
Aleksandra Stamenkovic
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About me
UN Country Team Communications and Advocacy Officer
Education

University of Missouri-Columbia
-Communication and Media Studies 3.7Activities and Societies: MU Magazine Club + Art Director Assistant at Vox Magazine (2006)+ Preliminary Judge - City and Regional Magazine Association - CRMA (2006)

University of Belgrade
-Master's and Bachelor's Degree Communication and Media Studies 9.4/10.00Activities and Societies: PR Club + Bachelor thesis titled "Magazines and Magazine Design" (2008);+ Radio anchor and reporter at the Belgrade University Radio Station (2005);+ Freelance Writer for Educational Review (2003 - present).
Experience

Belgrade in Your Pocket, Travel Magazine, Yachting & Sailing World, Educational Review
Sept 2003 - Jul 2010Freelance Journalist
UNblend Magazine
Jan 2006 - Jul 2006Designer+ Designed features, assisted with overall design decisions;+ Negotiated with potential advertisers.

VOX Magazine
Jan 2006 - Jan 2006Art Director Assistant+ Designed magazine sections, covers, features

Belgrade Design Week
Jan 2008 - Jul 2008PR Assistant+ Prepared verbal/visual content for different communication products (press releases, media advisories, pamphlets, brochures, etc.) forforeign media outlets.

Time Out Group plc
Sept 2008 - Sept 2009Executive EditorWrote and edited various types of articles, reviews, interviews, comments;+ Supported layout preparation;+ Built partnerships and media sponsorships with local and international media;+ Supported event coordination;+ Maintained website;+ Produced photographs when needed;+ Supported ad sales and negotiated with potential advertisers.

UNDP
Jul 2010 - Jul 2011Communication and Advocacy Analyst+ Developed UNDP Communications & Advocacy products for various audiences (e.g. project factsheets, media advisories, press releases, videos, media articles, promo materials).+ Supported high level event coordination (UN Day in Serbia, World Autism Awareness Day, press conferences).+ Liaised with UNDP Programme and Monitoring and Evaluation experts for advocacy and communication of the results of UNDP activities.+ Maintained UNDP web portal.+ Managed company's presence on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr).+ Built partnership with media outlets.+ Ensured that UN/UNDP activities are communicated to public on the regular basis.+ Supported implementation and development of UNDP publications. Weniger anzeigen

Wider Europe Capital Management Ltd
Jul 2011 - Aug 2013Communication Manager+ Responsible for the development, management, and implementation of strategic communication plans, programs, and materials. + Coordinated quarterly management meetings which provided strategic direction, training, and coaching.+ Coordinated special events.+ Maintained company's web portal and presence on social networks (Youtube, A Small World, Twitter).

WWF
Jun 2013 - Jan 2015Communications Officer+ Developing successful communications and partnerships to conserve Danube-Carpathian natural and cultural heritage. + Working with relevant stakeholders to create and implement short-, medium- and long-term communications plans and communications output calendars. + Managing global and local campaigns to support WWF work in Serbia and the region. + Managing WWF Serbia's social media and other relevant online presence. + Coordinating special events such as press conferences, workshops, round tables, press trips, and stakeholder meetings. + Developing relationships with relevant national and international media. + Anticipating emerging issues, crises, and brand attacks, and working with appropriate stakeholders to formulate the appropriate response. + Developing and maintaining relationships with marketing and communications multipliers, including advertising/PR agencies and polling agencies. + Exploring new communications methods and new media channels. Weniger anzeigen

United Nations
Jan 2015 - nowUN Country Team Communications and Advocacy Officer+ Coordinating joint UN communications and advocacy to support the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team (UNCT) to ensure a consistent and unified voice of the UN in the region.+ Responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all internal and external UNCT communications activities.+ Developing and overseeing the implementation of effective internal and external communication and advocacy strategies.+ Supporting the development and implementation of the United Nations Country Team documents, reports, and other publications.+ Coordinating the development, implementation, and monitoring of UN Communication Annual Work Plans and Social Media Strategies, which are aligned with the overarching communications strategy and have clear performance indicators.+ Managing UN Serbia's social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and coordinating the development of social media campaigns to amplify the reach of relevant thematic areas.+ Supporting the facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing among UN staff.+ Monitoring and analyzing media related to the UN's mandate and programmes in the country, as well as issues relevant to the UN brand and positioning, and recommending appropriate action response to maintain a positive image and mandate of the Organization.+ Developing and implementing communications and dissemination plans for UN public events and initiatives to generate public support for the UN goals.+ Alerting the UNCT on sensitive issues that require close monitoring. Weniger anzeigen
Licenses & Certifications
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Design Thinking for Innovation
CourseraDec 2018
Languages
- enEnglish
- geGerman
- seSerbo-croatian
- frFrench
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