Ivana Beckett, Msc Email & Phone Number

• Reporting to Director of the Sector for International Relations
• National Coordinator for Project PARTNERS (Project of Assistance to Regional Trade and Networking for Economic Recovery and Stability) in cooperation with Eurochambres
• Strengthening the Chamber’s competence and capacity in implementing regional trade contracts
• Enabling a stronger presence of Croatian companies on the EU market in the lead-up to Croatia’s joining the EU
• Organising and chairing seminars and workshops for SMEs and county chambres’ employees

• The Westin Zagreb, Sheraton Zagreb Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Zagreb Reporting to Director of Sales and Marketing
• Managing key accounts for three hotels within the Complex
• Coordination of sales activities for three hotels
• Marketing and Public Relations planning and execution for the Complex

• Reporting to Director of Sales and Marketing
• Managed key international and national clients, embassies, foreign representative offices, governmental bodies and institutions
• Negotiation, contracting, organisation, coordination and protocol of international conferences and events (e.g. US Davis Cup Team)
• Management and organisation of hotel operations for high-profile musicians and celebrities (e.g. Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, Cranberries)
• Managed all marketing activities related to re-branding and repositioning hotels towards premium segment (The Westin Zagreb and Four Points by Sheraton Zagreb); prepared and supervised production of all collateral.
• Increased the average annual occupancy from 32% to 68% (2001/2002), whilst raising the average room rate at the same time

• Participated at major tourist fairs in Europe, including World Travel Market in London
• Responsibilities included communication with agents and members of the public, promotional activities, organisation of the CNTB business area and coordination of all press events and activities

Master’S Degree, Business & Economics

Thesis: "Impact of Modern Technology on Distribution of Services in the Hotel Industry", 2012

Professional Development Course, Economic Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics

Diplomatic Academy - Economic Diplomacy, one-year professional development

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics