Experience

Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations, New York

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• First Secretary

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Middle East and Humanitarian Affairs Middle East and Humanitarian Affairs



Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Secretary

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

  Kavaku 41. Kavaku is a training course for newly recruited diplomats organised by Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Kavaku 41. Kavaku is a training course for newly recruited diplomats organised by Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.



The Ulkopolitist

• Finland
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributor

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  The Ulkopolitist is a leading Finnish online magazine on international relations and foreign policy founded in 2011. Its articles are written and edited by a team of 66 experts with a wide range of experience in various fields related to international affairs. The Ulkopolitist is a leading Finnish online magazine on international relations and foreign policy founded in 2011. Its articles are written and edited by a team of 66 experts with a wide range of experience in various fields related to international affairs.



Uudenmaan liitto

• Finland
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Officer

  • May 2016 - Aug 2017

  Communications and everyday coordination for an EU-project aiming to boost entrepreneurial ecosystems in ten regions around Europe. Key words startups, public policy and European cooperation. Communications and everyday coordination for an EU-project aiming to boost entrepreneurial ecosystems in ten regions around Europe. Key words startups, public policy and European cooperation.



University of Helsinki

• Finland
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior Policy Officer

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  • I actively followed EU-policies and funding opportunities offered by the EU, wrote briefings and produced content for the organization's webpage and stakeholders. I also organized visits to Brussels for our stakeholders with the aim of identifying the right persons and institutions for them to meet and influence. • I regularly participated in seminars and hearings actively networking with different actors in Brussels. I was responsible for the administrative processes in our office and developed new procedures to suit our changing needs.



Miltton

• Finland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  • I coordinated Public Affairs -projects for various clients, prepared materials for meetings and conducted background research. My tasks also included concept planning and event management under the Finnish parliamentary elections in Spring 2015. • In addition I prepared offers, regularly translated texts from Finnish to English and handled administrative tasks. • I coordinated Public Affairs -projects for various clients, prepared materials for meetings and conducted background research. My tasks also included concept planning and event management under the Finnish parliamentary elections in Spring 2015. • In addition I prepared offers, regularly translated texts from Finnish to English and handled administrative tasks.



Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• CIMO-trainee / Permanent Mission of Finland to the UN

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Analyzed and summarized large quantities of complex information into concise and informative reports on topics such as international law, peace and security, and human rights. • Program planning and implementation for high-level visitors, coordinated reporting shifts and instructions, edited a 60-page report and organized events for 20-30 persons. Also updated the Mission’s social media sites (Facebook, Twitter). • Analyzed and summarized large quantities of complex information into concise and informative reports on topics such as international law, peace and security, and human rights. • Program planning and implementation for high-level visitors, coordinated reporting shifts and instructions, edited a 60-page report and organized events for 20-30 persons. Also updated the Mission’s social media sites (Facebook, Twitter).



United Nations

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

  • I created and developed a nation-wide online questionnaire that gathered over a thousand responses across the country. Co-wrote and edited a report based on the findings of the questionnaire and was invited to present its findings at the Foreign Ministry. • Managed the campaign’s working group and coordinated campaign activities. Tasks included writing and commenting on policy papers, advocacy, and communication with stakeholders. Promoted the campaign on social media (Facebook) and updated the association’s website.



UN Association of Finland

• Finland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School visitor

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  I visited schools to teach children and youth about the United Nations, its work and current global issues. Prepared and planned lessons with the aim of actively engaging and educating the students. I visited schools to teach children and youth about the United Nations, its work and current global issues. Prepared and planned lessons with the aim of actively engaging and educating the students.



IOM - UN Migration

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  • Participated in the development and coordination of an award-winning campaign. Raised several thousands of euros to the campaign budget and secured free advertisement space through acquiring pro bono –partners. Communication with partners and donors and maintaining the campaign’s social media sites (YouTube, Soundcloud). • Prepared parts of a successful EU-project proposal by doing background research and analysis, planning program activities and writing parts of the proposal. Logistics and organization for national and EU-wide seminars. My working languages at IOM were English and Finnish.



Rovio Entertainment Corporation

• Finland
• Computer Games
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Customer Support Specialist

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Provided technical support for Rovio’s international mobile clients (iOS & Android) • Analyzed and resolved customer issues with the fast-growing Angry Birds Shop. Interacted on a daily-basis with dozens of international customers. Closely followed the development of the merchandise sold in the Online Shop and communicated regularly with logistical partners in the US and Europe. My working language at Rovio was English. • Provided technical support for Rovio’s international mobile clients (iOS & Android) • Analyzed and resolved customer issues with the fast-growing Angry Birds Shop. Interacted on a daily-basis with dozens of international customers. Closely followed the development of the merchandise sold in the Online Shop and communicated regularly with logistical partners in the US and Europe. My working language at Rovio was English.



Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media assistant

  • Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Independently planned, organized and implemented visits to Finland for foreign journalists. I created each program individually and with a specific objective, ranging from parliamentary elections to the buzzing food scene in Helsinki. Participated in media arrangements for high levels visits and events. • Served as one of the leaders in a month-long public diplomacy program which promoted Finland to foreign journalists. Also participated in the planning and implementation of the program itinerary.