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Copenhagen, Dk

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Kolding, South Denmark, Denmark

I was recruited to help develop the organisation and implement their philanthropic pilgrimage project aimed at building water pumps for waterless communities in African countries.Responsibilities include:- Identifying recruitment and onboarding pitfalls (observing, minute taking and analysing the recruitment and onboarding meetings to determine and consult on what worked and what did not)- Developing a guideline handbook for the lengthwise hiring processes, including recruitment, onboarding, development and offboarding- Planning the 2023 recruitment strategy and advice on further strategy development- Preparing and conducting experience interviews and performance evaluation- Participating and consulting at board meetings with a focus on the overall volunteer experience, particularly in recruitment and effective task allocation, including which volunteers might thrive in which setting

Zagreb, Croatia

A project contractor role, including:- Desk research and analysis of policies and legal texts, briefing to programme coordinators, compiling preparatory documents and writing reports for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Council reviews (i.e. third cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (2017-2022) and Fundamental Rights Report 2022)- Writing articles for media outreach through the organisation's website- Supporting the organisation and delivery of educational sessions at university and in the digital space for high school and university students as part of the European Commission's international 'V- START' project about raising awareness and providing practical guidance on hate crime and hate speech issues- Support in strategising how to reach the international youth target group for project-related workshops, including venue search and visitRich learning experiences through participation in panel discussions and conferences with national and international activists and policy makers related to minority rights, migration and asylum policies, post-earthquake recovery, housing rights, poverty among school children, to name a few, including Israel Butler's Narrative change workshop.

Brøndby, Capital Region, Denmark

B2B and B2C e-commerce customer service related to receiving and processing orders and complaints and managing returns and refunds.Day-to-day practise of:- Adapting to and bouncing back from difficult and unpredictable situations- Regulating emotions to remain calm under pressure- Communicating assertively to avoid misunderstandings and resolve conflicts- Maintaining a positive attitude to stay motivated and focused on my goals - Maintaining professionalism - Empathising and understanding different perspectives

Valby, Capital Region, Denmark

Food and beverage supply and event management, with a focus on customer service (handling inquiries, complaints, and concerns) and inventory tracking (ordering and stocking).Working at Schultz, the oldest registered company in Denmark, with Danish-speaking colleagues, provided me with an opportunity to experientially learn the Danish work culture and language during my transition period from Zagreb to Copenhagen.

Zagreb, Croatia

Intergovernmental cooperation between Croatia and the Netherlands to strengthen the Croatian government in adapting to the new requirements for the development of human resources in the prison system in the context of Croatia's transition to membership of the European Union.Responsibilities:- Follow-up of the pre-accession programme 'MATRA - Organisational Climate Management and Human Resources Development in the Prison System of the Republic of Croatia' with a focus on building the administrative support system to facilitate the support to prison staff, improvement of their skills and management processes- Implementation of recruitment and onboarding processes as part of the government strategy for sharing police officers between the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice as a result of the shortage of police personnel at the national level- Employee complaints managementExample of day-to-day tasks:- Cross-sectoral cooperation with prison management and software developers in terms of consultancy on setting up an operating system (with an overview of workplaces and staff, staff complaints and claims for psychosocial support, service violations, budget-related questions such as training costs, remuneration for overtime and emergency work, etc.)- Personal/telephone/written reporting in relation to inter-ministerial transfers of police officers - Screening, motivational/expectational interviews, post-interview assessments, decision making- Data management of programmes and personnel

Zagreb, Croatia

Intergovernmental cooperation between Croatia and the Netherlands to strengthen the professional development of the Croatian agricultural sector in the context of Croatia's transition to membership of the European Union. Responsibilities:•Coordinator for the €4 million 'SAPARD' project for agriculture and rural development, focusing on formal training of staff in view of alignment with European Union agricultural legislation•Talent acquisition manager for the project 'CIRCA' to manage staff mobility within the government •Member of the Evaluation Committee for the Operational Programme 'Effective Human Resources' under the Europe 2020 Strategy for Jobs and Growth - European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020)•Planning and implementation of recruitment and onboarding processes as part of the government's youth employment policy to activate the vocational training programme in the public sectorExample of day-to-day tasks:•Recruitment needs analysis and talent search •Implementing the annual L&D plan and programme: advising staff on development; liaising with local partners; monitoring training activities; controlling, budgeting and reporting on costs•Management of the team•Follow up on meetings and decisions of the Human Resources Department, the Main Secretariat of the Ministry, the Central State Administration Institute and the Evaluation Committee•Follow-up of policy developments related to the ET 2020 Strategy •Organisation of recruitment events•Selection procedures for mentors for trainees, including monitoring trainees' placements and the work of probationary employees

Popovaca, Croatia

Client services coordinator in hospital admission, stay and discharge of clients affected by work-life interference and criminal offenders suffering from mood and personality disorders caused by war trauma.The main, but not exclusive, focus on support to overcome problems related to (un)employment, such as strengthening the professional and personality profile for successful job performance and competition in the labour market, job search assistance, and sparring with employers.Responsibilities: • Admission coordination: reviewing court referrals, life and work history interviews with clients and families, assessing psychosocial challenges• Stay coordination: development of behaviour change and transition to society plans; social service referrals; evaluation interviews to address coping to hospitalisation experience, solution-focused therapy sessions and support in developing coping skills; raising awareness about issues contributing to clients' experience and the need for community acceptance; navigating the legal system for clients-criminal offenders (counseling on rights and legal options in criminal proceedings, accompaniment to meetings with law enforcement and advocacy in this regard)• Discharge coordination: planning for out-of-hospital care, making recommendations to relevant community services for support on the field Example of day-to-day tasks:- Ward rounds and debriefing with the hospital team - Writing social circumstances and statutory notes and presenting reports at interdisciplinary hearings- Monitoring clients' progress and informing the relevant services about it- Planning and conducting meetings with a focus on maintaining relationships with hospital staff and community services- Providing emotional support- Keeping records- Up-to-date research on relevant legislation and guidelines

Master'S Degree, Development And International Relations

Academic focus: The role of human mobility as an intrinsic part of political, social and economic change. Master Project: An analysis.

Master’S Degree, Social Sciences

University study programme of social work of the Faculty of Law Academic focus: Scientific research and practical work in the areas.