Vanja Krndija
@vanjakrndija
First-year economics student with sales, event management, and hospitality experience.
SerbiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a first-year student at the Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, with hands-on experience in hospitality, sales and event management. I bring strong communication skills, active listening and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
My background includes roles as waiter, supervisor, event manager and online store manager, where I organized events, coordinated teams and managed sales and promotions. I have experience liaising with marketing teams and senior management to promote events and offerings.
I have a disciplined, professional attitude and a track record of resolving customer issues on the spot, negotiating with clients and sponsors, and achieving goals within tight deadlines. I use data analysis to inform actions that increase online sales and improve service delivery.
I am motivated to develop in sales within a team-oriented, responsible organization where I can contribute through continuous improvement, strong interpersonal skills and practical experience in event organization and customer-facing roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Event Manager
Independent / Nightclubs
Jun 2022 - Jul 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Planned and promoted events, negotiated with clients and sponsors, and managed communications with senior nightclub management to meet attendance and revenue targets.
Online Store Manager
Independent Online Store
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Managed online sales and product promotion, handled customer communications and complaints, and used data analysis to increase online revenue.
Waiter Supervisor
Just Vanilla
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)
Supervised waitstaff and coordinated scheduling, liaised with marketing and management, and supported event organization to ensure smooth operations.
Waiter
Sunset
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 (3 months)
Delivered high-quality front-of-house service during peak season, maintained guest satisfaction, and resolved on-the-spot complaints under pressure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FBFaculty of Economics, University of Belgrade
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
2025 -
Activities and societies: Independent event organization; hospitality work experience
First-year student at the Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade pursuing studies in economics with interest in sales and team-oriented professional development.
XIII Belgrade High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
2021 - 2025
Activities and societies: Event organization; hospitality work experience
Completed secondary education at XIII Belgrade High School with participation in event organization and hospitality-related roles.
Availability
Location
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