Lidija Milosavljević

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OBJECTIVE: American citizen seeking a position of an advisor within a company with ample opportunity for advancement.

EDUCATION: University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law, Belgrade

B.A. degree November, 1994 Major: International Law

Julia Richman High School, New York, N.Y.

Valedictorian, January 1988, Graduated six months earlier

EXPERIENCE:

February 2015- National Bank of Serbia

International relations department

Advisor

responsible for the efficient provision of a comprehensive range of administrative and financial functions for the International Relations and Services Group including advice and support for the Manager, International Relations;

undertake project administration and development for the International Relations and Services Group to maximise interactions with external parties and ensure effective operations for internal activities.

prepare background materials for IR Department personnel for internal and external meetings

conduct preliminary research activities and preparing reports and summaries for IR Department personnel

communicate on behalf of the department with external parties, institutions and colleagues in IMF, WBG, IBRD and other financial institutions; attend the meetings at the relevant ministries on behalf of NBS

April 2005-February 2015- National Bank of Serbia

Human resources department

Senior Expert Assistant

working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;

promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization;

liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety;

developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;

preparing staff handbooks;

advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;

interpreting and advising on employment law;

developing with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements;

planning, and sometimes delivering, training - including inductions for new staff;

analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

September 1997-January 2002. Beogradska banka A.D.

Junior Advisor

International credit department – heavy contacts with reference to foreign letters of credit and investors relating to other forms of payment.

Assistance in the issuance of credits to clients

Assistance in document preparation relevant to the credits issued to Beogradska banka A.D.

Contacts with various domestic firms as well as foreign companies

Executed transactions via drafts, checks, SWIFT, etc.

April 1996- Law offices of Kirkland & Ellis, New York, NY

June 1997 Legal Assistant

Preparation and filing of court motions with reference to patents and other briefs in courts

Completion of all legal papers relating to client required documents

Heavy contacts with other attorneys and other law offices

Data entry of documents referring to various cases and depositions and organization of all correspondence

Assembly of books of depositions and organization of all correspondence

Active participation in meetings prior to the depositions

July 1995- April 1996 Law Offices of Pavelic & Levitas, P.C., New York, N.Y.

Legal Assistant

Preparation of all documents relative to real estate closings, including

but not limited to purchase and sales contracts, warranty deeds, title I insurance policies, bank required documents, and legal descriptions

Preparation of Last Will & Testaments, Living Wills, documents relative to the probating of estates, separation agreements and other documents for attorney,s general practice

Filling of court motions and briefs in superior court

Oral and written contact with attorneys and other individuals engaged in the legal profession

Answered busy telephone and took messages if necessary

1986-1988Metalchemical Comm. Corp., New York, N.Y.

Administrative Assistant – summer jobs

Responsibilities included: typing, data entry, preparation of financial reports, assisted accountants and bookkeepers in sorting and filing documents, assisted clients and operated switchboard.

1985Beogradska banka D.D. New York Agency, New York, N.Y.

Switchboard operator – summer job

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Computer knowledge: Word, Excel, Access

Native English speaker

• Very strong English language skills

• Open-minded approach towards young people and their development

• Ability to listen and excellent communication skills (with a variety of constituencies)

• Ability to cope with stress and multiple simultaneous demands

• Collaborative spirit and team-orientation

• Adherence to confidentiality and discrete professional interactions

• Conscientious and deadline-oriented working style

LANGUAGES: Serbian (fluent); English (fluent); French (good Passive)

MARITAL STATUS: Married, three children

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