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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Jelena Novakovic
+ 34 622 179 333 (mobile)
+ 34 93 588 28 32
jel_enna@hotmail.com
jnovakovic@campus.ibei.org
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Dates (from – to) September 2003 – May 2007
• Name and address of employer Honors College, Kent State University, OH (USA)
• Type of business or sector Administrative
• Occupation or position held Office Assistant
• Main activities and responsibilities
Performing general office support, assembling of information and material, assisting with special events, answering phones, managing confidential information, outgoing mail and information packets, filing, faxing, photocopying and other clerical tasks, assisting with various assignments as needed, etc.
• Dates (from – to) June - July 2007
• Name and address of employer Kellogg, Brown & Root –
Halliburton - Sarajevo (BiH)
• Type of business or sector Recruiting Team LOGCAP III
• Occupation or position held Senior Administrative Specialist
• Main activities and responsibilities
Temporary employee, assisting the KBR Recruiting Team in administrative work, and interpretation (English/Bosnian), etc.
• Dates (from – to) June – July 2006
• Name and address of employer Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Sarajevo
• Type of business or sector Sector for Peace and Security
• Occupation or position held Volunteer Intern
• Main activities and responsibilities
Assisting the MFA delegation at the seminar ‘Lessons Learned from NATO/PfP members’ in preparation of needed materials and computerized presentations, keeping of an extensive seminar record, as well as contributing in analytical research within the Sector for Peace and Security, observing international representative transfers and farewells, etc.
• Dates (from – to) August 2004 – August 2006
• Name and address of employer Residence Life Office, Kent State
University, OH (USA)
• Type of business or sector Advising
• Occupation or position held Resident Assistant
• Main activities and responsibilities
Acquired advanced leadership and communication skills, trained in public speaking, community building, event programming and budgeting, fundraising, promotion of diversity and cultural exchange, extensive reporting and analysis of youth behavior patterns and conduct, serving as a resource for the students, and a public relations representative for the department on numerous occasions, interviewing candidates, staff training, etc.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Dates (from – to) Sept 2007 – Dec 2008
• Name of organization Institut Barcelona d’Estudis
Internacionals (IBEI)Barcelona, Spain
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
International Relations, specialization – Economic Development
• Title of qualification awarded Master of Arts
• Dates (from – to) August 2003 - May 2007
• Name of organization Kent State University, United States
of America
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
International Relations Spanish Language & Literature
• Title of qualification awarded Bachelor of Arts
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE Bosnian (former Serbo-Croatian)
Latin and Cyrillic script
OTHER LANGUAGES
English Spanish Catalan German French
• Reading skills Excellent Excellent Excellent Basic Basic
• Writing skills Excellent Excellent Excellent Basic Basic
• Verbal skills Excellent Excellent Excellent Basic Basic
SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Strong, enthusiastic working ethic and capacity for learning, as well as interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization.
Ability to organize and prioritize a busy working schedule.
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
Ability to easily adapt to a diverse and dynamic environment.
Extensive experience of living and traveling abroad.
Participated in numerous cultural understanding and diversity promotion programs, youth roundtables, debates and open forums on issues transcending national borders.
Thrive on working in a challenging environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Strong administrative skills.
Significant event and cultural programming skills.
Significant fundraising skills.
Acquired training in leadership skill, community promotion, and public speaking.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Access), Adobe, web and e-mail applications.
Data processing ability of 55 WPM.
Adept to manage general office equipment.
ARTISTIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Acquainted with arts and cultural development particularities of various societies.
Creative, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
Interest in graphic design.
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Empathic and sociable character.
Developed sense of logic and analytical reasoning.
DRIVING LICENCE(S) Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STUDY ABROAD
Kent State University Program Geneva (Switzerland), August - December 2006
Attending lectures with an extensive focus on international trade, international human rights and comparative law, French language classes.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Residence Life LEADERS Workshop, KSU, Kent, OH (USA) Spring 2004
Completed an intensive training in leadership skills, public speaking, community building, promotion of diversity, youth advising assistance, and recognition of behavior patterns, etc.
Amigos de las Americas, OH (USA) and Republic of Panama, January - August 2004
Intense in-country preparation and training in substantial development programming and cultural sensitivity, extensive fundraising and event planning, eight consecutive weeks spent in Central America, the Republic of Panama, conducting a community development initiative, required intensive collaboration with local leadership and weekly reporting to the Amigos Project Director. Active community engagement as well included conducting Spanish/English language skill classes for children and teenagers, as well information sessions on subjects of nutrition and personal well-being for general public.
Catholic Worker Community, Akron, OH (USA) Spring 2004
Volunteer helping Spanish-speaking children of recent immigrant families in the area overcome barriers in communication through after school activities in English, etc.
Center for Culture of Peace & Non-Violence, Tuzla (BiH) January 1999 - May 2003
Appointed president of the Youth Group, numerous cross border programs facilitated with extensive support by the NGO sector (EUY, WWC, MCC) aiming for cultural exchange and building bridges of communication among youth of conflicted regions in the Balkans. .
Bridges for Education International Camps (Romania) Jun – August 2000 and 2001
Participant, later youth coordinator, in programs aiming at intercultural exchange using English language as a bridge, acquired extensive nonviolence and negotiation training, etc.
ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS
Graduated as Honors Scholar (Magna Cum Laude)
National Dean’s List 2003 - 2007
International Award Ceremony 2004
Academic Recognition Scholarship (IBEI – Spain)
Presidential Scholarship (Kent State University – USA)
International Student Scholarship (Kent State University – USA)
University Academic Achievement Scholarship (Kent State University – USA)
Honors Academic Achievement Scholarship (Kent State University – USA)International Student Grant (Kent State University – USA)
Bengier Study Abroad Scholarship (Kent State University – USA)
Center for International & Comparative Programs Grant (Kent State University – USA)
Ann Bauer Study Abroad Scholarship (Kent State University – USA)
MEMBERSHIP
Golden Key International Honour Society (USA)
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society (USA)
Phi Sigma Iota International Foreign Language Honor Society (USA)
KSU Honors College (USA)
REFERENCES
Dr. Larry Andrews
Dean of the Honors College
Kent State University, Kent, OH (USA)
tel: + 1 330 672 2312
e-mail: landrews@kent.edu
Dr. Charles Nieman
Director of International Student & Scholar Service
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
tel: + 1 412 624 0235
e-mail: cnieman@pitt.edu
Dr. Jean Marie Kamatali
Visiting Professor at the Center for Civil and Human rights, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN (USA)
tel: + 1 574 631 7233
e-mail: jkamatal@nd.edu
Dr. Susanne Peters Program
Director, Kent State University Study Abroad
Grand-Saconnex, Geneve (Switzerland)
tel: + 41 22 747 00 00
e-mail: speters9@kent.edu
Mrs. Rachael Stratton
Training Director, Amigos de las Americas
Ohio chapter, Kent, OH (USA)
tel: + 1 330 853 6383
e-mail: rachaelpsp@hotmail.com
Mrs. Amira Alkadi
Former Assistant Director of Center for Culture of Peace & Non-violence
Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina
tel: + 387 62 233 906
e-mail: ccpn@inet.ba
Jacint Jordana
Director Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals
tel: + 34 93 412 11 89
e-mail: jjordana@ibei.org
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