Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Degree
Awards & Honors
Elected National & International Positions
Books
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteering
Websites
Invited Lectures
Publications
Co-Principal, Director of Business Development

Dr. Lillian Ostojich

PopArt Studio, Inc.
Chicago,IL
Dr. Lillian Ostojich
24
Years of experience

Dedicated professional with over two decades in corporate leadership positions, skilled in working with diverse team, highly efficient and organized, Founder and owner of several recognized companies in the filed of health, real estate & real estate (sustainable) development, and in the IT sector.

Work History

Fonder & President

4 Months
Hadrian Strategies Inc | 07.2026 - Current
  • Directed organizational strategy, aligning long-term goals with operational priorities and global development in areas of suability development and waste-to-energy refineries developments.
  • Oversaw executive decision-making, ensuring consistent execution across departments.
  • Led leadership team in setting policy, performance standards, and business direction.
  • Reviewed financial and operational reports to guide informed business decisions.

Founder & President

1 Year 6 Months
Dr. Lilly Approved, Inc. | 05.2025 - Current
  • Expanded the company''s geographical reach, opening new markets and increasing profitability.
  • Launched new products successfully into the market after meticulous research, planning, and marketing campaigns.
  • Built relationships with suppliers and partners to enhance service offerings.
  • Boosted economic growth with strategic investments in infrastructure and technology sectors.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Established brand identity through strategic marketing initiatives and social media presence.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Bolstered company reputation and trust by maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in all dealings.

Founder & President

4 Years
Woxett Construction, LLC | Chicago, IL | 11.2022 - Current
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Monitored use of best practices at levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
  • Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.

Co-Principal, Director of Business Development

4 Years 1 Month
PopArt Studio, Inc. | Casper, WY | 10.2022 - Current
  • Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs
  • Compiled product, market and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
  • Identified revenue opportunities
  • Investigated and addressed business development challenges
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
  • Directed business development strategy to expand client pipeline and strengthen market positioning.
  • Built partnership opportunities through targeted outreach and relationship management.

Founder & President

3 Years 4 Months
Hadrian Funding, LLC | Chicago, IL | 10.2022 - 02.2026
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive business growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Secured significant venture capital funding to fuel expansion, presenting compelling business cases to investors.
  • Elevated nation's international profile by spearheading successful trade negotiations with multiple countries.
  • Bolstered company reputation and trust by maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in all dealings.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Regional Advisor

2 Years 5 Months
American Street Capital | Chicago, IL | 04.2019 - 09.2021

Business development and financial advisor, commerical mortgage industry

  • Recommended initiatives to improve performance and maximize return on sales incentives.
  • Capitalized on strategic business partnerships to foster new market penetration.

Founder, President & CEO

18 Years
MC89, LLC | Chicago, IL | 02.2003 - 02.2021

Real Estate transactional entity

  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Spearheaded change management and strategic turnaround for company during significant restructuring and downsizing.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Founder, President & CEO

10 Years 1 Month
Zoetica, Inc. | Chicago, IL | 04.2008 - 05.2018
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to better target business metrics tracking and improve decision-making with real-time data.
  • Spearheaded product line development and diversification to achieve increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.

Founder

4 Years 10 Months
Dr. Lilly's European Skin Care | Lincolnwood, IL | 05.2003 - 03.2008
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
  • Advised on high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion by 12%
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Directed technological improvements

Education

M.D. - Medical Doctor, General Medicine

Medical School University of Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia

M.D. - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Resident Visitor

Northwestern University | Chicago, IL

Residency of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Clinic For Plastic Surgery University of Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia

Resident, Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic Surgery

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery | Chicago, IL

Fellow, Hand & Microsurgery - Hand Surgery & Microsurgery

Hand & Microsurgery Institute Univ. of Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia

Fellow, Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic Surgery

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery | Chicago, IL

Managing Broker, Licensed in The State of Illinois - Commercial Real Estate

National Association of Realtors | Chicago, IL

LEED Green Associate - Sustainable Building Development

U.S. Green Building Council | Washington, DC

CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) - International Commercial Real Estate Investments

National Association of Realtors | Chicago, IL

N.D. - In Progress - Naturopathic Doctor, Integrative Medicine

National University of Health Sciences | Lombard, IL

Software Developer

Actualize Coding Bootcamp | Chicago, IL

Skills

Strategic Planning
Revenue and Profit Maximization
Financial Operation & Management
Identifying Investment Objectives
Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Strategic Negotiations
Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • ZOETICA Center: Founder, Owner and Director of ZOETICA. Personalized Wellness Center, the Nation's first and (still) the only developed USDA Certified Organic and USGBC (United States Green Building Council) LEED health facility built according to Platinum Level
  • ZOETICA was chosen as the Project of the Year by Microsoft Corp. Associates for technological innovations, and 18 pages Case Study was written about ZOETICA Center by Microsoft Corp. Associates
  • ZOETICA - Business of the Year by Montblanc Co in health and fitness arena
  • National pioneer and expert in sustainable development and "green" economy
  • Advisor to Women Business Development Center, Chicago, IL on Sustainable and Green living and economy
  • Opened the first Aerobic Center in ex-Yugoslavia- Club "Vracar"
  • Ex-Yugoslavia's country official representative around the world (London, Tokio, Seoul, Budapest, Gratz, Tyumen, Warsaw, Prague...)
  • The first women in ex-Yugoslavia to become International Judge in Body-Building (IFBB/ International Federation of Body-Building, Montreal, Canada)
  • The first women or man from ex-Yugoslavia to become Medical Committee Member of the IFBB (International Association of Body-Building)
  • The first women of ex-Yugoslavia to become elected President of Women Committee within IFBB Federation

Languages

Serbian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Full Professional
Russian
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Latin
Full Professional

Timeline

Fonder & President

Hadrian Strategies Inc
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Founder & President

Dr. Lilly Approved, Inc.
05.2025 - CurrentRead More

Founder & President

Woxett Construction, LLC
11.2022 - CurrentRead More

Co-Principal, Director of Business Development

PopArt Studio, Inc.
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

Founder & President

Hadrian Funding, LLC
10.2022 - 02.2026Read More

Regional Advisor

American Street Capital
04.2019 - 09.2021Read More

Founder, President & CEO

Zoetica, Inc.
04.2008 - 05.2018Read More

Founder

Dr. Lilly's European Skin Care
05.2003 - 03.2008Read More

Founder, President & CEO

MC89, LLC
02.2003 - 02.2021Read More

Medical School University of Belgrade

M.D. from Medical Doctor, General Medicine
Read More

Northwestern University

M.D. from Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Resident Visitor
Read More

Clinic For Plastic Surgery University of Belgrade

Residency of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery from Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Read More

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Resident, Cosmetic Surgery from Cosmetic Surgery
Read More

Hand & Microsurgery Institute Univ. of Belgrade

Fellow, Hand & Microsurgery from Hand Surgery & Microsurgery
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American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Fellow, Cosmetic Surgery from Cosmetic Surgery
Read More

National Association of Realtors

Managing Broker, Licensed in The State of Illinois from Commercial Real Estate
Read More

U.S. Green Building Council

LEED Green Associate from Sustainable Building Development
Read More

National Association of Realtors

CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) from International Commercial Real Estate Investments
Read More

National University of Health Sciences

N.D. - In Progress from Naturopathic Doctor, Integrative Medicine
Read More

Actualize Coding Bootcamp

Software Developer
Read More

Degree

  • Medical Doctor
  • Naturopathic Doctor - in progress

Awards & Honors

  • Project of the Year, Microsoft Co, USA, Case study of the best project of the year from a technological and innovative sustainable prospective
  • Business of the Year, Mont Blanc Co Competition, Chicago, IL, Award for outstanding achievement in health and wellness
  • International Federation fo Body-Building (IFBB), Montreal, Canada), Certificate of Merit for Dedication and Promotion of Health, Fitness and Body-Building
  • Best Medical Publication of the Year, Award of the City of Belgrade, for Microsurgery Re-Implantation Monograph (Co-Editor)
  • Fellow, International Napoleonic Society (FINS), Montreal, Canada. Award for the translation and publishing of the book "Murder of Napoleon", from English into Serb-Croatian

Elected National & International Positions

  • NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction), Chair, Sustainability Committee
  • NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) Chicago, Metro #325, Chair, Sustainability Committee
  • NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) Midwest Region, Chair, Sustainability Committee
  • President, IFBB (International Federation of Body-Building) Women's Committee, Mediterranean and Southeast Countries;
  • Medical Committee Member, IFBB (International Federation of Body-Building)
  • International Judge, IFBB (International Federation of Body-Building); the First woman even in ex-Yugoslavia to become International Judge
  • National Body Building judge, IFBB World's Federation; the first woman ever in the country to become Body-Building judge
  • President, Body-Building Federation , Yugoslavia, Women Committee

Books

  • "Rebuilding the Main Street" - Dr. Lillian Ostojich
  • "Fit Forever" - L.M. Ostojich
  • "Microsurgery-Re-Implantation" , Monograph, Vucetic, C., Ostojich, LM - Co-Editor
  • "Murder of Napoleon", Ben Weider, Translation to Serbo-Croatian by Ostojich, LM

Extracurricular Activities

  • Public TV Producer, Author, Editor, Director, CAN TV, Chicago, IL
  • Classic Piano Player & Performer - "Kornelije Stankovic" Music School, Belgrade, Serbia

Volunteering

NAWIC, Chair, Sustainability Committee

NAWIC, Midwest Region (https://www.nawic.org)

Chair, Sustainability Committee 

NAWIC, Chicago Metro Chapter

Chair, Sustainability Committee

Invited Lectures

  • NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction), Texas, US - multiple presentations in person and webinars
  • Women's Business Development Center, Chicago, IL: Success Guide for the Green Economy
  • International Academy of Technology and Design, Chicago, IL: How to Make it Happen in the Green Economy
  • International Fitness Congress, Belgrade, Serbia: Surgical and Medical Misconceptions Every Athlete Should Know
  • International Congress of Cosmetology, Belgrade, Serbia: Latest Advances in Face-Lifting Operations

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/ Abstracts

  • Vucetic, C,. M.D., Stevanovic, M., M.D., Ostojic, LJ, M.D.. Radio-Ulnar Synostosis in Sclopetarius Fractures SIROT SEOUL
  • Vucetic, C., M.D., Sljivar, S., M.D., Panic, M., M.D., Vagic, N., M.D., Ostojic, LJ., M.D..Digital Nerve Surgical Treatment in Finger Re-Implantation. Book of Abstracts; Congress of Neurologists of Yugoslavia and Congress of Yugoslavian Society for Neurosciences.

Other Articles

  • Djordjevic, B., M.D., Ostojic, LJ, M.D.. Hand Surgery: Basic Principles
  • Djordjevic, B., M.D., Ostojic, LJ, M.D.. Secondary Rhinoplasty (PhD Theses,

Poster Presentations

  • Vucetic, C., M.D., Manojlovic, R., M.D., Vuckovic, C., M.D., Ostojic, LJ., M.D., Vagic, N., M.D., Buzdon, P., M.D.. Evaluation of Relevant Factors Following Finger Re-Implantation. Poster presented at Federation of European Societies for Microsurgery (FESM)
  • Vucetic, C., M.D., Manojlovic, R., M.D., Vuckovic, C., MD., Ostojic, LJ., M.D., Vagic, N., M.D., Buzdon, P., M.D..Return of Pinch and Grip Strength Following Finger Re-Implantation. Poster presented at Federation of European Societies for Microsurgery (FESM)
Dr. Lillian Ostojich