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, press kits and press releases Key Achievements:• Increased the average annual occupancy from 32% to 68% (2001/2002), whilst raising the average room rate at the same time• Managed creative solutions and production of Launch materials for the re-branding of hotels Westin and Panorama into Starwood Hotels & Resorts corporation brands

• 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