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Serbia
Work Background
Merrill LynchFinancial Advisor
Sep. 2014New York, New YorkI focus on building relationships with executives and business owners and help them organize the complexity of their finances. Personalized service-oriented approach provides my clients with more time to focus on all the things that matter to them the most.
Capitalizing on all the resources and capabilities of Bank of America Merrill Lynch I provide timely solutions, spot opportunities, prevent mistakes and save time.
Lifeline New YorkProgram Director/ Special Events, Donors and Media Relations
Apr. 2014 - Sep. 2014Greater New York City Area- I run the New York office of the humanitarian organization under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia and report directly to the Board of Directors and the Royal family. - I managed a team of 20 people in preparation, organization and execution of two fundraising events hosted by the Royal family that each gathered around 150 guests including diplomats, celebrities and socialites. I was in charge of the protocol, media relations, speech writing and I acted as the master of ceremony. One of these events was attended by 28 selected media representatives and covered in numerous media outlets including The Wall Street Journal.
- I am in charge of building and maintaining relationship with major donors through phone calls, emails, formal and informal meetings, fundraising and networking events, marketing efforts and media relations.
- I track donor relations activities in the established databases to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions. I am responsible for the review and control of all gift acknowledgments, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge statements and endowment reports.
3DoodlerMarketing and Communication Manager
Mar. 2013 - Apr. 2013Manhattan, New York, USA- Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development and Marketing during the Kickstarter launch of 3Doodler - the world’s first 3D printing pen. 3Doodler raised over $2.3m in 4 weeks and garnered worldwide media coverage. Responsibilities include: - Media research and analysis - Competitive analysis - Media outreach - Management of social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram) - CSR strategy planning - Carrying out a qualitative analysis of social engagement strategies - In recognition of my performance during the Kickstarter period, the CEO and Director of Business Development and Marketing expressly invited me to continue consulting for them post-Kickstarter.
Corbin-Hillman CommunicationsAssistant Account Executive
Sep. 2012 - Nov. 2013Manhattan, New York City- Contributing to strategic planning and branding
- Developing strategies for new product launches
- Pitch and press release writing
- Creating customized media databases - Conducting qualitative and quantitative competitor analysis - Organizing and tracking press placements
- Placement scanning and media valuations
- Communication with European clients and media (Spain and Italy) - Planning, organizing and guiding events and TV advents
- I work on 2 international accounts: Lee Stafford, UK's leading celebrity hair stylist and Knoll International, global manufacturer of office and home furnishings, recognized worldwide as a design leader.
National Geographic Retail StoreCommunication Consultant
May. 2012 - Jul. 2012Madrid Area, Spain- As my final project at IE School of Communication I was working in a team of 8 students on a project that was assisting NGS to achieve its current business objectives. - The project involved conducting deep research that resulted with qualitative competitor analysis, market trends analysis, understanding of current and potential customers as well as defining ideal customer profile. - The results of the research served as basis of developing a successful communication strategy including social media, improving current website, offline promotions, public relations, events strategy and customer journey.
- Second part of the project included promoting NGS franchise option globally. - Our project won the Weber Shandwick -IE award for the best project in 2012.
Vojvodjanski magazinJournalist
Jan. 2010 - Jul. 2010Novi Sad, SerbiaI worked as a journalist for a monthly magazine covering 2 corporate stories per month and reporting directly to the editor in chief. Most of my articles were cover stories.
The Public Broadcasting Service of VojvodinaNews Anchor/Reporter
Mar. 2009 - Aug. 2011Serbia
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