
Fledgling Entrepreneur / Marketer / Philanthropic Cyclist
Greater Seattle Area

Fledgling Entrepreneur / Marketer / Philanthropic Cyclist
Greater Seattle Area
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My career so far is highlighted by program development, marketing, writing and editing, Sweden and Swedish, and music. Now if only there were a way to bring these diverse interests together.
program development, program management, branding and identity, marketing, social networking, writing and editing, media relations, bicycling, philanthropy,
(International Affairs industry)
June 2008 — Present (7 months)
I run the Consulate's daily activities and do event planning and community relations alongside Honorary Consul Lars Jonsson.
(Self-Employed; Philanthropy industry)
2006 — Present (2 years)
Lead a bicycle team in generating public awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and fundraising $15,000 annually for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Recruit and manage group of 10+ volunteers in raising funds from individual donors and corporate sponsors through special events and personal solicitations. Team leadership includes designing marketing materials, such as team logo and uniform; writing and distributing newsletter to donors and supporters; and maintaining an online presence for the team on the National MS Society website.
M.A., Scandinavian Language and Literature, 2004 — 2006
All But Thesis.
n/a, Swedish Language and Literature, 2004 — 2004
Summer sessions in Uppsala, Sweden.
B.A., Swedish Language, 2001 — 2004
Comparative Literature / Creative Writing / Photography 1995 — 1998
program development, program management, marketing, branding, media relations, social networking, Twitter, writing, editing, foreign language, Sweden, Swedish, music, vinyl records, film, cinema, bicycling, running, crossword puzzles, the ocean