Zoje Zahaj
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced event and marketing professional with a strong foundation across the full event lifecycle — from planning and vendor coordination to on-site execution. Completed a certified 3-year apprenticeship as an Event Management Specialist and holds a B.A. in Business Administration (grade: 2.1) from Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, with a thesis on Big Data in marketing. Hands-on experience at leading companies including ABOUT YOU, where she managed events for up to 1,200 guests. Currently expanding international experience as an Au Pair in New York City. Trilingual: Albanian (native), German (C2), English (C1).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Au Pair
New York, NY, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Living and working in an international household in New York City, further deepening English fluency and intercultural communication skills in a professional context.
- Managing household coordination and daily scheduling, applying strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Intern — Experience & Events
ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG
Hamburg, Germany
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Led the ABOUT YOU Christmas Party end-to-end, overseeing planning, vendor coordination, decoration, and on-site operations for 900+ guests; achieved top ratings across all evaluation categories.
- Managed guest operations for ABOUT YOU Fashion Week in Milan, coordinating registration, hotel contingency planning, admission management, and budget monitoring for 1,200+ guests.
- Built and maintained the guest management registration system, coordinated attendee communications, and supported local guest acquisition initiatives.
- Planned and executed the ABOUT YOU Sample Sale, including operational coordination and guest experience management.
- Collaborated with external agencies and partners, reviewing partnerships, conducting location research, and supporting event project delivery.
- Supported cross-functional projects in fashion and influencer marketing, contributing to stakeholder coordination and project execution.
- Partnered with an agency to develop and implement a guest login application, improving event registration and attendee management processes.
Working Student — Engineering Services
ALTEN GmbH
Germany
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported internal operations while pursuing the Bachelor’s degree, gaining practical experience in a corporate environment.
Trainee — Marketing & Events
Entertainmentcom GmbH
Germany
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Optimized and implemented internal processes and workflows for marketing and event projects, improving efficiency, coordination, and overall project execution.
- Supported the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, promotional activities, and events.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
- Utilized project management and collaboration tools to track tasks, schedules, and project progress.
- Conducted research and administrative support activities to facilitate project planning and decision-making.
Apprentice — Event Management Specialist (Veranstaltungskauffrau)
rpc – The Retail Performance Company GmbH
Germany
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Completed a 3-year certified apprenticeship in event management, covering planning, budgeting, logistics, vendor management, and client communication.
- Gained hands-on experience across corporate events, retail activations, and promotional campaigns.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements were met with high standards.
- Assisted with daily production tasks to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Led team meetings to discuss operational goals and coordinate activities.
- Developed training materials for junior staff members.
- Monitored project budgets and expenses.
- Developed a system for tracking job costs and project profitability.
- Collected, organized, and maintained project information in database systems.
Freelancer — Event Management & Promotion
Self-employed
Germany
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided freelance event support and promotional services alongside the apprenticeship.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart (HFT)
03-2024
Apprenticeship - Event Management Specialist
Berufsschule Starnberg
11-2019
Fachhochschulreife - undefined
Walter-Eucken-Gymnasium Berufskolleg
Freiburg07-2016
Skills
Event Management:
● End-to-end Event Planning
● Guest Management & Guest Relations
● Vendor & Agency Management
● On-site Event Operations
● Budget Monitoring & Cost Control
● Location Research & Site Management
● Schedule Management & Coordination
Marketing:
● Social Media Marketing
● Content Creation
● Influencer Marketing
● Market Research
Data & Tools:
● Microsoft Office
● SAP
● DATEV
● Big Data Analysis
● Digital Photography
Professional Skills:
● Customer Service
● Relationship Building
● Attention to Detail
● Creativity & Innovation
● Problem Solving
● Time Management
● Teamwork & Collaboration
Additional:
● Driver's License (Class B)
● Safety Awareness
● HR Processes
Accomplishments
- ABOUT YOU Christmas Party Sole lead for a €150K event — 900+ guests, top ratings across all categories.
- ABOUT YOU Fashion Week Milan Guest operations for 1,200+ international guests, contributing to a €10M+ total event budget.
- Education B.A. Business Administration, grade 2.1 — thesis on Big Data in Marketing. Certified 3-year apprenticeship in Event Management.
- International Trilingual: Albanian, German (C2), English (C1) — currently based in New York City.
Certification
- Social Media Marketing — Hult International Business School
- 3 credits
- Winter 2025/26
- Exploring Digital Photography (36h) — Hudson County Community College
- Continuing Education
LANGUAGES
English
Professional Working
German
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Limited Working
Timeline
Au Pair
01.2024 - Current
Intern — Experience & Events
ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG
08.2022 - 01.2023
Working Student — Engineering Services
ALTEN GmbH
10.2020 - 02.2021
Trainee — Marketing & Events
Entertainmentcom GmbH
03.2020 - 07.2020
Freelancer — Event Management & Promotion
Self-employed
11.2017 - 07.2019
Apprentice — Event Management Specialist (Veranstaltungskauffrau)
rpc – The Retail Performance Company GmbH
08.2017 - 02.2020
Apprenticeship - Event Management Specialist
Berufsschule Starnberg
Fachhochschulreife - undefined
Walter-Eucken-Gymnasium Berufskolleg
B.A. - Business Administration
Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart (HFT)