Sofija Jovanovic ** Blaydon Avenue

Toronto, ON M*M 2C9

m: 514-***-****

ac8dom@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Creative Writing Production Communications Problem solving Research Multimedia creation Blogging Social media optimization Editing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PR Manager, Remote

Festival “Dani Zorana Radmilovica”, Sept 2016– PRESENT

Collaborated with the marketing team on the branding of the festival..

Created content for regional newspapers ensuring that the festival is recognized in the region.

Coordinated media campaign making sure that the greater public is engaged. Research Assistant

Concordia University, Jan 2016–Jun 2017

Supported Prof. Leroux on research of the circus dramaturgy, pioneering in the field.

Participated in the creative processes during workshops with the young circus artists.

Organized and conducted interviews with circus artists and directors. Blogger and Content Creator

Belgrade International Theater Festival, Sept 2013 – Sept 2016

Created content for the festival’s official blog page.

Organized and held interviews with the festival's guests.

Worked on social media strategies to engage with the younger base and diverse audiences.

Edited posts in English and translated content when necessary. Editorial Assistant, Remote

“Nešto Bolje – Glas Knjige”, Jul 2016 - PRESENT

Evaluated manuscripts submitted for publication, analyzing the content and the style.

Suggested changes on the manuscripts and worked on them with authors to increase their quality. Assistant of director

Theater “Atelje 212”, Belgrade, Sept 2014 – Nov 2014

Assisted the director and the dramaturge.

Ideated innovative and creative solutions.

Authored engaging and effective PR material.

MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS

Choreographer and Writer

Short Dance “Best Friends, Right?” Apr 2016

Explored how circus movement can be applied in dance.

Choreographed the duo piece.

Screenplay writer

Short Movie “Escapeless,” Jul 2014

Developed an original screenplay for the movie.

Collaborated with the producer, participating in the production process. SOFIJA JOVANOVIC Page 2

Writer and director

Machinima “Cave of Desires,” Jan 2014

Wrote an original screenplay for a short machinima.

Directed the machinima based on the screenplay.

Playwright

Radio-play “Suspected,” Feb 2013

Created an original radio drama.

Participated in the production process.

Playwright

Radio-play “Stolen Love,” Apr 2012

Ideated and wrote an original radio drama.

Assisted in the production process and casting.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Arts, Circus Dramaturgy Studies, Sept 2015 – Sept 2017 Concordia University, Montreal QC, Canada

Thesis: The “Problem” of Character in Contemporary Circus in Quebec Bachelor of Arts, Dramaturgy, Sept 2010 – Jun 2014 University of Arts, Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Belgrade, Serbia Relevant courses: Playwriting (1-8), Screen-playwriting (1-8), Copywriting (1-2) PUBLICATIONS

Book of Short Stories “I Don’t Believe in the Happy Ending”, Jul 2015

“Nesto bolje – Glas knjige” (ISBN 978-86-88011-03-7) Short Story “Every Time I Die a Little”, Dec 2014

In Knjizevne Novine (published by The Association of Serbian Writers) CERTIFICATIONS

Optimizing a Website for Search, Jun 2018

Advanced Search Engine Optimization Strategies, Jun 2018 Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO, Jun 2018 Search Engine Optimization Fundamentals, Jun 2018

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: English (fluent), French (intermediate), Serbian (native), German (beginner). Technical Proficiencies: Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Docs, Slack. Social Media Proficiencies: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube. Hobbies: Long distance running (ex-competitive), pole dancing (recreational and teaching), writing, literature.

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