Mervi Siikala
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Finnish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Professional working proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Swedish Limited working proficiency
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Ulla Ristkari-Ryynänen
I had the pleasure of working with Mervi amidst communication and public relations related matters and also in the field of social media and marketing. Mervi is a very supportive and hard-working person. She really knows how to encourage others and helps you believe in yourself. She has " the drive" and she is always eager to develop and perfect her skills.
Matti Hämäläinen
By describing Mervi as business professional only by three words, I my mind those are; trustworthy, punctual and filled with entrepreneurship.I would recruit her to similar kind of challenges any day and I can recommend you to do the same.
Ulla Ristkari-Ryynänen
I had the pleasure of working with Mervi amidst communication and public relations related matters and also in the field of social media and marketing. Mervi is a very supportive and hard-working person. She really knows how to encourage others and helps you believe in yourself. She has " the drive" and she is always eager to develop and perfect her skills.
Matti Hämäläinen
By describing Mervi as business professional only by three words, I my mind those are; trustworthy, punctual and filled with entrepreneurship.I would recruit her to similar kind of challenges any day and I can recommend you to do the same.
Ulla Ristkari-Ryynänen
I had the pleasure of working with Mervi amidst communication and public relations related matters and also in the field of social media and marketing. Mervi is a very supportive and hard-working person. She really knows how to encourage others and helps you believe in yourself. She has " the drive" and she is always eager to develop and perfect her skills.
Matti Hämäläinen
By describing Mervi as business professional only by three words, I my mind those are; trustworthy, punctual and filled with entrepreneurship.I would recruit her to similar kind of challenges any day and I can recommend you to do the same.
Ulla Ristkari-Ryynänen
I had the pleasure of working with Mervi amidst communication and public relations related matters and also in the field of social media and marketing. Mervi is a very supportive and hard-working person. She really knows how to encourage others and helps you believe in yourself. She has " the drive" and she is always eager to develop and perfect her skills.
Matti Hämäläinen
By describing Mervi as business professional only by three words, I my mind those are; trustworthy, punctual and filled with entrepreneurship.I would recruit her to similar kind of challenges any day and I can recommend you to do the same.
Credentials
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Certification: Fundamendals of Digital marketing
GoogleMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Specializing Studies for Development Managers, 30 credits
Aalto UniversityFeb, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Claned
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Finland
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of People
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Suomen Mentorit ry
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Finland
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor - Mentors of Finland
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Dec 2017 - Present
Mentors of Finland mentors unemployed young people to find a job. The organization helps annually 700 young people. Mentors of Finland mentors unemployed young people to find a job. The organization helps annually 700 young people.
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Sooma Medical
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Finland
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Marketing & HR Officer
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2022
Sooma Oy is a pioneering Finnish medical technology company with a mission to bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from depression worldwide. Sooma has developed a non-invasive brain stimulation tool that has proven highly effective and safe for treating severe depression. Sooma Oy is a pioneering Finnish medical technology company with a mission to bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from depression worldwide. Sooma has developed a non-invasive brain stimulation tool that has proven highly effective and safe for treating severe depression.
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Seure Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy
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Finland
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Human Resources
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director, HR, Marketing and Communications
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Feb 2018 - Oct 2019
Seure staffing services was founded in 1990 and it is owned by the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS) and by cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo and Kauniainen. Seure offers for its customers comprehensive staffing solutions and recruitment services. Seure employs close to 11 000 experts from different fields – mainly from healthcare and education. I oversee marketing and communications within Seure and supervise our small team of communications professionals. Our team plans and executes campaigns and activities for promoting Seure’s corporate brand, employer image and our staffing services. We are responsible for producing valuable content for the Seure’s online presence. I also handle PR and internal communications. I am a member of Seure’s management team.
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SAKO Ltd
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Finland
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Communications Director
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May 2016 - Nov 2017
Sako is the world's most prestigious rifle and cartridge brand. Our acclaimed reputation, high quality products and credibility are rooted in our employees' unique skills and pride in what they do. Our mission remains to offer our customers the very best in accuracy and performance. MY MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES ARE: • Developing an integrated communications strategy for Sako incorporating PR, Marketing and Online. • Overseeing implementation of the Marketing and brand strategy - including campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR. • Working closely with the Sako’s Nordic Sales team; enabling them to meet their commercial objectives by providing them with appropriate tools and materials and • Guiding the day to day activities of the marketing team and ensuring that the marketing objectives are implemented • Work closely with product management team to define marketing materials and programs. • Ensuring that Sako´s social media presence and direct programs improve Sako´s reputation and recognition. • Developing and leading the Sako’s internal communication strategy
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Paulig Group
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Finland
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Manager / Head of Online & Dialogue
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Oct 2012 - May 2016
In this position I directed and managed external communications of Paulig Coffee Division in Finland, Russia and Baltic countries (focus being in Online, CR, PR). Responsible for team of seven communications professionals. Member of Paulig´s marketing management team. In this position I directed and managed external communications of Paulig Coffee Division in Finland, Russia and Baltic countries (focus being in Online, CR, PR). Responsible for team of seven communications professionals. Member of Paulig´s marketing management team.
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Ifolor Group
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Switzerland
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
B2C: Customer relationship management through engaging online communication (social media, web, newsletters) B2B: Partner co-operation Product management of Photo books Deep dive to ecommerce B2C: Customer relationship management through engaging online communication (social media, web, newsletters) B2B: Partner co-operation Product management of Photo books Deep dive to ecommerce
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Canon EMEA
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Partner Program Manager
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
Management of Canon B2B partner programme and development of partner portal across Emerging markets including Canon Middle-East, Canon South-Africa, Canon Eurasia, Canon Russia and CIS Management of Canon B2B partner programme and development of partner portal across Emerging markets including Canon Middle-East, Canon South-Africa, Canon Eurasia, Canon Russia and CIS
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Canon North-East Oy
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Helsinki, Finland
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Channel Development Manager
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Jan 2001 - Jul 2009
2005 - 2009: Management and development of Canon retail & B2B parter porgrammes and stakeholder communication across Baltic countries, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan and other Southern-CIS countries. Before 2005: Product management of Canon calculators and consumables across Baltic countries, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan and other Southern-CIS countries. 2005 - 2009: Management and development of Canon retail & B2B parter porgrammes and stakeholder communication across Baltic countries, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan and other Southern-CIS countries. Before 2005: Product management of Canon calculators and consumables across Baltic countries, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan and other Southern-CIS countries.
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Education
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Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu
Postgraduate studies -
University of Turku
Master