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Etablierung unserer preisgekrönten Meeting-Management-Software im deutschsprachigen Markt.

Managing / Leading several Social Media Communities in Oslo totalling over 48.000 members – including "New to Oslo" on facebook with 31.000 members, representing the largest and most active SoMe Community in Norway (24.000 active monthly users). Mission: Helping Expats and Immigrants to learn Norwegian, find Work, a place to Live, and to Network and Socialize. Nomination for the facebook Community Leadership Program (CLC) in 2018 among less than 100 people globally.

Startup Strategy / Networking / Business Consulting und -Entwicklung. Experte für den DACH - Markt und Norwegen.

Developed next-level tools to empower a new generation of entrepreneurs / established Entrepreneur courses at BI Business School.

HeiHome developed a digital banking agent that improved access to financial services. Winner of Oslo Fintech Startup Weekend, Accelerated Startup in The Factory Oslo, Poland Prize, and Impact Tech Startup at Katapult Future Fest.

Finding / Mentoring companies with great ideas throughout 48 countries in Europe and connecting them to an international network of Angel Investors.

Production of Kombucha (a probiotic, fermented tea lemonade with berries and herbs) for the norwegian market.

Drive development of key customised business solutions while providing subject matter expertise i.e. for prominent global clients of all structures and sizes. Deliver exceptional customer service, with rating in top 3 throughout all of Europe for 2 consecutive quarters. Orchestrate strong collaborations with stakeholders while clearly defining processes and costs to support informed decision making. Pioneered “Expert” role for Germany, becoming 1 of 3 Experts out of 150+ employees.

Generated 50% reduction of overhead in 2007 and 90% reduction in 2008 via strong emphasis on quality management and workflow/process optimisations. Transformed traditionally conservative publications into eye-catching copy, introducing colour in 30% of market (20 municipal gazettes). Designed and implemented innovative graphics server architecture to streamline distribution of assets. Ensured strong delivery of product to VIP customers to achieve high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.

Spearheaded development and execution of advertising strategy and corporate designs for major clients throughout Europe, ensuring alignment with requirements and expectations of internal stakeholders and customers. Generated significant cost reductions in print and advertising expenses while significantly improving quality of deliverables for major client Jahreszeiten hotel chain, with 50% reduction in 2004 and 80% in 2005. Optimised user interface for web design, while driving strate design improvements

Designed and developed all print and multimedia advertising materials for 5 partner hotels across Europe.

Bachelor Thesis: "Planning and Development of an Automated Video Production Studio", private sector