Ilija Stevanic

Experience

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  Autozak Serbia

  May 2001 - Sept 2004

  Owner & Vehicle Sourcing Manager

  Sourced and purchased used road vehicles primarily online from LeasePlan in Brussels and from auctions and insurance dealers in Belgium, France, and Switzerland, specializing in lightly damaged and ex-leased cars. Managed all international operations, including photographing vehicles, uploading them to the company website (autozak.co.yu), and organizing transport to Serbia using TIR carnet. Oversaw wholesale vehicle exports, selling to car dealers in Serbia, with many cars pre-sold via the website. Successfully managed two garages in Serbia and coordinated with a local director to handle dealer relationships, selling several hundred vehicles per year. Show less

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  Bardejov Recruitment

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Owner & Recruitment Manager

  Owned and operated a recruitment agency providing Eastern European staff to businesses in the UK and Ireland. Managed all daily operations, including interviewing job seekers, creating CVs, cold calling and emailing prospective clients. Handled account management, invoicing, and organized travel and accommodation for workers. Maintained a dedicated website for posting job vacancies and responding to queries from businesses and candidates.

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  Lionbridge

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Interpreter

  Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services for courts, Irish Garda, and immigration services. Translated between French, Slovak, Serbo-Croat, and English for legal, law enforcement, and government proceedings, including face-to-face and over-the-phone sessions.

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  IBM

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2012

  Business Analyst

  Managed marketing incentive rebate programs, including Business Development Practice (BDP), from end to end. Responsibilities included approving BDP proposals, creating contracts, validating partner claims, and performing sales reports and commission analysis. Conducted accrual and payment analysis, and executed payments using SAP, ESI, and APU. Maintained regular communication with IBM business partners and internal departments. Independently managed the French market and collaborated with teams in Nordic, Alps, CEE, and MEA regions. Show less

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  Symantec

  Apr 2013 - May 2015

  Supported the Symantec EMEA ISO team by generating daily financial reports, performing ad-hoc financial analysis, and providing trends and recommendations. Analyzed and published booking data, resolved queries, and tracked quarterly sales incentives. Assisted with various projects, collaborated with marketing teams to support campaigns, and managed internal processes. Created and streamed internal media content, including live feeds, presentations, and videos. Handled Salesforce CRM analytics and telephony reporting to drive performance insights. Show less

  • ISO Data Analyst

    Feb 2014 - May 2015

  • Commercial & Enterprise Sales Representative

    Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
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  YapStone

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  French Customer Service Representative

  Financial services support, calls & emails in French (rehabilitation following cancer treatment).

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  Biac.ie

  Jan 2022 - now

  Design & Project Lead

  Lead digital projects from concept to completion, managing all stages of research, design, development, and deployment for websites and e-shops. Design responsive, user-friendly websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS platforms like WordPress. Oversee project lifecycles, including planning, testing, and ongoing maintenance. Utilize data analytics to enhance website performance and user engagement. Drive digital marketing efforts, creating content and campaigns to grow client brands. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Show less