Name Surname: Lilita Cine

Country: Latvia

City: Riga

Nationality: Latvian

Background: Continuing professional education in an enterprise, knowledge gaining and training through various courses and seminars, experience in decorative designing

Sector: Non-governmental or Third sector

Position: A member of Association for women with disabilites 'Aspazija', decorator

Association for women with disabilities 'Aspazija', url: http://aspazija.lv/

Even though Lilita has spinal deformation, she is an active member in association for women with disabilities 'Aspazija'. She is developing her creative potential through various activities, in that way improving both her personal and professional skills.

I’ve gained my professional skills by working in different enterprises. I have improved my skills and personal characteristics through lifelong learning and by attending different seminars and courses. I’ve spent a lot of my time gaining knowledge by self-studying.

By improving professionally, I’ve also gained a new information, I have the ability to be in society and to learn from others! It allows me not to “wander in my own world”. I also think that mental improvement is really important. In order to get where I am now, I had to face many obstacles, including economical ones.

My main motivation for my professional activity was connected to my search for society and my willingness to collaborate – the possibility of new contacts, people who think alike, new tips and useful information. For me, it opened a way on how not to be alone! I think that my factor of success is my fast reaction during different tasks and tests – both when thinking in professional and personal context.

Also, I think that my never-ending curiosity may had an impact on my success. I think that networking and contact gaining throughout your professional life is crucial, and may become the factor of success. In my situation, I gain success through various tips and advices, given by people who I meet in association 'Aspazija', courses, seminars, workshops.

I have various skills who have helped me during my professional life. I am able to learn and put new information into practice, I also easily adapt to changes and if needed - make important decisions fast. I’m good with spreading and transmitting new information. When it comes to professional environment, I highly appreciate the ability to improve myself both professionally and personally, it’s important for me to have objective and a way how to reach a goal.

When there is some kind of a problem, I always find a solution and if necessary – I ask for help. I am more than open to different experiences and advices, I try to evaluate them so that I can use them later for the benefit of my own improvement. I consider myself to be an active, progressive and democratic thinking woman who more than traditional and conservative things prefer innovative and new things and experiences.

I enjoy, and I also think I’m good at practical things, activities, I can be flexible according to situation. I am always ready to take up the risk, if it gives me an opportunity to gain new experience. I think the words creativity, spontaneity, and fast reaction describe me the best.

Most importantly – you must be persevering! You need to dare, be active, take part in various events and activities. You need to find yourself through these different opportunities provided by life!