Ivana Gjoni

Beyond Illusion Corp. DBA Museum of illusions

• Created startup business plan with calculated return of the investment (MOI New York): pre-planning and finding different sources and services for business operational startup
• Implementation of all major operational systems like POS, online ticketing system, payroll and scheduling
• Implementation and monitoring of all MOI online service accounts and portals.
• Creating partnerships and ensuring that they are delivering upon agreed terms of our business relations.
• Communication and good relations with key account managers
• Being up-to-date with all operational software system updates and implementing necessary customized system changes when needed.
• Created Company's MOI Operational Manuals (12) for supervisor of operations, managers and associates, ensuring that all protocols are obtained. Supervising and managing the entire team (office and the floor).
• Implemented, monitor and created working schedule for the team + floor rotation schedule.
• Signing and approving all daily operational expenses (A-Z) from office/museum supplies, to maintaining museum premises in presentable condition.
• Overseeing all operational systems and ensuring Excel Invoicing data is up to date for accounting purposes + all other data (expenses, deposits, disputes, sales etc.)
• Pre-planning and executing all operational budgets, as needed by internal agreements.
• Ordering museum shop games, exhibit parts and exhibit installations to keep museum premises in the best possible condition.
• Tracking inventory records.
• Ensuring monthly maintenance of all company material and non material assets on location.
• Working alongside with the brand designer on museum layouts and other printing materials.
• Collaborating with 5 different assigned brand account managers in the last 5 years.

• Developed story line and content ideas in regards to specific assignments, considering audience appeal and producer’s request
• Auditioning candidates for the (reality show format "Anno") in a journalistic role with supported team of cameramen and sound crew (daily basis)
• Export and pre edit raw video footage for RTL editing team using pro video editing tool (story editing)

• Market analysis of Media Production Companies (TV production companies and TV Commercial agencies).
• Determined best methods to meet research objectives and produce useful data.
• Wrote comprehensive reports and collected data, connecting company or potential project collaborations in European markets (Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, United Kingdom etc).

Client Nova TV

• Organized and facilitated casting talent auditions in region Slavonija - Baranja (Croatia) for client Nova TV
• Utilized extensive professional network to contact and recruit potential talent for roles
• Cultivated exceptional instinct for identifying raw acting talent.
• Organized applications, audition notes and information on 100+ actors
• Delivering all materials requested in a timely manner

Client Nova TV

• Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles and increased available acting talent pools

• Outsourced casting company “ Licem u Lice” for auditioning purposes providing them with all script requirements and ensuring all client demands are met through constant communication between all parties
• Delivering all of the casting data and approved supporting roles/extras to client agency while adhering to filming deadlines

Split (extras) Game of Thrones 4 season HBO

• Utilized extensive professional network using my own casting database (Split - Croatia).
• Organizing Auditions for 800+ extras (for the roles of slaves and soldiers), assuring that audition protocol is meeting high standards, as well as collecting all applicant data.
• Vetting applicants into specific categories as defined by HBO’s casting requirements.
• After all extras for specific roles have been approved, then coordinating with other production departments to ensure each cast member is fully prepared for the shoot
• Successfully delivered 500 extras on set in one day alongside my production team

TV commercial Cromaris x Bruketa & Zinic

• Auditioned, confirmed and delivered talent that matched attributes for specific roles

Commercial for Ozujsko pivo

• Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes for specific roles
• Scheduled casting sessions by booking, arranging talent and orchestrating on-site casting details.
• Negotiated contract agreements
• Being on-site for shooting as support for talents

TV show "Ruza Vjetrova" RTL

• Organized and facilitated auditions of actors, supporting roles and extras
• Negotiated fees and contracts for actors, supporting roles and extras
• Collaborated with directors and producers to determine role requirements
• Managing actors, supporting roles and paperwork to keep the casting process flowing and avoid production delays.
• Studied scripts to develop deep understanding of roles.
• In charge of casting department financial budget for actors, supporting roles and extras
• Archiving all documentation in regards to casting audition, NDAs and contracts
• Collaborating on daily basis with other production departments (producers, directors, DOPs, writers department, makeup department, costume department, scheduling department, video-editing department, location crew, production assistants, secretary and accounting department).
• Casting 10+ supporting roles and 100+ extras on a weekly basis
• Organizing schedule for acting coach, Jolanda Tudor, to coach supporting roles
• Accomplished simultaneous objectives by meticulously managing schedules, monitoring emails and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to make informed casting decisions and achieve target audience goals.

Client RTL Croatia

• Assisting RTL PR department for the show "Ruza Vjetrova", working alongside different media outlets.
• Assisting casting director on any professional level needed. Going over the scripts, scheduling auditions, assisting on auditions, helping out with any administrative requirement (auditioning documents, scripts, contracts).
• Confirming main cast, supporting roles and extras.
• Updating company's digital casting base of actors and extras on a daily basis.

Supertalent, Season 3 (Croatian version of Americas got Talent) Nova TV

• Finding candidates for the show, building database of different and unusual talents, scheduling auditions, meeting deadlines with all administrative requirements (reports, applicants documentation, contracts schedules etc). Working with promotional materials.
• Assisting producer during talent auditions and approving applicants for the final live shoot
• Executing organizational tasks during live shootings at different cites (Split, Rijeka, Zadar, Zagreb and Osijek).
• Managing candidates and audiences

Supertalent, Season 2 (Croatian version of Americas got Talent) Nova TV

Show - Supertalent, Season 1 (Croatian version of Americas got Talent) Nova TV