I am a creative and proactive professional passionate about connecting people through communication, culture, and dance. I bring energy, optimism, and a strong belief in human potential to my work, combining my skills in communication and content creation with my love for dance and cultural exploration. Throughout my career, I have managed diverse projects and teams, promoted events, created engaging online content, and empowered women through dance. I'm motivated by finding solutions and building meaningful partnerships, always aiming to make communication accessible and impactful.

Ana Barić

I am a creative and proactive professional passionate about connecting people through communication, culture, and dance. I bring energy, optimism, and a strong belief in human potential to my work, combining my skills in communication and content creation with my love for dance and cultural exploration. Throughout my career, I have managed diverse projects and teams, promoted events, created engaging online content, and empowered women through dance. I'm motivated by finding solutions and building meaningful partnerships, always aiming to make communication accessible and impactful.

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I am a creative and proactive professional passionate about connecting people through communication, culture, and dance. I bring energy, optimism, and a strong belief in human potential to my work, combining my skills in communication and content creation with my love for dance and cultural exploration.

Throughout my career, I have managed diverse projects and teams, promoted events, created engaging online content, and empowered women through dance. I’m motivated by finding solutions and building meaningful partnerships, always aiming to make communication accessible and impactful.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Croatian
Advanced

Work Experience

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST at Danslink
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed website and social media, maintained board relations, and produced newsletters for an umbrella organization for international dance in the Netherlands.
COMMUNICATION & CONTENT CREATOR at SpeedComfort
December 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Created content and marketing materials for a sustainable scale-up, including ads, flyers, videos, photos, landing pages, and marketplace listings.
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING at Het Koorenhuis
December 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025
Responsible for the communications department focusing on strategy for communication and branding, increased online visibility on social media, coordinated communication outputs including newsletters and website management, promoted events, and managed interns, designers, and junior staff.
PROJECTLEADER at NL Education
December 31, 2020 - July 19, 2025
Led the Dutch language training program in Rotterdam, liaised with the municipality, supervised project staff and teachers, monitored progress, budget, and timelines, and collaborated with partners.
PROJECTLEADER at Roots & Routes
December 31, 2018 - July 19, 2025
Managed day-to-day operations of a music and dance agency, conducted client meetings translating needs into offers, partnered with Albeda Dance & Music College, coordinated international projects, and handled social media and website management.
FOUNDER at Balkan Fusion Dance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Offered dance classes and workshops in Rotterdam to empower women through movement, designed and managed the website, managed social media and created online content, recruited members and ran online campaigns, and established partnerships with fitness marketplaces like OneFit and ClassPass.
TICKETING COORDINATOR at Mojo Concerts
December 31, 2010 - July 19, 2025
Managed ticket sales for major concerts such as Lenny Kravitz and Alicia Keys, and developed sales strategies.
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST at Danslink
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for website management and social media, managing board relations, and coordinating newsletter communications at an umbrella organization for international dance in the Netherlands.
COMMUNICATION & CONTENT CREATOR at SpeedComfort
December 31, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Created content and marketing materials for a sustainable scale-up, including ads, flyers, videos, photos, landing pages, and marketplace listings.
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING at Het Koorenhuis
December 31, 2023 - July 20, 2025
Led the communications department focusing on strategy for communication and branding, increased online visibility on social media platforms, coordinated communication outputs including newsletters and website content, promoted events, and managed interns, designers, and junior staff.
PROJECTLEADER at NL Education
December 31, 2020 - July 20, 2025
Led the Dutch language training program in Rotterdam, served as liaison and primary contact for the municipality, supervised project staff and teachers, monitored progress, budget, and timelines, and collaborated with partners.
PROJECTLEADER at Roots & Routes
December 31, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Managed day-to-day operations of a music & dance agency, conducted client meetings to translate needs into offers, partnered with Albeda Dance & Music College, coordinated international projects, and managed social media and website.
FOUNDER at Balkan Fusion Dance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Offered dance classes and workshops to empower women through movement, designed and managed the company website and social media, created online content, recruited members via online campaigns including ads, and established partnerships with fitness marketplaces.
TICKETING COORDINATOR at Mojo Concerts
December 31, 2010 - July 20, 2025
Managed ticket sales for major concerts including artists like Lenny Kravitz and Alicia Keys; developed sales strategies for a major concert promoter in the Netherlands.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Higher General Secondary Education (HAVO) at Scholengemeenschap De Rede
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor's Degree at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Higher General Secondary Education (HAVO) at Scholengemeenschap De Rede
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

Content Creator Training
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Sports Entrepreneur Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Training on LinkedIn, Networking, and Profiling
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Content Creator Training
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Sports Entrepreneur Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Training on LinkedIn, Networking, and Profiling
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services