I am an International Business graduate from the University of Rijeka with a strong foundation in Sales, Marketing, Teaching, and Administration. Currently, I am working as an Intern at INA MAZIVA, applying strategic thinking, creativity, and data-driven insights to boost business performance and strengthen client engagement. I am passionate about continuous growth, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and committed to achieving measurable, high-impact results. Throughout my diverse experience, I have developed organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. I have participated in international projects and various workshops, strengthening my digital and stakeholder management skills. I enjoy collaborating on team projects and engaging in roles that combine marketing, administration, and project coordination to deliver innovative business solutions.

Marija Rukavina

I am an International Business graduate from the University of Rijeka with a strong foundation in Sales, Marketing, Teaching, and Administration. Currently, I am working as an Intern at INA MAZIVA, applying strategic thinking, creativity, and data-driven insights to boost business performance and strengthen client engagement. I am passionate about continuous growth, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and committed to achieving measurable, high-impact results. Throughout my diverse experience, I have developed organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. I have participated in international projects and various workshops, strengthening my digital and stakeholder management skills. I enjoy collaborating on team projects and engaging in roles that combine marketing, administration, and project coordination to deliver innovative business solutions.

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I am an International Business graduate from the University of Rijeka with a strong foundation in Sales, Marketing, Teaching, and Administration. Currently, I am working as an Intern at INA MAZIVA, applying strategic thinking, creativity, and data-driven insights to boost business performance and strengthen client engagement. I am passionate about continuous growth, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and committed to achieving measurable, high-impact results.

Throughout my diverse experience, I have developed organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. I have participated in international projects and various workshops, strengthening my digital and stakeholder management skills. I enjoy collaborating on team projects and engaging in roles that combine marketing, administration, and project coordination to deliver innovative business solutions.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Participant - Team Task Competition at MOL Group / INAG Group
June 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Collaborated with colleagues on the Team Task Competition project organized by MOL Group, developing the 'INA Master' game simulating gas station and refinery management. Conducted market analysis, designed app components, and calculated return on investment (ROI).
Team Task Competition Participant at MOL Group
June 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Collaborated with colleagues from the INA Group and MOL in the 'Team Task Competition' project organized by the MOL Group. Developed the 'INA Master' game simulating the construction and management of a gas station and refinery over nine months. Conducted market analysis, designed key app components, and calculated return on investment (ROI).
Intern at INA MAZIVA Ltd.
September 1, 2024 - Present
Working within the Commercial and Optimization organizational unit, preparing customer offers and orders, coordinating the export process and managing documentation using SAP and Excel. Applied sales policies, verified business partners and supported secure business operations. Launched and managed social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), developing monthly content plans, creating posts and interacting with followers to boost online presence. Managed correspondence with creative and marketing agencies and suppliers, and coordinated trade show participation ensuring smooth event logistics and visitor engagement.
Commercial and Optimization Intern at INA MAZIVA Ltd.
September 1, 2024 - Present
Preparation of customer offers and orders, coordinating the export process of products, managing documentation including data entry using SAP and Excel. Applied sales policies, conducted verifications of business partners, and supported secure business operations. Managed and developed social media channels, created monthly content plans, produced engaging posts, and interacted actively with followers to boost online presence. Coordinated correspondence with creative agencies, marketing service agencies, and suppliers to ensure smooth collaboration and effective marketing activities. Prepared and coordinated briefs for marketing campaigns, including defining objectives, target audiences, and strategic approaches. Wrote web articles, developed and maintained website and B2B portal content, and prepared promotional materials to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. Coordinated trade show participation and visitor engagement.
Service for Illegal Migration - Student Position at Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Croatia
August 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Conducted verification of documents for tourists and foreign workers entering the Republic of Croatia, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Student Service Worker at Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Croatia
August 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Conducted verification of documents for tourists and foreign workers entering Croatia, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
October 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Prepared materials and conducted additional lessons for Economics students in Business English A1 and A2 courses.
Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
October 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Prepared materials and conducted additional lessons for Economics students for 'Business English A1' and 'Business English A2' courses.
Administrative Assistant & Project Coordinator (Student positions) at Apriori World Ltd.
May 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Co-organized the 20th PROPR Conference, led the PROPRGLOBE Awards ceremony, conducted interviews with award recipients, created invitation letters and maintained communication with all participants. Managed website content using WordPress and social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Created articles, newsletters, and social media posts using Canva and Brevo. Designed brochures for events and coordinated sponsorship proposals and travel accommodations for speakers and participants. Managed media relations with regional media, tourist boards, music and technical teams.
Student Assistant / PR and Marketing Coordinator at Apriori World Ltd.
May 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Co-organized the 20th PROPR Conference at Plitvice Lakes, led the PROPR GLOBE Awards ceremony, and conducted interviews with award recipients. Created invitation letters for speakers and award recipients, maintained communication with all participants, managed the website using WordPress, updated news and content, and managed social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Created articles, newsletters, and social media posts using Canva, sent weekly newsletters using Brevo, designed brochures for the conference and awards. Found sponsors and drafted sponsorship proposals. Coordinated travel and accommodation arrangements for speakers, award recipients, sponsors, organizers, and participants to ensure smooth logistics, and managed communication with over 10 regional media companies, tourist boards, and technical teams.
Member - X-Culture Global Project
May 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Worked in a global virtual team with colleagues from USA, Columbia, and Grenada analyzing markets, competition, marketing strategy, and operations for Differ.Chat, a social app for university students facilitating peer connection and chat. Achieved overall report score of 6.0/7.
Global Project Team Member at "X-Culture" International Project
May 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Worked in a global virtual team with colleagues from the USA, Columbia, and Grenada analyzing markets, competition, marketing strategy, and operations management for Differ.Chat, a social app for university students facilitating peer connection and chat. Achieved an overall report score of 6.0/7.

Education

Bachelor of Economics at Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Economics in International Business at Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Workshop on Digital Skills
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Stakeholder Management Training Workshop
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
X-Culture Certificate and Recommendation Letter
May 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
MBTI Self-Awareness Training
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Power BI Training
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Social Media and Presentation Skills Training
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Digital Skills Workshop Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
X-Culture Certificate and Recommendation Letter
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Stakeholder Management Training Workshop Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
MBTI Self-Awareness Training
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Power BI Training
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Social Media and Presentation Skills Training
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Government