Curriculum

Vitae
IVA
ARAPOVIC
Address: 24 Newlands Road, Coburg North 3058, VIC
Phone: +61419879943
Email: iva.arapovic@student.curtin.edu.au

PERSONAL STATEMENT

A driven and enthusiastic (soon-to-be) commerce graduate from Perth, Western Australia. I am an ambitious
learner determined to cement a career in the PR industry. During my degree, I have established an excellent
eye for attention to detail. As part of my professional experience, I have developed communication skills that
are creative, effective and forward-thinking through working in PR and Marketing teams in Australia. I am
longing for a challenging, and evolving environment that will allow my skills to flourish. I believe that learning
and working alongside PR professionals will allow my existing knowledge of the industry to expand further.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Fashion Design at Curtin University, Western Australia - Completed February 2015
• Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Public Relations, Minor in Management) at Curtin University,
Western Australia - To Be Completed May 2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Prouds the Jewelers - Salesperson (November 2010 to June 2015)

• Politix Menswear - Stylist (August 2014 to September 2015)
• David Jones - West Australian Leading Personal Shopper/ Stylist (September 2015 to
November 2017) – Responsibilities related to PR:

Market Research - Event Planning - Consumer Engagement - Social Media Management - Team
Management - Networking - Relationship Management - Brand Marketing

• Fashion, PR & Marketing Internship - Betty Tran Designs (December 2015 to March 2016) –
Responsibilities related to PR:

Event Coordinating - Concept & Market Research - PR & Marketing - Digital and Social Media Management -
Project Management



• Public Relations Internship – OPR Agency Melbourne (April 2019 to May 2019) –
Responsibilities related to PR:

Research Analytics – Event Assistance – Pitch Writing – Media Materials Development – Media List
Management – Influencer Research – Media Networking

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

• Quality research skills
• Creative writing ability
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and Outlook
• Working knowledge of WordPress
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to efficiently execute decision-making processes
• Strong knowledge and understanding of media platforms including traditional and new media
• Fluent in (both written and conversational) English, Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.
• Strong skills in PR include:
o Editing; Press releases; Speech writing; Risk Management; Social Media Analysis; Digital
Marketing; Consumer engagement; Event Planning & Evaluation; Change Management;
Corporate Social Responsibility; Content Creation; and Brand Management

REFEREES

PR & MARKETING INTERNSHIP DAVID JONES

BETTY TRAN AMANDA EDEY
Head Designer In store Service Manager
Email: info@bettytran.com.au Tel: +61 421 674 837
Email: aedey@davidjones.com.au
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
PROFESSOR IAN PHAU PR INTERNSHIP – OPR AGENCY
Head of School of Marketing Madison Woodfall
Tel: +61 08 9266 4014 Account Coordinator
Email:
Email: Ian. Phau@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Madison.woodfall@opragency.com.au
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