Work Experience
Operations Specialist
June 2023 - presentParagon 28, Dublin, Ireland
• Ensuring all operations are conducted in a cost-effective manner while maintaining strict compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.
• Creating and issuing invoices for customs and customers, ensuring all transactions are accurately documented.
• Overseeing stock intake and inventory management, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Following up with customers to ensure they receive the product and that it satisfies their expectations, interacting with customers' questions, and resolving issues.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and maintaining a good professional rapport with all departments.
Supervisor
August 2019 - May 2023The Brazen Head, Dublin, Ireland
• Worked closely with the management and other supervisors to maximize productivity on a daily basis.
• Planned, supervised, and coordinated staff schedules for regular shifts and special events.
• Trained employees to boost customer service and drive profits through suggestive selling techniques.
• Effectively addressed and resolved issues to ensure the satisfaction of all parties involved.
Customer Service Representative
March 2017 - August 2019The Brazen Head, Dublin, Ireland
• Collaborated with a skilled 60+ member team at a busy Dublin tourist spot, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and upholding high company standards.
• Effectively upsold customers to the higher-profit brands and optimized table-turns; outperformed wait staff average sales up to 15%.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction (serving up to 300 customers per shift) by effectively communicating with a diverse range of customers and enjoying interactions with different types of people.
• Smoothly addressed and resolved issues to ensure the satisfaction of all parties involved.
Assistant Manager
April 2013 - December 2016Family Hotel Lovincic, Baska, Croatia
• Managed a twelve-apartment complex, overseeing operations and ensuring efficiency by handling bookings, rescheduling, cancellations, and addressing 40 guest inquiries daily.
• Revamped the marketing strategy by launching a new website, advertising on 20+ portals, and developing marketing emails, which led to a 20% increase in seasonal overnight stays.
• Handled guest administration upon arrival, including registering guests, generating invoices, managing payments.
• Cooperated with the tourist board to ensure regulatory compliance, reporting to the GM.
Administrator
October 2008 - March 2013Art Line - Souvenir Manufacturing, Rijeka, Croatia
• Analysed and assessed supplier offers, kept accurate records of purchased and delivery details.
• Monitored sales, inventory levels, shipping processes, and invoicing.
• Prepared, organized, and maintained correspondence and administrative files.
• Developed spreadsheets, handled database management, and designed brochures.
Supervisor
March 2003 - September 2008Nuova Trade, Opatija, Croatia
• Handled the business independently during the absence of upper management.
• Led, trained and mentored staff, and organized daily operations for a team of 25.
• Advertised bar activities through social media and the local radio station
Waitress
July 2000 - February 2003Nuova Trade, Opatija, Croatia
• Delivered outstanding customer service to up to 200 guests daily, providing advice and assistance efficiently and professionally.
Education
Higher Diploma in Science in Web Technologies - 1.1
National College of Ireland
Engineer in Maritime Transport Technology - bachelor's degree
Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Economic Technician - leaving certificate
School of Economics, Rijeka, Croatia
Projects
Thermo Shape by Ari
Solely managed and executed the end-to-end development of a branded website for a distributor of high-end fitness equipment. Handled client coordination, project planning, and delivery—from concept to launch. Emphasized brand presentation, user experience, and lead generation through SEO and email marketing.
Technologies: Figma (UI/UX design), Photoshop (image editing), WordPress (website creation), Scribe (process documentation), email marketing tools, SEO tools, cPanel (server management), hosting (deployment).
Yole!Africa
Led the full-cycle design and development of a responsive, user-focused website. Managed project planning and client communication independently, including setting goals, timelines, and deliverables. Focused on usability, performance, SEO, and analytics integration.
Technologies: Figma (UI/UX design), WordPress (Astra & custom theme development), Photoshop (image editing), Scribe (process documentation), cPanel & server setup (deployment), SEO tools, Google Analytics.
The Newsroom
I am currently working on a web development project in WordPress, built from scratch using the Genesis Framework. This work-in-progress project is based on a specific design, focusing on creating a functional and visually appealing website.
Apartments Lovincic
Created a responsive, multilingual website for a family-owned apartments, utilizing HTML5, CSS3, and JS to enhance user experience.
Catch a Fire Profile
Built custom websites from scratch using WordPress with GeneratePress and child theme, implementing design and functionality with CSS3, JS, and PHP, and managing content through the dashboard. Improving existing sites, and troubleshooting technical issues.
Certificates
- The Fundamentals od Digital Marketing
- Google Tag Manager Fundamentals
- Become a WordPress Developer: Unlocking Power With Code
- Advanced CSS and Sass: Flexbox, Grid, Animations and More
- The Modern JavaScript Bootcamp
- Modern JavaScript
- Javascript: Understanding the Weird Parts
- Node.js, Express & Mongo DB Dev to Deployment
Languages
English
fluent in spoken and written
Croatian
native
Hobbies
I am a sporty person who loves cycling, hiking, and running, often enjoying hikes in Wicklow Mountains or cycling to villages around Dublin.
I also enjoy cooking and having friends over for dinner, solving puzzles, and reading.