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I am Katarina Živanović, a senior project manager, lecturer and producer with 25 years of experience across arts, culture, creative industries and education. I lead multi-genre programs, festivals and institutions, navigating evolving environments in Serbia, Slovakia and beyond, across non-profit, state-funded and private sectors.\n\nI excel in strategic planning, program development, budgeting, fundraising, HR, and international collaboration, focusing on community engagement, audience development and sustainable impact. As a lecturer and mentor, I am passionate about sharing knowledge and building creative ecosystems that empower people and communities.
Experience Level
Language
Serbian
Fluent
Croatian
Fluent
Bosnian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Slovak
Advanced
Macedonian
Beginner
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Project Manager at Project Invest, SPU University, Nitra
October 1, 2025 - PresentOverseeing multi-genre programs and transformation management; budgeting, reporting, and coordination of diverse teams; program development and evaluation.
Coordinator / Producer at Candlelight concerts / Fever
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Coordinated production of the main program for Candlelight concerts; handled logistics, stakeholder engagement and on-site operations.
Consultant at Elvys s.r.o.
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Consultant for expansion to ex-YU countries; strategic development and partnerships.
House sitter
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Short-term accommodation and property care.
Producer (Main Program) at Theatre festival Divadelna Nitra
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Produced the main program; coordinated artists, venues and budgets.
General Manager at Creative Center Nitra
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Strategic leadership, operations oversight and program development for the center.
Executive Manager at Studio ALTA
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021Executive management of a cultural venue; program development and partnerships.
General Manager at Tabacka Kulturfabrik
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Strategic leadership, program development and infrastructure management.
Curator & Producer (Art/Culture/Technology) at Tabacka Kulturfabrik
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Curatorial direction and production within art/culture/technology domains.
Curator (Community Program) at Tabacka Kulturfabrik
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Curated community-driven programs to engage local residents (Tabacka Open, etc.).
Project Manager at Samaljot Production
March 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020Project management for Belgrade-based production company; cross-border projects.
Head of the Department for Culture at City of Belgrade
October 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013Led cultural department; strategy, program development and internal operations.
General Manager at Museum of Yugoslav History
May 1, 2008 - October 1, 2012Management of museum operations, exhibitions and public programs.
General Manager at Fund B92
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Management of cultural projects and organizational development.
General Manager at REX Cultural Centre
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2008Leadership of cultural centre operations and program development.
Project Manager at Project Invest, SPU University, Nitra, Slovakia
October 1, 2025 - PresentOverseeing multi-genre programs, strategic planning, coordination of teams, and overall project management across university- and community-focused initiatives.
Coordinator / Producer at Candlelight concerts / Fever, Košice, Slovakia
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Producer of the main program and event coordination for high-profile candlelight concert series; liaising with partners, artists, and venues.
Consultant for expansion to ex-YU countries at Elvys s.r.o., Košice, Slovakia
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Advised on expansion strategy to ex-Yugoslav markets, partnership development, and program localization.
Producer of the main program at Divadelna Nitra Theatre Festival, Nitra, Slovakia
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Produced the main program, coordinating with artists, partners, and local stakeholders.
General Manager at Creative Center Nitra, Nitra, Slovakia
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Oversight of operations, programming, partnerships, and organizational development.
Executive Manager at Studio ALTA, Prague, Czech Republic
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021Strategic leadership, program development, and cross-sector collaboration in arts and culture.
General Manager at Tabacka Kulturfabrik, Košice, Slovakia
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Head of operations for a multi-venue cultural center; management of staff, programs, and partnerships.
Curator & Producer (Art/Culture/Technology) at Tabacka Kulturfabrik, Košice, Slovakia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Curatorial leadership and production for art, culture, and technology programs.
Curator (Community Program) at Tabacka Kulturfabrik, Košice, Slovakia
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Community-focused programming and outreach to engage local residents.
Project Manager at Samaljot Production, Belgrade, Serbia
March 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020Project management across cultural and media initiatives; coordination with partners and teams.
Head of the Department for Culture at City of Belgrade, Serbia
October 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013Leadership of the city's cultural department, program development, and cross-sector collaboration.
General Manager at Museum of Yugoslav History, Belgrade, Serbia
May 1, 2008 - October 1, 2012Overall management of museum operations, exhibitions, and public programming.
General Manager at Fund B92, Belgrade, Serbia
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Administrative and operational leadership for a major nonprofit media foundation.
General Manager at REX Cultural Centre, Belgrade, Serbia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2008Management of cultural center operations, programming, and organizational development.
Project Manager at project Invest, SPU University
October 1, 2025 - PresentOverseeing multi-genre programs in arts, culture, and education; responsible for planning, coordination, budgeting, stakeholder communication, and crises/transition management for projects in Slovakia.
Consultant for expansion to ex-YU countries at Elvys s.r.o.
July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Consultant focusing on expansion strategy into ex-Yugoslav markets; market research, partnership development, project planning.
House sitter at Self-employed
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Property management during temporary relocation.
Producer of the main program at Theatre festival Divadelna Nitra
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Producer for the main program of the theatre festival; program development, artist coordination, budgeting and scheduling.
Education
PhD in Pedagogy and Education Science at University of Foggia
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016MA in Media and Communication at University of Singidunum, Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2010BA in Communicology at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Media and Communications
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Studies in Yugoslavian and World Literature at Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000MOOC Managing the Arts: Cultural Organizations in Transition at Online
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Museum Studies at Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015International Summer School in Qualitative Research Methods in Education at Universita degli Studi Trento, Rovereto
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Cultural Heritage of Socialism at Academia Nova & Museum of Contemporary Art, Belgrade
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012The Virtual Museum, Kenneth Hudson Seminar at European Museum Academy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Managing 'Eternitas' - database of Serbian cultural Heritage at National Museum of Serbia
January 1, 2010 - February 4, 2026Non-Profit Management Program / Strengthening Civil Society through Improved Business Practices at William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan
January 1, 2006 - February 4, 2026Civil Society And Business: Bridging The Gap at William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan
January 1, 2006 - February 4, 2026LFA Method (Logical Framework Approach) at SIDA and the Swedish Helsinki Committee for Human Rights
January 1, 2002 - February 4, 2026Strategic Management of Cultural Centres at Centre for Permanent Education of the University of Arts in Belgrade
January 1, 2001 - February 4, 2026Sponsorship for the Arts, Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University at Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University
January 1, 1998 - February 4, 2026European Project Workshop of the European Summer Academy for Culture & Management at International Center for Culture & Management, Salzburg
January 1, 1998 - February 4, 2026PhD in Pedagogy and Education Science at University of Foggia
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016MA in Media and Communication at University Singidunum, Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2010BA in Communicology at University Singidunum
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Museum Studies at Northwestern University (online)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Non-Profit Management Program / Strengthening Civil Society through Improved Business Practices at William Davidson Institute (Serbia)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006MOOC Managing the Arts: Cultural Organizations in Transition at Online course
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016European Project Workshop of the European Summer Academy for Culture & Management at International Center for Culture & Management
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998PhD in Pedagogy and Education Science at University of Foggia, Italy
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016MA in Media and Communication at University of Singidunum, Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2010BA in Communicology at University of Singidunum, Belgrade
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Studies in Yugoslavian and World Literature at Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000MOOC Managing the Arts: Cultural Organizations in Transition at Online
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Museum Studies at Northwestern University (Online)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Qualifications
Jelena Santic Award
January 1, 2008 - February 4, 2026Non-Profit Management Program / Strengthening Civil Society through Improved Business Practices
January 1, 2006 - February 4, 2026LFA Method (Logical Framework Approach)
January 1, 2002 - February 4, 2026Strategic Management of Cultural Centres
January 1, 2001 - February 4, 2026Sponsorship for the Arts, Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University
January 1, 1998 - February 4, 2026European Project Workshop of the European Summer Academy for Culture & Management
January 1, 1998 - February 4, 2026Jelena Santic Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008PhD in Pedagogy and Education Science
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016MA in Media and Communication
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2010BA in Communicology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Museum Studies Northwestern University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015MOOC Managing the Arts: Cultural Organizations in Transition
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Non-Profit Management Program / Strengthening Civil Society through Improved Business Practices
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006European Project Workshop of the European Summer Academy for Culture & Management
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Jelena Santic Award
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2026Non-Profit Management Program / Strengthening Civil Society through Improved Business Practices
January 1, 2006 - April 1, 2026LFA Method (Logical Framework Approach)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Cultural Heritage of Socialism
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
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