Sinimarja Niironen
Building Better Leadership and Organizations
consulting
leadership & strategy work
CPG marketing & retail
project management
I am an eager graduate student and curious future leader with a stellar academic background and strong professional experiences. I thrive in a learning economy, where new skills and challenges help me stay minfdul of our changing world and business imperatives.
I have a proven track record of my best professional qualities: I am a results-oriented, driven, and people-centric problem solver and solution builder. I am an advocate for business and customer value and an a supporter of people empowerment. I hold a strong belief that business can have a positive societal impact beyond the bottom line and that ethical and self-aware business leaders have the power to bring about change for the better.
My professional passions include leadership and organizational transformation. I see myself building an international career in leadership, strategy and OD.
I have a proven track record of my best professional qualities: I am a results-oriented, driven, and people-centric problem solver and solution builder. I am an advocate for business and customer value and an a supporter of people empowerment. I hold a strong belief that business can have a positive societal impact beyond the bottom line and that ethical and self-aware business leaders have the power to bring about change for the better.
My professional passions include leadership and organizational transformation. I see myself building an international career in leadership, strategy and OD.
Experiences
President
CEMS Club Helsinki
July 2020
to December 2020
Volunteer Work
Helsinki
Finland
- President of CEMS Club Helsinki, Aalto University's CEMS student organization. Leading people and projects during COVID-19, with student cohort community, stakeholder engagement and awareness building as key strategic priorities. Skills supporting my success in the role include: intra-team communication, organization, delegation, people leadership, and stakeholder management.
Sales Specialist in Account Management
Aalto University Executive Education
January 2019
to December 2020
Helsinki
Finland
- From Trainee to Specialist in Account Management, I gained skills in consultative selling, creative problem solving, teamwork, customer value creation, professional, leadership and organizational development. My work included designing development and training programs targeted to all skill levels, from trainees to executive management teams.
Program Lead
Talk The Talk
April 2019
to January 2020
Volunteer Work
Helsinki
Finland
- Head of Talk The Talk 2019 public speaking training program. I managed a 2-month program for 10 selected talents. I worked with trainers, partners, and guest speakers / celebrities to ensure an experiential and cohesive program, culminating in a final public speaking show for an audience of hundreds of people.
Business and Community Development Trainee
Aalto University School of Business
May 2017
to May 2018
Part-time
Mikkeli
Finland
- I planned and organized 30+ business activities, benefitting the local Aalto University community and students. I also served on the International Mikkeli Day committee, created content for International Mikkeli Day 2017, and acted as an opening speaker at the event.
Education
CEMS Master in International Management (MIM)
Aalto University & Cornell
August 2020
to December 2021
With a thirst for knowledge and self-development beyond borders, I am expanding my business studies with CEMS Master's in International Management.
Home school: Aalto University School of Business
Host school: Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
GPA: 5.0 / 5.0 (as of January 2021)
Home school: Aalto University School of Business
Host school: Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
GPA: 5.0 / 5.0 (as of January 2021)
Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Aalto University School of Business
Since August 2019
Major: Management & International Business
Specialization: Strategy Work
GPA: 5.0 / 5.0 (as of January 2021)
Specialization: Strategy Work
GPA: 5.0 / 5.0 (as of January 2021)
Non graduating Undergraduate Exchange
National University of Singapore Business School
August 2018
to December 2018
Strategic Management (A+), Managing Change (A+), Organizational Effectiveness (A), New Venture Creation (A), Corporate Finance (B-)
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Aalto University School of Business
August 2016
to April 2019
Major: IB
GPA: 4.92 / 5
Graduated with Distinction
GPA: 4.92 / 5
Graduated with Distinction
Bachelor of Arts, University of Helsinki Faculty of Arts
University of Helsinki
August 2014
to 2020
Major: English Philology, 150/180 ECTS completed to date
Minors: Communication Studies, North American Studies, Project Management
Minors: Communication Studies, North American Studies, Project Management
Skills
Languages
Finnish
English
Swedish
French
Spanish
German
Expert
Expert
Good
Good
Notions
Notions
Interests
Hobbies
- Strength training & running
- Listening to jazz
- Journaling
Currently Reading
- Extreme Ownership - How US Navy Seals Lead and Win (Willink & Babin, 2017)
- Dreams from My Father (Obama, 2004)
What I Enjoy Talking About
- Self-improvement & Kaizen
- International Politics
- Cultures & People
- Future of Work & Better Business
Past Volunteer Leadership Positions
- CEO of Student Start-up Project, New Venture Creation, NUS, 8-11/2019
- Committee Member, International Mikkeli Day 2017, 5/2017 - 12/2017
- Class Representative, Aalto University, 9/2016 - 4/2019
- Vice President, Board of Trustees for the student body, 9/2008 - 9/2009
- Treasurer, Board of Trustees for the student body, 9/2007 - 9/2008
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