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Mclean, Va, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

• Supports President/CEO, VP, and Department Director with various data analysis and clients financial reports/presentations• Prepared 70+ Balance Sheets, Cash Flow projections, various analyses, and different scenarios with what-ifs• Developed 50+ procedures and working instructions which resulted in 40% faster onboarding • Awarded for creating 2019 Department Marketing Plan while working on a Data Migration project in parallel with daily tasks• Created new service package (the whole concept, workflow, marketing material) - new service is active• Blog author

Mclean, Va, Us

• Consistently exceeds sales goals, on average 10%+ for marquee products, helping store place in the top 200 in the entire country (out of 1500)• Top 10 employee nationwide for Microsoft product sales. Recognized and promoted several times (2017 awarded $1M+ Achiever)• Responsible for all aspects of managing the Windows store; from overseeing sales by tracking individual and department sales performance, leading knowledge transfer, coaching 10+ team members, and preparing weekly sales reports• Working with customers, delivering end-to-end Microsoft solutions across all aspects of the Microsoft product ecosystem

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Marcan Solutions provides strategic business solutions to SMEs. • Developed two Business Plans, the total value of $2.8M, (In-home Senior Care, Marcan Solution - Business development) • Prepared and presented forecasts, budgets, KPIs, various analyses and research (variation to budget/forecast, trend, market, industry, benchmark, investment viability - go/no go analysis, but- for analysis)• Educated clients on performance management and growth• Responsible for accurate information, reviewing received documents, interviewing clients• Prepared tax returns for small businesses and individuals

Herndon, Va, Us

A globally-minded international development organization interacting with local communities in developing countries to reverse the cycles of poverty.• Spearheaded a $1.3M Multi-Year budget for the Haitian Investment Project (Educational Farm Project) and scaled it to match project activities, cost optimization, capital expenditure budgeting, and return on investment• Provided strategic advice on long-range business development, yearly budget, wrote and implemented internal policies and procedures for more efficient workflow• Collaborated with 2 Project Managers on project cash needs. Developed project projections and integrated revenue, discussed variances which helped to optimize investment for 5%• Cultivated interns and newcomers (5+ people)• Full-cycle accounting and finance - prepared month/year-end closing, balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow management, reconciliations• Prepared a risk matrix - identify, analyze and classify business and financial risks and proposed mitigation actions• Prepared month-end and annual analyses for the management team and Board• Advised implementation of the PQASSO quality system and ensured compliance

The Mad Bomber company is The original Bomber® hat manufacturer with a $2M+ in revenue.• Increased online sales by 31% over the previous year by analyzing and forming new pricing and promo activities• Assessed business requirements and created functional requirements to generate KPI metric-based reports with a goal to improve business processes and system integration by 60+%. Attained 20% increase in phase 1• Coordinated accounting department, approved invoices/expenses, and reconciliations, performed various financial analysis• Reviewed Dun & Bradstreet rating report generated a comparative financial performance analysis and made recommendaton on optional funding sources

Zagreb, Hr

Adria Luxury – provides provisioning and concierge services for yacht and luxury villa clients in the Northern Adriatic-Mediterranean Sea (www.adrialux.eu). Adria Luxury is established to create an unforgettable experience for yacht and villas clients who require premium quality products and services while beeing in the Norther Adriatic. Approach to each client's request is with utmost personal attention.Our international experience and local knowledge are the best quality guarantee. Each supplier has been selected personally due to requested quality standards.• Conducted market research, created a Business plan for a new business concept with a go-to-market strategy • Tested service concept in Summer 2013, operational since Spring 2014

An organization with a goal to enrich cultural tourism events reviving Istrian historical heritage. Istra Inspirit started as a joint-venture project of Public-Private Partnership and after the first year was established as an NGO due to the organizational needs. Received multiple awards on the National and EU level.• Led financial management, budget preparation, month-end close, financial consolidation, and reconciliation. Managed AR/AP, sponsoring, and donation contracts. Collaborated with external accounting• Prepared a risk matrix - identify, analyze and classify business and financial risks and proposed mitigation actions• Prepared monthly reporting and analysis for the management team and Board.• Worked closely with 200+ suppliers and established contract management process, coordinated all activities with the accounting department• Reviewed and approved all expenditures, as well supporting documents to ensure compliance• Established strong communication with different stakeholders and partners (public and private)

Prague, Cz

A 2-day Investment and Innovation professional conference on the Hotel industry (www.adria-forum.eu).Adria Hotel Forum is a professional conference with a goal to raise awareness about the untapped potential opportunities in the Croatian tourism. We continuously analyze the tourist behavior, tourism and hotel changes and preferences, as well the innovation in the hospitality industry. Achievements: • Attracted 450+ direct participants and 80 national and international panelists• Secured 50+ sponsors, 16 media sponsors and 13 government institutions

Start-up 18-room luxury boutique hotel in Pula city center serving national and international celebrity clientele. Partnered with public institutions. • Authored a Multi-Year Hotel Business Development Plan. Involved in the implementation and hotel continues to operate today. Hired and mentored 2 accountants and 1 financial analyst• Evaluated guest survey, designed Go-to-Market Strategy which resulted in 25+% accelerated market competitiveness and 100% booking during the period of July-October 2011• Built and monitored Performance Indicators for each department and streamlined reporting process with deadlines

Computer software-information tech company. • Developed two new Business plans (spin-offs: focusing on new internationalization activities and new business concept development), the total value of $1.5M, which were launched in 2012 and are still currently in operation. • Prepared marketing activities project proposals and received government funding• Developed a set of general procedures to comply with Croatian Laws and ISO 9001 due to implementation of ISO quality system

A start-up subsidiary of the UK-based Jupiter Asset Management Fund.• Conducted analyses of capital expenditures, procurement, and management contracts in collaboration with the legal team which produced 50+% savings on construction and overhead costs • Assisted senior leadership, finance manager, CFO, and the Board with cash flow models and capital expenditure forecasts. Assembled and published monthly/quarterly/year-end financial results and various analyses with variances on $400M+ investment• Closed accounts manually, on monthly basis, to produce a balance sheet, profit & loss statement, cash-flow management, inter/co reconciliations, and various analyses and reports for managers, Board, and investors• Collaborated with 5 project managers, formalized multi-year budgeting and established estimate to completion (EAC), construction in progress (CIP), budget follow-up, and performance metric• Led branch office accounting department

Sub-division of the Luxottica Group – a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and sales of premium, luxury and sports eyewear.• Directed accounting department, refocused and improved reporting process by 10%. Reached 20+% of savings in operations performing cost analysis• Ensured accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/EOY reporting in Hyperion and JD Edwards, supported financial results release process, performed and analyzed company performance• Prepared and analyzed financial reports for internal auditors, managers, CEO and the board using USGAAP regulations and by referrals of SOX specialists• Supported sales, marketing and operation managers with the preparation of annual budgets, producing different analyses, days sales outstanding, project performance reports and other ad-hoc requests, ensuring consistency with internal company financial policies

Long Beach, California, Us

A start-up company leading a new hospitality niche, financed by a UK-based Asset Investment Fund.• Realized $700K savings by providing a cost analysis of capital investment and proper allocation of indirect/direct expenses• Closed accounts manually, on monthly basis, and produced balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and various analyses and reports for managers, board and external parties• Trained and guided 2 junior and 2 senior accountants• Supported UK-based CFO with codeveloping financial reporting system, defined performance metrics, standardized and maintained effective financial planning, analysis and reporting packages • Worked with 5 project managers and department leaders on annual investment budgets mitigating potential company financial risks, cash flows, capital expenditure forecasting

$135+ million Adriatic start-up investment by Rockwool International, Croatia’s largest green field investment in 2006. • Selected as the first employee of the Croatian office to support project manager in building the company and factory in Croatia from the ground up• Collaborated with 40+ company executives and cross-functional project team members • Prepared monthly budget follow-up, capital expenditure analysis and project status reports and communications for Rockwool headquarters, state authorities, business partners, suppliers and local community• Responsible for budget follow up, expenses approval and provided guidance on project cost allocation to external bookkeeping provider. Created a set of general company policies and procedures• Created sponsorship/donation procedures that are still in use

Procurement officer in Hardware dpt - market analysis, mktg actions, communication with foreign suppliers (China, Thailand...) and key clients, sales analysis, reporting

Projects funded by European commission, Olof Palme, Soros – Open Society Institute, Charles Mott Foundation,World bank, Ministry of the Family, Veteran’s Affairs and Inter-generational Solidarity, ect.

• Sales B2C. Created a list of 200+ customers• Responsible for direct communication with customers, market research and analysis• Created and implemented Marketing plan

Cima, Investment Management

Blockchain And Digital Assets

Mba, Finance And Entrepreneurship

Master, Financial Planning And Analysis (Financial Controlling)

B.S., Finance

Project Management

Auditor, Quality System Pqasso-Sokno

Entrepreneurship

Dialogue, Democracy And Peaceful Conflict Resolution