Experience

Nabolagshager

• Norway
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Partnerships & Innovation

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Helene founded Nabolagshager in 2013 and has previously worked with sustainability issues in Spain, USA, Germany and Norway with organisations such as Worldwatch Institute and The United Nations Development Programme. She has experience from a wide field, including sustainable production and consumption, policy development, entrepreneurship and strategic communication. Helene is educated in sustainability and communication from Australia, Ecuador, Mexico and Spain, with expertise in placemaking, urban biodiversity, corporate social responsibility and green entrepreneurship. She published the book DYRK BYEN! – håndbok for urbane bønder in 2015, which was Norway’s first book on urban farming projects. Show less

• Founder/ chairman

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2020

  Nabolagshager is an awardwinning start-up whose work includes urban greening, rooftop farming and circular innovation – always with a strong focus on social impact. We are involved in a range of prestigious EU-funded research and innovation projects. From initiating the company in 2013, my tasks have included the following:• Business development and strategic work. liaising with local and international partners• Sales and project management for the public and private sector of various innovative projects with environmental and social impact• Building and coordinating a team of project managers, interns and volunteers. Coordination of event portfolio, social media strategies and media relations.• Coordination of applications and consortia for EU funding, leading work packages and ensuring deliverables are ready on time• Public speaking engagements Show less



Placemaking Europe

• Oslo Area, Norway

• Leader, Nordic network

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Placemaking Europe is the network of placemaking practitioners from all across Europe. Through this network, tools and experiences in placemaking are proactively shared, to build an even stronger momentum for these bottom-up and cocreational approaches for urban development. www.placemaking-europe.eu Placemaking Europe is the network of placemaking practitioners from all across Europe. Through this network, tools and experiences in placemaking are proactively shared, to build an even stronger momentum for these bottom-up and cocreational approaches for urban development. www.placemaking-europe.eu



Green Party Norway

• Norway
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Local politician, Bydel Gamle Oslo

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2018

  Representing the Green Party in the District of Gamle Oslo. Representing the Green Party in the District of Gamle Oslo.



MAJOBO - mat og jord, der du bor

• Oslo Area, Norway

• Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2016

  Nettverksorganisasjon for lokal og økologisk matproduksjon. GJennomføring av innovative pilotprosjekter for aktører som Framtidens byer, Landbruks- og matdepartementet og Bydel Gamle Oslo. Utvikle og drifte platform for kunnskap og inspirasjon på facebook. Arrangere nettverksarrangementer og kurs for å skape økt engasjement om urbant landbruk. 2014: Premiert med "hederlig omtale" fra Oslo Miljøpris sammen med Kompass & Co, med begrunnelsen at de sammen har planlagt og realisert gode miljøprosjekter i Oslo, og vist at miljøengasjement, inspirasjon og sosialt entreprenørskap kan forenes og lykkes. Show less



MILJØPARTIET DE GRØNNE GAMLE OSLO

• Norway

• Leder

  • May 2013 - Feb 2015

  Leder i Norges tredje største lokallag av de Grønne. Leder i Norges tredje største lokallag av de Grønne.



Oslo kommune

• Norway
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2014

  Februar 2011 - august 2012: Vikarlærer, Vahl Skole. August 2012 - juli 2014 Spansklærer, Holmlia Skole Februar 2011 - august 2012: Vikarlærer, Vahl Skole. August 2012 - juli 2014 Spansklærer, Holmlia Skole



Nubes Comunicación

• Norway, Spain, Germany,¨and the USA

• Freelance Communications Consultant

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2013

  Selected contracts: - Miljøpartiet De Grønne / stortingsvalgkamp 2013 (Apr-Sept 2013). Developing and executing innovative grassroots campaigns, administering social media campaigns. - Drøbak Montessori Skole (Jan-Sept 2013). Project manager for an ecological school garden project. Coordinating contact with sponsors and media, writing proposals and grant applications. Planning garden and garden activities with students. - FN Sambandet / UN Association of Norway (2011-2012). Holding presentations on UN-related topics for middle- and high schools throughout the eastern region of Norway. - Green Mali (May 2010-May 2011); Project manager of a multinational and cross-sectorial consultant team in charge of developing the business plan / project plan for a solar energy park in Mali, with a focus on holistic environmental and social responsibility. - Centre for Sustainability, Technical University of Catalonia (2008); Project secretary, planning and execution of the international conference Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities EMSU 2008 - Penedes Chamber of Commerce (2007); Project secretary for a gala dinner for 800 dignitaries, including His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Spain; Coordination of logistics, follow-up with invitees, planning protocol including invitation formalities and seating arrangements; - United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) (2006); Project secretary, coordination of logistics and venue staff for a Conference of Parties on international chemicals legislation for 100+ European policy makers. -Conacter (2006); Associate consultant. Developing visual profile and communications strategy for the consultancy. Developing a consultancy service consisting in helping SMEs using e-market portals for B2B trading. - Environmental Forum Foundation (2005/2006); Project secretary for EXPO CO2 '05 and '06; coordination of logistics and venue staff; Show less



UNDP

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager/ Consultant

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Project Management of "Oslo Governance Forum" which took place in October 2011. The focus of the event was on democratic governance for social accountability, and the event brought together 270 high-level policy makers, practitioners and activists from UNDP, international NGOs, grassroot movements and academia from around 70 countries. Responsibilities included planning and management of human resources for the successful realization of the event and managing communication content (web, newsletters, media outreach) as well as communication with partners and participants. www.oslogovernanceforum.org Show less



Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP)

• Germany
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Nov 2009 - May 2010

  Consultant; research, writing and editing of material related to projects on facilitating collaboration between civil society, government and business to better promote sustainability, as well as projects on sustainable entrepreneurship in Africa. Consultant; research, writing and editing of material related to projects on facilitating collaboration between civil society, government and business to better promote sustainability, as well as projects on sustainable entrepreneurship in Africa.



Worldwatch Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Assistant State of the World 2010

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

  Research, writing and editing articles for the Worldwatch Institute flagship publication "State of the World 2010, Transforming Cultures; from Consumerism to Sustainability" (published in 14 languages and distributed globally) along with other Worldwatch publications. Extensive outreach and networking towards European organizations. Research, writing and editing articles for the Worldwatch Institute flagship publication "State of the World 2010, Transforming Cultures; from Consumerism to Sustainability" (published in 14 languages and distributed globally) along with other Worldwatch publications. Extensive outreach and networking towards European organizations.



Intermedium AS

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • 2004 - 2005

  Location: Oslo, Norway Location: Oslo, Norway



Ajourit

• Adviser

  • Dec 2002 - Nov 2004

  Location: Oslo, Norway Location: Oslo, Norway



Rosaindex

• Sales

  • Feb 2002 - Nov 2002

  Location: Oslo, Norway Location: Oslo, Norway



Universidad San Francisco de Quito

• Ecuador
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• EnglishTeacher

  • Aug 2001 - Dec 2001

  Location: Quito, Ecuador Location: Quito, Ecuador



Phoenix Professional Public Relations

• Internship

  • Jan 2001 - May 2001

  Location: Brisbane, Australia Location: Brisbane, Australia