Aleksandra Lazarević
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Artan Loxha
I had the pleasure of working with Aleksandra at a USAID Kosovo project on private sector development. Aleksandra provided diligent support to a component of the project reaching out to mainly Serb-owned businesses in the north of Kosovo and facilitating links with Kosovo industry associations and businesses. Aleksandra is clear-eyed about her professional goals and a determined individual with a drive to produce concrete results. She has a keen sense of her responsibilities as a team member, can handle high-stress situations and is seamless to collaborate with. She is structured in her approach and brings quality to discussions involving complex development challenges. As she continues her growth as a professional, I am inspired by her drive to succeed and recommend her highly for any future endeavor fitting her profile.
Alexandra Albuquerque
Aleksandra is a proactive, enthusiastic and very reliable person. She is hard-working and strives to get the best results, but is also a team player. It was a pleasure to have her at the office!
Artan Loxha
I had the pleasure of working with Aleksandra at a USAID Kosovo project on private sector development. Aleksandra provided diligent support to a component of the project reaching out to mainly Serb-owned businesses in the north of Kosovo and facilitating links with Kosovo industry associations and businesses. Aleksandra is clear-eyed about her professional goals and a determined individual with a drive to produce concrete results. She has a keen sense of her responsibilities as a team member, can handle high-stress situations and is seamless to collaborate with. She is structured in her approach and brings quality to discussions involving complex development challenges. As she continues her growth as a professional, I am inspired by her drive to succeed and recommend her highly for any future endeavor fitting her profile.
Alexandra Albuquerque
Aleksandra is a proactive, enthusiastic and very reliable person. She is hard-working and strives to get the best results, but is also a team player. It was a pleasure to have her at the office!
Artan Loxha
I had the pleasure of working with Aleksandra at a USAID Kosovo project on private sector development. Aleksandra provided diligent support to a component of the project reaching out to mainly Serb-owned businesses in the north of Kosovo and facilitating links with Kosovo industry associations and businesses. Aleksandra is clear-eyed about her professional goals and a determined individual with a drive to produce concrete results. She has a keen sense of her responsibilities as a team member, can handle high-stress situations and is seamless to collaborate with. She is structured in her approach and brings quality to discussions involving complex development challenges. As she continues her growth as a professional, I am inspired by her drive to succeed and recommend her highly for any future endeavor fitting her profile.
Alexandra Albuquerque
Aleksandra is a proactive, enthusiastic and very reliable person. She is hard-working and strives to get the best results, but is also a team player. It was a pleasure to have her at the office!
Artan Loxha
I had the pleasure of working with Aleksandra at a USAID Kosovo project on private sector development. Aleksandra provided diligent support to a component of the project reaching out to mainly Serb-owned businesses in the north of Kosovo and facilitating links with Kosovo industry associations and businesses. Aleksandra is clear-eyed about her professional goals and a determined individual with a drive to produce concrete results. She has a keen sense of her responsibilities as a team member, can handle high-stress situations and is seamless to collaborate with. She is structured in her approach and brings quality to discussions involving complex development challenges. As she continues her growth as a professional, I am inspired by her drive to succeed and recommend her highly for any future endeavor fitting her profile.
Alexandra Albuquerque
Aleksandra is a proactive, enthusiastic and very reliable person. She is hard-working and strives to get the best results, but is also a team player. It was a pleasure to have her at the office!
Credentials
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"Best European Practices in Environment and Agriculture" - ENACT (9ECTS)
IBCM - International Business College MitrovicaAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified English proficiency
Duolingo English TestJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
OSCE Dialogue Academy for Young Women
OSCENov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Marketing 101, Graphic Design in Marketing, Social Media Management and Soft Skills
Local Initiative LINKSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Virtual Exchange Session: "Supply Chain and Human Resources in Time of Crisis"
James Madison UniversityJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Erasmus in Schools meets "St@rt!"
Erasmus Student NetworkMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
International Trade Forum
Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do PortoMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Educator and Organizor
Western Balkans InstituteFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Best Female Volunteer 2019
Youth Educational Club SynergyDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Integrative Complexity
IC THINKING (CAMBRIDGE) LTDOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
User Experience Design Workshop
WonderCodersNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Global Leader Experience, Kosovo
University of ExeterJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Entrepreneurship
Cacttus EducationMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
The 2nd UN Youth Assembly in Kosovo "Youth Power: Building Peace and Security Together"
United NationsMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
"Stories from the other side: Kosovo-wide 3.0"
United NationsApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
NGO Resources - human, personal, financial
Movetia – Austausch und MobilitätMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Web Development
Girls Coding KosovaMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Mitrovica Master Chef: Cooking Up a Business, Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017
IBCM - International Business College MitrovicaNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Inclusion for All through Human Rights Education
Council of EuropeSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Writing project proposals according to EU guidelines
Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF)Sep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Critical Thinking
IBCM - International Business College MitrovicaJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Youth Peace Camp 2017
Council of EuropeMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Academic English
IBCM - International Business College MitrovicaJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Global Strategy Seminar, Topic: International Business Strategy
IBCM - International Business College MitrovicaNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
DELF B1
Ministère de l'Éducation nationaleSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Peers in Action
NGO DomovikNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Empowering Youth Through Peer Mediation
NGO DomovikMay, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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commercetools
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Germany
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Software Development
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300 - 400 Employee
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Business Development Associate
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May 2023 - Present
Commercetools provides the leading composable commerce platform, giving 450+ companies all the components required to run an outstanding shopping experience across all digital and physical touchpoints. - We help companies achieve their business goals faster and at lower costs - Flexible, Scalable, Complete and Efficient to address current and future demands of the leading brands, retailers and manufacturers Commercetools provides the leading composable commerce platform, giving 450+ companies all the components required to run an outstanding shopping experience across all digital and physical touchpoints. - We help companies achieve their business goals faster and at lower costs - Flexible, Scalable, Complete and Efficient to address current and future demands of the leading brands, retailers and manufacturers
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UCL School of Management
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Unibuddy Student Ambassador
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Represented UCL at DUBAI EXPO 2020 • Presented project proposal at Italian pavilion EXPO School Marathon workshop • Advocated in global media interview about the importance of youth representation and empowerment for future expos • Participated at the Circular Economy Conference in the Malaysian, Terra pavilion • Completed workshop on Smart Cities and Sustainability, obtaining insights into innovative approaches for public policies' development Unibuddy Student… Show more Represented UCL at DUBAI EXPO 2020 • Presented project proposal at Italian pavilion EXPO School Marathon workshop • Advocated in global media interview about the importance of youth representation and empowerment for future expos • Participated at the Circular Economy Conference in the Malaysian, Terra pavilion • Completed workshop on Smart Cities and Sustainability, obtaining insights into innovative approaches for public policies' development Unibuddy Student Ambassador • Represented the UCL School of Management via the Unibuddy platform • Communicated with 60+ prospective students, resulting in a 50% increase in applications. • Wrote 15+ blogs for UCL’s website, increase in web traffic by 130%. Show less Represented UCL at DUBAI EXPO 2020 • Presented project proposal at Italian pavilion EXPO School Marathon workshop • Advocated in global media interview about the importance of youth representation and empowerment for future expos • Participated at the Circular Economy Conference in the Malaysian, Terra pavilion • Completed workshop on Smart Cities and Sustainability, obtaining insights into innovative approaches for public policies' development Unibuddy Student… Show more Represented UCL at DUBAI EXPO 2020 • Presented project proposal at Italian pavilion EXPO School Marathon workshop • Advocated in global media interview about the importance of youth representation and empowerment for future expos • Participated at the Circular Economy Conference in the Malaysian, Terra pavilion • Completed workshop on Smart Cities and Sustainability, obtaining insights into innovative approaches for public policies' development Unibuddy Student Ambassador • Represented the UCL School of Management via the Unibuddy platform • Communicated with 60+ prospective students, resulting in a 50% increase in applications. • Wrote 15+ blogs for UCL’s website, increase in web traffic by 130%. Show less
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SigmaRoc plc
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Branding Consultant
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Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
• Created and advised marketing strategy for building materials in the UK mining and quarrying industry to increase sales • Interviewed several C-suite level stakeholders and partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations • Collaborated closely with company CEO to execute consultancy project and review findings and next steps • Conducted statistical market analysis of building material prices and the effect of inflation to identify unmet market… Show more • Created and advised marketing strategy for building materials in the UK mining and quarrying industry to increase sales • Interviewed several C-suite level stakeholders and partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations • Collaborated closely with company CEO to execute consultancy project and review findings and next steps • Conducted statistical market analysis of building material prices and the effect of inflation to identify unmet market needs • Strategic Analysis of 25+ B2B Marketing and Branding tools in the mining and quarrying industry to raise brand awareness • Spearheaded marketing strategy with forecasted increase of sales of 15% by incorporating webinars Show less • Created and advised marketing strategy for building materials in the UK mining and quarrying industry to increase sales • Interviewed several C-suite level stakeholders and partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations • Collaborated closely with company CEO to execute consultancy project and review findings and next steps • Conducted statistical market analysis of building material prices and the effect of inflation to identify unmet market… Show more • Created and advised marketing strategy for building materials in the UK mining and quarrying industry to increase sales • Interviewed several C-suite level stakeholders and partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations • Collaborated closely with company CEO to execute consultancy project and review findings and next steps • Conducted statistical market analysis of building material prices and the effect of inflation to identify unmet market needs • Strategic Analysis of 25+ B2B Marketing and Branding tools in the mining and quarrying industry to raise brand awareness • Spearheaded marketing strategy with forecasted increase of sales of 15% by incorporating webinars Show less
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SIT - Center for Counseling, Social Services and Research
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Lead
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Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
• Led 50+ activities and workshops for youth from different ethnic backgrounds promoting and enhancing social cohesion • Negotiated €40,000 funding grant for 4 community-based initiatives implementation in response to filling the budget gap • Educated on advocacy, conflict management, and emotional intelligence group of 25+ youth from different backgrounds • Organised various events and workshops to implement activities, including place booking and material procurement • Led 50+ activities and workshops for youth from different ethnic backgrounds promoting and enhancing social cohesion • Negotiated €40,000 funding grant for 4 community-based initiatives implementation in response to filling the budget gap • Educated on advocacy, conflict management, and emotional intelligence group of 25+ youth from different backgrounds • Organised various events and workshops to implement activities, including place booking and material procurement
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PP Univer
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Zvecan, Regjioni i Mitrovicës, Kosovo
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Social Media Manager
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Jul 2020 - Jan 2022
Providing marketing services for the furniture company • Managed Company's Social Media Pages and Website • Designed Marketing Strategy to increase brand recognition in the local market • Created marketing campaign Facebook and Instagram ads to boost visibility https://www.facebook.com/PP-Univer-380499812392862/ Instagram @univer.zvecan Providing marketing services for the furniture company • Managed Company's Social Media Pages and Website • Designed Marketing Strategy to increase brand recognition in the local market • Created marketing campaign Facebook and Instagram ads to boost visibility https://www.facebook.com/PP-Univer-380499812392862/ Instagram @univer.zvecan
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IM LOGISTICS GROUP
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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Social Media Manager
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
Providing marketing services for a professional car shipping company • Managing Social Media Pages, creating and publishing content • Copywriting and ran ads https://www.facebook.com/imlogisticsgroup/ https://imlogisticsgroup.com/ Instagram @imlogisticsgroup Providing marketing services for a professional car shipping company • Managing Social Media Pages, creating and publishing content • Copywriting and ran ads https://www.facebook.com/imlogisticsgroup/ https://imlogisticsgroup.com/ Instagram @imlogisticsgroup
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Youth Educational Club Synergy ⎜ Omladinski edukativni klub Sinergija
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Kosovska Mitrovica District, Kosovo
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Project Management Officer
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
“Enhancing Conflict-management skills of youth in the municipalities of South Mitrovica, North Mitrovica, Kamenica, Kosovo Polje" – supported by DRC Danish Refugee Council, financed by SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) • Organised Youth Fair marking International Youth Day, mobilised youth groups age 16-30, participated in 40+ workshops • Coordinated tendering process for delivery of humanitarian aid in vulnerable areas to 100+ families • Profiled… Show more “Enhancing Conflict-management skills of youth in the municipalities of South Mitrovica, North Mitrovica, Kamenica, Kosovo Polje" – supported by DRC Danish Refugee Council, financed by SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) • Organised Youth Fair marking International Youth Day, mobilised youth groups age 16-30, participated in 40+ workshops • Coordinated tendering process for delivery of humanitarian aid in vulnerable areas to 100+ families • Profiled beneficiaries 100+ of humanitarian aid in collaboration with Center for Social Work and Welfare • Collected and analysed €3000 budget expenditure for different activities to reduce costs by 15% • Shortlisted, interviewed and hired Albanian and Serbian language teachers for language courses • Used Trello app to communicate and track the project progression increasing performance by 100% • Created Social Media content to promote project’s objectives and club’s visibility Show less “Enhancing Conflict-management skills of youth in the municipalities of South Mitrovica, North Mitrovica, Kamenica, Kosovo Polje" – supported by DRC Danish Refugee Council, financed by SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) • Organised Youth Fair marking International Youth Day, mobilised youth groups age 16-30, participated in 40+ workshops • Coordinated tendering process for delivery of humanitarian aid in vulnerable areas to 100+ families • Profiled… Show more “Enhancing Conflict-management skills of youth in the municipalities of South Mitrovica, North Mitrovica, Kamenica, Kosovo Polje" – supported by DRC Danish Refugee Council, financed by SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) • Organised Youth Fair marking International Youth Day, mobilised youth groups age 16-30, participated in 40+ workshops • Coordinated tendering process for delivery of humanitarian aid in vulnerable areas to 100+ families • Profiled beneficiaries 100+ of humanitarian aid in collaboration with Center for Social Work and Welfare • Collected and analysed €3000 budget expenditure for different activities to reduce costs by 15% • Shortlisted, interviewed and hired Albanian and Serbian language teachers for language courses • Used Trello app to communicate and track the project progression increasing performance by 100% • Created Social Media content to promote project’s objectives and club’s visibility Show less
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market-i
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United Arab Emirates
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Opinion Researcher and Data Analyst
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
• In-depth survey implementation country-wide 300+ • Focus group simultaneous translation via online tools 10+ • In-depth survey implementation country-wide 300+ • Focus group simultaneous translation via online tools 10+
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Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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International relations trainee
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Feb 2020 - May 2020
"Technical Communication Summer School 2020." • Developed the marketing strategy for promoting the summer school in 10+ European countries. • Managed social media pages, ran ads, created 30+ content materials, and designed the official logo. • Increased audience engagement by 130% by planning the budget proposal for SMM strategy and allocating the resources. • Created and managed the event on Eventbrite. "Technical Communication Summer School 2020." • Developed the marketing strategy for promoting the summer school in 10+ European countries. • Managed social media pages, ran ads, created 30+ content materials, and designed the official logo. • Increased audience engagement by 130% by planning the budget proposal for SMM strategy and allocating the resources. • Created and managed the event on Eventbrite.
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HeySuccess.com
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Dec 2019 - May 2020
• Raised brand awareness by 80% in the local market and wider • Increased the International network by 30 fellows • Promoted HeySuccess.com in 10 local Facebook groups • Created a Marketing campaign for liveitgreece.com targeting France • Content Marketing and copywriting 30+ posts • Experienced in the elevator pitches • Supported HR in developing users' Resume • No. 1 ranked out of 45 other interns from 25 different countries • Raised brand awareness by 80% in the local market and wider • Increased the International network by 30 fellows • Promoted HeySuccess.com in 10 local Facebook groups • Created a Marketing campaign for liveitgreece.com targeting France • Content Marketing and copywriting 30+ posts • Experienced in the elevator pitches • Supported HR in developing users' Resume • No. 1 ranked out of 45 other interns from 25 different countries
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IBCM - International Business College Mitrovica
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing And Promotions Intern
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Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
• Restructured marketing strategy and recruitment of students • Enrolled 5 students for the upcoming year • Participated in the TV interview 3 times, live stream • Traveled regionally and promoted the College (street and high school promo activities) • Provided input into marketing strategy and developed new ideas to attract and mobilize the students • Engaged in building relationships with the future students • Organized movie nights, quizzes, outdoor activities • Restructured marketing strategy and recruitment of students • Enrolled 5 students for the upcoming year • Participated in the TV interview 3 times, live stream • Traveled regionally and promoted the College (street and high school promo activities) • Provided input into marketing strategy and developed new ideas to attract and mobilize the students • Engaged in building relationships with the future students • Organized movie nights, quizzes, outdoor activities
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IBCM - International Business College Mitrovica
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Marketing Intern
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
• Engaged in building relationships with prospective students through various promotional activities in Mitrovica and travelled regionally as necessary • Developed and executed new ideas related to promotional activities • Arranging and participating in marketing and promotional activities(street activities, TV appearances), daily and weekly meetings • Write weekly and monthly reports to ensure the time framework for the activities' implementation • Designed social events… Show more • Engaged in building relationships with prospective students through various promotional activities in Mitrovica and travelled regionally as necessary • Developed and executed new ideas related to promotional activities • Arranging and participating in marketing and promotional activities(street activities, TV appearances), daily and weekly meetings • Write weekly and monthly reports to ensure the time framework for the activities' implementation • Designed social events, word-of-mouth marketing, viral videos, success stories,... • Maintained a database of promotional activities and enrollment of future students Show less • Engaged in building relationships with prospective students through various promotional activities in Mitrovica and travelled regionally as necessary • Developed and executed new ideas related to promotional activities • Arranging and participating in marketing and promotional activities(street activities, TV appearances), daily and weekly meetings • Write weekly and monthly reports to ensure the time framework for the activities' implementation • Designed social events… Show more • Engaged in building relationships with prospective students through various promotional activities in Mitrovica and travelled regionally as necessary • Developed and executed new ideas related to promotional activities • Arranging and participating in marketing and promotional activities(street activities, TV appearances), daily and weekly meetings • Write weekly and monthly reports to ensure the time framework for the activities' implementation • Designed social events, word-of-mouth marketing, viral videos, success stories,... • Maintained a database of promotional activities and enrollment of future students Show less
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USAID
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Adviser Assistant
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Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
Engaged in the USAID's EMPOWER Private Sector project; supporting Senior Adviser for North Kosovo in daily activities related to support(grants) that EMPOWER provides to the SME with the goal to develop the private sector throughout job creation with the duration time of five years. • Briefed 10+ clients, completed milestones and grant agreements, collected quarterly reports, ensured timeline procedures and policies. • Produced the research paper and analysed "Development of the private… Show more Engaged in the USAID's EMPOWER Private Sector project; supporting Senior Adviser for North Kosovo in daily activities related to support(grants) that EMPOWER provides to the SME with the goal to develop the private sector throughout job creation with the duration time of five years. • Briefed 10+ clients, completed milestones and grant agreements, collected quarterly reports, ensured timeline procedures and policies. • Produced the research paper and analysed "Development of the private sector in Northern Kosovo with support of USAID," which contributed to comprehensive knowledge about Kosovo's SMEs. • Mastered and implemented best practices in anti-fraud, procurement and low-cost production ability • Cultivated ideas about women and youth empowerment via entrepreneurship education, linked the ideas with the region's needs and realised the business plans. Show less Engaged in the USAID's EMPOWER Private Sector project; supporting Senior Adviser for North Kosovo in daily activities related to support(grants) that EMPOWER provides to the SME with the goal to develop the private sector throughout job creation with the duration time of five years. • Briefed 10+ clients, completed milestones and grant agreements, collected quarterly reports, ensured timeline procedures and policies. • Produced the research paper and analysed "Development of the private… Show more Engaged in the USAID's EMPOWER Private Sector project; supporting Senior Adviser for North Kosovo in daily activities related to support(grants) that EMPOWER provides to the SME with the goal to develop the private sector throughout job creation with the duration time of five years. • Briefed 10+ clients, completed milestones and grant agreements, collected quarterly reports, ensured timeline procedures and policies. • Produced the research paper and analysed "Development of the private sector in Northern Kosovo with support of USAID," which contributed to comprehensive knowledge about Kosovo's SMEs. • Mastered and implemented best practices in anti-fraud, procurement and low-cost production ability • Cultivated ideas about women and youth empowerment via entrepreneurship education, linked the ideas with the region's needs and realised the business plans. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2022
UCL School of Management
Master’s Degree, MSc Management (Corporate Pathway) -
2022 - 2022
HEC Paris
Corporate Finance -
2016 - 2020
IBCM International Business College Mitrovica
International Sales and Marketing -
2016 - 2020
Vilniaus Kolegija/University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, International Business -
2018 - 2019
UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole
Bachelor's degree, International Sales and Marketing -
2016 - 2018
IBCM-International Business College Mitrovica
AP degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
2012 - 2016
Gimnazija Kosovska Mitrovica/Grammar School Kosovska Mitrovica
High School Diploma, Human Sciences and languages
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