Born in Bosnia and raised in Sweden, Vedrana has both an Undergraduate and a Master’s Degree in International Business from Oklahoma Baptist University. After receiving her undergraduate degree and working a year at Arvest Bank, Vedrana moved back to Sweden to work for Retail Innovation HTT AB. Retail Innovation develops fiscal solutions with secured technology intended for sales recording systems used in different business sectors. Working for Retail Innovation, Vedrana gained five years of experience in international trade. Ms. Milakovic speaks three languages (Swedish, Bosnian, English). Currently, Vedrana works for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation as an Administrative Research Analyst and is a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) through NCBFAA. Vedrana is passionate about Foreign Direct Investment, FTZ administrative paperwork and helping companies save money through Product Development, duty cost-saving strategies, such as changes in material, pricing, design, and marketing. Ms. Milakovic receiving her designation as CCS, makes it one step closer for her to become a foreign trade zone expert.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) In international Business – Oklahoma Baptist University, 2018.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) In International Business-Oklahoma Baptist University, 2011

Associate of Science-Panola College, 2008

TRAINING

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) through NCBFAA

The Foundations of Economic Development Research Training-Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition 2019-National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones