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Project Management and Business Operations professional with 15+ years of cross-functional experience in administration, technical operations, quality assurance, and international business environments, including…

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Project Management and Business Operations professional with 15+ years of cross-functional experience in administration, technical operations, quality assurance, and international business environments, including hands-on experience coordinating EU-funded projects.

I hold a Master’s degree in Project Management and currently work as a Senior Expert Associate for Economic Development and EU Funds, independently coordinating projects, managing deadlines, documentation, reporting, stakeholder communication, and operational workflows.

Through BRZN Digital, my registered freelance business in Croatia, I offer project coordination, virtual administrative assistance, business operations support, and digital marketing assistance.
I am proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Excel, Canva, and AI-assisted productivity tools, with knowledge of Asana and Trello.
I am organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering reliable, high-quality work. I am available for remote freelance and ongoing B2B collaborations with international clients.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing

Work experience· 7 roles

Founder / Freelance Business Owner · BRZN DigitalSep 2026 – Present · 3 mos

Developing freelance services for small businesses focused on digital presence, content support, and virtual administrative assistance. Building reusable client communication templates, documentation, and structured workflows using Canva and AI-assisted productivity tools to streamline delivery and reduce turnaround time. Coordinating day-to-day client needs remotely with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and consistent reporting.

Senior Expert Associate for Economic Development and EU Funds · Local Development Agency PAK-RAJul 2026 – Present · 5 mos

Coordinate projects, priorities, deadlines, reporting, and communication with partners, suppliers, and public institutions. Maintain structured trackers and project records, ensure supporting documentation is complete, and follow up on deliverables while resolving operational issues to keep implementation on track. Coordinate service delivery across 30 field-based providers and 240 end users, ensuring continuity and record accuracy.

Regional, Local and Rural Development Associate · Local Development Agency PAK-RADec 2023 – Jul 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Coordinated project activities from planning through delivery and reporting while working with multiple partners and suppliers. Prepared timelines, budgets, presentations, progress reports, and responses to stakeholder requests. Supported structured operational follow-up to ensure documentation completeness and timely deliverables across project phases.

Business Owner / Consultant · Barbara, uslužni obrtDec 2013 – Jun 2019 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Quality Assurance Engineer · CMC SisakSep 2011 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos
Assistant to Management Board Member – Operations & Production · CMC SisakJun 2009 – Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos
SAP Inventory Team Member · Commercial Metals CompanyDec 2008 – May 2009 · 6 mos

Education

Master of Project Management (mag. oec.) · Baltazar University of Applied Sciences2024 – 2026
Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering · University of Zagreb, Faculty of Metallurgy2007 – 2010

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