DIJANA VRTAR
Address: Remetinec **c
Mobile number: 003***********
Home number: 003**********
Email: ******@*****.***
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dvrtar/en
Skype ID: dijana.vrtar
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CAREER OBJECTIVES
To work as a Program or Project Assistant, Communications, Marketing and
Event Coordinator or Project Manager
EDUCATION
MBA (specialization in Communication and PR)
Oct 2010-Jun 2012
ESERP Business School, Madrid
*Upon graduation became a member of International Institute of Public
Relations, Management and Business
Master's in Strategic Consulting and Institutional Communication
Oct 2010-Jun 2012
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos/ESERP Business School, Madrid
Master's Degree in Spanish Language
Oct 2009-Sep 2010
Universidad Aut noma de Madrid
Bachelor of Arts (Suma Cum Laude)
Aug 2005-May 2009
Southwest Minnesota State University
. Majors: Spanish Language and History
. Minors: French and Latin American Studies
Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Jul 2008
British Language Center, Madrid, Spain
. Researched, wrote and designed teaching materials
. Created, organized and led educational activities for ESL learners
WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
English/Spanish Teacher (Ziger Language School)
Oct 2013-present
. Taught general, business and legal English
Content Marketing Developer (LeadMaster Australia Pty Ltd)
Oct 2013-present
. Developed different content marketing materials such as discussion
papers, white papers, e-books and blogs on customer relationship
management, lead generation/nurturing, revenue performance management,
etc.
Marketing Associate (Community in Action)
Nov 2012-Mar 2014
. Conducted market research on new opportunities, created different
content marketing materials, prospected for new partners and project
collaborators, and managed the volunteer database, etc.
Sales Research and Packaging Coordinator (Suncani Hvar Hotels)
Apr-Sep 2013
. Researched opportunities in leisure and MICE markets as well as new
market niches, accounts and business for the company
. Maintained and coordinated accounts and contacts database in
Salesforce
. Developed and executed different projects (sales plans, special sales
activities, promotions, etc.) for assigned market areas
. Created different sales and destination analyses and statistical
reports
. Assisted with different marketing and PR activities
. Led site inspections for travel agencies and tour operators
. Translated different contracts for allotments, tour series, etc.
Freelance Marketing Associate (LeadMaster Australia Pty Ltd) Jul
2012-Mar 2013
. Wrote blogs on a wide range of subjects such as CRM tools and
strategies, B2B/B2C marketing and sales, customer service, lead
management, lead generation, lead nurturing, etc.
Freelance Correspondent (Semanario Siete)
Jul-Nov 2012
. Wrote articles on immigration, globalization, education and human
rights issues http://es.scribd.com/doc/104669641/Semanario-Siete-
Edicion-42, p. 33, http://es.scribd.com/doc/106687317/Semanario-
Siete-Edicion-45, p. 41, http://www.scribd.com/doc/110226504/Semanario-
Siete-Edicion-48, p. 32
http://communityinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/114320395-
SIETE-54-Todos.pdf, p. 40
Marketing Assistant Intern (LeadMaster Australia Pty Ltd)
Jul-Sept 2012
. Assisted in developing and optimizing the company's marketing and
sales strategy (content marketing, social media, lead nurturing
programs, SEO, customer satisfaction surveys etc.)
. Wrote and revised different content marketing materials (white papers,
blogs, best practices papers, guides, brochures, etc.)
. Developed lead nurturing tracks using Marketo (Spark) and Hubspot
. Automated different marketing and sales processes through workflow
automation in the CRM
. Designed landing pages and revised visual and written content on the
company's web pages (blog, community, etc.)
. Helped plan different company events and wrote PRs
. Developed and prepared materials for the 2012 CRM Idol
. Created and edited different audio-visual materials (live product
demos, how-to CRM videos, etc.)
Freelance Translator
Jan 2008-present
. Various academic articles on Roman archaeology, Spanish to English
. Fernand Crombette, The True History of Ancient Egypt, French to
English http://www.ceshe-usa.org/Documents/TrueHistoryOfAncientEgypt-
excerpt.pdf
. Series of client's personal family letters, German to English
ESL Teacher (British Language Centre Madrid)
Sep 2009-Jun 2012
. Taught business English at Airbus/EADS, Hearst Magazines, Makiber
Dragados, S.A., Puertos del Estado
. Taught all levels of general English to various student and adult
groups
Volunteer Teaching Assistant (Marshall Adult Education Center) Aug
2008-May 2009
. Taught elementary English to Somali and Ethiopian immigrants
. Assisted the head teacher with the teaching materials
Writing Tutor (SMSU Writing Center)
Feb 2008-May 2009
. Edited student essays, reports, researches and theses
. Assisted students in drafting, organizing and presenting their written
work
Resident Assistant (SMSU)
Aug 2007-May 2009
. Organized various programs and activities for university residents
. Managed and organized university publicity in residential areas
. Oversaw the residential areas on duty nights
. Acted as a point of reference for university residents in cases of
emergency
Catering and Coffee Shop Attendant (SMSU -Aramark)
Jan 2006-May 2009
. Set and waited on tables at various events and functions
. Served food and beverages
. Helped with the set-up and tear down
. Worked at the university's coffee shop, making and serving drinks,
managing the cash register, opening and closing, etc.
University Ambassador (SMSU)
Aug 2005-May 2009
. Gave campus tours to prospective students and university visitors
. Organized various university-sponsored events such as academic
conferences, registration days, book and club fairs, etc.
Marketing Assistant (Southwest Marketing Advisory Center) Aug
2005-May 2006
. Helped in developing various marketing strategies for different
clients
. Compiled data and managed different databases
LANGUAGE/TRANSLATION SKILLS
Croatian: native language
English: speak, read, and write fluently
Spanish: speak, read and write fluently
French: read and translate proficiently
Portuguese/Italian/German: basic reading and listening competence
OTHER SKILLS
. Customer Service Management
. Event Planning/Fundraising
. Teaching/Tutoring/Training/Negotiation
. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software/tools/strategies
. Marketing/ Communication/Social Media tools and strategies
. Technical writing and editing
. Blogging
. Marketo/Spark/Hubspot platforms
. Marketing/Workflow automation
. Lead/Pipeline management
. SMB/SME online marketing tools
. Creating content marketing and educational materials
. Public speaking
. Catering
. Creating and editing audio-visual materials
. Leadership development
. Microsoft Office, Camtasia, Photoshop
References and additional documents available upon request