I am an experienced leader and founder of Star Marketing Companion, specializing in digital marketing and client relationship management. With over twenty years of experience in sales, team leadership, business optimization, and brand development, I take pride in providing tailored solutions that meet my clients' needs. I enjoy strategic thinking, project management, and engaging communication, and I am committed to continuous learning and building long-term business partnerships. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse roles from digital marketing to leading teams in retail and wholesale sectors, especially in optical retail stores. I am passionate about helping businesses grow through innovative marketing strategies and ensuring excellent client satisfaction across different markets.

Kristina Starčević Milanović

I am an experienced leader and founder of Star Marketing Companion, specializing in digital marketing and client relationship management. With over twenty years of experience in sales, team leadership, business optimization, and brand development, I take pride in providing tailored solutions that meet my clients' needs. I enjoy strategic thinking, project management, and engaging communication, and I am committed to continuous learning and building long-term business partnerships. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse roles from digital marketing to leading teams in retail and wholesale sectors, especially in optical retail stores. I am passionate about helping businesses grow through innovative marketing strategies and ensuring excellent client satisfaction across different markets.

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I am an experienced leader and founder of Star Marketing Companion, specializing in digital marketing and client relationship management. With over twenty years of experience in sales, team leadership, business optimization, and brand development, I take pride in providing tailored solutions that meet my clients’ needs. I enjoy strategic thinking, project management, and engaging communication, and I am committed to continuous learning and building long-term business partnerships.

Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse roles from digital marketing to leading teams in retail and wholesale sectors, especially in optical retail stores. I am passionate about helping businesses grow through innovative marketing strategies and ensuring excellent client satisfaction across different markets.

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Work Experience

Owner and Founder at Star Marketing Companion
August 1, 2017 - Present
Founded and led a marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, SEO optimization, and social networking strategies. Created comprehensive digital marketing campaigns including content creation, email marketing, and pay-per-click advertising based on data-driven approaches. Managed client relationships and ensured business growth through tailored solutions and continuous analysis of market trends and consumer behavior.
Chief Executive at Grossoptic d.o.o. Budva
April 30, 2020 - July 20, 2025
Hired to reopen stores in Montenegro to integrate them into the Diopta optical store chain. Responsibilities included handling legal affairs, tenant contracts, reopening retail locations, ensuring compliance with all legal regulations, and introducing procedures for operational consistency.
Chief Executive at Optika & In d.o.o.
October 31, 2019 - July 20, 2025
Led business development in Serbia and Bosnia for a chain of optical retail stores. Successfully reorganized the company within six months to improve profitability, gaining full control and achieving owner satisfaction. Also contributed to the retail focus by collaborating with sister companies.
Director at Detel Co d.o.o.
September 30, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Led a management position to re-organize a company that was not providing profitable results. Managed company reorganization within six months under agreement with the owner.
Chief Executive at Diopta d.o.o.
April 30, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Led a management team growing from three to over ten members, managing 100+ employees in stores including managers and opticians. Improved supplier and client performance and expanded the client base.
General Manager at Star Vision d.o.o.
March 31, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Organized wholesale of exclusive brands, managed sales representatives and field sales across Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia. Maintained communication with suppliers and clients across multiple countries and implemented annual procurement and sales plans.
Call Center Operator-Assistant Marketing Manager at Mobtel
August 31, 2008 - July 20, 2025
Provided customer service related to mobile services and supported marketing by planning and executing campaigns. Collaborated on market research, data analysis, content creation, social media management, and digital advertising.
Project Officer at United Nations IOM
May 31, 2003 - July 20, 2025
Assisted displaced persons by addressing welfare needs and resolving property ownership rights. Managed cases, conducted assessments, and cooperated with local authorities to secure fair solutions, requiring organizational skills, empathy, and legal knowledge.

Education

Master in Economics at Faculty of Economics, Banja Luka, Republic of Serbia
September 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Bachelor of Economics at University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
September 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment