I’m Sanja Ignjatović, an interdisciplinary artistic and senior professional with 23+ years of experience across international organizations, program design, operations management, global communications, and recruitment/HR. I enjoy building communication channels, improving processes through a “single source of truth,” and shaping programs and policies that work across cultures. I also bring strong creative and digital capabilities—web design, SEO optimization, and content creation for websites and social media, supported by graphic/video skills. Whether co-founding a venture, supporting field operations remotely, or leading partnerships and promotion, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver clear results and meaningful engagement.…

Sanja Ignjatović

I’m Sanja Ignjatović, an interdisciplinary artistic and senior professional with 23+ years of experience across international organizations, program design, operations management, global communications, and recruitment/HR. I enjoy building communication channels, improving processes through a “single source of truth,” and shaping programs and policies that work across cultures. I also bring strong creative and digital capabilities—web design, SEO optimization, and content creation for websites and social media, supported by graphic/video skills. Whether co-founding a venture, supporting field operations remotely, or leading partnerships and promotion, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver clear results and meaningful engagement.…

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I’m Sanja Ignjatović, an interdisciplinary artistic and senior professional with 23+ years of experience across international organizations, program design, operations management, global communications, and recruitment/HR. I enjoy building communication channels, improving processes through a “single source of truth,” and shaping programs and policies that work across cultures.

I also bring strong creative and digital capabilities—web design, SEO optimization, and content creation for websites and social media, supported by graphic/video skills. Whether co-founding a venture, supporting field operations remotely, or leading partnerships and promotion, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver clear results and meaningful engagement.

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Language

Serbian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Portuguese
Beginner
Macedonian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-founder and President at Belgrade, Serbia (Belgrade-based venture; brand not specified in resume text)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Designed projects, wrote grant proposals, supported fundraising, built networks, managed communications, handled web design and content creation, maintained the website, and applied SEO optimization for outreach.
Freelance Content Creator and Social Media Manager at Nutricionizam Pro
October 1, 2025 - Present
Created content and developed social media accounts on Instagram and YouTube for a company providing nutrition plans, raw enzyme & chlorophyll supplements, and mental health support.
Appointment Setter and Triage Caller at LumiTOT
September 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Participated in appointment setting and network marketing trainings; created Facebook content to generate leads and conducted triage calls.
Mentor at Fondacija Mozaik – Regional Youth Peace Lab
April 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Mentored participants at policy writing competition for youth from Western Balkan countries; funded by RYCO and UN bodies.
Senior Program Officer, Field Operations and Programs at American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Devised HR and operations data collection procedures across 30+ overseas offices; built trackers, handbooks, intranet resources and delivered global training; enhanced recruitment and on-boarding.
Proofreader / Ghost Writer at Freelance
February 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Ghostwriting and proofreading for 'The Unconventional Guide to the Russians' by Olga Zakharova Butler (remote); edited translations and prepared content for publication on Amazon.
Field Operations Officer at American Councils for International Education (ACTR/ACCELS)
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Centralized HR and salary data for 300+ locally employed staff across 30+ countries into a unified HRIS; tracked global operations data; supported IT platforms and branding; contributed to corporate branding initiatives; launched two-way exchange program between University of Belgrade and University of Iowa.
Programs and Regional Operations Officer (Central and South East Europe) at American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
March 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Monitored regional operations and HR data for Central and South East Europe. Liaised with government officials, ministries, academics, universities, and NGOs to foster collaboration, and supported program promotion and recruitment along with web design and social media content creation.
Office Director at American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
February 1, 2016 - October 12, 2025
Actively liaised with local and foreign government officials, ministries, academics, universities, and NGOs to strengthen partnerships; implemented DoS-funded and other international education and cultural exchange programs, supporting inbound and outbound initiatives; authored program and recruitment materials; generated media coverage through interviews and press conferences.
Open World Facilitator at Open World Program (U.S. Open World)
November 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013
Facilitated cultural translation for Serbian program participants during meetings at Congress in Washington, DC, and locations in Akron, OH and Bradenton, FL; coordinated logistics for three separate eleven-day trips.
Member of Selection Committee at Unde rgraduate Exchange Program (Belgrade)
February 1, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Reviewed applications, interviewed Serbian semi-finalists, and selected finalists for an undergraduate exchange program.
Member of Selection Committee for Undergraduate Exchange Program at Open Society Institute, New York
February 1, 2010 - Present
Reviewed applications, interviewed Serbian semi-finalists, and selected finalists for undergraduate exchange program.
Office Director at American Councils for International Education (ACTR/ACCELS)
March 1, 2009 - February 29, 2016
Liaised with government officials, ministries, academics, universities, and NGOs to strengthen partnerships; implemented exchange programs; updated and authored program and recruitment materials; boosted social media presence; generated media coverage through interviews and press conferences.
Program Coordinator at Belgrade, SRB
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2009
Implemented U.S. Department of State-funded scholarship programs for university teachers and high school students, and outbound programs in Serbia. Developed local websites (Dreamweaver, WordPress), created website content, and increased social media presence with original posts across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Translator at Encyclopedia Britannica - Serbian Edition
March 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005
English to Serbian translations for Encyclopedia Britannica - Serbian Edition.
Office Manager at American Councils, SEE Region
October 1, 2002 - August 31, 2005
Established rep office in SEE; managed finance and budget tasks, including salary calculations and monthly reports; oversaw program logistics and operations.
Real Estate Agent at AmbassadorM Real Estate
September 1, 2002 - October 12, 2025
Responded to client inquiries, mediated contract negotiations, created a comprehensive real estate directory; translated documents and provided interpretation at meetings.
English Teacher / Financial Coordinator at Lingua Agency
February 1, 2002 - October 12, 2025
Taught English to groups of kindergarten students; developed teaching materials and syllabi; handled financial responsibilities.
Website Editor and Translator at Radio Index
August 1, 2001 - October 12, 2025
Edited and translated articles; selected and published English-language news on the website.
Teaching English at Independent / Freelance
June 1, 1999 - Present
Taught English in-person and remotely to individuals of different ages and professions; developed courses tailored to students' needs; business English and communications; LMS familiarity.
English Language Translator / Interpreter at Freelance
January 1, 1994 - Present
English-Serbian and Serbian-English translation and interpretation for meetings (ongoing).

Education

Master of Organizational Sciences in Information Systems and Technologies at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Certificate in Professional English Translation/Interpretation at Association of Scientific and Technical Translators of Serbia
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Certificate in Professional English Translation/Interpretation
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
ATS; HRIS; LMS; Office 365; Microsoft Forms; Microsoft Power Automate
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2026
SEO optimization capability (tools: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, Yoast, RankMath mentioned in skills list)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other, Computers & Electronics
    Logo design
    Logo for a community project…
    Educational short about enzymes (nutrition)
    The video explains the importance of enzymes, what they do for our bodies, how they are produced, how we can make sure we have enough in our body. The video is done in Serbian. Audio Editing and voice over was done by me.…
    Instagram reel for high ticket selling business
    This is the most recent work, the first third of the video, the hook and first 15 sec.…