Vladimir Rankovic @ ******.***@*****.***
Graduated Engineer
Professional Over 20 years of engineering experience, particularly in the area of solid waste management,
Summary environmental protection and protected areas.
Career Sears Outlet, San Leandro, CA, 2014 - present
History Sales Associate
Responsible for providing positive front-line contact with the customer. Determines and
meets customer's needs. Provides customer assistance and support, while selling
merchandise and Protection Agreements to customers.
Public enterprise for forest management Srbijasume“, Belgrade, 2005 - 2014
Executive marketing manager -2005-2008
Senior Research Engineer -2008-2014
Directly responsible for development and implementation of Company Policy in
marketing and advertisement focusing specifically on the principles of environmental
protection; Involved in developing project design of fuels from biomass, reviewed and
designed documents. Successfully led the efforts on various projects closely related to
improvement of the conditions of the environment and natural riches; Responsible for
managing communication between the organization and various media outlets via press
releases, media events and broadcasts. Improved relationship with media sources and
journalists saving substantial advertising costs; Obtained optimum media coverage for
the organization, organized media events and coordinated press conferences. Supported
initiatives in humanitarian sponsorship fostering social commitment and commitment to
local markets
Municipality Zvezdara, City of Belgrade – 2004-2005; 2005-2008, Belgrade, Part Time Job
Member of the Municipality Council
Responsible for marketing strategy and its implementation designed for the
environmental protection of the area with 150.000 inhabitants
Kotlenik d.o.o. – 1999-2004
Project Manager
Worked as a project manager on feasibility study “Sustainable solid waste management
in Svilajnac” - Regional Centre for Central and Eastern Europe, as a part of the Regional
Environment Reconstruction Program (REReP) for South and Eastern Europe. Involved in
monitoring the performance and management of efforts associated with planning,
implementing and managing various Solid Waste Management Projects
MP "Hemco" – 1996-1999
Assistant to Investments and Development Manager
Actively participated in 10 key projects focusing on waste management and pollution
prevention in number of different town sites in Serbia. Participated in various Solid
Waste Management projects, conducted site routine monitoring visits, assisted in
development of timelines
"Kirilo Savic" Institute – 1992-1996
Intern, Research Engineer
As part of the Project team was engaged in 16 major projects on Solid Waste
Management developments in several towns in Serbia. I worked as a member of the
team to identify and mitigate the risks as solid waste can be hazardous to man and the
environment if not appropriately managed
Academic Graduated Engineer of Technology, majored in Inorganic Chemical Technology
Qualifications Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade
Additional Biomass for Energy – Republic of Serbia, Energy Efficiency Agency
Experience, Basic natural resources and potentials
Research Biological indicators of environmental pollution
Fields, Environment protection
Seminars and Purification of drinking water and liquid waste
Courses Exhaust gasses filtering
attended Production technology of civil engineering materials
Combustion technology and processes, fuel processing
Production technology of glass, artificial fertilizers and technical chemicals
Skills WEB and Graphics design (HTML, Dreamweaver, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop…)
Adobe Premiere, Auto CAD
Experienced with MS Office applications, Internet research
Excellent organization, communication, multi-tasking, time management and project
management skills
Superior ability to communicate across a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines
English – fluent; Serbian/Croatian – native; Russian – intermediate
Hobbies Marathon running, Skiing, Scuba Diving, Bicycling
References Available upon request
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/vladimir-rankovic/14/12a/a6