Stella Denacic
@stelladenacic
Experienced professional in operations and strategic growth management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced professional specializing in operations management, business development, and HR. My focus lies in designing and implementing operational frameworks that align with long-term business goals. I am passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging my skills to optimize processes and build high-performing teams.
Throughout my career, I have held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Business Development Manager at Kala Presence. I have successfully identified new market opportunities, built strategic partnerships, and driven sustainable revenue growth. My comprehensive experience in HR management has equipped me to create inclusive and engaged organizational cultures, ensuring that teams are aligned and motivated to achieve their best.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operating Officer
Kala Presence d.o.o.
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
As Chief Operating Officer, I defined and implemented operational processes and company-wide standards. I introduced digital tools to enhance workflow efficiency, oversaw budgeting and reporting systems, and collaborated on strategic planning. My HR responsibilities included leading recruitment and team engagement initiatives.
Business Development Manager
Kala Presence d.o.o.
Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)
In my role as Business Development Manager, I conducted market research to identify new client opportunities, developed proposals, and built strong client relationships. I also contributed to HR initiatives and team structure planning to support growth.
Account Manager
Kala Presence d.o.o.
Jul 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 2 months)
As an Account Manager, I acted as the primary contact for clients, ensuring smooth campaign execution and tracking deliverables. I monitored KPIs, provided actionable insights, and identified growth opportunities to support upsell initiatives.
Marketing Manager
Štimac centar dentalne medicine d.o.o.
Sep 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 10 months)
As Marketing Manager, I managed logistics for local and foreign patients, created marketing content, and supervised social media campaigns. I also handled daily accounting tasks and educated new employees during the onboarding process.
Marketing Assistant
Štimac centar dentalne medicine d.o.o.
Feb 2016 - Sep 2016 (7 months)
In my role as Marketing Assistant, I arranged schedules for clients, managed social media pages, and participated in daily reception tasks. I also created newsletters and communicated with clients via various channels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Zagreb School of Economics and Management
MBA, Human Resource Management
2014 -
Pursued an MBA with a focus on Human Resource Management, Change Management, and Organizational Transformation. Gained comprehensive knowledge in performance management and strategic operations.
Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
2008 - 2012
Grade: Cum Laude
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, focusing on various aspects of business management and economic principles. Developed skills in market analysis, project management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
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