Neda Lakic
Looking for new job opportunities
marketing, strategy, management, consulting
Driving License
Austria
Professional Status
Available soon
Available
About Me
I am an ambitious and goal-oriented young professional with an international mind-set and an eye for upcoming trends and innovations. I graduated with a specialization in International Marketing and Management from the Vienna University of Economics & Business and gathered first work experience in strategic marketing and sales.
By working and studying abroad, I had the chance to develop and expand my communication, managerial, leadership, analytical and organizational skills in highly diverse and fast-paced environments.
As a marketing enthusiast, I am truly passionate about identifying customer’s needs and finding new ways to create added value. My key strenghts are my creativity, my entrepreneurial thinking and my analytical skills. I am currently looking for an opportunity that challenges as well as enables me to grow and develop as a marketing professional.
Apart from marketing, I am passionate about art, design, film and fashion.
By working and studying abroad, I had the chance to develop and expand my communication, managerial, leadership, analytical and organizational skills in highly diverse and fast-paced environments.
As a marketing enthusiast, I am truly passionate about identifying customer’s needs and finding new ways to create added value. My key strenghts are my creativity, my entrepreneurial thinking and my analytical skills. I am currently looking for an opportunity that challenges as well as enables me to grow and develop as a marketing professional.
Apart from marketing, I am passionate about art, design, film and fashion.
Business Development & Account Manager
Dow Chemical
June 2017
to June 2018
Paris
France
- Responsible for the business development of biopharmaceutical silicone tubings and the management of existing customers in the European region (80% of my activity)
- Responsible for the marketing of the silicone product segment (20% of my activity)
Trainee "Commercial Development Program"
Dow Chemical
January 2017
to June 2017
Paris
France
- Trainee program specialized on the development of sales and business development skills through frequent trainings, coaching, job shadowing and an interactive sales simulation experience
- Marketing project about "Biopharmaceutical Silicone Tubings"
Marketing Intern in Global Healthcare
Dow Corning Europe S.A.
June 2015
to August 2015
Seneffe
Belgium
- Provided strategic recommendations to the Global Healthcare Team on how to improve its position in the transdermal segment
Student Consultant in Strategic Marketing/Global Automotive (CEMS Business Project)
Dow Corning Europe S.A.
February 2015
to April 2015
Seneffe
Belgium
- Provided strategic recommendations to the Global Automotive Team on how to increase its market share and presence in the anti-friction coating segment
Sales Assistant
Inditex Group (Bershka)
July 2013
to April 2014
Vösendorf
Austria
- Customer consulting, visual merchandising, inventory management and cash assistance
Intern in Purchasing & Supplier Management
Baxter International Inc.
July 2012
to August 2012
Vienna
Austria
- Performed independently auditing function and assisted in the biotechnological procurement process
Intern in Purchasing & Supplier Management
Baxter International Inc.
July 2011
to August 2011
Vienna
Austria
- Performed independantly auditing function and assisted in the biotechnological procurement process
Sales Assistant
Inditex Group (Zara)
July 2009
to January 2010
Vösendorf
Austria
- Customer consulting, visual merchandising, inventory management and cash assistance
CEMS/ Master of International Management (MSc MIM)
Vienna University of Economics and Business
September 2014
to July 2016
Global Management Program with courses in International Marketing, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Innovation Management and many more.
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CEMS/Master of International Management (MSc MIM)
Louvain School of Management
January 2015
to June 2015
Exchange Term
Bachelor (BSc) in Economics, Business and Social Science
Vienna University of Economics and Business
September 2009
to July 2014
Specialization in International Marketing Management
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Bachelor (BSc) in Economics, Business and Social Science
Université Paris Dauphine
September 2012
to January 2013
Exchange Term
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Project Management
Setting deadlines and priorities for projects, documentation of achievements, time and people managementGood
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Teamwork
conducted multiple projects in a team, coordination of tasks and knowledge in conflict managementAdvanced
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Consulting
performed consulting project for a leading multinational company by providing strategic directions for the short and long-term; conducted multiple smaller projects with students at universityGood
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Strategy
Theoretical knowledge about business strategies, application of theories through multiple projects (university, job)Good
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Leadership
launched a learning initiative for interns during my last job, took ownership and responsibility of multiple projects, ability to approach people and to "get things done", good listening and problem-solving skillsGood
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Change Management
Experienced acquisition and merger of two companies, managed to identify problems, adapt, communicate and initiate changeGood
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Market analysis
trends analysis, analysis of annual sales forecast, competitor analysis etc. conducted primary (interviews) and secondary research (database, desk research)Advanced
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Marketing Strategy
SWOT analysis, market entry strategies, marketing mix adjustment (4/7 Ps), growth strategies, customer segmentationGood
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Business Development
Ability to develop business with new customers, initiate projects and manage their development in cross-functional teamsAdvanced
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Sales
professional experience in retail management and B2BAdvanced
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Marketing Management
Specialization in International Marketing Management (passed with distinction)Advanced
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Marketing Communications
strong presentation and communication skills (calling stakeholders, tailoring messages etc.)Good
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Analytical Skills
Very good intepretation of figures and ability to have a detailed and "big picture" viewAdvanced
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Creative Skills
Ability to think "out of the box", initiate change and identify new ways to generate growthAdvanced
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Microsoft Excel
Advanced
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Expert
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SAP
SAP Certificate in Financial Accounting, Knowledge in other modules such as Sales & Distribution, Material ManagementAdvanced
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Oracle
JD Edwards (order processing system)Good
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Microsoft Office
Expert
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CRM
Good
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German
fluent/second languageExpert
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Serbian
mother tongue/fluentExpert
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English
fluent C1 level (TOEFL Certificate)Advanced
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French
fluent B2 level (spent two exchange terms in french speaking countries)Advanced
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Spanish
beginner (three years Spanish in commercial academy)Notions
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Russian
beginnerNotions
- Drawing graphics, arts history, film, fashion, museums
- Different type of literature
- Traveling
