I am an aspiring Strategy professional with experience from various industries. I am passionate about helping to develop long-term sustainable corporate strategies.
As a dual citizen of both the U.S. and Finland I am adaptive with a strong international background. My education and work experience have helped me improving the skills needed to succeed in corporate financial and strategic development. I am a quick-study, an analytical thinker and enjoy problem-solving. I thrive at working in diverse teams and cultures. I can follow the lead but will not shy away from taking initiative and following through with completing the tasks.
Aalto University School of Business and WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
September 2019
to November 2021
CEMS MIM exchange at WU Student Consultant for KONE Corporation Project focused on a Omnichannel Strategy to Accelerate Sales of Digital Solutions. Graded 5/5
Major in Strategy Minor in Finance and Exchange Abroad Overall grade: 4.31 out of 5 Master's Thesis on Internationalization Strategy for Medtech Start-Ups. Graded 4/5
Aalto University School of Business, Mikkeli Campus
August 2015
to April 2018
Major in International Business Minor in Exchange Abroad Overall grade: 4.6 out of 5 Bachelor’s Thesis on High Value Manufacturing Strategies utilized in Finnish companies. Graded 5/5
I am responsible for executing domestic and international guarantees for our Business Banking customers.
I collaborate with several internal and external stakeholders daily
I play a valuable role to our corporate customers.
Thesis Worker
LAKKA Health Oy
June 2020
to November 2020
I wrote my Master's thesis for a Finnish start-up. The start-up was in the development stage, with the end goal of quick internationalization.
The focus of my research was on LAKKA Health's potential market entry strategy to the Indian market.
I conducted both extensive theoretical and empirical research, e.g. interviewing different stakeholders, analytically coding the interview data into themes and insights
I provided the company with key market entry suggestions to maximize sales potential and visibility in the market.
Finance and Control Trainee
Vaisala Oyj
April 2019
to August 2019
I worked in the Group Accounting and Treasury team and was responsible for accounts receivable and cash management matters for several foreign legal entities that were centralized to the headquarters.
I played a crucial role by internalizing the financial data, into readable and project-related information for the sales team, by utilizing several ERP systems.
It was my sole responsibility to do month-end closing procedures of accounts receivable including proper reconciliation management of all cash outflows and inflows.
Financial Administrative Assistant
Psyykkisen Hyvinvoinnin Keskus Komppi Oy
August 2018
to April 2019
Part-time
Helsinki
Finland
I assisted with monthly invoicing of our customers.
I assisted with the strategic development project of the new website and related campaign.
I conducted monthly analysis of capacity and employee utilization to influence our profit figures and find best practices.
Communications Trainee
Nissan Nordic Europe Oy
January 2018
to July 2018
I analyzed media coverage data after PR campaigns to understand best practices for press release material
I also updated local media websites, provided reports and media monitoring, supported in writing articles and other internal communication activities
Sales Promoter
Face2face Design & Communication
May 2017
to June 2017
I sold Plan International charity month donation subscriptions in an active field directly to customers.
Program Marketing Team Member
Aalto University
August 2016
to April 2017
I was a member of the Aalto program’s marketing team. I traveled to different schools around Finland and marketed our Aalto University BScBA program to prospective high school students.
Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Advanced
Microsoft Word
Expert
Microsoft PowerPoint
Expert
Corporate IT Systems
Salesforce
Advanced
Oracle EBS
Advanced
OpusCapita
Advanced
Oracle BI
Good
Procountor
Advanced
Python
Intermediate
Interests
Volunteer Work
CEMS Club Helsinki, Head of Alumni Relations
Junction Ltd (Hackathon) Finance and Legal Team Volunteer
NESU Nordic Economic Student Union Board Member
Aalto University International Tutor
CEMS Club Vienna. Member of Social Team
CEMS Club Vienna, Member of External Relations and Pan-European Affairs Team