Dino Knezovic

DINO KNEZOVIC-- Multilingual Business Professional with Proven Success Internationally Offering Professional Team Collaboration Experience and Outstanding Adaptation Skills Goal-oriented, reliable, and highly adaptable professional leveraging a wealth of experience in multiple international industries. Applies strong and passionate commitment, work ethic, and proactive problem-solving skills to facilitate the success of teams and businesses. Excels at successful project execution and the maximization of business efficiency and productivity. A competent leader who offers outstanding strengths in positive interpersonal communication and multi- cultural awareness. Fluent in English and Croatian, with proficiency in German. Owner- Office Optim, LLC July 2020 until Present I provide companies virtual assistance in administration, sales, marketing, and lead generation. My proven skills, innovation, professionalism, and reliability, gained from having worked in a multitude of industries in seven countries, offer many businesses an incredible solution for their needs. Research Associate- Guidepoint, New York May 2019 until Present I aid our clients (management consultancy firms and hedge funds) by providing them with experts on any given topic or market and then set up phone consultations between the two parties. I often seek out CEO’s and other executive-level professionals of many global companies and industries and persuade them to register with our expert network and participate in the phone consultation. ▪ Communicate professionally via telephone, email, LinkedIn, and other platforms. ▪ Quickly grasp a certain project/topic, and then effectively source the proper experts who can provide insight on it. ▪ Organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and manage to perform productively on them Professional Basketball Player– Sindri Basketball,Höfn, Iceland August 2018 until April 2019 Exceledinactivelyparticipatingintheclub’sfirstseasonplayinginthehighestdivisioninIceland. Built team skills, honed discipline, and learned valuable experience in successful international travel. ▪ Developed advanced skills ineffective leadership and positive role-modeling, with heightened skills in performing well in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Hotel Breakfast Manager– Hotel Höfn, Höfn, Iceland August 2018 until April 2019 This role was given to me by the basketball club so that I could earn extra income during my time spent in Iceland. I helped operate one of the larger breakfast buffets in the whole country, typically serving around 150 guests per day. ▪ Earned positive feedback regarding my service from guests via online reviews ▪ Independently helped to manage dining area traffic flow– most of the hotel groups were tourist groups that came on tourist busses. Since many of the busses left at separate times, I suggested that each bus has its own time slot to start and finish breakfast for a more efficient experience for everyone Field Supervisor/Remote Administrative Assistant-Home Probe Inc., Decatur, GA January 2019 May 2016 until Served as primary support for state-wide home inspections. Performed wide array of tests to determine general structural condition of homes. Engaged in online support as virtual assistant, entering multiple data types onto company website. Actively detect radon levels to protect health and safety of vital company clientele. ▪ ▪ Conceived a system for all inspectors to save time- I often had to drive around the state of Georgia visiting ten to fifteen homes per day, to save time on my route I found a website that calculated all of my stops and processed the fastest route. This saved time, money, and gas Collected a vast array of knowledge surrounding the home construction industry and real estate business. Professional Basketball Player–Paris Texas Kilkenny Basketball, Kilkenny, Ireland until April 2018 September 2017 My first basketball club to sign a professional contract with. Participated in championship game of first division in Ireland. ▪ Offered vital support to team members and coaching staff and learned highly valuable skills in cultural understanding and effective cross-cultural communication. Crew Manager – Atlanta Special Events Network, Norcross, GA Summers of 2015until 2017 Assisted in outdoor film showings for crowds more than 2,000 viewers. Communicated with clientele to ensure smooth operational experience and successful viewing. Set up equipment, ran cables, made special arrangements to ensure event takes place regardless of weather or staffing complications. ▪ Guaranteed multiple successful showings for B98.5 Radio Station; one of the company’s largest partners in Atlanta. ▪ Single-handedly managed operations for several large-scale events when other crew members were unable to show. EDUCATION & TRAINING BA, Business Administration, Concentration in International Business |Georgia Gwinnett College, 2016 Associates Degree in General Studies | Community College of Baltimore County 2013 TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Microsoft Office (word, power point, excel) | Adobe (all versions) | Cold Calling/ Phone Calling | Social Media | Email | Data Entry REFERENCES Jeff Luther; Employer, Home Probe Inc. Pétur Jónsson; Manager, Hotel Hofn George Herring; Coach/Mentor - ---