Experience

Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus (PRH) - Finnish Patent and Registration Office

• Finland
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Organizational Communications, External and Internal Communications, Online Communications, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Web Content, Social Media – Develops and implements internal and external communications plans and tactics resulting in coverage in multiple media publications. – Coordinates communications and marketing projects – Works closely with other members of the staff to ensure consistent messaging across all channels. – Maintains the organization website and social media platforms – Writes online and print content, press releases and other communications materials – Contributes to the UI text design in online services – Contributes to the procurement of marketing communications services based on a competitive tendering process. – Produces PRH Annual Reports Show less



Stellatum Oy

• Helsinki, Finland

• Sub-Editor

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2015

  Content Management and Development, Web Communications, Social Media, Media Relations, Magazine Management, Brand Management, Project Management – Independently developed, implemented, edited and coordinated print and web content. – Maintained brand identity of various magazines, including website and social media maintenance – Helped writers, graphic designers and photographers by providing them with constructive feedback and improving on the quality of their communication. With ten years as a sub editor I worked with a host of magazines covering a vast range of topics in the areas of law, business and politics. They consist of data protection and data security, radiation, ecological business, consumer rights and gender equality. Show less



Cancer Society of Finland

• Helsinki

• Freelancer

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Web Communications, Online Content Editing, Search Engine Optimization (Project work as a freelancer) – Contributed to the implementation of Cancer Society of Finland’s new English and Swedish websites using WordPress. – Accountable for search engine optimization. Web Communications, Online Content Editing, Search Engine Optimization (Project work as a freelancer) – Contributed to the implementation of Cancer Society of Finland’s new English and Swedish websites using WordPress. – Accountable for search engine optimization.



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• Writing and Editing

• Freelancer

  • May 2003 - Dec 2006

  Magazine Writing and Editing (Project work as freelancer) – Developing and implementing print content on pulp and paper industry for the customer magazine of pulp producer Botnia (now: Metsä Fibre) and for the in-house-magazine of Metso. – In charge of proof reading the German version of the Botnia magazine. Magazine Writing and Editing (Project work as freelancer) – Developing and implementing print content on pulp and paper industry for the customer magazine of pulp producer Botnia (now: Metsä Fibre) and for the in-house-magazine of Metso. – In charge of proof reading the German version of the Botnia magazine.



Cancer Society of Finland

• Helsinki, Finland

• Web Communications Officer

  • Mar 2005 - Dec 2005

  Web Communications, Online Content Development, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases – Worked closely with other members of the staff to ensure consistent messaging across all channels. – Coordinated the planning, testing and implementation of Cancer Society of Finland's new website – Supervised and maintained their website and intranet site. – Wrote and edited external communications materials (press releases, brochures, articles for members’ magazine) – Worked collaboratively with media relations to respond to media inquiries Show less



Finnish Embassy, Press and Cultural Section

• Berlin, Germany

• Public Relations Intern

  • Feb 2004 - Jul 2004

  Communications, Public Relations, Content Management, Media Relations, Events – Accountable for political and media reporting on various issues (e.g. Finnish culture, German domestic and foreign politics, the EU, international relations). – Contributed to hosting of public relations events. Communications, Public Relations, Content Management, Media Relations, Events – Accountable for political and media reporting on various issues (e.g. Finnish culture, German domestic and foreign politics, the EU, international relations). – Contributed to hosting of public relations events.



City of Helsinki Sports Department

• Helsinki, Finland

• Communications Assistant

  • Oct 2002 - Jan 2004

  Organizational Communications, External and Internal Communications, Web Content, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Events – Supervised and maintained Sports Department's website. – Coordinated the planning, testing and implementation of their new website. – Wrote content external communications materials (press releases, brochures, in-house magazines) – Responded to public inquiries in Finnish, Swedish and English. – Worked collaboratively with media relations to respond to media inquiries. – Accountable for photographing for their in-house magazine. Show less



Turku School Office

• Turku, Finland

• Substitute teacher

  • 1998 - 2004

  Education, Teaching – Substitute teacher in Puolalanmäki high school (lukio) during 1998 – 2004. – In total 110 classes in history, social science, law and economics for 15 – 18-year-old pupils. Education, Teaching – Substitute teacher in Puolalanmäki high school (lukio) during 1998 – 2004. – In total 110 classes in history, social science, law and economics for 15 – 18-year-old pupils.



Yle, Regional News Desk

• Turku Area, Finland

• Broadcast Journalism Intern

  • Jan 2002 - Feb 2002

  Broadcast Journalism, Content development – Contributed to creating content for local news – Carried out interviews, recorded voice pieces and edited audio – Wrote copy for hourly local news bulletins Broadcast Journalism, Content development – Contributed to creating content for local news – Carried out interviews, recorded voice pieces and edited audio – Wrote copy for hourly local news bulletins



Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank)

• Finland
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Assistant

  • May 2001 - Sep 2001

  Organizational Communications, External Communications, Web Content, Media Relations, Substitute during summers 2000 and 2001. – Provided media monitoring – Maintained their website and intranet site. – Communicated and worked with media outlets such as radio and newspapers. – Responded to media and public inquiries in Finnish, Swedish and English. Organizational Communications, External Communications, Web Content, Media Relations, Substitute during summers 2000 and 2001. – Provided media monitoring – Maintained their website and intranet site. – Communicated and worked with media outlets such as radio and newspapers. – Responded to media and public inquiries in Finnish, Swedish and English.