David Mladjenovic
With more than 20 years of experience, I help organizations in the public and private sectors address design and development challenges, improve operational performance, and pursue growth opportunities.
My background spans graphic design, website development, project and account management, and business development. This combination gives me a practical understanding of how creative, technology, operations, and commercial strategy work together.
I take a hands-on, results-oriented approach, tailoring solutions to each organization’s needs and objectives.
Technology Consulting
Technology that strengthens your digital foundation and supports the business goals behind it.
Design and development of websites and web applications that are fast, maintainable and aligned with organizational goals, built on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress and WooCommerce.
- Requirements and scoping
- Responsive design and build
- Content management setup and training
- Launch and post-launch support
Selection, configuration and integration of CRM platforms so that client and prospect data is organized, reportable and usable by your team.
- Needs assessment
- Pipeline and data model design
- Integration with email and marketing tools
- Team onboarding
Practical use of tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to reduce repetitive work in research, drafting, reporting and outreach, with sensible controls.
- Process review
- Automation design and configuration
- Usage guidelines and documentation
- Team training
Oversight of digital infrastructure with attention to accounts, access, backups and risk, so that operations remain reliable and protected.
- Systems and accounts inventory
- Access and security review
- Recommendations and remediation plan
- Ongoing oversight
Business Development
Support for organizations that want to generate revenue, win clients and build strategic relationships.
Positioning, target segments and a sales plan that connect your offering to the clients most likely to buy.
- Market and audience analysis
- Positioning and messaging
- Sales pipeline plan
- Performance reporting
Systems that identify and engage prospects using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo, supported by a CRM.
- Prospect list development
- Outreach sequences
- Lead tracking
- Reporting and refinement
Identifying, approaching and structuring relationships with partners, sponsors and new markets, drawing on experience coordinating public, private and nonprofit stakeholders.
- Partner mapping
- Outreach and meetings
- Proposal materials
- Relationship management
Support in structuring terms, coordinating stakeholders and drafting frameworks for multi-party initiatives. Legal review remains the responsibility of your counsel.
- Term structuring
- Stakeholder coordination
- Draft frameworks
- Documentation
Engagement Models
Focused advisory sessions for leadership teams who need an experienced perspective on a decision, vendor selection, technology roadmap or growth strategy. Sessions are scheduled as needed and conclude with written recommendations and clear next steps.
An ongoing monthly arrangement that gives your organization dependable access to technology and business development support. Retainers typically include regular check-ins, prioritized requests, systems oversight and progress reporting.
A defined scope, timeline and fee for a specific outcome, such as a website, a CRM implementation or a partnership program. Each project begins with a clear plan and milestones, and concludes with documentation and a handoff to your team.
Profile
I started my career as a graphic designer and web developer at several agencies in the New York metropolitan area. I later moved into project management at an organization associated with the United Nations, followed by account management at a global communications agency. This path allows me to scope a build and understand the budget decisions behind it. Today, I advise private clients on technology, business development, and project execution.
Experience
Technology, business development and project execution across multiple client engagements.
Clients include: RO New York, P3 Fund, Resource Advantage, AI SafeGlobal communications agency for luxury, hospitality and lifestyle brands. Managed client relationships, timelines and creative and development teams across concurrent accounts.
Clients included: Marriott International, City of Beverly Hills, NYCxDesignManaged international conferences, roundtables and sponsorships for a nonprofit with Special Consultative Status at ECOSOC.
Participants included: World Bank Group, Google Education, LVMH, Macy’sWebsites and web applications for pharmaceutical marketing, built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.
Clients included: HealthSTAR Communications, Novartis, Henry ScheinPrint and digital design for a pharmaceutical-focused creative studio.
Clients included: Takeda, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb
UN SRC CTC
Membership network connecting staff of the United Nations and affiliated organizations around communication and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.
Responsibilities
- Event production. Oversaw end-to-end production of a roundtable on Public Private Partnerships at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
- Public sector coordination. Worked with stakeholders including the UN SRC CTC and the World Bank Group.
- Private sector coordination. Built capacity with private partners including the City of Beverly Hills Conference and SH Hotels and Resorts.
P3 Fund
A programmatic initiative of the Global Millennium Development Foundation, a 501(c)(3) with Special Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Responsibilities
- Foundational governance. Drafted a treaty instrument for a potential intergovernmental organization, including its governance framework and operating protocols.
- Stakeholder engagement. Coordinated outreach to prospective member states and private sector stakeholders to build relationships and mobilize resources.
- Development reporting. Produced reports on progress, outcomes and priorities for program stakeholders.
UN ECOSOC
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations, coordinating economic and social work of the UN system and convening discussions on global partnership and sustainable development.
Responsibilities
- Event production. Oversaw end-to-end production of a conference on Public Private Partnerships at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
- Stakeholder coordination. Coordinated public and private stakeholders, including ECOSOC and executive leadership from Google Education and Blackboard.
- Stakeholder reporting. Produced a post-event report with key takeaways and actionable insights for participants.
World Fashion Forum
Launched on International Women’s Day at United Nations Headquarters in New York, the forum brings industry leaders and policymakers together on social, economic and development issues.
Responsibilities
- Event production. Oversaw end-to-end production of the conference at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
- Public sector coordination. Coordinated with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs and UN Women.
- Private sector coordination. Coordinated with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Macy’s.