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Maria Mihailovic

@mariamihailovic

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Young professional in International Relations and Communications.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow professionally.

I am a young professional with a strong foundation in International Relations and hands-on experience in Communications and EU funding. My journey has equipped me with the skills to conduct thorough policy research, secure funding, and foster impactful partnerships. I am passionate about leveraging my strategic thinking and agile mindset to drive innovative solutions that contribute to the EU's policy and institutional development.

In my recent role as a Communication Officer, I successfully created engaging multimedia content that enhanced brand visibility and audience engagement, resulting in a 50% increase in social media followers within six months. My experience as a Business Development Intern focused on EU Funding allowed me to identify calls for proposals and analyze EU policies, particularly in youth education and employment. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can utilize my problem-solving skills and attention to detail to achieve impactful results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Freelance Writer

Outlier

Jun 2024 - Apr 2025 (10 months)

Read Belgian French text to rank AI responses and write short stories. Assessed factual accuracy of AI-generated text and evaluated other contributors' work. Wrote prompts and managed time effectively.

Reading Belgian French Project Management

Business Development Intern

JA Europe

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)

Identified and analyzed EU funding calls and policies relevant to youth education and employment. Supported the communications team on advocacy and growth initiatives, managing client relationships and organizing events. Held over 50 meetings with potential partners and contributed to writing 5 successful proposals.

Advocacy Communication

Communication Officer

QCharge

May 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Created engaging multimedia content and designed monthly newsletters to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement. Managed the company website and conducted market research to adapt content strategies. Increased social media followers by 50% and newsletter open rates by 35%.

Problem Solving Multimedia Content Market Research

Director of the Belgian Branch

OSSA (Organization of Serbian Students Abroad)

Oct 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Represented Serbian students in Belgium, overseeing branch operations and organizing events. Coordinated with other organizations and maintained communication with stakeholders through networking and social media. Established collaboration with the Serbian Embassy and organized 10 in-person events.

Networking Event Coordination Collaboration Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Master In International Politics, International Politics

2022 - 2023

Completed a Master's degree in International Politics. Researched and wrote a thesis analyzing the cybersecurity policies of the European Union and NATO.