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Looking for Permanent Work in Croatia

What type of job are you looking for?

I am looking to work in the administrative or a tourism field. It's a broad description, but I have five years experience within the business management field. I would also love to work in a traveling environment as I am the type of person that enjoys to travel and meet new people.

What nationality are you?

I am Croatian.

What languages do you speak (and at what level)?

I speak fluent English and Croatian.

What country or area are you looking to work in and why?

I am looking to return to my homeland (Croatia) to pursue a further career because it is the best place in the world!

What countries have you worked in?

I have worked in the United States for the past six years.

What countries do you have a visa to work in?

I have a Croatian and an American citizenship.

What field do you currently work in? And what are your job functions?

I work in the administration/banking field currently, where I deal with many multi-million-dollar companies and their CEOs. My main job functions is dealing with USA and foreign currencies. I transfer large amouns of money (usually within six-figures and within millions) to our corporate customers. I also deal with foreign trade, and converting currencies (ex: from dollars to zlotys to pesos to euros). I represent my firm (PNC Bank), and it is essential for me to create strong and everlasting relationships with our clients.

What fields have you worked in before?

Mostly business management, but I also have a great interest in history and literature, both of which I pursue on my free time.

What qualifications do you hold?

With a strong business background, I hold excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, interpesonal skills, and with my experience in clerical and administration background, I also hold an Associate degree for Business Management.

Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?

Both. Education is wonderful to get you started and give you ideas on how a field runs, but skills are valuable beyond anything!

Describe the benefits of working with others

Working with others gives a person an opportunity to learn about other people and how people function. It is an opportunity to gain insight on people's ideas and not to mention to create lasting relationships within a working environment. As I always say, two or more brains are better than one!

Describe the benefits of working alone

I have to admit, I enjoy workig with a group as well as alone because when I am alone, it gives me a chance to concentrate deep on a current project that I am working on. I value other people's opinions, but it is crucial to learn to trust myself and to sometimes lean on my own decisions when no one else is around.

What was your worst working experience?

Working at a company that had little to no customer interest and only cared about making money. It was disheartening to see because my goal was to actually HELP the clients.

What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?

That creating good and strong relationships not only with your customers for who you work for, but also with the people you work with and surround yourself with eight hours a day! The better the co-workers get along, the better off the company will be as well as the customers!

What unique skills do you have?

I am a super fast typer, and I have a strong interest in computers. I also love history and I educate myself on past events as much as possible. I have previously published some of my literary work. In addition to that, I have written several books that are in the process of being analyzed for future publication.

What would you consider as your 'dream job'?

Working with good people is the most important thing! However, I want to work perhaps in a museum, an art gallery, or in an airport (traveling) atmosphere, or perhaps a thriving company where there is a lot going on and where I can surround myself with people.

What are the most interesting aspects of your field?

Since I am in the banking field, it is interesting to learn about all the different clients we receive throughout the day. It is challenging and rewarding at the same time to be able to solve a client's problem, whether it's money-related or anything more intangible.

What are the least interesting aspects of your field?

I don't get out enough! I wish my field required more traveling!

How would your co-workers and your bosses describe you?

I work extra hard. I constantly try and improve whatever I am doing because I am determined to do my 110% percent. I have a funny sense of humor, so I know how to have fun and relieve tension in a hard situation. I always look for solutions even when it is not my problem because I love to help my co-workers if they have a question or are unsure on what to do. I have also built a strong relationship with my previous employers and I know they will agree with this statement!

How can potential employers contact you?

Potential employers can easily contact me via my email address, which is zeljana403@yahoo.com. I will be more than happy to supply them with my official resume! Since I am currently in America, it will be harder to reach me through my phone number. However, I will enclose my home phone here as well just in case: 412-714-4920.

5239 Keeport Drive, Apt. 1

Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Home Phone: 1-412-714-4920

E-mail: zeljana403@yahoo.com

Education:

Kaplan Career Institute - ICM Campus, 10 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Associate in Specialized Business – Business Administration & Management

October 18, 2006 – January 22, 2009

Received 4.00 for two semesters

Major Courses of Study:

Personnel management, advertising, managerial accounting, accounting, marketing, spreadsheet management, finance, fundamentals of selling, database management, case studies management,

taxes, business communications, oral communications

Brashear High School, 590 Crane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduated in June, 2006 with Honors

Work Experience:

Bank of New York, Mellon Corporation, 500 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Module/Check Processor November 5, 2005 – August 8, 2007

Screened checks for amount, signature, date, invoice, did necessary paperwork, kept track of total hours worked every week, documented all items processed each day, worked with HIPAA documents, and completed Data Entry

Instant Tax Service, 2001 Wharton Square, Pittsburgh, PA

Tax Preparer & Receptionist December ’08 - April ‘09

Receptionist duties, customer service, worked with 3+ phone lines, arranged meetings, set up appointments, solved clients’ problems, prepared taxes, dealt with paperwork, worked on Excel and Access, performed data entry

PNC Bank, 500 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Wire Transfer Representative January 4, 2010 - Present

Treasury Management Department

Transferring small and large (within millions) amounts of money domestically and internationally to countries such as China, Yugoslavia, England, France, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Russia, Switzerland

Constant use of phones, computers, interacting with clients and co-workers and solving problems

Conducting IRS tax payments, international drafts, exchange rates, currencies, as well as converting foreign currencies (i.e.: Slovak Koruna, Polish Zlotys, Yugoslav Dinar, Japanese Yen, Danish Krone, British Pounds, etc.)

Some of our customers include Boeing, Scottrade, Comcast and Aetna

Work with banks such as National City, Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America and BNY Mellon

Externship Experience:

The Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 100 West Station Square Drive #315, Pittsburgh, PA

Externship November 3, 2008 – January 22, 2009

Advertising, Spreadsheet Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Customer Service, Business

correspondence, Dealt with cash/checks, Made project decisions, Data entry

Computer Skills:

Excellent with Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint,

Excel, Internet/Research, Typing, Data Entry, Lotus Notes

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