Ljubljana, Slovenia
13:52 UTC
About
I’m a multi-ethnic global citizen, born in the UAE and a native English speaker, with a passion for travel, music, events, and storytelling. From an early age, I embraced opportunities to collaborate with international organizations, cultivating a regenerative mindset and discovering the power of narrative in shaping ideas and communities. Immersed in diverse, multicultural environments, I’ve grown into an open-minded and resourceful leader, continuously adapting, learning, and drawing on global perspectives to connect people and spark collective growth.
Experience
Communications Associate
ATÖLYE
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2024-PRESENT
Facilitating internal and external communications, including direct work with our clients like Apple. Managed external audience of almost 70K via social media, events, website and articles to support effective communication strategies.
Events: Today at Apple · Community-Powered · Impact Leaders Roundtable
Project & Event Coordinator
NEAR Protocol
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2022-2022
Assisting in setting up a NEAR Hub in the Balkans, allowing users to access NEAR grants, certification whilst also supporting partners in their Web2 to Web3 transition.
Events: InfoBip Zadar · BlockSplit Split · NEAR Lisbon
Marketing Coordinator
Atari-ICICB
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2021-2022
Handling social media, content, events and coordinating with key stakeholders for Atari Hotels and Atari Chain (later renamed Atari X) – Atari’s Web3 arm.
Events: Atari Chain Burj Khalifa · Innovation Summit · Forbes Summit
Expertise & Passions
Music
Events
Storytelling
Communications
Community
Music
Music has always been a driving force in my life. At the age of 17, I organized my first event in Belgrade, Serbia, bringing 150 people together on a Thursday night and igniting my passion for uniting people through sound. Since then, I’ve combined my professional experience in event production, coordination, artist relations, and nightlife policymaking with my love for music to create impactful experiences. I’m especially eager to shine a light on the importance of nightlife and the nighttime economy, and the policies that shape them, while fostering meaningful connections with artists, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Events
There’s something magical about bringing people together to create shared experiences. I thrive on coordinating every detail to bring an idea to life and watching connections unfold. For me, an event is about making people feel something they’ll carry with them long after the moment has passed, and seeing that joy reflected in a smile means the world to me.
Storytelling
Stories have the power to bring people together across backgrounds and perspectives. I love crafting narratives that spark curiosity and emotion, creating moments where people feel truly seen and heard. I see storytelling as an art form: an opportunity to translate ideas into something people can feel, imagine, and act on, leaving a lasting imprint.
Education
Bachelors in Political Science
University Nikola Tesla
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2018-2022
Focused on Diplomacy, Crisis Management, Security Studies
Languages
English
Native
Serbian
Fluent
Croatian
Fluent
Slovenian
Colloquial
Spanish
Basic
ASL
Learning
Testimonials
“Milan’s creativity, clear communication, and ability to bring teams together made every project efficient and impactful.”
Viktoria Wyckman
CEO, Culture Defined
“Friendly, adaptable, and a great team player, Milan contributed across multiple regional events and educational programs.”
Iva Pandur
CEO, NEAR Balkans
“A clear communicator who kept all stakeholders aligned, Milan greatly contributed to the success of our partnership.”
Samuel Plesnik
Account Manager, Crowdcreate
“His energy, maturity, and ability to connect with people create both professional excellence and genuine human connection.”
Haris Kušmić
Project Management Specialist, USAID
“With strategic thinking, creativity, and strong communication, he helped shape and position our platform effectively.”
Dragana Koprivica
Project Manager, MVP Workshop
“Professional, adaptable, and analytically skilled, Milan made valuable contributions across research and communications.”
Strahinja Subotić
Programme Manager, Centre for European Politics
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