Lindita Rova

• Company Overview: The Regional Council is a local self-government institution, at the second level, elected by the members of the municipal councils forming the regional council

Drafted and presented project decisions to Councilors for their consideration, and ensured the effective implementation of council decision in accordance with legal requirements.

Developed and prepared the annual budget, ensuring its alignment with law and organizational goals and ensured rigorous adherence to the approved budget by closely monitoring expenditures.

Oversaw payroll, social expenses and investments, ensuring accurate calculations and timely disbursements. Organize, promote and coordinate cultural activities locally and nationally to promote community engagement.

Led recruitment efforts for the county civil service, selecting qualified candidates to meet organizational needs. Championed diversity and inclusion efforts to create a more inclusive workplace environment for all civil servants.

Developed medium-term budget plans and effectively implemented them into annual budgets. Provided quarterly reports on the implementation of the county council's budget, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Oversaw budget development and financial management, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational and investments excellence.

Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

• Pre-University Education Manager (Ages 3-18) in 7 municipalities of the county, overseeing over 100 schools, 1500 teachers and more than 13,000 students

Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract highly skilled educators, enhancing overall student learning experiences and timely substitutes for absences and also established clear performance metrics for evaluating teacher effectiveness.

Coordinated events and activities that promoted positive school culture among students, staff, and parents, promoted community partnerships by forging strong relationships with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and different civil groups to support school initiatives positively.

Built highly-efficient team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities and ensured rigorous implementation of comprehensive curricula for students aged 3 to 18 and administered accurate and fair national exams for various grade levels.

Directed teaching process development and monitoring to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes and supported personal and professional growth of teachers and staff through training programs by ensured compliance with education laws and implemented decisions from higher authorities.

Managed media relations and provided transparent statistical data on pre-university education.

Skillfully managed the delegated budget, overseeing personnel salaries and operational expenses and coordinated tender processes for educational materials and strategic investments.

Ensured inclusive education by providing specialized teachers for students with disabilities

Organized cultural activities to encourage artistic expression and cultural appreciation and also developed and supervised sports activities, fostering physical fitness and teamwork.

Successfully coordinated the implementation of the international PISA examination.

• Taught courses on Basics of Finance, Public Finance, and Management of Finance in the study programs Bachelor in Accountancy-Finance, Public Administration, and Tourism. Delivered lectures as a senior lecturer for the course International Finance in the Professional Master's program in Accountancy-Finance. Instructed the course Financial Management on Public Administration in the Professional Master's program in Public Administration

• Taught courses on Basics of Finance, Public Finance, and Management of Finance in the study programs Bachelor in Accountancy-Finance, Public Administration, and Tourism. Delivered lectures as a senior lecturer for the course International Finance in the Professional Master's program in Accountancy-Finance. Instructed the course Financial Management on Public Administration in the Professional Master's program in Public Administration

Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.

Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.

Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.

Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences and increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.

Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.

Mentored and advised students tp their Bachelor and Master Thesis as well as to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.

Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information and also created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge as well as developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.

Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms as well as adapted quickly to shifting educational landscapes during remote learning periods, leveraging digital tools to engage students via virtual platforms while maintaining a high level of academic rigor.

Developed and implemented innovative course materials, significantly increasing student interest in subject matter as well as pioneered use of multimedia resources in lectures, enriching learning environment.

Evaluated and supervised student activities like SIFE, student board etc.

• Served as an effective liaison between the Mayor''s office, City Council, staff members, and external stakeholders for timely decision-making processes.

Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading public forums, town hall meetings, and workshops.

Developed strong relationships with community leaders to foster a sense of shared responsibility in addressing civic challenges together.

Attended public forums, events and informal meetings.