Jelena Dabovic

As a Business Development Manager at G-Moto Montenegro, I oversee the strategic growth and daily operations of an adventure-tourism company offering guided enduro tours across Montenegro. My work combines customer relationship management, business development, and operations optimization, ensuring top-tier experiences for international riders from over 20 countries. Key contributions: Developed tailored tour packages and built long-term partnerships with hotels, equipment suppliers, and logistics providers. Managed international client onboarding, retention, and post-tour satisfaction. Designed and executed pricing strategies, improving revenue and customer lifetime value. Led digital marketing and brand positioning efforts that increased online visibility and bookings by 30%.

As the Founder and Brand Manager of Urmašice, I created a healthy dessert brand that blends natural ingredients, nutrition, and art. From recipe design to marketing and customer experience, I manage the entire business lifecycle, focusing on quality, authenticity, and emotional connection with customers. Key contributions: Launched a new healthy-food brand and scaled to 200+ customers weekly within one season. Managed product development, supplier negotiations, pricing strategy, and seasonal production planning. Oversaw marketing, packaging, and customer relationship management for both retail and online channels. Established partnerships with local suppliers and hospitality businesses to expand product distribution.

As a Research Associate and occasional Team Lead at PreScouter, I supported innovation and R&D strategy projects for Fortune 500 clients across the life sciences, healthcare, and advanced technology sectors. My role involved synthesizing complex technical and market data, managing project workflows, and ensuring that deliverables met client expectations in quality and clarity. Key contributions: Delivered over 30 research briefs providing insights on emerging technologies, clinical innovations, and market opportunities. Led small cross-functional teams of researchers to coordinate tasks, set deadlines, and review outputs. Conducted in-depth literature reviews and competitive analyses to inform product strategy and R&D investment decisions. Collaborated directly with project managers, subject-matter experts, and client stakeholders in the U.S. and EU. Produced concise, actionable reports that influenced strategic decisions in medtech and biotech companies.

As a Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, I contributed to academic research and education in the fields of biomedical engineering, automation, and signal processing. My work combined experimental research, data analysis, and teaching responsibilities, focusing on innovation in biomedical technology and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key contributions: Conducted research on myoelectric prosthetic control systems and bioelectrical signal processing for assistive technologies. Co-authored and presented multiple scientific papers at international conferences. Mentored undergraduate students and assisted in laboratory courses in Computer Science, Control Systems, and Biomedical Engineering. Developed MATLAB-based algorithms for signal acquisition and analysis. Gained strong experience in academic writing, data interpretation, and collaborative research projects.