
Alex Cvijovic
Event Manager
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About
Creative and detail-driven events professional with extensive experience planning, curating, and delivering retreats, festivals, and wellness experiences. Combining a strong background in logistics, operations, supplier management, and event coordination with a deep understanding of guest experience and holistic wellbeing. Brings a unique skill set to designing and delivering transformative retreats.
Passionate about creating meaningful, well-structured journeys from concept to completion. Thrives in roles that blend organisation with creativity – ensuring every detail supports a seamless, memorable experience for participants.
Experience
Event Producer / Manager at Freelance (2012-01 – Present)
Produce a broad range of events including wedding fairs, photo shoots, independent events and festivals. Worked with CarFest, Southampton Boat Show, Goodwood Revival, Snowboxx, ski events in Tignes and the Royal International Air Tattoo on production, content and artist liaison.
- Produce a broad range of events including wedding fairs, photo shoots, independent events and festivals
- Worked with CarFest, Southampton Boat Show, Goodwood Revival, Snowboxx, ski events in Tignes and the Royal International Air Tattoo on production, content and artist liaison
- Deliver creative programming and marketing support tailored to each event's audience and objectives
- Maintain accurate records and effective communication with various departments to ensure smooth operations and outstanding customer support
- Design and manage event layout, floorplans
- Undertake sales and book exhibitors
- Work resourcefully with a variety of budgets
Yoga Teacher & Retreat Organiser at Freelance (2022-01 – Present)
Specialising in restorative practises to heal the nervous system. Lead classes and sessions that enhance participant experience and support transformational outcomes. Design and deliver retreats and workshops combining yoga, somatic movement, breathwork and guided practice.
- Specialising in restorative practises to heal the nervous system
- Lead classes and sessions that enhance participant experience and support transformational outcomes
- Design and deliver retreats and workshops combining yoga, somatic movement, breathwork and guided practice
- Coordinate retreat logistics (venue liaison, accommodation, catering, transport and guest communications)
- Collaborate with co-facilitators and suppliers to produce cohesive programmes that prioritise participant wellbeing and flow
Festival Director at The Nostalgia Show (2017-01 – 2024-12)
Created and directed the creative vision of the festival. Responsible for all aspects of event production, from concept development to budgeting, designing, and logistics.
- Created & directed the creative vision of the festival
- Responsible for all aspects of event production, from concept development to budgeting, designing, and logistics
- Developed detailed risk assessments for events to ensure all activities complied with safety standards
- Implemented comprehensive health and safety protocols, maintaining a safe environment for attendees, staff, and performers
- Procured and contracted all service providers
- Created a vibrant content and event schedule
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Textile Design – Winchester School of Art (2002-01 – 2005-12)
Art Foundation - BTEC
A-levels - Art and Media Studies
GCSE - A-C including maths, English and science


