Project Manager & Team Leader

EU funded Projects • Agile • International cooperation • Leader in NGOs

I manage complex international projects with budgets in millions of EUR. Experience with EU funds (Interreg, ERDF), team leadership, and cross-border cooperation coordination. From project application preparation to successful implementation and reporting.

€2M+
Total project budget
15+
International partners
61
Number of municipalities involved
10+
Years of leadership

About me

From student organizations to international EU projects

I am project manager with broad experience in international project management funded by EU funds. I specialize in Interreg programs and crossborder cooperation between Slovakia and Hungary.

I have successfully led projects with a total budget of 2 milion EUR, coordinated the work of 15 partners across two countries, and ensured communication with managing authorities, suppliers, and stakeholders.

My experience includes project application preparation, financial management, reporting, event organization, and and team leadership. I work with Agile methodology and have 10 years of experience in leadership positions in non-profit organizations.

The combination of technical knowledge, management skills, and practical experience enables me to effectively manage complex projects from start to successful completion.

Key competencies

Project management tools and methods

Project Management

📋 Project preparation & applications
💰 Budget management
📊 Reporting & monitoring
Agile & Scrum
🎯 Risk management

EU Funds & Programs

🇪🇺 Interreg V-A SK-HU
💶 EFRR (ERDF)
📄 Project documentation
🔍 Audit & control
♻️ Project sustainability

Leadership & Communication

👥 Team leadership
🤝 Stakeholder management
🌍 Cross-border cooperation
🗣️ Negotiations & diplomacy
📢 Event organization

Key projects

International EU projects in the tourism sector

REJOICE

RivEr JOurney experIenCE
📅 03/2021 - 12/2023 (+5 years sustainability)
Position: Project Manager for Lead Partner (River & Mountain, NGO)
€1.91M
Total budget
€1.62M
ERDF contribution
15
Partners
2
Countries

The largest cross-border cooperation project in water sports tourism in Slovakia and Hungary. Creation of an automatic kayak rental system and construction of tourism infrastructure in border municipalities.

🎯 Main project outputs

  • Automatic kayak rental - innovative cross-border rental system
  • Small-scale infrastructure - rest zones in partner municipalities
  • Territory promotion - marketing and communication of tourist destination
  • Cooperation of 15 partners - 9 Slovak + 6 Hungarian entities

📌 My responsibilities

  • Communication with JTS Budapest (Joint Technical Secretariat)
  • Partner coordination - regular meetings, reporting
  • Supplier management - public procurement, contracts
  • Project work coordination - timeline, milestones
  • Event organization - official opening, testing, inspections
  • Financial reporting - regular reports for the managing authority
Interreg V-A SK-HU ERDF Cross-border Tourism Lead Partner

🔗 More information: Project REJOICE

RIWCO

The River, Which COnnects us
📅 18 months
Position: Lead Project Manager (River & Mountain, NGO)
61
Municipalities in the project
5
Main activities
2
Partners

Improving the level of cross-border cooperation in tourism development on the Hornád River. Strengthening cooperation between stakeholders through professional programs, training, and exchange of experience.

🎯 Main output

  • Feasibility study - development of the cross-border Hornád River area
  • Territorial scope - 36 municipalities in Slovakia + 25 municipalities in Hungary
  • Partnership - River & Mountain (SK) + Creative Team Alapítvány (HU)
  • Professional programs - training, exchange of experience, know-how transfer
Interreg Feasibility Study Tourism Development

🔗 More information: Project RIWCO

Tokaj Ride

International triathlon race
📅 2021
Position: Project Manager (JACHTKLUB Akademik TU KE)
€58K
Total budget
20
Municipalities

Organization of an international sports event to support cross-border cooperation and tourism development on the Bodrog River.

Small projects fund ERDF Sport Event

Leadership & Organizational experience

10+ years in leadership positions

🏔️

Chairmen

River & Mountain, o.z.
River & Mountain, o.z.
06/2019 - present

Management of a non-profit organization focused on water sports tourism development. Course organization, project preparation, website and social media management.

🚣

Lead Instructor

Splavujeme.sk
Splavujeme.sk
08/2013 - present

Managing water sports instructors, instructor training and certification.

🎪

Event Manager

Splavujeme.sk
Splavujeme.sk
2013 - present

Organization of water sports events, team buildings for schools and companies.

Executive board member

Kamikse klub kanoistiky Akademik TU KE
Logo Kamikse klub kanoistiky
2019 - 2025

Founding of the civic association, preparation of statutes, event organization.

🎓

Parliament member

Student Union of CTU
Logo Studentska unie CVUT
04/2015 - 06/2017

Representing students at the university level, work on preparation of internal regulations and statutes.

🏛️

Vicepresident

Student Club Masařka
Logo studentsky klub Masarka
06/2015 - 05/2017

Preparation of internal regulations and club statutes, organization of student events.

Why choose me?

What sets me apart from others

🎯

Proven experience

I have successfully managed projects worth €1.9M+ with 15 international partners. From application preparation to successful project completion.

🤝

Cross-border cooperation

Specialization in Interreg programs and coordination of Slovak-Hungarian projects.

💡

Practical approach

Not just theory - real results. Agile mindset and flexibility in problem-solving.

Need a Project Manager?

Whether it involves EU project preparation, management of an existing project, or team leadership - I would be glad to assist.

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