Experience

English Job Denmark

• Denmark
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Facilitating international professionals and businesses to grow & integrate We offer the following services: Job seekers & career changers 💠 1:1 session with our CEO, Leslea Petersen, where she will work with you to review your skills and experience and plan together how you can move into a new role. With a clear strategy and review of your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn with feedback to maximise your visibility to hiring managers and recruiters. With guidance about the Danish work culture, what to expect at interviews, and working for a Danish boss, you will leave with a focused career strategy that will help you to secure the job you know you deserve. 💠 Guidance - Helping professionals tailor their LinkedIn profile to communicate effectively by supplying them with a standout profile. 💠 Networking events - over 58% of all jobs are filled through networking in Denmark. We source, host & co-host events helping you to expand your network. 💠 Resources - articles & guides written by experts in their field to support you through the whole job search process. Businesses: 💠 In-person team building – Corporate team building exercises are a fun and engaging way to help your team understand and relate to one another in an authentic way. We offer a variety of team games that can fit a small or large team, at your location and will always be tailored to your company’s requirements. 💠Spouse Support - Let us help you keep your new international talent by supporting the spouse/partner to network with like-minded internationals and help them find their place in the workforce. Contact the team for details: ☎ +45 60 70 22 98 ⌨ info@englishjobdenmark.dk www.englishjobdenmark.dk Show less



The Copenhagen Post

• Denmark
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  "Just say it as it is" is my regular column under 'Business Opinion' in the Copenhagen Post. I share my knowledge and experience of working in Denmark as an international and how to create visibility in the Danish job market. Building a network and showcasing your skills is key to finding your dream job and my passion is to encourage and support professionals in reaching that goal. "Just say it as it is" is my regular column under 'Business Opinion' in the Copenhagen Post. I share my knowledge and experience of working in Denmark as an international and how to create visibility in the Danish job market. Building a network and showcasing your skills is key to finding your dream job and my passion is to encourage and support professionals in reaching that goal.



BIMCO

• Shipbuilding
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2018

  BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association. As part of the Communications team, I was responsible for both internal and external communications efforts that amplified BIMCO’s key messages for target groups. • Promoted & clarified BIMCO's global objectives to the members and highlighted BIMCO´s benefits to potential members. • Increased BIMCO's social media presence in the shipping market. • Editor of BIMCO's digital "Bulletin" • Scripted and/or edited all BIMCO's publications, news stories and press coverage. Delivered a global rebrand; new website and launched the BIMCO online Bulletin as part of the Communications team. Show less



World Health Organization

• Bangladesh
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  I worked in the Corporate Communications department and created, developed and delivered communications products on key health issues, taking often complex, technical information and translating it into relevant, easy to understand language. • News articles, press materials, developed media messages and posted relevant news items on social media. • Developed a number of health web sites including: nutrition, physical activity,obesity, prison reform, tobacco and alcohol. I worked in the Corporate Communications department and created, developed and delivered communications products on key health issues, taking often complex, technical information and translating it into relevant, easy to understand language. • News articles, press materials, developed media messages and posted relevant news items on social media. • Developed a number of health web sites including: nutrition, physical activity,obesity, prison reform, tobacco and alcohol.



Berlitz Corporation

• United States
• Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Instructor/Global Leadership Coach

  • Nov 2011 - May 2015

  I taught English as a foreign language and coached business professionals in negotiating, presenting and communication skills. • Clients included: Nordea, Novo Nordisk, IT University Copenhagen, Steno Diabetes Clinic • Global Leadership Training incl. presentations, meetings, negotiations I taught English as a foreign language and coached business professionals in negotiating, presenting and communication skills. • Clients included: Nordea, Novo Nordisk, IT University Copenhagen, Steno Diabetes Clinic • Global Leadership Training incl. presentations, meetings, negotiations



Leslea@leslea.dk

• CEO & Founder

  • Jan 2009 - May 2015

  Our expertise is in communicating difficult complex content into understandable copy in both the business and non-profit sectors. We offer the following services: • Creating bespoke content for a CV/Cover Letter/LinkedIn profile & BIO for busy professionals • Providing news articles & press releases • Delivering targeted tailormade copy for SoMe (Facebook/Instagram & LinkedIn) • Proofreading • Copy editing Our expertise is in communicating difficult complex content into understandable copy in both the business and non-profit sectors. We offer the following services: • Creating bespoke content for a CV/Cover Letter/LinkedIn profile & BIO for busy professionals • Providing news articles & press releases • Delivering targeted tailormade copy for SoMe (Facebook/Instagram & LinkedIn) • Proofreading • Copy editing



Ida Institute

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

• Web Editor (paternity cover)

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Ida works with audiologists to foster a better understanding of the human dynamics associated with hearing loss. (Paternity cover) • Developed stories & articles • Managed Ida's social media activities Ida works with audiologists to foster a better understanding of the human dynamics associated with hearing loss. (Paternity cover) • Developed stories & articles • Managed Ida's social media activities


Carl F International a/s
• Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008


United Bible Societies

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Oct 2007

  This role involved developing strategies and implementation for all global communication, in addition to managing the overall flow of stories and photos. My work enabled each society to communicate to their donors and facilitate inter-society relationships through the development of a range of channels and products that met the users' needs. I managed a team of writers, photojournalists and translators. Successes: • Developed content and re-launched the UBS Intranet, working with agency to design/implement and maintain back-end CMS system resulting in increased effectiveness and usage •Trained teams to manage updating and editing both UBS website and Intranet •Increased the photo database and communication from 14,000 photos to over 35,000, working with photojournalists and on-going capacity •Produced online training resources for UBS staff Show less



World Vision UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Manager Corporates

  • Apr 2004 - Jun 2005

  World Vision is a global relief, development and advocacy organisation. This role involved partnering with corporates and developing marketing strategies for World Vision UK, to increase funds via the business sector and brand awareness of the organisation. Successes: • Using exemplary relationship building skills, developed on-going improved business relationships with key accounts (Diageo, Royal Bank Scotland, Argos for e.g.) delivering fundraising projects and materials, against joint objectives • Recruiting over 55 partners through marketing initiatives, generating annual income of over £500,000 • Launching the Corporate Gift catalogue, raising funds of over £250,000 in the first issue • Improving internal communication within all sectors of World Vision through interpersonal skills and team motivation Show less



SPAR UK

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• National Advertising & Promotions Controller

  • 1997 - 2003

  SPAR is the leading UK convenience store group with over 3,000 stores. Retail sales are on average £1.6 billion in the UK and the organisation also operates in over 30 countries throughout the world. •I held sole responsibility for the strategic planning of national promotions/national media and in-store communication for over 3,000 retailers and SPAR Wholesalers, reporting to the SPAR Board •Responsible for translating international and national marketing strategy to local teams, troubleshooting for individual stores and developing bespoke solutions as needed Successes: •Re-launching SPAR on national TV and winner of Marketing Initiative of the year for the Christmas TV campaign– Retailer awards 2002 •Submitted papers for and winner of ‘Symbol Store Group of the year’- Retailer awards 2002 •Development and implementation of the new promotion’s platform ‘Real Deals’, which was launched in May 2002, and was well received and implemented by the independent retailers. Average sales growth over 30% Show less