RASA SAVIC
Strpce Village, Kosovo
*******@*****.***
PROFILE
CONTRACT PROGRAM SUPPORT: Expertise in finance, banking, program management,
management, and peacekeeping operations in post conflict, democracy transition environments;
experienced in managing and supervising workers; adapt easily to new working environments,
procedures, and technologies; demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in multicultural
settings. Formal training in business management; fluent in English.
EXPERIENCE
Program Management
Mission Essential Personnel/Afghanistan, 2011 Present
• Provide briefings for transient personnel concerning travel requirements and instructions for AORs.
• Complete required LMC paperwork and send email notifications of travel.
• Focus on personnel and operational readiness processes for deployed personnel.
• Report all incidents to Site Manager and Senior Ops Manager for Movement & Transient Operations.
• Assists in maintaining 100% accountability of personnel and implement effective system and controls.
• Update and maintain movement data, as required
• Other duties as directed by the Senior Operations Manager for Movement & Transients.
• Assist with cargo to include military/civilian/MEP property and maintain physical control at all times.
• Assist local management with processes only if Movement operational requirements have been fulfilled.
Maintain accountability of personal vest and Kevlar and always have readily available in vehicle.
Sub Branch Supervisor/Loan Analyst
Banka Eckonmike Kosovo, 2010 2011
Manage branch office of a commercial bank; direct and coordinate activities to implement institution
policies, procedures, and practices concerning granting or extending lines of credit, commercial loans,
real estate loans, and consumer credit loans. Supervise team of six subordinates engaged in
implementing establishment services and performing such functions as collecting delinquent accounts,
authorizing loans, or opening savings account. Establish procedures for custody and control of assets,
records, loan collateral, and securities to ensure safekeeping. Contact customers and business,
community, and civic organizations to promote goodwill and generate new business; prepare financial and
regulatory reports required by law, regulations, and board of directors.
Linguist / Cultural Advisor, Northrop Grumman Technical Systems
Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, 2006 2010
Category I linguist in direct support of Kosovo peacekeeping operations, interpreted to/from Serbo Croatian/English
for U.S. Army KFOR operations during meetings, conferences, radio and television appearances; provided written
translation of official and local correspondence; organized and scheduled of meetings with local and international
community officials; compiled, edited and published daily synopsis of local media and news reporting; cultivated
political, military, civil and social contacts; provided daily cultural advice and political advising on Balkan region
Loan Associate/Operations Supervisor, Raiffeisen Bank
Strpce, Kosovo, 2002 2005
Supervised three loan clerks; examined, evaluated, and processed loan applications for loans and credits;
located new clients; evaluated data pertaining to costs to plan budget. Established credit limit, considering
such factors as applicant's assets, credit experience, and personal references, based on predetermined
standards. Notified customer by mail, telephone, or in person of acceptance or rejection of application.
Kept records and files of credit transactions, deposits, and payments, resolved account problems with
customers.
Prizren Region Field Officer, Catholic Relief Services
Strpce, Kosovo, 2000 2002
Monitored and supervised food distribution; conducted liaison with Center for Social Work, other NGO’s
and local partners; supervised community development programs and peace building programs;
compiled data needed for sharing with partners, donors and staffs; maintained and updated database
and system on a regular and timely basis; maintained relevant program files in accordance with Catholic
Relief Services standards.
Prizren Field Officer/Translator, International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
Strpce, Kosovo, 1999 2000
Conducted liaison with Yugoslavian Red Cross Committee on missing persons; processed for Red Cross
messages; interpreted/translated to/from Serbian/English; prepared reports and projects; conducted
negotiations; developed projects on behalf of ICRC.
Volunteer, Yugoslavian Red Cross
Strpce, Kosovo, June – September 1999
Liaison for missing persons and food distribution.
EDUCATION
• Junior College Diploma, Faculty of Economics, Pec, Kosovo, 1994 1996
• High School Diploma, Languages, Strpce High School, Kosovo, 1990 1994
CERTIFICATES
• Community Develop Training
• Peace Building Training
• Accounting
LANGUAGES
Bilingual Serbian/English; Russian
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REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
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