Dariya RyskaliyevaDR
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Dariya Ryskaliyeva

@dariyaryskaliyeva

Dedicated wellbeing officer passionate about mental health and student support.

Kazakhstan
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my skills in mental health support and project management while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

As a Wellbeing and Student Experience Officer at De Montfort University Kazakhstan, I have successfully provided over 200 individual and group sessions focused on mental health and mindfulness. My role involves organizing events and training sessions aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of students and staff alike. I am deeply committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes mental health awareness.

Previously, I served as a Project Coordinator for MintMantis, where I honed my skills in client communication and project management. My diverse experience includes managing an office for a Forbes Top 50 executive, where I streamlined operations and enhanced productivity. I also have entrepreneurial experience as the owner of a meat shop, where I developed strong business acumen and customer relationship management skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DK
Current

Wellbeing and Student Experience Officer

De Montfort University Kazakhstan

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Provided group and individual wellbeing sessions to students and employees, delivering approximately 200 sessions. Organized and led mental health and wellbeing activities for students, including events for World Mental Health Day and Women's Week.

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Current

Project Coordinator

MintMantis

Mar 2025 - Present (4 months)

Supported client campaigns and coordinated communication between clients, internal teams, and external partners. Assisted with outreach, scheduling, and follow-up activities to ensure project progression.

KL

Office Manager/Executive Assistant

Karazhal Operating LLC

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 (10 months)

Managed daily schedules, travel arrangements, and documentation for a Forbes Top 50 executive and their partner. Ensured smooth office operations and handled HR-related duties, including executive orders and timesheet maintenance.

MS

Entrepreneur and Owner

Meat Shop

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)

Established and managed a meat shop specializing in marbled beef, overseeing procurement, butchery, sales, and customer service. Successfully acquired clients, managed social media marketing, and handled financial operations.

CT

Project Coordinator

Center for Applied Research TALAP

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)

Managed project documentation and reporting for a collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Facilitated negotiations with local authorities, designed social surveys, and conducted field missions.

PT

Assistant

Public Fund for Applied Research TALAP

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)

Supported agricultural projects, consolidated data, and organized the BALTRAK conference in collaboration with IAMO researchers. Managed the Director's schedule, organized business trips, and facilitated meeting arrangements.

RL

Call Center Manager

Romantic LLP

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)

Managed customer communications across various channels and handled flower sales and product information. Assisted in procurement, trained new employees, and implemented motivation strategies to boost performance.

SS

HR Assistant

Saipem S.P.A.

Apr 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Provided comprehensive administrative support for daily rig operations and prepared monthly reports including timesheets, KPIs, and POB data. Organized orientation sessions for new employees and managed daily headcount and catering.

FN

Trainee

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Mar 2018 - Apr 2018 (1 month)

Performed translations between Kazakh, Russian, and English, and assisted an economist with the FINTECC project. Supported various administrative tasks, ensuring smooth communication and project flow.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KS

Kazakh Agrotechnical University named after S.Seifullin

Bachelor of Engineering and Technology, Engineering and Technology

Studied a comprehensive curriculum covering information science, mathematics, physics, and languages. Gained occupational knowledge in the organization of wheeled and caterpillar machines, theoretical mechanics, and material science. Developed skills in automation of drawings execution, design foundations, and repair of technological machines.

WU

West Kazakhstan Agrarian Technical University

Academic Mobility Training, Engineering and Technology

Participated in an academic mobility program focusing on occupational subjects. Studied editing and exploitation equipment for petroleum pumping stations, machines and equipment of oil pipelines, and reliability of technological machines. Gained knowledge in trade and drilling equipment, and design tooling.

BU

Belorussian State Agrarian Technical University

Academic Mobility Training, Engineering and Technology

Undertook academic mobility training with a focus on occupational subjects. Covered material science, tractors and machines, and agricultural and meliorative cars. Also studied fuel greasing materials, and metal-cutting machines and tools.

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Software and tools used professionally

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