Leadership Development & Culture, Assistant Director, EY Germany

• Develop and execute DE&I strategy for Germany, focusing on the following diversity dimensions: Gender, LGBTQ+, ethnic and socio-economic background, working with a disability, and age; Results include inclusive employee experience and employer brand (e.g., 2x stern Top Employer Diversity Award based on employee feedback) and more equitable talent management programs (increased focus on fair representation in the hiring and promotion process).

• Design and moderate recruiting and employer branding events, positioning the company as one of the first movers in selected diversity dimensions such as the socio-economic background (e.g., recruiting event for first-gen academics and candidates from low-income households).

• Design and facilitate DE&I leadership training: Women Leadership Journey, Inclusive Leadership, and Unconscious Bias (Facilitator rating based on participant feedback: 4.7-4.8 out of 5).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Lead, Germany

•Designed and implemented a new leadership curriculum for EY Partners in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (learning and coaching, both in-house and through external providers); Coached 100+ executives and high-performing employees (individual and team coaching), resulting in improved team dynamics and leadership skills. 

• Coordinated succession planning for strategic leadership positions in close alignment with senior leadership with a strong focus on gender equity.

• Facilitated global and regional leadership development events for the partner pipeline, resulting in top-rated facilitator feedback.

Leadership Development for Partners

Workmazing

•Career coach with the focus on: Career clarity and strategy, career change, interview preparation, success in the new role.

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Founder and Career Coach

UniCredit

• Designed and coordinated talent development programs for the Global Unicredit Investment Banking Division (Europe, USA, and Asia): Promotion process for top executives, talent management for high-potential employees, graduate recruiting program, and employee engagement surveys, ensuring a structured and aligned approach across all countries.

• Executed a global regulatory project in close collaboration with senior leadership, leading to full compliance and aligned, optimized global guidelines for cost allocation and global mobility policies.

• Designed and moderated global leadership development events, bringing together top leadership and high-performing employees, resulting in increased employee engagement and leadership buy-in.

Global Learning & Development, HR Vice President

• Designed and rolled out a new global banding system: Introduction of a global job catalog, competency language, and job titles for 140.000 employees in 20+ countries.

• Coordinated a project team of 10+ project members across countries and business divisions.

Global Project Manager, HR Senior Associate

UniCredit Bank a.d. Banja Luka

• Created monthly P&C reports to leadership and the bank’s Group Bodies. 
• Coordinated the budget and forecasting process.
• Helped set up the new Planning & Control function during the company merger.

Financial Planning & Control, Associate

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Snjezana Ana Billian

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

Assistant Director

Careers in Spanish

Assist students, graduates, and young professionals with language degrees. Provide career coaching, résumé writing, cover letter writing, webinars, mock interviews, and LinkedIn profile optimization. Subcontract with ResumeWriters.com.

● Provide career counseling and coaching to students and young professionals, and design resources to guide them.

● Design, and schedule daily social media posts on job search content with an emphasis on résumé writing, interview, and transition from academic to professional environments on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

● Facilitate webinars and create landing pages to promote them, grow an email list, and advertise events.

● Write an average of 3 resumes and cover letters per week for different industries, such as Project Management, Cybersecurity, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Marketing, Business, Real Estate, etc.

Career Coach | Resume Writer | Interview Coach

Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

Undergraduate Career Advisor

Ohio University

Hired to teach undergraduate and graduate Spanish courses in culture, literature, and language. Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure (unanimous vote) by excelling expectations in research, teaching, and service. 

●  Designed, developed, and delivered 10 courses with an average of 4.61 out of 5 in student satisfaction for the undergraduate level and an average of 4.72 out of 5 in student satisfaction for the graduate level.

● Increased numbers of students with a Major in Spanish by 11% and a Minor by 4% during the pandemic through dedicated recruiting strategies and advising efforts.

●  Managed more than 75 advising assignments and served as a liaison between 14 faculty members from the Department of Modern Languages and the College of Arts and Sciences.

● Guided students through the onboarding process, facilitated orientations, and mentored students on career development issues. Promoted internships and oriented students through the credit approval process.

Assistant  | Associate Professor of Spanish

Binghamton University

Recruited for a one-year position to teach a full range undergraduate Spanish courses on language and literature. Some highlights:

● Designed, developed, and delivered 5 undergraduate courses with consistent positive comments.

● Promoted Department by organizing public activities with students.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

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👉 being an expert in your field won’t give you the job unless you learn how to communicate your value effectively.
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