Maria Shishkova, Managing Partner

Ms. Maria Shishkova is the Managing Partner of AIMS Human Capital Bulgaria and Dale Carnegie Training Bulgaria. She is a Dale Carnegie Certified Local Training Director and has been trained in specialized coaching courses at the Corporate Coach University of Dallas, USA and in a programme of Applied Economics at the University of Delaware, USA.

She holds a MA in English and American studies from the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". Ms. Shishkova is a certified consultant in the Thomas International Management Systems and SHL. Ms. Shishkova has over 20 years of experience in the area of general management, human resources, management consulting, assessment and development centers, leadership training and coaching, compensation and benefits surveys and executive search and selection for top managerial positions. She has headed and/or participated in projects in Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Romania, the Netherlands and Germany. She has consulted and headed projects for over 150 multinational companies from all business industries represented in Bulgaria.

She has been the Chairperson between 2007-2013 and currently is a Member of the Managing Board of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum and Member of the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Association of Management Consultancy Organizations. Ms. Shishkova has been a Board Member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria between 1999-2005. She is also a Founding Member of the Bulgarian Investment Information Network and a Founding Member of Sofia Services Group. She is a member of the Bulgarian Association for People Management.

e-mail: maria_shishkova@aims.bg                                                   

Russana Kenova, Finance and Administration Manager

Ms. Russana Kenova is the Finance and Administration Manager of AIMS Human Capital.

She has a Master's degree in Accounting at University of National and World Economy. She has over sixteen  years of extensive experience in corporate accounting obtained through job assignments at a major auditing and accounting firm, trade companies, foreign investors and companies from the service sector. Emphasis on internal financial and accounting control, Bulgarian statutory audits, reconciliation of business processes and accounting function, provision of payroll, leasing and bookkeeping services for various types of clients in many industries.

Ms. Kenova is familiar with International Accounting Standards, practice in transformations of financial statements according to IAS and has a sound knowledge in accounting, Tax and labor legislation.

e-mail: russana_boradjieva@aims.bg                                               

Anna Toromanova, Manager Executive Search and Assessment

Ms. Anna Toromanova has over 15 years of experience in working with clients at McCann-Erickson – a global advertising agency. During this period she has worked with companies such as Diageo, L’Oreal, Delta ice creams, Boots, Evyap, GSK, Telenor, SC Johnson.

Researching and analyzing client needs and finding optimal ways to meet them in the Bulgarian market is a core expertise of Mrs. Toromanova.  Her exposure to clients in various business areas ensures insight and understanding of the goals and challenges in the industries of FMCG (fast moving consumer goods), pharmaceuticals, services and telecommunications. With the different positions in the agency she has evolved as a manager who is capable of balancing good personal and fruitful business relationship within her team. 

Ms. Toromanova is a proud holder of two Creative Awards in both advertising and media campaigns. Based on her experience with diverse profile companies, she is convinced that people relations are the most valuable foundation of successful teams.  She has a Master's degree in Accounting at University of National and World Economy. She is a SHL System certified consultant and is fluent in English.  

Her most passionate hobby is travelling and exploring new countries and people.

e-mail: anna_toromanova@aims.bg    

Mariela Boycheva, Senior Consultant

Ms. Mariela Boycheva is a Senior Consultant with expertise in the field of Finance, Banking, Energy, Logistics, Sales, Project Management and Law. She has more than 20 years’ experience in People Management, Key Account Management and Educational Management as Head of the Vocational Center at the Ministry of Economy. For the past 6 years she has been managing her own business in the field of trainings and certification. Prior to joining AIMS team she was part of the HR Development Unit of CEZ Bulgaria.

A proven communicator and team player, Ms. Boycheva works in an organized and systematic way to get things done.

Ms. Mariela Boycheva is fluent in English.

e-mail: mariela_boycheva@aims.bg                                               

 

       

 

Petia Vassileva, Consultant

Ms. Petia Vassileva is experienced in Human Resources Management, both in-house and as a freelance consultant. The sectors she concentrated on in the last 6 years are Energy, the ICT and growing Start-up & Innovations. Prior to her passion for Talent Acquisition, Assessment, Employee Retention and Employer Branding, she has worked in Project Management for Logistics and Aerospace clients for 7 years.

 

She is a certified HRM Consultant by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, holding also Masters of Business Administration in General Management by City University of Seattle and Bachelors in Politics with Economics from Goldsmiths College, the University of London.

 

She is fluent in English and she  is certain that success is possible only with ‘the right people for the right time.

 

e-mail: petia_vassileva@aims.bg    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emilia Hristova, Consultant

Ms. Emilia Hristova is an experienced Consultant in the Financial and Banking Sector. Her long-term experience of over 9 years encompasses Client Relations & Partnerships and Professional Customer Services, all accompanied by excellent numerical and analytical skills. Her second passion relates to the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) area. 

Emilia holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Veliko Tarnovo “St. Cyril and St. Methodius”. She is fluent in English and she has successfully completed the most innovative presentation and negotiation trainings, which Emilia implements efficiently and effectively in all of her work-related projects.

 

e-mail: emilia_hristova@aims.bg