly practices and social inclusion
- Every year over one hundred young field professionals benefit from small grants and technical assistance
- Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
DEPUTY HEAD
TBILISI - UNESCO WORLD BOOK CAPITAL
Tbilisi
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Cities designated as UNESCO World Book Capitals undertake to carry out activities to encourage a culture of reading and diffuse the Network's values in all ages and population groups, both within and beyond the national borders
- Enhanced the skills of over five hundred Georgian writers, twenty of them ended up writing their first books
- Equipped more than a hundred school libraries with books and materials
- Opened two new municipal libraries and the Museum of Repressed Writers
- Founded Tbilisi Children's Book Festival
- Introduced modern Georgian writers to international society by translating more than twenty Georgian books into Spanish, Greek, Arabic, French and Swedish
- Recorded 50 audiobooks
- Within tight deadlines successfully transformed and adapted the events festival to covid-regulations
MARKETING EVENTS SENIOR MANAGER
BANK OF GEORGIA
Tbilisi
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Successfully created memorable and impactful experiences for Brand users
- Prioritised different metrics based on the company's goals and objectives
- Properly planned, organised, and executed events within budget and timeline constraints
- This includes coordinating logistics, managing vendors, securing venues, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees
PUBLISHING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
FRANKFURTER BUCHMESSE 2018
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: In 2018, Georgia was honoured as the Guest of Honor country at the Frankfurt Book Fair
- This designation provided Georgia with a prominent platform to showcase its literature, culture, and arts on an international stage
- Successfully strengthened international connections within the global publishing and literary community
- Encouraged translation of Georgian Literature into various languages
- Fostered accessibility for Georgian authors and their works worldwide
- In 2018, Georgia was honoured as the Guest of Honor country at the Frankfurt Book Fair
- This designation provided Georgia with a prominent platform to showcase its literature, culture, and arts on an international stage
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS MANAGER
BOOKS IN BATUMI PUBLISHING
Batumi
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Significantly contributed to the literary scene by nurturing new talents, preserving cultural heritage through publications, and contributing to the diversity of voices in Georgian literature
CHIEF COORDINATOR | PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF GEORGIAN BOOK AND LITERATURE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND SPORT OF GEORGIA
Tbilisi
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Competently elevated Georgian literature's visibility and recognition on both local and global platforms through translations, book fairs, literary festivals, and promotional events
- Promoted literacy programs, reading initiatives, and educational projects to cultivate a love for reading and appreciation for Georgian literature among different age groups
PROJECT MANAGER
GEORGIAN PUBLISHERS & BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Organizing Georgian national stands at International Book Fairs
- Organizing the Tbilisi International Book Fair
- Country programme assistant of EU-funded project 'Book Platform'
Education
Course - Cooperation Beyond Borders - Transnational Public Administration and Organizing
SWEDISH INSTITUTE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
11-2023
Training program - Georgia's Future Civil Service Leaders
GEORGIAN FOUNDATION FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
10-2017
Master's degree - Communication and Media Studies
GEORGIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
07-2014
Bachelor's degree - Art/Art Studies, General
IVANE JAVAKHISHVILI TBILISI STATE UNIVERSITY
07-2011
Course - Norwegian Language and Culture
UNIVERSITY OF OSLO
08-2010
Skills
- Identification of program risks and rationalization
- Program monitoring and evaluation
- Data collection and analysis
- Resource mobilization and outreach strategy planning
- Promoting digital transitioning of managerial processes
- Private sector engagement
- Motivating and inspiring others to succeed
- Stakeholder management
- Goal setting
- Resource allocation
- Budget planning
- Merger and acquisition integration
- Corporate social responsibility
- Digital transformation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Innovation management
- Sustainability initiatives
- Policy development
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Russian, Limited Working Proficiency
Timeline
EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF GEORGIAN SHOWCASE
TBILISI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THEATER
01.2023 - Current
HEAD OF PROGRAM (FOCAL POINT)
TBILISI - UNESCO CITY OF MEDIA ARTS
01.2023 - 12.2024
DEPUTY HEAD
TBILISI - UNESCO WORLD BOOK CAPITAL
01.2020 - 12.2022
MARKETING EVENTS SENIOR MANAGER
BANK OF GEORGIA
01.2019 - 12.2020
PUBLISHING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
FRANKFURTER BUCHMESSE 2018
01.2018 - 12.2019
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS MANAGER
BOOKS IN BATUMI PUBLISHING
01.2016 - 12.2017
CHIEF COORDINATOR | PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF GEORGIAN BOOK AND LITERATURE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND SPORT OF GEORGIA
01.2015 - 12.2016
PROJECT MANAGER
GEORGIAN PUBLISHERS & BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION
01.2012 - 12.2014
Course - Cooperation Beyond Borders - Transnational Public Administration and Organizing
SWEDISH INSTITUTE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Training program - Georgia's Future Civil Service Leaders
GEORGIAN FOUNDATION FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Master's degree - Communication and Media Studies
GEORGIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Bachelor's degree - Art/Art Studies, General
IVANE JAVAKHISHVILI TBILISI STATE UNIVERSITY
Course - Norwegian Language and Culture
UNIVERSITY OF OSLO
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