1. A NI T A B UŠ I Ć
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address:
Bulićeva 14 Telephone: +385 1 457 3369
10 000 Zagreb Cell phone: +385 99 215 7795
CROATIA E-mail: holisticko.zdravlje@gmail.com
education:
International School of Islamabad, Pakistan Teacher Academy, University of Zagreb
Elementary School in American English Profile: Biology Teacher (2003)
Linguistic High School, Zagreb Faculty for Food Technology and Biotechnology,
Profile: Economy; Administration & Correspondence in University of Zagreb
Foreign Languages Postgraduate doctoral (got half way through to PhD than had
to give up due to financial reasons);
Faculty for Natural Sciences, University of Zagreb Profile: Nutrition
Profile: Biology; Molecular Biology (1996)
Additional education:
Riviera Poreč, Zagreb RW TÜV, Slavonski Brod
Tourist Animator (1996) ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (2004)
Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb RW TÜV, Slavonski Brod and Proteko, Zagreb
Sanitary Control Manager (2003) Basics of HACCP (2004)
Institute of Toxicology, Zagreb
Toxicology – working with poisons of II and III groups
(2003)
SKILLS:
Languages: Fluent English (IETSC Academic certificate; Significant experience in translating oral (consecutive) and
mark 8); working knowledge of Italian and German; written English and vice versa (scientific papers, medical
advanced beginner in French texts, technical handbooks, business letters and texts,
contracts, presentations, seminars, sport and IT articles,
Driver's License: B category popular science articles, medical texts, spiritual books and
texts, etc.)
Writing interesting articles for newspapers and magazines
(Večernji list, Jutarnji list, Vjesnik, Slobodna Dalmacija, Also proofreading scientific papers in English for
Glas Slavonije, 24sata, Meridijani, Lisa, Priroda, Svjetlost, employees of the Institute for Anthropological Research, the
Piramida, Moj cvijet, Mila, Knockout International, etc.) Institute of Physics and the Traumatology Hospital;
and writing summaries in English of articles written in proofread Croatian articles for the Knockout International
Croatian (sport and popular-medicine) for Olimp magazine magazine, etc.
published by the Croatian Olympic Committee – altogether,
over 100 articles published PC Skills: all Word & Windows, Excel, PowerPoint,
- Wrote 6 high school biology textbooks + 6 workbooks Internet (Netscape Navigator & Internet Explorer), e-mail,
cc-mail (Lotus), TRADOS (a translation program), Acrobat
Reader & Writer, etc.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
I enjoy reading, writing, travelling, and meeting new people and cultures. I like to organise humanitarian projects. Healthy life
styles are part of great interest to me, so I do not consume drugs, alcohol or tobacco, and am a vegetarian. My favourite sport is
swimming.
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2. WORK EXPERIENCE:
2010 - 2011 Project Manager for Medical Products and Cosmetics (determined contract; ended on 31st March)
Zepter International Hrvatska d.o.o., Zagreb
- in charge of medical and cosmetics brands; monitoring PMC of promotional and sales activities;
responsible for vigilance and registration of medical products and special cosmetics;
- offered new ideas regarding sales and marketing of which some were implemented e.g. arranged
presentation of medical products at the Mystic Fair within the Autumn Zagreb Fair;
- presenting new products and new information regarding existing products to the sales force at regional
meetings (Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Slovenia) and at local i.e. county meetings; holding
product presentations to customers and medical professionals; training Training Managers regarding
medical products specifics, usage and presentation to specific clients
- organising the regional MPC training for over 700 people; including preparing, translating &
proofreading all materials (PowerPoints, working materials, brochures, catalogues, tests, certificates,
scientific articles, etc.)
2009 Biology Editor (undetermined contract; technological surplus due to change of Textbook Law)
Neodidacta d.o.o., Zagreb
- wrote 4 different high school biology textbooks along with 4 workbooks; author of the texts and
textbook concept, much involved in the design (95%) – found adequate photos, created illustrations, etc.
2007 – Jan 2009 Project Assistant & Project Manager (freelance contract; strong recession in construction industry)
Topić Centar d.o.o., Split and Corona Draconis d.o.o., Zagreb
- found appropriate green technologies for implementations in agriculture (e.g. water-absorbing polymer)
and in construction (especially technologies that are energy efficient and based on alternative energies)
- managed all office procedures, contacted producers, presented new concepts to interested parties
(potential buyers, investors for plant constructions, etc.)
Apr – Oct 2006 Project Assistant on a European Commission's CARDS 2003 project (determined contract; completed job)
CARDS 2003 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infrastructure for the Research & Development Sector in
Croatia; Zagreb (via local partner Producta d.o.o. from Zagreb)
- participated in project development monitoring according to pre-determined phases set out in the 'Terms
of Reference' between the Ministry of Science, Education and Sport (MSES) and the European
Commission (EC)
- managed all office procedures; created and designed brochures for the non-specialist and train-the-
trainers Intellectual Property Rights programs; as well as translated a portion of the education materials
- charged with the organization and logistics of IPR seminars for the academic and scientific community
in Croatia; maintained contacts with experts (key and junior; international and local), MSES and EC,
and all others (Croatian Chamber of Economy, BICRO, hotels across Croatia, travel agents, suppliers,
universities, institutes, etc.)
Jan – Mar 2006 Quality Control Laboratory & Chemical Warehouse Manager (undetermined contract; salary over 3 m. late)
PAN – Paper Industry d.o.o. – Zagreb
- put in charge of the Paper Quality Control, Chemical Warehouse Control, and paper production testing;
provided new technological solutions (better quality & reduced costs), suggested them to the General
Manager in written form, and implemented them when accepted;
- contacted suppliers for information regarding new equipment and technology; prepared abstracts and/or
translations of relevant new information within the paper industry; wrote reports of experimental
findings and data analysis
2004 - 2005 Quality and Environmental Management Representative (QEMR) (undetermined contract)
KAMIKS EKO d.o.o., Zagreb
- maintained and revised the already implemented ISO 9001 standard and implemented the ISO 14001
standard (writing standard operating procedures, work instructions, forms, etc.), and performed other
duties of a QEMR (conducted internal audits, took care of non-conformities, performed corrective and
preventative actions, followed legislative requirements, etc.); kept updated in regard to professional
literature, standards, legislature and industry news
- organised seminars in Basics of HACCP, and for Internal Auditors of ISO 9001:2000; redesigned the
company web site with new content, designed new brochures; put up adds and wrote promotional
articles
- wrote audit reports based on documents supplied by field auditors; translated educational materials
about various ISO standards, standard operative procedures, work instructions, contracts and other texts
from English into Croatian and vice versa
Winter 2003 Expert Translator (freelance; job completed)
BIOGNOST d.o.o., Zagreb
- translated and proofread medical texts and instructions for use (AIDS, pregnancy, illegal drugs,
hepatitis B and C, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.) from English into Croatian and vice versa
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3. 2003 Expert Advisor (freelance and determined contract; employer still owes salaries)
EKOHERBALIA d.o.o., Zagreb
- designed leaflets, brochures, and posters in Croatian and English regarding eco-tourism
- worked in EKOLAB in the production medicinal herb products – balms, creams, oils, etheric oils,
tinctures, tea mixtures, etc.
2002 Sales and Office Manager (undetermined contract; salary paid in cash, not registered)
KAZ d.o.o., Zagreb
- contacted potential buyers for wall dehydration systems as well as distributors and business partners;
wrote business letters and brochures in both English and Croatian; created brochures, the official web
site in English and Croatian, plus graphical displays of wall-dehydration results, presentations, etc.
2001 - 2002 Quality Control Laboratory Manager (freelance; job completed)
SOYANA, Zürich
- implementation of lab and quality control procedures of foods, water and drinks;
- organised content determination (vitamins, minerals) of several food items, and compared them with
competitive products; all reports written in English
Spring 2001 Sales and Promotional Manager (freelance; state administration obstacles and lack of foreign investment)
BIOCLAR, Zagreb
- came up with the entire business plan, managed all office procedures; designed promotional materials;
found customers for the patented technology of wastewater treatment (municipal and industrial)
Winter 2000/2001 Data Analyst (freelance, job completed)
SEASCAPE PROJECT, Los Angeles
- gathered data relevant to the project (latest in biotechnology, sanitation, aquaculture, wastewater
treatment, alternative energy sources and their technology, etc.), performed data analysis, wrote reports
and summaries in English
Fall '99 – Fall '00 Personal Assistant to the Area Director (determined contract; change of management)
THE GILLETTE COMPANY (via Uspinjača and distributor Alca d.o.o.), Zagreb
- prepared presentations and seminars, wrote and translated business letters, contracts, Sales
Representative and Area Sales Manager Programs;
- conducted field trips for merchandizing purposes (compared prices between key accounts of our
products and made graphical overviews of products placements),
- maintained communication with the Warsaw Head Office, distributors, organizing promotional
activities; took care of office expenses, travel arrangements, etc.; managed all office procedures
1998/1999 Biology Teacher (freelance, substitute for one school year)
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL OF ZAGREB (within XV. Gymnasium)
- taught Biology in English (grades 9 – 11)
1997 Secretary General (undetermined contract)
Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb
- managed all office procedures; took care of the personnel (work contracts, registrations, vacations,
official trips); took notes during meetings and afterwards wrote meeting minutes; translated scientific
papers into English to be sent to the Smithsonian Institution
- maintained communication with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Faculty for Natural
Sciences, and other domestic and foreign scientific institutions; organised scientific conferences, etc.
VOLUNTARY WORK:
During the summers of 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999 & 2001, I was the Main Coordinator and PR Officer of the global
manifestation Peace Run for the areas of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; and in 2005 for the World Harmony Run for
Croatia. My responsibilities included:
a) Contacting the media i.e. public relations – writing articles for newspapers and magazines; contacting and giving interviews
for the HRT and other radio and TV stations,
b) Contacting VIPs – President Franjo Tuđman, Cardinal Franjo Kuharić, embassies, Ministry of Education and Sport, Ministry
of Internal Affairs, Ministry for European Integrations, the Croatian Olympic Committee, many mayors and other political
figures, sportsmen and sport clubs in Croatia, and the Croatian, Macedonian and Bosnian Missions at the UN in New York and
Geneva,
c) Organizing music and sport events in cooperation with kindergartens, primary schools and high schools, and city and town
councils.
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