Leading the development and execution of narrative frameworks across projects, campaigns and in collaboration with supporting brands. 
 

• Developing overarching narrative strategies for high-impact creative projects working with associated brands

• Lead concepting and execution for award-winning films and brand campaigns reaching 200,000+ viewers

• Translating consumer insights and market trends into compelling story arcs and content direction

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure narrative alignment and campaign success

• Co-producing award-winning documentary and short films blending nature conservation, whitewater kayaking, and fly fishing

• Won over 30 awards at international film festivals

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The Eco-Corridors Fund (ECF) is working to conserve biodiversity through the promotion of ecologically sustainable land and resource use in selected eco-corridors in the southern Caucasus region.

As a short term communications expert (2017-present), I support the ECF team by:
 

• Designing and managing the project webpage (www.ecf.org)

• Proofreading and copy editing English language reports, presentations and promotional material

• Writing articles for international conservation and development platforms (i.e. IUCN's Panorama platform)

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Editing, translation and co-producer for the Soča from Source to Sea - Paddling Guidebook, a comprehensive paddling guidebook following the river from its Alpine source to the Adriatic Sea which was a finalist at Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in the guidebook category.

 

• Supporting the development of a cohesive narrative strategy to ensure consistency of tone and storytelling across text, imagery, and layout.​

• Editing and translation of a 200-page book from Slovenian to English, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency of tone​

• Ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural nuance, and engaging tone for an English-speaking readership

• Collaborating closely with the author to maintain the book’s original voice while enhancing readability and flow

• Providing production support during shooting and filming, coordinating craft services and managing logistics to ensure smooth shooting operations.
   

Guidebook info: www.balkanriverdefence.org

Promo video: www.youtube.com/nrs

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Providing English language communication support for WWF Caucasus and their Tbilisi, Georgia office. 
 

• Proofreading website text (www.wwfcaucasus.org)

• Writing articles for WWF International, print and online publications 

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Supporting the creative development, production, managing brand partnerships and international promotion of multiple award-winning environmental documentaries and short films exploring Europe’s last wild rivers.

 

• Steamers, Streamers &Struggles on the Krka (2025) – A 7-minute short selected for the 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour (14 countries, 300+ screenings).

• Rods, Rolls & Reality on the Soča (2024) – Short film on fly-fishing and river conservation; selected by 13 festivals in 10 countries, including 2024 Fly Fishing Film Tour

• On, In & under the Sava (2022) – Short environmental film; official selection at 17 festivals in 11 countries, winner of 2 Best Short Film Awards and selected for the 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour

• The Sava Story (2021) – An 84-minute feature tracing the Sava River across Slovenia; selected at 28 festivals in 16 countries, winner of 12 awards 

• The Undamaged (2018) – Documentary following kayakers across six Balkan countries; screened at 39 festivals in 34 countries, receiving 13 international awards ​​

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Grants, funding and communications manager for the Slovenian NGO, Balkan River Defence. 
 

Grant and funding applications 

• Co-management of organization website communication and design (www.balkanriverdefence.org)

• Co-management of social media accounts Facebook (20, 488 followers) + Instagram (5,915 followers)

• Campaign and project communications 

• Volunteer and team management 

• Communication strategizing and writing subtitles for short and long conservation and whitewater kayaking films

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