Essi Porkka
Currently looking for internship opportunities in HR
33 years old
Driving License
Helsinki (00100) Finland
Professional Status
Student
Looking for an internship
About Me
I am a goal-oriented and proactive person with a positive mindset towards life. I am currently studying for my Master’s
degree, but I am looking for new opportunities to gain experience in HR, especially within talent management, recruitment, and compensation & benefits. I
am motivated by challenges and an international working environment, and I enjoy learning and developing new skills.
My previous experience has provided me with excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills.
degree, but I am looking for new opportunities to gain experience in HR, especially within talent management, recruitment, and compensation & benefits. I
am motivated by challenges and an international working environment, and I enjoy learning and developing new skills.
My previous experience has provided me with excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills.
Office Assistant
TRANSEARCH Finland
August 2014
to August 2016
Finland
- Assisting consultants in the executive cases by writing and proof reading documents and by other ad hoc duties
- Maintaining the company’s internal database, including handling candidates’ CV’s
- Invoice handling
- General marketing and communication activities, including editing the newsletter and managing e-mail
- Assisted with recruitment processes for 2 internal job openings, incl. screening applications, contacting candidates, and participating in interviews
- Other office assistant duties, such as arranging meetings and appointments, managing the mail, and ordering office supplies
- 09/2015-08/2016 part-time work alongside studies
Customer Service Representative
Edenred Finland
March 2014
to August 2014
Finland
- Customer service, including phone, e-mail, and agreement handling
- Voucher acquiring checking and voucher order handling
- Other back office tasks, such as invoice handling
- Experience in lean-management and working during corporate reorganization
Student Marketing Team Member
Aalto University School of Business
August 2012
to June 2013
- Marketing of the International Business program in Finnish high schools
- Included active communication with study counselors, presentations in high schools, and development meetings with the person in charge of the team
Summer Trainee
City of Lahti
June 2013
Finland
- Customer service at the tourist information center in Lahti
- Assisting tasks for the Green City -project, such as conducting a survey and reporting the results
Restaurant Trainee
Etelä-Suomen Juhlapalvelu Ky
May 2012
to December 2012
- All restaurant work, mainly customer service and waitressing at various events
- Part-time work alongside studies during 08/2011-12/2011
Summer jobs
Various employers
June 2007
to August 2010
- Hesburger, Restaurant Employee
- T:mi Apritax, Cleaning Employee
- Stala Group, Office Worker
Major in Management and International Business, specialization in HR. Exchange semester in Vienna, Austria during fall 2016.
CEMS MIM is a one-year program that consists of specific CEMS courses, seminars, Business Project, workshops in career related skills, languages, an exchange semester at another CEMS University, and an international internship.
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Major in International Business, graduated with distinction (GPA 4.7/5).
Exchange semester in Adelaide, Australia.
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Exchange semester in Adelaide, Australia.
Exchange year in the United States during 2008-2009
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Finnish
Expert
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English
Advanced
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German (language diploma level C1)
Good
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Swedish
Intermediate
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Spanish
Notions
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Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook)
Advanced
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FileFinder 9.0, Dillistone Systems
Good
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CMS Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Intermediate
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Adobe Photoshop
Notions
- Yoga and gym
- I enjoy travelling and learning about new cultures
- Reading novels