Hagop Makdis is a communication and soft skills development specialist with more than nine years of teaching and training experience. His areas of expertise include nonverbal communication, body language, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). Since 2013, he has delivered certified NLP training programs, helping individuals develop their communication and interpersonal skills.

Hagop Makdis is the founder and director of Big Mind Educational and Business Center. As an international seminar trainer, guest speaker, and expert in identifying soft skills training needs, he has conducted more than 200 seminars for over 4,000 participants.

He has collaborated with numerous international organizations and private companies, including Syria Trust for Development, the International Committee of the Red Cross, UNICEF, World Vision, CPC Center, Fund for Armenian Relief, Coca-Cola, Slice Academy, IAB International Business Academy, First Business School, and Coca-Cola HBC Armenia.

Hagop Makdis is also involved in public administration and youth policy initiatives. As a participant in the iGorts program, he works at the Department of Youth Policy, Additional and Continuing Education of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, contributing to the development of youth policy strategies in the field of non-formal education.

He began his academic journey in Syria, graduating from the Faculty of Science at the University of Aleppo with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Life Science. He subsequently continued his education in Armenia, earning a second master’s degree in Life Science from Yerevan State University.

Hagop Makdis speaks Armenian, Arabic, and English. His professional work brings together communication, education, and the public sector, supporting individual development and effective collaboration.

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