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Jelena Drazic

Jelena Drazic

Real Estate & Facility Management Executive, MBA, Master In Architecture (M. Arch.), PMP
Berlin

Summary

Dedicated professional in the real estate industry with 15 years of experience in managing the real estate portfolio of the multinational companies (i.e. ASML, Siemens and Telenor). Expert in creating high-performing and sustainable workplace solutions, with the strong focus on the innovation and future-proof strategies. Consistently contributing to tangible improvements in the company real estate and facility management goals. Skilled in planning and managing property development, workplace strategy, achieving cost optimization, efficient space distribution, and operational efficiency. Strong leadership vision to inspire others to reach new heights and achieve their aspirations.

Overview

10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
4
4
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience

Education

MBA - General Management

The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK
10.2015 - 03.2020

Master of Arts - Architecture And Urbanism

Faculty of Technical Science – Architecture
The University Of Novi Sad, Serbia
10.1996 - 06.2002

Skills

Clear Interpersonal Communication

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Certification

Accelerate Leadership Programme, ASML Netherland

Timeline

Corporate Real Estate Management Berlin and EU

ASML
01.2023 - Current

Senior Manager Global Workplace

Native Instruments
03.2020 - 12.2022

Country Location Manager

Siemens
05.2017 - 02.2020

MBA - General Management

The University of Sheffield
10.2015 - 03.2020

Country Real Estate Manager

Telenor
03.2012 - 04.2017

Project Manager Principal Architect

Phiwa
05.2011 - 02.2012

General Manager, Principal Architect

STUDIO 314
02.2005 - 04.2011

Project and Design Architect

VOBING
08.2002 - 01.2005

Master of Arts - Architecture And Urbanism

Faculty of Technical Science – Architecture
10.1996 - 06.2002

Work History

Corporate Real Estate Management Berlin and EU

ASML
01.2023 - Current
  • Corporate Real Estate Strategy and Planning, Development of the assigned portfolio (50000 SQM).
  • Ensuring a standardized global approach within CRE strategic pillars.
  • Translating the company vision into CRE Strategic Workplace Experience and Innovations.
  • Strategic development of the Integrated Facility Management Solutions and Physical security operations.
  • Monitoring financial performance to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.

Senior Manager Global Workplace

Native Instruments
03.2020 - 12.2022
  • Led a team of global Workplace specialists in Berlin, London, Paris, Los Angeles, Shenzhen, and Tokyo
  • Developed and successfully implemented the Global Office concept, transformation to Hybrid and Remote working for more than 800 employees worldwide.
  • Full oversight of Real Estate, Workplace and Facility Management strategy.
  • Implemented innovative programs that reduced operating costs while improving workplace solutions.
  • Responsible for the RE budget planning, controlling, and management reports (financial, KPIs, SLAs).
  • Led client relationship management for all external and internal Corporate Real Estate stakeholders and ensured excellent and consistent levels of customer service delivery.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

Country Location Manager

Siemens
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Successfully, strategically and operationally managed the country RE portfolio (50000 SQM) and integrated facility management solutions.
  • Coordinated relocation of the Company HQ of 2700 SQM in a modern Workplace, achieving 30% budget savings, and establishing office design benchmark for the region.
  • Managed the new RE/FM setup in the Wind generators factory (43000 SQM), ensuring cost-effective solutions, operational excellence and strategic property development.
  • Successfully contributed to merging factory “Milanović Inzenjering” in Siemens, one of the most important company's M&A endeavors in Serbia, leading the Technical Due Diligence.
  • Supported creative vision by sourcing unique locations that met specific aesthetic requirements of each project.
  • Cultivated focus on customer service and satisfaction with well-trained, empowered team.
  • Managed budget allocations for location expenses, optimizing spend without compromising on quality.

Country Real Estate Manager

Telenor
03.2012 - 04.2017
  • Strongly contributed to the Company goals regarding Real Estate property (office, retail, banking, and warehouse) by managing the strategic, tactical and operational assets.
  • Introduced the new workplace model that efficiently supported the rapidly changing business environment and led the relocation project (10.000 SQM), supporting the company's organizational goals and objectives.
  • Successfully ensured long-term, favorable contracts related to the Company's Real Estate portfolio.
  • Led retail shop redesign project with an aggressive rollout plan, with the new, improved design, ensuring top locations and significant rent price savings.
  • Ensured completion of the most crucial shop within the retail network (Flagship store).
  • Successfully managed the Project of implementing the unique, fully online bank (Telenor bank) in the existing retail network.
  • Strongly supported RE&FM development, cost-efficient solutions.
  • Mentored team members on industry best practices while fostering a supportive learning environment within the workplace.

Project Manager Principal Architect

Phiwa
05.2011 - 02.2012
  • Successfully managed and completed one of the most extensive and comprehensive wellness centers in the country (2000 SQM), in Hotel Galleria, Subotica.
  • Established corporate real estate strategy for developing industrial, hospitality, and retail portfolios.
  • Improved space management, operational efficiency, and Facility Management processes.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

General Manager, Principal Architect

STUDIO 314
02.2005 - 04.2011
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects, stakeholder relations (residential, retail, hospitality, office, industrial, and warehouse) from initiation to completion.
  • As the principal architect, negotiated with clients, recognizing their needs, developed design solutions, presented the projects, and collaborated with the respective institutions during the permit process.
  • Managed the successful implementation of the new visual standard for the leading bank in Serbia and Montenegro, Komercijalna Bank, from 2005 to 2008. - Author of the unique concept in the region - Branch office for VIP clients.
  • Team lead of the concept design for the distributive center »BAUHAUS« in Novi Sad, 20000 SQM
  • Reduced project timelines through efficient design process improvements and close collaboration with clients.
  • Developed customized design solutions that exceeded client expectations, leading to increased satisfaction and referral business.

Project and Design Architect

VOBING
08.2002 - 01.2005
  • Developed and coordinated improvement of the Vojvodjanska bank property
  • Highly contributed to the strategic company goals realization related to building portfolio (residential, commercial, retail, and office buildings)
  • Managed construction projects from concept to completion, coordinated design concepts and presentation, and participated in development and facility management processes within the bank property.
  • Design architect for the reconstruction of Vojvodjanska Bank HQ in Novi Sad.
  • Assisted in developing firm-wide design standards, promoting consistency across all projects while maintaining each project''s unique identity.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Serbian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Conferences And Publications

  • Balkans Property Forum Belgrade 2019 and Vienna 2022
  • The Fourteenth Annual International Conference on Real Estate Development, Zagreb May 2019
  • REBEC, Real Estate Belgrade Exhibition, and Conference, June 2019
  • Smart Workplace Design Summit, June 2020 What is the Role of Workplace in Employee Engagement
  • Future Workplace Summit, Berlin 2021
  • Competition for the visual identity of Komercijalna bank, Belgrade, 2008.
  • Participation in the National Architectural Exhibition in Novi Sad, 2008. (branch office for Komercijalna Bank for VIP clients - realization)
  • Competition for the City Center development, Novi Sad, 2009.
  • JAT News Review, text about First VIP branch office (Komercijalna Bank), January 2008
  • Magazine for Architecture and City Planning, www.dans.org.rs, January 2009, interiors made by Jelena Drazic (Between theatrical imagination and spatial reality).

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