Description

As a manager and one of the founders of Raftrek Adventure Travel, the biggest and most relevant adventure travel agency not only in Croatia, but in the region, I’ve gathered lots of experience, but more important, lots of knowledge I believe I could implement much better in a large scale company like yours. In Croatia, a country which is partially a relict of the Yugoslavian socialistic era, tourism is one of the main branches of economy. It brings lots of guests and new opportunities and it changes by the day, which makes it rather cutthroat and difficult in a stimulative way, so getting to the top, but also staying on top requires lots of creativity and innovations. Those are some of my strong points which helped me do the task of creating a leading company above not only expected, but also above desired.
In my work I’ve cooperated with many large companies from all over the world, some of those are REI, World Challenge, Eurotrek, Activities Abroad, Mambo, Adventure Dalmatia, Huck Finn, Backroads and many other.
An opportunity to work in a large international company, with a chance to advance and just use a more modern way of thinking would let me do my best in the occupation I do best.
In my career I’ve tried many duties in tourism to advance my management skills, like education of new guides, creation of World Challenge expeditions (14-day trips for guests from 13 to 18 years old in Croatia and Montenegro), risk assessment and improving safety conditions on location throughout the region, including education of rescue personnel and construction of assisting infrastructure. I am open for using my acquired knowledge, but also learning about gastronomy, history, culture and new activities in order to become your best decision.

After many years in football, I found my passion in tourism through outdoor sports and activities. Used to be a member of a rafting team, but now I like to spend my free time white water kayaking, cycling, trekking and, in the winter, snowboarding. I’m happy and cheerful person; loves to travel, always with an optimistic spirit.

My passion enriches many courses:
– obligatory military service (2001), acquired rank of Corporal (CPL level 1), ballistic brigade Krizevci
– rafting guide, Huck Finn adventure travel inc. (2007)
– first aid for drowning victims, Croatian Red Cross (every 2 years)
– adventure guide, Huck Finn adventure travel inc. (2008)
– alpine mountaineering, AO Zeljeznicar alpine school (2009)
– mountain guide, Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (2012)
– international rafting guide, Banja Luka (BiH) (2012)
– photography course in the association FFVAL in Luka (2010)
– SSI scuba diving courses, Open water diver and Advanced adventurer in Koh Tao, Thailand
– international rafting trip leader, Banja Luka (BiH) (2014).
– Whitewater Rescue Technician Professional / River Rescue Certification Professional

Sports:
– played recreational and professional football (soccer) in 6 different clubs, with moderate to above average success (several medals and recognitions)
– professional rafting in two clubs, with appearances in European and World Cups.

Expeditions and Travelling:
– 105 days through Nepal, Myanmar and Thailand (2014/2015)
– 12 days of mountaineering in the Himalayas in the Manaslu region (2014)
– 10-day rafting down the Karnali river (2014)
– 23 day solo hitchhiking northern shore of Myanmar (2014)
– 45 days through Thailand’s hills, jungles and islands (2015)
– 45 days solo-motorbiking throughout Vietnam (2015/2016)
– visited Germany, Slovenia, Sardinia, Denmark, Switzerland, Turkey, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Hungary, Serbia, Austria, Malaysia and Abu Dhabi.

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Education

Faculty for tourism and hospitality management, University of Rijeka, Croatia

2008-2014 Bachelor's degree, International managment in tourism and hospitality.

Studying while performing tasks for Huck Finn and Raftrek Adventure Travel.

Oroslavje Secondary School

1997 — 2001 Technician in engineering

Experience

Raftrek Adventure Travel Inc. – Travel Agency.

2011-... Adventure Destination Manager for Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

– starting an adventure travel agency Raftrek Adventure Travel
– start with three employees, currently 9 employees and 20 part time guides
– new destination annual increase (2014 for 100% ,2015 for 295%)
– adventure tourism manager in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
– planning and operational manager for World Challenge expeditions in Croatia and MNE
– human resources, recruitment and education of new guides yearly
– opening and exploring new destinations, offices and travel programs
– managing localities and destinations
– destination budgeting and daily booking, last minute booking, phone booking
– preparation of advertising props and low marketing presentations
– organizing and guiding team building trips, one day and multiday trips
– managing finances out of office, ”current problematics” because daily activities
– controlling finances and employees (managing cash flow, daily recording receipts and expenditures, employees working hours, daily account)
– day trips and activities development
– developing custom or tailor made trips for foreign clients
– visiting tourism fairs and events, cooperation with international partners
– office and out of office tasks
– unlimited working hours because of the seasonal nature of Croatian tourism (7 days in week 3 months).

HUCK FINN ADVENTURE TRAVEL Inc. – Travel Agency.

2010-2011 Tour leader and manager assistant

– guiding adventure tours and city tours
– organization, planning and performing duties regarding custom and regular trips
– destination development.

FRANCK Co. - Food production and Export Company.

2007-2009 Foreman of powder products line

– managing a production plant
– product packing and branding
– on weekends guiding for Travel Agency Huck Finn

HUCK FINN ADVENTURE TRAVEL Inc. – Travel Agency.

2008-2010 Part time one day and multi day tour guide

– guiding while studying in Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality
– after one year started working in a office as manager assistant
– preparing destination for guides and clients.

PROSECCO NERO Inc. – Beverages distributor.

2006-2006 Promotions manager for alcoholic beverages

– improving sales and brand imaging, PR events for a Croatian alcoholic beverages importer
– Building an appropriate team, whether paid or unpaid, and budget for event
– playing semi professional football (soccer).

PTP ZAPRESIC Inc. – Company for retail and wholesale of ceramic tiles, sanitary equipment and equipment for central and solar heating.

2003-2006 Warehouse attendant / manager

– preparing orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
– teamwork, coordination, organization, planning, inventory control, documentation support, equipment maintenance, forklift operator.

SILA Inc. - Company for development and manufacture of heat exchangers.

2001 Trainee for an engineering technician.