Generalists.
Generalists.
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ABOUT
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
drawn from expertise in climate diplomacy, investment strategy, international management, operations, policy development, sustainable business strategy, stakeholder engagement, market expansion, and enterprise formation
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
gained through experience that spans industries and countries including roles in the United States, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Egypt and Bosnia & Herzegovina
An ENGAGING LEADER AND SKILLFUL COMMUNICATOR
with executive experience managing large projects and working with diverse teams; adept at identifying and interpreting key decision data
A WORLD OF EXPERIENCE
CO-FOUNDER
San Francisco, California
ADJUNCT FACULTY / LECTURER
Munich, Germany
CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST Prague, Czech Republic
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
Prague, Czech Republic
INTERNATIONAL TRADE SPECIALIST
Pontiac, Michigan
BREWER
Alexandria, Virginia
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Szekesfehervar, Hungary
PLANNING ASSISTANT
Budapest, Hungary
GENERAL MANAGER
Brcko, Bosnia & Herzegovina
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Cairo, Egypt
2021 - Present
Climate Change & Sustainability Specialist
US Embassy
Prague, Czech Republic
2018 - Present
Community Liaison Officer
US Embassy
Prague, Czech Republic
2017 - 2018
Brewer
PORT CITY BREWING COMPANY
Alexandria, Virginia
2014 - 2016
Member of Board of Advisors (volunteer)
GREEN CITY PROJECT
Munich, Germany
2014 - 2016
Adjunct Faculty / Lecturer
EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY and
NEW EUROPEAN COLLEGE
Munich, Germany
2011 - 2018
Co-Founder
THE CAN VAN
San Francisco, California, United States
2009 - 2011
MBA
PRESIDIO GRADUATE SCHOOL
San Francisco, California, United States
2005 - 2008
Executive Officer
USAID, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt
2002 - 2005
Chief Executive and General Manager
IBD (Construction Material Manufacturer)
Brcko, Bosnia & Herzegovina
1997 - 2002
International Trade Specialist
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
1995 - 1997
Logistics Manager
SHELL GAS HUNGARY RT
Szekesfehervar, Hungary
1995 - 1997
Planning Assistant
SHELL HUNGARY RT
Budapest, Hungary
1994
BBA Marketing & International Business Certificate
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
WORK HISTORY & EDUCATION
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
In collaboration with four partners, launched the Can Van, a successful mobile beer/wine/cider canning company in California.
Possess foundations for proficiency in several languages:
Serbian/Croatian (conversational),
German (conversational),
Hungarian (basic)
Additional education and training includes:
Harvard Kennedy School Transportation Policy Course, Financial Management, Marketing & Sales, Consultative Selling, Leadership, Cross-cultural management, Effective Video-conferencing, IT Applications, Management and Customer Service, Presentation Skills
Public Speaking: Topics have included:
International Management, Cross Cultural Decision Making, Gamification Theory, The Sharing Economy, International Business Expansion, and Sustainable Business Strategy