Curriculum Vitae

Personal informationFirst name(s) / Surname(s) Katja Matosevic Retucci

Address(es) Stradello del Luzzo 200, Modena, Italy Mobile: +393488681729

E-mail matosevic.katja@gmail.comSocial Network LinkedIn

Nationality CroatianDate of birth 17.06.1976.

Gender Female

Dates 01.01.2015 - Present

Occupation or position held Interior Designer - Independent Contractor

Interior Architecture and FF&E

Having a excellent commercial approach to solving problems, organizational, time-management skills and a proven ability to generate fresh solutions for the renovation of internal spaces, including structural alterations.

Great sensibility for the materials, fabrics, upholstery, colors, with great eye for the details and a strong sensibility in creating exciting interiors.

Proficient in AutoCAD 2D, 3D Max, SketchUp, PowerPoint, InDesign

Dates 08.2013 - 01.01.2015.

Occupation or position held Product Manager / GeoMarketing & Territory Analysis / Commercial Real Estate Development & International Retail Expansion

√ Managing the product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.√ Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and noncustomers. √ Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan,

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working with all departments to execute.√ Analyzing potential partner relationships for the product.

► Understanding √ How to identify market opportunities √ Importance of competitive differentiation

► Creating √ Winning product strategy√ Pricing and promotion√ Partnerships

►Analyzing√ P&L statements.

►Knowledge of √ Geo-data visualization√ Geostatistics√ Territorial analysis

Name and address of employer

Urbistat Srl, Via Pietro Giardini 741 - Modena (MO) - Italy

Type of business or sector Commercial Real Estate/Market Research

Dates 2009 - 2012

Occupation or position held Linguistic Analyst for Appen Butler Hill, Australia

√ Providing linguistic expertise in the review of linguistic design documents and tools relating to the development of a set of Croatian proofing tools.

Real Estate Consulting for investments in Croatia

√ Representing buyers by focusing my expertise on developing strategies to achieve the buyer's goals and objectives.

Dates 02.2006.-07.2009.

Occupation or position held Real Estate AgentMain activities and

responsibilities√ Arrange the sale of private and commercial properties on owner’s behalf.√ Discuss the method of sale, presentation of the property, costs and inspection times with vendors (sellers).√ Estimate the current market price and suggest a reserve or minimum selling price list details of land or buildings for sale and arrange for the advertising of properties. √ Assess buyers' needs and locate properties for their consideration.

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√ Take prospective buyers to inspect properties. √ Advise on merits of properties and terms of sale. √ Draw up legal agreements between vendors and buyers arrange finance and insurance.√ Organizing business trips for Real Estate Fairs and attending them.

Name and address of employer

Business Company d.o.o., Trg. M. Tita 8, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia

Type of business or sector Real Estate

Dates 05.2005.- 01.2006.

Occupation or position held Furniture Designer

Main activities and responsibilities

√ Liaising with clients about design briefs and production schedules generating original, innovative ideas that combine aesthetic appeal and functionality √ Making improvements to existing designs producing sketches, sample designs, full-scale models and prototypes √ Organizing work schedules √ Using a variety of techniques to create finished products √ Investigating and choosing appropriate production processes and mater-ials √ Creating designs using computer-aided design (CAD) packages √ Maintaining awareness of current design trends, fashion and influences liaising with suppliers, clients, store buyers, production, sales and market-ing staff. √ Undertaking market research, marketing and business development activities

Name and address of employer

Kljuka d.o.o., I. Gundulica 4, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia

Type of business or sector Furniture Design

Dates 01.2001.- 04.2005.

Occupation or position held Yacht charter Sales Manager & Broker

Main activities and responsibilities

√ Communication with direct clients and over 200 worldwide brokers, via e-mail, telephone and facsimile and organizing bookings for the fleet of 35 sailing yachts for 4 different bases – harbours.√ Coordinating all 4 bases – along the Croatian coast ( North – South ).√ Managing the whole pre- and after selling process. √ Organizing flights, accommodations, transports, skippers and the needed crew.√ Administrative work. √ Analyze competition on an ongoing basis. √ Assist in the development of new concepts.√ Organizing business trips for boat Shows and attending them.

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Name and address of employer

Way Point International Ltd

Type of business or sector Yacht Charter Management & Brokerage

QualificationsDates 2014-

Title of qualification awarded Diploma of Interior Design (San Francisco, International Design Institute)

Dates 2012. Title of qualification

awardedProfessional Interior Designer Course ( Bologna -Italy )Account and Staff Management Course ( Bologna - Italy )

Dates 1993. Title of qualification

awardedSpecialized technician in Hotel Management and Tourism

Principal subjects/occupational skills

covered

√ Hotel Management √ Hotel Marketing

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

Hotel Management and Tourism, Zvane Crnja School, Rovinj, Croatia

Level in national or international classification

Diploma

Personal skills and competences

Analytical mind, self-awareness and self-control, good planning, time management, ability to think abstractly, problem solve, flexibility in changing ambience and situations, and the ability to adapt.Dependable, trustworthy and committed to mutual agreement in work.Proactive, tenacious, and motivated to commit and be obligated to achieve goals and persevere towards those goals.

Mother tongue(s) √ Croatian

Other language(s) √ English (proficient) √ Italian (proficient) √ Serbian (proficient), √ Bosnian (proficient) √ French (basic) √ Spanish (basic) √German (basic)Reading and writing: √ Latin √ Cyrillic

Social skills and competences

√ Good communication skills gained through my working experience in mediating and brokerage as well as in PR field.√ Ability to interact with people from a variety of cultural background gained from working with clients of varied nationalities.√ Good customer service skills gained through retail experience.√ Strong negotiation and sales skills. √ Social Media

Organisational skills and competences

√ Successful in coordinating with team work and projects. √ Experience form several projects based on team work and detailed

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planning.

Computer skills and competences

AutoCad, 3D Max, uGeo software ( Geomarketing )Proficient user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet

Artistic skills and competences

√ Writing. Poetry, short stories and novels.Recognitions: International contest; √ Nosside 2005 a special mention for a poem written in Italian language √ UNESCO contest; a poem published in the anthology √ ERATO 2004, a social engaged poem, written in English language published in √ At Large Magazine, a short story written in Croatian language selected and published in one of the prestigious contests upon more than 600 others entries.

Driving licence B category

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