Ilijana P.

Ilijana P. has a diverse range of work experience spanning multiple industries and roles.

Starting in 2014, Ilijana worked as a Bookkeeper for KW United Football Club, where they handled financial accounts and also assisted with various club tasks.

From 2014 to 2015, they were an Administrative Intern at Gowling WLG Canada, gaining valuable insights into the logistical operations of a law firm and developing administrative skills.

In 2015, Ilijana worked as a Client Care Officer at RBC Wealth Management, where they independently organized and restructured credit files and received training in credit, customer service, and financial processes.

In 2016, they briefly served as an Administrative Assistant at Bay West Group, where they played a key role in digitalizing the company's document management system and organizing files.

In 2017, Ilijana took on multiple roles. Ilijana became a Pride Member for the Bhubesi Pride Foundation, coaching children in rugby and organizing a tournament. Ilijana also participated in Mishcon de Reya LLP's Sports Law Programme, attending lectures and seminars on modern issues in sport.

During their time as Postgraduate Chair at the University of Bristol Law Club from 2017 to 2018, Ilijana focused on ensuring equal access and support for over 100 postgraduate students.

From 2018 to 2020, Ilijana joined the NatWest Group's Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme, rotating through different roles. In Real Estate Finance, they saved senior stakeholders time by writing and presenting research reports, provided excellent customer service, and completed banking transactions. In Structured Finance, they contributed to the sales pipeline and assisted in making lending decisions. In Digital Strategy, they engaged in usability testing, research, and testing strategy for a banking product.

In 2020, Ilijana worked as a Business Development Executive at ClearScore, where they played a role in developing the company's business.

Currently, starting in 2022, they are working at UNICEF UK as a Corporate Partnerships Executive, managing partnerships with corporate organizations.

Overall, Ilijana's work experience demonstrates their adaptability, their ability to work effectively in various industries and roles, and their commitment to both professional development and making a positive impact.

Ilijana P. has a diverse education history. Ilijana obtained their Master of Arts (MA) degree in Law from the University of Bristol, attending from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Finance at McMaster University, where they studied from 2014 to 2016. Before attending McMaster, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Queen's University, where they studied from 2012 to 2014. Their secondary education was completed at Appleby College, where they achieved an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a Distinction in Global Leadership, between 2008 and 2012.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Ilijana has also obtained several certifications. Ilijana completed the courses "User Experience Design Essentials" at Udemy, "User Experience: The Beginner's Guide" and "Become a UX Designer from Scratch" at The Interaction Design Foundation, all in July 2020. Prior to that, they obtained a certification in "Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)" from Coursera in December 2019.