Marija Mitković
Beograd,Serbia
Summary
Dynamic Interior Design Service Manager at IKEA Belgrade East Store, skilled in project management and creative problem solving. Successfully optimized design project timelines, enhancing team efficiency and client satisfaction. Proven leadership in developing team capabilities and driving innovative retail solutions, ensuring high-quality design services that resonate with clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Interior Design Service manager
IKEA Belgrade East Store
Belgrade
08.2023 - Current
- Coordination of daily activities of the interior team and optimization of their schedule
- Managing communication between clients, sales and design team
- Organizing and monitoring the entire flow of design projects
- Timeline management and timely resolution of potential delays
- Quality control of delivered design services and final solutions
- Support team members through goal setting, feedback, and individual development plans
Visual Merchandising manager
IKEA Belgrade East Store
Belgrade
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Creating visual concepts in line with brand and seasonal guidelines
- Setting up and maintaining storefronts that attract customers' attention
- Optimizing product placement to increase sales
- Training of sales staff on proper product presentation
- Following trends in design and retail visuals
- Planning and realization of seasonal and thematic installations
Business Design Specialist
IKEA Belgrade East Store
Belgrade, Serbia
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Participating in all phases of the design and sales processes for business client. Creating a shopping list, pro forma invoice, order, typing a fiscal invoice and creating an invoice.
- One-time visit to the business premises and defining a document that contains more detailed information about the space, needs, style, characteristics and budget, as well as measuring the space.
Interior designer
SAGA DRVO DOO
Belgrade, Serbia
02.2012 - 03.2019
- Interior design, project manager and custom furniture design.
- Communication with customers, going to the field, taking the necessary measures and consultations.
- Monitoring the condition of raw materials, making cutting sheets and preparing drawings for production.
- Organizing the master and following the project from idea to execution.
- Equipping large companies such as TV Arena, New frontier Innova, Sada doo, Swisslion, City of the Sun Trebinje,...
Architectural engineer
MAIN VIEW d.o.o.
Belgrade, Serbia
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Design of buildings and interiors for residential and business buildings with the design of furniture, equipment and supporting details.
Architectural engineer
DEKOROS DOO
Belgrade, Serbia
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Design of hotel and apartment complexes and furnishing the interior with total design of furniture and accompanying equipment and details.
- Work on the conceptual, main and interior design project.
- Development of the main project for the reconstruction of the Avala Hotel in Budva, the Bjanka Hotel in Kolašin, the Bijeli Rat complex in Montenegro.
Education
Architectural engineer -
Faculty of Architecture and Engineering
Belgrade01.2007
Architectural technician -
Architectural Technical School
Belgrade01.1998
Skills
- Project management
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Goal setting
- Creative problem solving
- Planning
- Retail and commercial interiors
- Time and budget control
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Family, nature, boat
- Folklore
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/19/79
- Marital Status: Married
Language
English
Full Professional
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Revit - Vinca copmuter school
Timeline
Interior Design Service manager
IKEA Belgrade East Store
08.2023 - Current
Visual Merchandising manager
IKEA Belgrade East Store
03.2022 - 08.2023
Business Design Specialist
IKEA Belgrade East Store
04.2019 - 03.2022
Interior designer
SAGA DRVO DOO
02.2012 - 03.2019
Architectural engineer
MAIN VIEW d.o.o.
06.2009 - 10.2011
Architectural engineer
DEKOROS DOO
01.2008 - 05.2009
Architectural engineer -
Faculty of Architecture and Engineering
Architectural technician -
Architectural Technical School