Mariya Kaya

Mariya Kaya has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies.

Mariya started their career as an Administrative Assistant at Balkan Trade Center in November 2005 and later served as an Office Manager and Recruiter at K-RECRUITMENT - Recruitment and Selection Agency from May 2005 to November 2005.

Mariya then joined ICAP Group - ICAP Bulgaria, where they held multiple roles from September 2006 to November 2018. Mariya'sroles included Administrative Manager from February 2011 to January 2012, Manager of the Contact Center in January 2011, Manager of Employment Solutions from January 2012 to January 2013, and Operations Manager from January 2013 to October 2016. Mariya also served as a Manager in People and Employment Solutions, specializing in HR Consulting, Recruitment, Executive Search & Selection from October 2016 to November 2018.

Following their time at ICAP Group, Mariya joined Tide, a leading provider of smart current accounts for sole traders and small companies. Mariya started as an Office Manager and People Partner from November 2018 to April 2020. Mariya then transitioned to the role of Senior People & Culture Administrator from April 2020 to March 2022, and currently serves as the Senior People Operations Manager since March 2022.

Overall, Mariya Kaya's work experience includes roles in office management, recruitment, HR consulting, people management, and operations.

Mariya Kaya's education history begins with their high school diploma, which they obtained from the National High School of Fine Arts "Iliya Petrov" in Sofia from 1996 to 2000. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management, and Marketing from the Marketing, Trade and Management College in Sofia, from 2007 to 2010.

To further enhance their skills, Mariya completed a program in the Department of Foreign Languages, specializing in the Turkish Language, at Marmara University from 2015 to 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Mariya obtained various certifications to expand their knowledge and expertise. Mariya became certified in Finance and Accounting from the International Business Management Institute (IBMI) in March 2023. Mariya also completed certifications in Marketing and Communications, Strategy and Operations, Human Resource Management, and as a Certified HR Business Partner from the IBMI and AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR between 2020 and 2021.

Furthermore, they achieved certification as a HOGAN Assessment Consultant from Hogan Assessment Systems in September 2017. Prior to that, in August 2013, they completed a certification program in Hogan Assessments, specifically focusing on Developmental Solutions for Managerial Leadership Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory Hogan Development Survey. Additionally, they received training in Negotiation Skills from Huthwaite International in March 2014.