Naida Becirovic
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Volunteer Coordinator, skilled in program and outreach strategy development, target audience engagement, and volunteer network coordination and development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator.
Bosnian American Cultural Center
Charlotte, NC
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed and managed programs to address the cultural, educational, and social needs of Bosnian Americans, increasing their participation.
- Facilitated meetings to promote volunteer coaching, teamwork, and share event updates.
Volunteer.
Bosnian Community Association
New York City, NY
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Devised and implemented programs to foster education, advocacy, and community engagement by organizing cultural events, youth activities, and support for local businesses.
Volunteer Group Leader.
Dogs Trust, UK
Sarajevo, Bosnia
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Lead an effort to educate the local community about relevant issues to mitigate the stray dog problem, decreasing the number of incidents involving strays by half, making both the community and dogs safer, and restoring their bond.
Member, Vice President.
QSI International Sarajevo Student Council
Sarajevo, Bosnia
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Liaised with a broad range of students and staff, increasing student participation, promoting their interests, and improving stakeholder communication.
Steering Committee Member.
The Association of High School Students in Bosnia
Sarajevo, Bosnia
09.2019 - 06.2023
Devised and implemented plans to involve more students in decision-making, social activism, education, and international cooperation projects through European School Student Unions (OBESSU).
Entrepreneur.
Cake Business
Sarajevo, Bosnia
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Launched and managed a home-based cake-baking business.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Effective Communication: Presenting To The Public
07-2023
- Scholarship
High School Diploma -
06-2023
- GPA: 3.9; Scholarship
Skills
- Volunteer program development and implementation
- Community outreach and event planning
- Leadership and teamwork
- Communication, debating, and public speaking
- Computer literate
- Creativity: writing, acting, decoupage, baking
- Languages: Bosnian, German, Croatian, Serbian
- Alphabets: Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew
Accomplishments
- Academic Diploma with Honors, QSI International School of Sarajevo, 2023
- AP Scholar, College Board, 2022
- AP Capstone, College Board, 2023
- PSAT/NMSQT, 2019, 2021
- SAT/ACT: had to forgo due to health reasons/lack of treatment in Bosnia
Affiliations
RELWAY BASKETBALL CLUB, 2018-2020
- Active member, competing in the local league.
SHARKS SWIM CLUB, 2017-2020
- Active member, competing in the local league.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE DELEGATE, 2022
- Participated in the Conference activities, gaining a global perspective and developing leadership, teamwork, and civic engagement skills.
HELEN O'GRADY INTERNATIONAL DRAMA ACADEMY, 2019-2022
- Studied acting, movement, dance, communication, and creative thinking; participated in productions
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator. - Bosnian American Cultural Center
11.2024 - 10.2025
Volunteer. - Bosnian Community Association
02.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer Group Leader. - Dogs Trust, UK
05.2021 - 06.2023
Entrepreneur. - Cake Business
10.2020 - 05.2021
Member, Vice President. - QSI International Sarajevo Student Council
09.2020 - 06.2023
Steering Committee Member. - The Association of High School Students in Bosnia
09.2019 - 06.2023
BROWN UNIVERSITY - Summer@Brown - Certificate of Completion, Effective Communication: Presenting To The Public
QSI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SARAJEVO - High School Diploma,
References
References available upon request.