I'm Ivan Arbanas, a versatile professional with a diverse background in education, translation, and management. As a Translator and Corporate Manager at OTP Bank, I coordinate translation projects, manage corporate relationships, and develop strong communication skills. In hospitality and academia, I have led operations, optimized efficiency, and taught English and sociology across ages. I also collaborated on international EU projects as a translator for the University of Zadar, and gained experience in remote market research and localization during Temu's Croatian market entry.…

Ivan Arbanas

I'm Ivan Arbanas, a versatile professional with a diverse background in education, translation, and management. As a Translator and Corporate Manager at OTP Bank, I coordinate translation projects, manage corporate relationships, and develop strong communication skills. In hospitality and academia, I have led operations, optimized efficiency, and taught English and sociology across ages. I also collaborated on international EU projects as a translator for the University of Zadar, and gained experience in remote market research and localization during Temu's Croatian market entry.…

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I’m Ivan Arbanas, a versatile professional with a diverse background in education, translation, and management. As a Translator and Corporate Manager at OTP Bank, I coordinate translation projects, manage corporate relationships, and develop strong communication skills.

In hospitality and academia, I have led operations, optimized efficiency, and taught English and sociology across ages. I also collaborated on international EU projects as a translator for the University of Zadar, and gained experience in remote market research and localization during Temu’s Croatian market entry.

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Intermediate

Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Market and User Research, Translation and Localization – Temu at Temu
October 1, 2023 - Present
Remote project focusing on entry into the Croatian market. Tasks included translating relevant documentation, localization/adaptation for the new market, and conducting market and user research to understand products and shopping habits.
Corporate Relations Manager at OTP Bank Zadar, Croatia
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Organized correspondence and documentation editing; arranged Board and Committee meetings and published decisions; facilitated communication between bank teams and departments.
Translator at OTP Bank Zadar, Croatia
April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022
Translated legal and technical documentation; proofreading, editing, and using translation tools; written communication.
Translator – EU project Transca at University of Zadar (EU Transca project) – Zadar; on-site conferences
June 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Translating and editing texts from participants from multiple countries; participated in conferences as a consultant and a 'critical friend'.
Professor of English and Sociology at Ministry of Education of the Republic of Croatia (various schools in Zadar)
January 1, 2010 - October 1, 2019
Teaching English as a second language; management and coaching; tutoring.
Manager at Old Town d.o.o. Zadar
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018
Managing a team of bartenders and hostel receptionists; supply and logistics; providing clients with hospitality and tourism services.

Education

Master's degree in English Language and Literature and Sociology at University of Zadar
September 1, 2003 - April 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Intermediate