Kristina Lebarikj
Personal details
Kristina Lebarikj
*************@*****.***
Doha
March 6, 1979
Female
Macedonian
Skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Creativity
Writing skills
Organizational skills
Problem solving skills
Teamwork
Decision making
Calm under pressure
Public speaking
Team building
Strategic planning
Leadership
Profile
Highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant with over [X years] of experience providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to senior executives and department teams. Demonstrates exceptional skills in scheduling, document preparation, office management, and communication. Adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, calendar and email management, and office equipment operations. Known for a strong work ethic, professionalism, and the ability to streamline workflows to support overall organizational efficiency.
Education
High School Sep 1994 - Jun 1998
Goce Delcev, Kumanovo, North Macedonia
University of Pharmacy Oct 1998 - Mar 1999
University of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
University of Pharmacy Mar 1999 - Jun 2001
University of Pharmacy, Skopje, North Macedonia
Political Science: International relations and
diplomacy
Oct 2003 - Jun 2005
New York College, Thessaloniki, Greece
Political Science: International relations and
diplomacy
Oct 2005 - Jun 2007
University of American College Skopje - UACS, Skopje, North Macedonia Employment
Diplomatic service officer Jun 2008 - Present
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia, Skopje, Macedonia
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently Meetings with Institutions and foreign agencies and embassies Maintained official documentation for accurate record keeping. Managed sensitive information with utmost discretion, ensuring security protocols were adhered to.
Streamlined administrative processes to enhance office productivity. Conducted comprehensive research on global trends, enabling proactive policy formulation.
Diplomat, Charge d'affairs on numerous
occasions
Aug 2021 - Dec 2024
Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia to the State of Qatar, Doha, Qatar Evaluated documents, briefs and reports submitted by subordinate staff and managers.
Represented organisation publicly at events, meetings and conferences. Resourcefulness
Public Relations
Social media marketing
Inventory management
Marketing
Calendar and schedule management
Document preparation and filing
Trainee onboarding/offboarding
support
Liaising with faculty, staff, and
learners
Attention to detail
Multitasking and time management
Confidentiality and discretion
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Creativity
Organizational skills
Problem solving skills
Teamwork
Decision making
Calm under pressure
Public speaking
Team building
Strategic planning
Leadership
Languages
English
Arabic
Italian
Coordinated operations to integrate and align with outside departments and official policies.
Liaised with local authorities to address concerns and build mutually- satisfactory solutions.
Reviewed and interpreted official policies to determine application to operations and best course of action.
Drove positive change by establishing clear objectives aligned with applicable legislation and policies.
Presented operational results, group achievements and specific needs via public presentations.
Delivered sound advice to government agencies, legislators and officials on specific policy matters.
Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills. Meetings with institutions of the host country and companies Organising events and activities
Promoted national interests abroad to improve economic ties. Hosted diplomatic functions, promoting global cooperation. Conducted research on political events for informed decision-making. Increased visibility of home country's culture through organised events and exhibitions.
Enhanced cultural understanding for fostering bilateral relations. Assisted citizens abroad in emergency situations, providing necessary support and guidance.
Improved international trade relationships with effective negotiation tactics. Drafted reports on host country's political and social events with meticulous attention to detail.
Managed crisis situations discreetly, ensuring minimal disruption to governmental operations.
Facilitated diplomatic communication by serving as a liaison between countries.
Implemented public diplomacy programmes to enhance cultural exchange. Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of daily office activities by providing high-level administrative support. My duties included managing schedules, organizing meetings, handling correspondence, maintaining filing systems, preparing reports, and supporting various departments as needed. I communicated effectively with internal teams and external clients, upheld confidentiality, and contributed to a professional and efficient work environment. I also assisted in data entry, invoice processing, and procurement of office supplies while ensuring compliance with company policies and interests
CEO Mar 2007 - Jun 2008
"Farma Kris" company for wholesale and retail trade in medicines, nutritional supplements and other, Skopje, Macedonia
Coordinated operations to integrate and align with outside departments and official policies.
Presented operational results, group achievements and specific needs via public presentations.
Created systems for budgetary planning and control, keeping operations in line with idealised guidelines.
Delivered sound advice to government agencies, legislators and officials on specific policy matters.
Fostered a culture of innovation for product development success. Chaired board meetings for effective decision-making process. Oversaw financial operations to maintain fiscal health of the company. Established new partnerships for increased market penetration. Improved business resilience with risk management strategies. Streamlined processes, achieved better resource allocation. Strategised long-term goals and objectives with steady focus on mission accomplishment.
Increased brand recognition with innovative marketing campaigns. Led strategic planning initiatives to secure company's future growth. Advanced training programmes, boosted employee skills and performance levels.
Cultivated productive work environment through employee motivation initiatives.
Created vision for company direction, resulted in clear organisational objectives.
Formulated business plan to ensure sustainability in competitive markets. Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results. Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility. Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Drove digital transformation efforts, established strong online presence for the firm.
Enhanced stakeholder relations by regular communication and transparency. Executed mergers and acquisitions for business expansion. Monitored operations to assess and highlight results. Courses
OSCE Long Term Observing Training
Workshop on Regional Restrictive Measures
in Balkans
Seminar for young and senior diplomats
Professional Thematic Seminar Politics of the
EU and Coordination