Operations Department

Marko gained twenty-one years of professional experience both in the private sector and on international projects. He gained his first working experiences as a procurement specialist at a company exporting berry fruits, where he was soon promoted to a Sector manager position. In 2003 he started working on USAID's SLGRP program as a Logistics Manager, gaining extensive experience in administration, particularly the organization of numerous seminars, workshops, conferences and other events. Since 2006, he started expanding his knowledge in the field of administration, holding the position of Office Manager within USAID MEGA project, leading a team and organizing the office operations. He started working in NALED since 2011 as Operations Director (NALED host), his main task being the reorganization of financial management, administration and HR. He soon moved to the position of Finance and Administration Director, and along with managing a team of 7 people, he also has a significant role in the organization's management structure. He is in charge of managing the organization's finance operations, event management and overall activities. He graduated from the school of Economics in Belgrade, and is finishing his studies at the Sports Academy in Belgrade. 

Bojana graduated in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy, University in Belgrade. During her studies she was awarded scholarship by the Republic of Serbia. Starting from 2007 she gained experience in human resources management in international companies in finance, FMCG and the IT sector. She started her career in UNIQA Insurance, a member of Austrian UNIQA Group, taking part in laying the foundation and establishing the function of HR development, being its manager from 2012 to 2015, continuing her career in Atlantic Group where she was in charge of human resources management within the strategic unit of the Distribution Group. She specialized in the field of talent attraction, assessment and development, the design and development of compensation and benefits plans, monitoring and improvement of employee performance and satisfaction, development and implementation of leadership programs and the overall strategic and operational HR management. She has been continuously building upon her formal education by following the global trends and tools in the field of HR development, and improving her managerial skills in numerous trainings and workshops. She is a licensed advisor with advanced education level in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. She is a member of the Psychological Association of Serbia. She has been a part of NALED team since the beginning of 2018, building up the function of HR organization and development.

Vladimir gained his first professional experience in the Supreme Court of Serbia on administrative and archiving tasks, and later in the private sector, in retail of telecommunication equipment. He was a Shop and Retail Manager in Roaming Electronics from 2005, being in charge of supervision and coordination of sales and marketing staff, and external communication with the partners. In 2008 he started working as logistics support in event management and promotional activities for a Cyprus-based company Ultima Communications. Upon joining NALED in 2009, he initially engaged in web administration, IT equipment maintenance and logistics support, being promoted to the position of Logistics Manager two years later. He is in charge of procurement, technical support, event management and maintenance of IT systems, equipment and inventory, within his current position of Procurement and Event Coordinator.

Ana started her work experience 2001 in a highly professional atmosphere of Hyatt Regency Belgrade at the position of receptionist and consierge. During her work in Hyatt, she attended a large number of trainings and gained significant experience in internal and external communication. From April 2002 she worked at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Belgrade, at several positions: receptionist, visa assistant, administrative assistant to diplomats, translator from Serbian to English and vice-versa. The Embassy work brought new experiences with regards to diplomatic corps and protocol and the culture and customs of the people of Republic of Korea. In January 2005 she started working in British representative office in Belgrade operating in trade of steel, holding the position of Office Manager and Administrative Assistant. Daily communication with colleagues in London and visits to London office contributed to her improvement of both spoken and written English language. She joined NALED in February 2013 as Administrative Assistant, being the first contact point for communication with NALED members and partners, and providing extensive administrative support to NALED's daily operations. She has been Office Coordinator since April 2018.

Vladimir gained his first work experience in 2006 in the company “Protector Security System” as the Head of Transport, performing the tasks of logistics and business management and actively engaging in designing the company's work policy, where his loyalty and responsibility particularly came into focus. In June 2010 he joined NALED as a Logistics Officer, being appointed as Motor Pool Coordinator in April 2018. He is in charge of logistics support in event management, administrative affairs and motor pool maintenance. Experienced in delivery, procurement, supplies and able to provide comprehensive support towards successful completion of complex projects.

Luka completed his basic studies in psychology at the Faculty of Media and Communications, and he started gaining his first work experience in the last year of study in 2017, first as an intern in the human resources department of the Metropol Hotel, soon after which he was employed as the Human Resources Coordinator at the Metropol Hotel. His career further led him to the position of Human Resources Manager at the Mama Shelter Hotel in Belgrade, after which he returned to the Metropol Hotel, also to the position of Human Resources Manager. His last job was at the MK Group, where as HR Business Partner he was in charge of the hotel division - Grand Hotel on Kopaonik, Sheraton Hotel in Novi Sad and 88 Rooms Hotel in Belgrade.

Tanja is attending the final year at the Faculty of Economy, University of Belgrade, department of Trade Marketing and Management. She completed high school of economy in Užice, department of Business Administration. She is engaged as an administration intern in NALED, previously completing an internship in finance and administration, covering the tasks of updating and archiving administrative/technical documentation, assisting with the preparation of financial statements, documents for the annual and project audits, developing a database of employees and associates, gathering documentation and coordination with eternal accountants, performing administrative-technical tasks at NALED reception desk. She is one of the founders of a civil society organization „Moj krug“ (My Circle), currently being a member of Supervisory Board. The association is the first organization founded by young adults without parental care, with the aim of helping their peers in facing the social challenges upon leaving the social care system. 

Dejan has gained professional experience in Office for IT of the Government of Serbia from 2002 to 2005, and afterwards started working in USAID as Vehicle Fleet Assistant being in charge of cost planning, making reports and vehicle fleet maintenance. Starting from 2011, his tasks were expanded to logistical activities - preparing materials for seminars and other events, and support in event organization. He has been occasionally engaged in NALED since 2012, joining NALED team as Logistics and Transport Officer. He speaks English. 

Nikola graduated from the Faculty of Law, University in Belgrade in 2019, the department of law theory. During his studies he took part in Moot Court simulation competition titled „Judge the discrimination“ organized by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality. After completing his studies, he gained the first professional experience in Law Office Goran Petronijević, as attorney intern. After a year, in July 2020 he continued his career in NALED as Legal Affairs Officer. Nikola is actively engaged in the work of cultural and artistic association „Srem“ from Jakovo, being a dancer for many years, and currently acting as a memebr of Managing Board, taking part in the reliazation of several tours. He has also actively engaged in horseriding since elementary school, in the equestrian club „Bojčin“ from Progar, where he now takes part in the association's management as a Managing Board member. 

Jelena gained her extensive work experience since 2002 on USAID's Sustainable Local Government Reform Program as Administration Officer, being engaged on the preparation of seminars, workshops, meetings and other events, and the organization of catering and the procurement of promotional material. Starting from 2006 she continued working on USAID MEGA program, taking part in the organization of larger events such as conferences and workshops. She occasionally also took up the tasks of reception and the finance department. In 2011 she took part in the completion of MEGA program, and starting from 2012 she was ocasional associate in the Ministry of Culture of Turkey, being engaged in th organization of public events such as the Turkey Days of Culture and Tourism Fair. From 2014 to 2019 Jelena also worked in the finance sector of Studio Externi as a teller. She joined NALED in December 2019 as NALED Lab Officer. 

Ana graduated from the School of Law and Business and thus obtained the title of professional manager. She gained her first work experience in the First Basic Court in Belgrade in administrative and technical work, and then in the business company "Kalman" and the company "Mondo vino M&G" in administrative, marketing and assistant work. She gained experience in marketing in her PR agency, especially in the field of social networks. Ana joined NALED in July 2021 in the position of administrative assistant in the Operative department.

Ljubomir graduated in economics from the Singidunum Faculty and thus gained the title of qualified economist/manager in tourism. He started his career in direct sales, where, in addition to working in the field, he was also in charge of giving presentations about the products themselves. Ljubomir comes from NAVAK (National Driving Academy), where as a safe driving coach he was in charge of training in safe driving, sports and security driving. In addition to practical, he also gave theoretical lectures, in Serbian and English. He was also involved in the organization of events and leading the group through the prepared program, and he was also responsible for taking care of the vehicles.

Marija graduated from the Faculty of Law in Belgrade, department of International Law. During her studies, she took part in various conferences and tribunes improving her communication skills and learning about business practices in the field of law. During her last year of studies, she attended internship in a law office, gaining her first professional experience in the field of law. She successfully completed the MS Office course at Oxford Academy. She joined NALED in September 2020 as HR intern.

Cvetko gained his first professional experience in the company Sterling as a warehouseman, where his responsibilities included receiving and issuing goods, keeping records of the state of the warehouse, maintaining and storing goods, as well as preparing reports. Then he started working in the company Fashion & Friends (Guess, Superdry, Paciotti) as a salesman, where he took care of the reception, storage, maintenance and sorting of products. After one year, he transferred to the company Veropoulos - Jumbo to the position of warehouseman, where he is in charge of declaring and storing goods and products. Since December 2020, he has been employed in NALED's team as a logistics practitioner. He graduated from the High School of Graphics in Belgrade and is currently studying at the Higher Polytechnic School in Belgrade.