ABOUT ALEKSANDRA
Aleksandra is a freelance journalist and writer based in Southampton, UK. She is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of NOMADSofORIGIN Magazine. She is the writer of Thirsty Flowers - a collection of poetry and prose. Her debut book is available to purchase on Amazon.
Aleksandra was born and raised in Bulgaria. In 2018 she graduated with a first-class honors BA Degree in Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing from Solent University.
Between 2016 - 2019 Aleksandra worked as a Features Writer for STARK Magazine. Alongside working on her Final Major University Project, in 2018 she joined the team of SUITCASE Magazine in London as an editorial assistant.
Aleksandra is creative, positive, hard-working, ambitious, and open-minded to opportunities to build upon her journalism career.
EDUCATION
Professional School of Economics, Bulgaria
2010 September – 2015 May
Accountancy
Graduated with honours
Solent University, United Kingdom
2015 September – 2018 July
BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing
First Class Honours graduate
TESTIMONIALS
'Aleksandra is a great addition to any team with her remarkable journalistic sense and desire to progress.
In addition, she brings a fantastic personality on board and serious idea thinking and problem-solving. It is a great delight to work with her because she understands the business's problems and delivers results within short deadlines. Aleksandra is one of those people that attracts you with charm and classic hard working ethic.
I recommend her for any kind of creative jobs that challenge her to grow her skills and seek further career development.'
Creative Director at StarkMag.co.uk
Photographer at SvTsvetanov.com
Assistant Coordinator at Solent Creatives
SKILLS
Experienced in working with the Adobe InDesign software. Creates the editorial content and designs the layout of NOMADSofORIGIN Magazine's print issues.
IELTS
Certified with the International English Language Test System in 2015.
Latte Art
Attended training sessions on coffee growing, brewing, extracting and latte art. Participated in local barista competitions.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Aleksandra is a published author. Her debut collection of poetry and prose, Thirsty Flowers, is available on Amazon.
Aleksandra is also the co-founder of an independent publication about travel and sustainability. NOMADSofORIGIN Magazine exists in print and digital form.
Aleksandra is bilingual. She speaks Bulgarian as her native language and is also fluent in English.
She graduated with a First-Class Honours BA degree in Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing.
Achieved excellent scores in her secondary education in Accountancy and Economics.
Participated in national competitions in Bulgarian language and Literature, English, and Accountancy in 2010 - 2015.
Coffee enthusiast with a passion for travelling and exploring different cultures.
COLLABORATIONS
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Aleksandra has previously interviewed and worked in collaboration with well-known names and brands including:
Stark Magazine. KeepCup. Suitcase Magazine. Elena Gual. Palm of Feronia. Leilani Shells. 3 Minute Bulgaria. Rankin. Salty Aura. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel. Soton Magazine. Arya Audio Labs. Buck Naked Soap. Will&Bear. Dirty Grey. Léa the Label. IBUKU. Aura House Bali. Masseria Moroseta. I Love Linen. MOTAS. Koleliba. Richard Clarkson Art and Design Laboratory. Brenden Sanborn. Andrew Coimbra. Josh Walker. Pacifique Avant Garde. Edward Zorab. Steven Tai. Svetlomir Tsvetanov. Solent University.