Driton Qiraxhiu
Summary
Business professional with proven experience in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Drives growth through budget oversight, process improvement, and data-informed decision-making. Builds strong client relationships and maintains high service-delivery standards.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Best Home Lighting l.l.c.
Ferizaj, Kosovo
03.2021 - 12.2025
- Created custom lighting solutions for corporate events, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with interior designers, engineers, and architects to design impactful lighting displays for [Type].
- Analysed scripts meticulously to develop lighting designs that reflect mood, time of day, and character dynamics.
- Managed budgets, sourcing cost-effective lighting solutions while maintaining quality and visual appeal.
- Closely tracked expenses through receipts and on [System], ensuring costs stayed within budget to avoid overspending.
- Upholding strict safety standards in all aspects of lighting design and installation, prioritising team and audience well-being.
- Upheld strict safety standards in all aspects of lighting design and installation, prioritising team and audience well-being.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lighting technology trends, incorporating innovative solutions in designs.
- Supervised lighting equipment setup and operation during rehearsals and planned run-throughs.
- Managed inventory of lighting equipment, including LED fixtures and moving lights, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Contributed to marketing materials by providing stunning visual content created through expert lighting techniques.
Manager
Elektrometali l.l.c.
Ferizaj, Kosovo
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Drove company growth with proactive mindset and results-oriented plans for business operations.
- Coordinated strategic plans for administrative services management and optimisation to best use available resources.
- Streamlined internal processes, increasing productivity by 30% within the first year.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Cultivated work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Modelled business processes to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
- Set up business contracts, obtained signatures and processed paperwork.
AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL SERVICES SUBJECT TO THE LAW
MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
Ferizaj, Kosovo
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Property Tax Enumerator and Officer
AGREEMENT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
Ferizaj, Kosovo
08.2016 - 11.2016
- administrative tasks in the Property Tax sector
Agreement for Performance of Special Services
MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
Ferizaj, Kosovo
04.2016 - 06.2016
- administrative tasks in the Property Tax sector
Head of the Lighting Sector
ELEKTROMETAL "Retail commercial enterprise"
Prishtina, Kosovo
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed innovative and creative marketing material for campaigns, including online adverts, leaflets, newsletters and social media content.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and revenue streams.
- Oversaw administrative team enabling front-line sales professionals to achieve quotas.
Supervisor Leader
ELEKTOPLAST "Production commercial enterprise"
Ferizaj, Kosovo
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Aligned day-to-day activities with targets set by upper management.
- Monitored compliance with workplace policies and safety objectives.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Supervised team of 15, delegating tasks and monitoring performance to meet project deadlines.
Hospitality Team Member
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United Stated of America
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in dining and kitchen areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Warmly greeted and seated visitors within target timeframe, enhancing guest experience.
- Ran food and drinks to tables within tight deadlines, maintaining smooth operations.
- Participated in health and safety training, applying knowledge to maintain a safe environment for guests and staff.
- Kept front-of-house areas for clean, safe environment welcoming staff and customers.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Master of Management
Iliria College
Prishtina01-2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Managment and IT
Iliria College
Prishtina01-2010
Skills
- Lighting design
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Visual marketing strategies
- Strategic planning
- Business operations
- Business development
- Revenue growth
- Sales forecasting
- Financial data analysis
- Profit analysis
- Revenue trend analysis
- Client management
- Client relationship building
- Customer management
- Team leadership
- Team training
- Employee development
- Employee engagement
- Adaptive problem solving
- Decision making
- Risk management
- Risk Assessment
- Trend analysis
- Time management
- Leadership excellence
- Self-motivation
- Business operations
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hobbies and interests
Personal interests:
- Personal development: Reading literature on critical thinking and the history of ancient civilixations, with a focus on developing analytic skills.
- Language and culture: Learning foreign languages and traveling as a way to broaden global mindset and cultural adaptability.
- Sport and well-being: Regular practice of football (teamwork) and swimming (discipline and focus)
Certification
- Marketing and Sale (October 2010) certified
- Business Plan (October 2010) certified
- How to get European funds for projects in Albania (November 2009) certified
- TOEFL IBT Test (March 2009) certified
- Accounting for Cash Control — FIN0124 (March 2009) certified
- Managing Business Risk-Developing a Risk Management Plan (March 2009) certified
- Elements of Marketing Strategy — MKT0201 (April 2008) certified
Timeline
Co-Owner
Best Home Lighting l.l.c.
03.2021 - 12.2025
Manager
Elektrometali l.l.c.
05.2018 - 02.2021
AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL SERVICES SUBJECT TO THE LAW
MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
03.2017 - 08.2017
AGREEMENT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SPECIAL SERVICES
MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
08.2016 - 11.2016
Agreement for Performance of Special Services
MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
04.2016 - 06.2016
Head of the Lighting Sector
ELEKTROMETAL "Retail commercial enterprise"
12.2012 - 05.2014
Supervisor Leader
ELEKTOPLAST "Production commercial enterprise"
02.2008 - 01.2010
Hospitality Team Member
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
05.2007 - 09.2007
Master of Business Administration - Master of Management
Iliria College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Managment and IT
Iliria College