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Zeljka Trivic
Ecologist
Hamburg
Summary
I am an inquisitive and a self-driven professional having spent 23 years with the United Nations/European Union and Northern Ireland Cooperation Overseas. My whole career is based on the experience in the international environment working along with Senior Management. I am highly organized and experienced in dealing with cases of a confidential nature. I was also a member of the Office of European Union Deputy Head of Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Office Manager
Rheinischer Hafen Gastronomie GmbH
10.2022 - 5 2024
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/office management systems
- Communication with international clients and partners
Project Liaison Officer/Interpreter
British Embassy/Northern Ireland Cooperation Overseas
06.2017 - 09.2022
- Coordinating and facilitating activities with local Beneficiaries
- Translating at high level meetings, during trainings and seminars at the Ministry of Interior in Sarajevo and Banjaluka
Office Manager
Dimitrijević & Partners Law Firm
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Overseeing general office operation in a demanding work environment
- Translating documents from local languages to English language and vice versa
- Handling confidential data
- Communication with local and international clients
Administrative Assistant
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Providing administrative support to the Foundation with organization of various seminars and workshops for the interlocutors from the region
Office Manager/Interpreter
NGO (“Srpski Demokratski Forum”)
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Meticulous translation of technically complex and intricate documents relating to several EU funded projects
- These documents were submitted to the European Union Headquarters in Brussels for international dissemination throughout European Government Departments
Executive Assistant/Interpreter
European Union Police Mission/United Nations
12.1993 - 12.2011
- Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission - ensuring that he was always kept up to date with any issues of impact to the mission, prioritising his tasks to meet tight deadlines set in what was known and regarded as a position requiring the highest standard of communication and personal responsibility
- I ensured I kept myself updated on current and political events and developments in the country and EU
- Co-ordination of Mission services throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, ensuring the efficient running of Regional Offices
- I had to work in a highly risky situation interpreting between local authorities and UNCIVPOL/UN Civil Affairs, which all took place during the war in Croatia
Education
BA in Ecology -
University of Business Studies
10.2007 - 05.2011
Certificate of Proficiency in English - undefined
University of Cambridge
10.2000 - 05.2001
High School Diploma in mathematics/computing - undefined
Centre for Mathematical and Computing Studies
09.1988 - 05.1992
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Self-motivated, organised and reliable
Professional, proactive and work well under pressure
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Timeline
Office Manager
Rheinischer Hafen Gastronomie GmbH
10.2022 - 5 2024
Project Liaison Officer/Interpreter
British Embassy/Northern Ireland Cooperation Overseas
06.2017 - 09.2022
Office Manager
Dimitrijević & Partners Law Firm
03.2016 - 05.2017
Administrative Assistant
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
06.2014 - 02.2016
Office Manager/Interpreter
NGO (“Srpski Demokratski Forum”)
01.2012 - 05.2014
BA in Ecology -
University of Business Studies
10.2007 - 05.2011
Certificate of Proficiency in English - undefined
University of Cambridge
10.2000 - 05.2001
Executive Assistant/Interpreter
European Union Police Mission/United Nations
12.1993 - 12.2011
High School Diploma in mathematics/computing - undefined
Centre for Mathematical and Computing Studies
09.1988 - 05.1992
Interests
References
- Slobodan Berjan, +49/15123 590 921, slobodan@berjan.de
- Martina Wöhler, +49/1764 656 4138, solve360@hotmail.de
- Mark McDowell, +44/7734 063 537, mwjmcdowell@live.co.uk
References
- Slobodan Berjan, +49/15123 590 921, slobodan@berjan.de
- Martina Wöhler, +49/1764 656 4138, solve360@hotmail.de
- Mark McDowell, +44/7734 063 537, mwjmcdowell@live.co.uk