Education and Qualifications

MSc: Economics, Specialty of Economic Information Systems in Management, Ivane Javakhishvili State University of Tbilisi, Georgia, 2003
BSc: Economics, Specialty of Economic Informatics, Ivane Javakhishvili State University of Tbilisi, Georgia, 2000
Professional: European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), British Computer Society, 2009
Certificate: Certificate of English Language (Advanced Language) St. Nicholas College of London, United Kingdom, 2008

Career Summary

2004 – 2011 Volunteer/Web-Editor, AGROWEB GEORGIA, London, United Kingdom
2007 – 2010 Translator/Volunteer, WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS, London, United Kingdom
2004 – 2007 ICT Manager, GEORGIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION, Tbilisi, Georgia
2003 – 2004 Information System Manager, EDUCATION REFORM CENTRE ‘BALAVARI’, Tbilisi, Georgia 
2001 – 2002 Information System Manager, BUSINESS CENTRE AIA 2000, Tbilisi, Georgia
2002 Trainee, ELECTRO-CAR REPAIR WORKS, Tbilisi, Georgia
2000 Trainee, AES TELASI, Tbilisi, Georgia

Pro Bono

· Author and Web-editor of AgroWeb Georgia, ongoing
· Country Resource Person (CRP) in Georgia - European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System (EFABIS NET), 2006 – 2007
· National Coordinator of Farm Animal Welfare Portal in Georgia, 2006 – 2007
· Developer of Georgian Farmers’ Network, 2004 – 2007

Programmes/Projects

· Co-ordinator - The 4th Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) Photo Contest 2008; European Focal Point (ERFP) Network Development program, 2008
· Trainee - "EU (FP6) Specific Support Action Project "Training and Mentoring early career scientists from candidate, associated and Mediterranean countries in a whole food chain approach to quality and safety”; 2005 – 2008
· European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System (EFABIS), EU&FAO UN&EAAP project, 2005 – 2007
· Co-ordinator - The 3rd Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) Photo Contest 2007; European Focal Point (ERFP) Network Development program, 2007
· Co-ordinator, The 2nd Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) Photo Contest 2006; European Focal Point (ERFP) Network Development program, 2006
· Co-ordinator, The 1st Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) Photo Contest 2005; European Focal Point (ERFP) Network Development program, 2005

 Speaking Engagements and Attendances

· Active Participation and Volunteering in the Caucasus, Tbilisi, Georgia - 2009
· Further Development of Farm Animal Welfare Web Network, High Tatras, Slovakia – 2007
· European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System (EFABIS) Technical Workshop, Mariensee, Germany – 2007
· EU (FP6) Specific Support Action Project "Training and Mentoring early career scientists from candidate, associated and Mediterranean countries in a whole food chain approach to quality and safety”, Viterbo, Italy – 2005; Girona, Spain – 2006; Antalya, Turkey-2006.
· First Caucasian Workshop on Concepts of Animal Welfare, Tbilisi, Georgia – 2006
· 57th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production (EAAP), Antalya, Turkey – 2006
· European Farm Animal Biodiversity Information System Workshop, Hannover, Germany – 2006
· Expert Consultation and Video Conference, FAO SEUR, Budapest, Hungary – 2006
· Seminar on the State of Animal Genetic Resources and Network Promotion of AgroWeb, Minsk, Belarus – 2005
· Effective Communication and Information Management Among Agriculture Research, Extension and Farmers for Rural Development in Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia  – 2005
· Conservation and Active Management of Georgian Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR), Tbilisi, Georgia – 2005
· 10th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) – Rome, Italy – 2004
· Development of Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) Network in Central and Eastern European Countries and Establishment Animal Genetic Resources Panel in the AgroWeb Internet Portal, Tbilisi, Georgia – 2004
· Conservation and Management of Animal Genetic Resources, Tekirdag, Turkey – 2004

Publications

Co-author, “Developments of cattle husbandry in Georgia”, Farm management and extension needs in Central and Eastern countries under the EU milk quota 2006, EAAP Technical Series - ISSN 1570-7318, Volume 8, pages 223-233, 2006

Web Development

· AgroWeb Georgia
· Agricultural Cooperative TKIRI
· Conservation and Active Management of Georgian Animal Genetic Resources
· Further Development of Farm Animal Welfare Web Network
· 1st Caucasian Workshop on Concepts of Animal Welfare
· 2nd Animal Genetic Resources Photo Contest
· 3rd Animal Genetic Resources Photo Contest
· 4th Animal Genetic Resources Photo Contest

Key I.T. Skills

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Internet, Dreamweaver, Web Design and Content Management System (CMS)

Languages

Georgian – native, Russian and English – fluent, Slovak - intermediate
 

Motto

Think globally, act locally!

Contact Details

E-mail: ekatherine_tsurtsumia(at)hotmail.com or  e.tsurtsumia(at)gmail.com