Petra Divac
Personal Assitant
Los Angeles
Summary
Professional with background in administrative support, known for high standards and results-driven approach. History of optimizing office operations and contributing to team success. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing needs. Skilled in organization, communication, and multitasking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director of Fundraising
Humanitarian Organization Divac
12.2024 - 04.2026
- As Director of Fundraising, Petra revitalized the organization’s presence in the United States after a post-COVID hiatus, reestablishing visibility and rebuilding donor relationships nationwide. Organized and led fundraising events across the U.S. in support of humanitarian and development projects in Serbia, collaborating closely with the founders to expand our donor network and strengthen partnerships. Through strategic outreach, effective communication, and engaging presentations, she raised over $200,000 to fund key initiatives. launched and managed the organization’s social media presence on Instagram and X, broadening our audience and boosting engagement. She continues to focus on driving sustainable growth, securing long-term funding, and positioning the organization as a trusted and active force within the global donor community.
Personal Assistant
Rebecca MacDonald
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
Public Relations Assistant
The Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Supported community outreach projects across cities in Serbia, engaging directly with beneficiaries and strengthening local relationships. Contributed to media visibility by drafting press releases, managing social media (TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), updating website content, and representing the organization in television, radio and written interviews. Coordinated events, created presentations, and maintained the CRM database to ensure accurate communication tracking. Translated key materials and launched an independent project within the foundation “Adoptees for the Adopted,” successfully securing funding and managing it from concept to completion.
Personal Assistant
Former NBA Player, Vlade Divac
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Monitored expenses closely, maintaining an organized filing system for easy access to financial records.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Increased efficiency with organization of travel itineraries, ensuring seamless business trips.
- Maintained confidentiality, handled sensitive information with discretion and integrity and enhanced executive productivity by managing complex calendars and scheduling high-level meetings.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
Personal Assistant
Former NBA Player: Peđa Stojaković
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided personal and administrative support to former NBA player, managing travel arrangements, scheduling, and daily logistics, during the COVID-19 period.
- Handled professional email correspondence, confidential communications, and organized incoming and outgoing mail and documents. Supported day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, high trust environment while maintaining discretion, flexibility, and professionalism.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
- Supported executive in achieving goals by proactively anticipating needs and addressing concerns promptly.
Intern
NBA: Sacramento Kings
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted the Sacramento Kings social team with the formatting and creation of content for all social media, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok. Interacted with team players, and with other special guests conducting interviews for the Kings social media pages. Gathered research for further content creation on the TikTok page, along with research for up-to-date content and social media trends. Managed social media pages at live basketball games.
Education
Bachelor of New Media Candidate - New Media, Fine Arts, Art History
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
- Organization
- Detail-oriented
- Document translation & cross-cultural liaison
- Media relations & press outreach
- Public speaking & presentation delivery
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Rebecca MacDonald
01.2025 - 02.2026
Director of Fundraising
Humanitarian Organization Divac
12.2024 - 04.2026
Public Relations Assistant
The Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation
09.2023 - 12.2024
Personal Assistant
Former NBA Player: Peđa Stojaković
02.2020 - 08.2023
Personal Assistant
Former NBA Player, Vlade Divac
01.2020 - 08.2023
Intern
NBA: Sacramento Kings
12.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of New Media Candidate - New Media, Fine Arts, Art History
Southern New Hampshire University