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ZRINKA TOLNO

Odense

Summary

Dynamic Event Coordinator with a proven track record at Kulturcenter "Mariehøj," excelling in event planning and supply coordination. Recognized for adaptability and efficiency, I successfully managed logistics for high-profile events, ensuring seamless execution and outstanding guest experiences. Skilled in food distribution operations, I thrive in fast-paced environments while fostering effective communication among teams and vendors.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator, Volunteer

Kulturcenter "Mariehøj", Holte
Holte
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
  • Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
  • Managed logistics related to transportation, catering, entertainment, decorations for events.

Kitchen Prep Cook

Montalbano
Hillerod
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Operated various kitchen equipment efficiently including mixers grinders slicers choppers blenders.
  • Serving meals.
  • Montalbano is the small Italian restaurant where everyone does everything.

Volunteer

COPENHAGEN VOLUNTEERS
Copenhagen
02.2022 - 03.2025
  • Learned tasks quickly to improve performance.
  • Attended community events and meetings to promote organizational goals.
  • Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Distributed informative brochures and other materials at events and festivals.
  • Answered attendee questions at community events and directed guests to proper destination.
  • Encouraged citizens to be active in community through organizational events and projects.

Kitchen Helper

VARIOUS RESTAURANTS
Copenhagen
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Through agencies
  • Supported work of busy kitchen team by preparing ingredients, salads and desserts.
  • Kept stations customer-ready with regular restocking.
  • Received deliveries and stored incoming items according to health code requirements.
  • Through agencies

Producer/Developer

RIBEZ
Vis/Zagreb
09.2006 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Delicacies in Croatia
  • Set up production, developed recipes for around 10 products, collaborated with designers on packaging design.
  • Troubleshot and quickly resolved technical issues to maintain production quality.
  • Arranged timelines and communicated openly with staff to achieve production milestones.
  • Helped presenters prepare for special events, offering detailed information about schedules and requirements.
  • Developed recipes for other companies and hotels.
  • Delicacies in Croatia

Organizator, Catering

SONOMEDIA
Zagreb
04.2000 - 06.2006
  • I organized non-conference events for the Zagreb Institute of International Relations, formal dinners and tours for hundreds of high-ranking guests.
  • Collaborated with the best Croatian chefs.
  • Negotiated for attractive locations.

Head of Procurement

HELP AGE
Zagreb
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Reconstruction of houses destroyed by the war.
  • Documented, researched and resolved issues.
  • Procured materials and household items.

Education

BACHELOR - TOURISM

ZAGREB SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Zagreb
01-2016

COURSE - Creative Thinking

LONDON IMPERIAL COLLEGE
Online

Course - How To Change The World

WESLEY UNIVERSITY
online

COURSE - Transformation of the Global Food system

COPENHAGEN UNIVERSITY
Online

Skills

  • Food Distribution Operations Support
  • Event Setup
  • Supply Coordination
  • Driver's License
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Event Planning

Hobbies and Interests

  • VOLUNTEERING
  • LITERATURE
  • NATURE AND HIKING
  • FILM

Languages

Croatian
First Language
Danish
Beginner
A1
Italian
Beginner
A1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Event Coordinator, Volunteer

Kulturcenter "Mariehøj", Holte
02.2025 - 06.2025

Kitchen Prep Cook

Montalbano
09.2024 - 03.2025

Volunteer

COPENHAGEN VOLUNTEERS
02.2022 - 03.2025

Kitchen Helper

VARIOUS RESTAURANTS
01.2021 - 01.2022

Producer/Developer

RIBEZ
09.2006 - 01.2021

Organizator, Catering

SONOMEDIA
04.2000 - 06.2006

Head of Procurement

HELP AGE
01.1997 - 01.2000

BACHELOR - TOURISM

ZAGREB SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

COURSE - Creative Thinking

LONDON IMPERIAL COLLEGE

Course - How To Change The World

WESLEY UNIVERSITY

COURSE - Transformation of the Global Food system

COPENHAGEN UNIVERSITY
ZRINKA TOLNO