Rasmus Sømod

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Projektchef and Head of projects @ Destination Vadehavskysten
Varde, DK
Rasmus Sømod's Location
Varde, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark, Denmark
About Rasmus Sømod

I am experienced leader and expert in destination management. I love experience development and iscexperienced within stakeholder management, project management, campaign planning, research, lobbying, koordination, business consulting, business Development (tourism businesses), service and quality development and organisational development. I like networking and relation keeping.Key experiences:- Leadership- Tourism and experience economy- Experience and destination development - Strategy development- Networker and relation builder- Project Management (Certified PRINCE 2)- PR- Organisatorial and strategic development- Sustainability and green tourism- Teaching and presenting- Political proces- Strategic comunication- Political campaigns

Rasmus Sømod's Current Company Details
Destination Vadehavskysten

Destination Vadehavskysten

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Projektchef and Head of projects
Varde, DK
Employees:
8
Rasmus Sømod Work Experience Details
  • Destination Vadehavskysten
    Projektchef And Head Of Projects
    Destination Vadehavskysten
    Varde, Dk
  • Destination Vadehavskysten
    Projektchef / Head Of Projects
    Destination Vadehavskysten Mar 2023 - Present
    Esbjerg, Syddanmark, Danmark
    As projekt manager I am responsible for the project portfolio of the organization incl. funding and overall project management incl. management tasks such as: - Project Development and project creation- Project Monitoring and facilitation- Budget control- Daily, professional management of a team with 3-staff members (Teamleader) - Distribution of tasks and responsibilities in the team as well as daily coordination, sparring and prioritization- Planning and holding team meetings and 1:1 with employees- Stakeholder management and dialogue- Reporting - Lobbyism- Working with co-creation and partnerships for a sustainable tourism sector - Working with branding through storytelling and destination value proposition - Data-driven marketing, customer journey analysis and design- Lead on strategic projects and business development- Vice CEOI have significant experience within project management, strategy development and market and destination assessment. I work with a dedicated, structured, and result oriented workflow and a passion for costumer service and I enjoy being situated in an international environment.
  • Destination Vesterhavet
    Head Of Partnerrelation, Btb & Destination Developer
    Destination Vesterhavet Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
    Hvide Sande, Midtjylland, Danmark
    As Head of Partnerrelations and destination developer; I am main responsible for members and tourism SME's in Destination Vesterhavet focusing on business development and increasing the tourism turnover. I am responsible of implementing the partner strategy for Destination Vesterhavet and responsible for corporate communication with focus on the SME service portfolio of the destination. I am part of the management group in Destination Vesterhavet together with the CEO and the head of development & Marketing and the head of administration and guest service. Together we are developing and managing the strategies of the company and doing external representation with tourism lobbyism and policy.Results:I have developed the partnerstrategy for Destination Vesterhavet.
  • Guideservice Danmark
    Freelance Tour Leader
    Guideservice Danmark Mar 2015 - Jan 2023
    Esbjerg Området, Danmark + Abroad
    Working as a freelance tour leader and guide.Specialities:- Esbjerg- Mexico- Honduras, Guatemala and Costa RicaI do the programe you want! Just give it a try!Please contact Guideservice Denmark for reservation.
  • Ringkøbing-Skjern Kommune
    Development Consultant Tourism
    Ringkøbing-Skjern Kommune Feb 2016 - May 2020
    Ringkøbing
    Main responsible for the tourism strategy and the tourism development iniciatives in the Ringkøbing Skjern Municipality. I am working in creating the 2nd biggest tourism destination in Denmark with more than 8 mio. commercial overnight stays. Part of that process is recruiting staff, manager, strategy- and capacity building and development of new tourism experiences and implement sustainability into the new tourism strategy so it is contributing to the UN Sustainability Goals.A big part of my job is relation building and networking. Also I am the international coordinator of Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality which keeps me updated on new project and funding possibilities. I am supervising colleagues in creating new project and I also know how to write project applications and manage even small and big EU-projects. I am part of NECSTouR - a big european tourism NGO - where I am a part of the Executive Committee. Have participated in developing the new NECSTouR strategy and I am working with advocacy keeping tourism on the EU-target. Also I am doing monitoring of projects; facilitating workshops, networks and clusters. I am good to do presentations and daily dialogue with stakeholders. I am very passioned about sustainability and environmental matters combined with tourism. I have been working with sustainable - and community based tourism in several occasions.Results: - Formation of the new organization “Destination Danish North Sea” which is the biggest tourist destination outside Copenhagen with 8.5 million overnight stays per year. - Have made new method for testing and development of commercial experiences. - Received funding on project applications in the Erasmus+ and EU Regional Fund programs.- Got the BBC program Nordic Cookery to make a program in our destinationKey tasks: Project manager, project design, project development, DMO supervision, political strategy, advocacy, co-creation, lobbyism and networking
  • Det Konservative Folkeparti
    Campaign Manager
    Det Konservative Folkeparti Jan 2014 - Jun 2019
    Main responsable of the election for the Conservative Peoples Party to the elections for the Danish Parliament, Folketinget. I was participating in recruiting the candidates and main responsable for the campaign of the main candidate Niels Flemming Hansen. It has been a 3-year process where Niels Flemming came from private business owner to member of the Danish Parliament.Main responsabilities:Strategy, funding, implementation of Strategy, Team management, project management, volunteer recruitment, management of volunteers, e-campaigning, PR, coordination, leadership, supervision and political advising.Result: The candidate Niels Flemming Hansen was elected MP.
  • Se - Vækstpuljen
    Board Member Vækstpuljen
    Se - Vækstpuljen Jun 2014 - May 2019
    Region Syddanmark
    Board member of the SE Foundation of Growth and Innovation.The main focus is to support local iniciatives of local entrepreneurship, Growth, innovation and welfare in the Southern Denmark by administrating min. 15 mio. DKK per year.I am elected for a 4-year term.http://www.se.dk/privat/om-se/se%20vaekstpulje/bestyrelse
  • International Service Check
    Freelance Service Checker
    International Service Check Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
    Southern Region, Funen, Denmark
    Working freelance on ad-hoc basis with service and quality checks during mystery shopping.
  • Danish Air Transport
    Sales Coordinator
    Danish Air Transport May 2015 - Jan 2016
    Kolding Area, Denmark
    Working as a sales coordinator; responsible for ad-hoc charters and football flights.The job includes: Contact and follow-up up with clients, flight planning and coordination. A flight is not only a flight. An aircraft needs groundhandling, fuel, catering, airport permissions, crew and Schedule. Also airport taxes and landing fees needs to be paid. A lot of Things has to be done before a flight can go airborne. Somebody is "behind" to do that. I was one of them...!
  • University Of Southern Denmark
    Teaching Assistant Bachelor Supervisor
    University Of Southern Denmark Feb 2011 - Jun 2015
    Esbjerg, Dinamarca
    Teacher in Destination Management and Bachelor Supervisor on freelance basis.(International Tourism and Leisure Management)I am a specialist in supervising BA Projects with the mainframe: Destination Development.
  • Business Region Esbjerg
    Tourism Consultant - Destination South West Denmark
    Business Region Esbjerg Nov 2010 - May 2015
    Esbjerg Area, Danmark
    Project management, PR, marketing, campaign planning, research, lobbying, coordination, business consulting, organisational development, service and quality, development and strategy (ID360 & SCRUM methodology) in tourism and experience economy, are just some of the things, I'm working with ... I have experience using destination development and related project management methods such as ID360, SMART and SCRUM.I work as a DMO (Destination Management Organisation) coordinator of the joint tourism PR in Southwest Denmark, and in cooperation with relevant PR agencies, I’m responsible for contract arrangements and PR plans etc. I am experienced in planning and producing press releases and news letters + direct mails. Also I am working with cocreation and involvement of external and internal partners in destination- and business development. I am visiting SME's and facilitating events. Moreover, I’m contact for journalists and coordinator for the issuing of press releases and I am planning, implementing and participating on press- and famtrips. Continuously I’m in dialogue with VisitDenmark in Copenhagen and at the market offices and have experience in strategic use of CRM.Furthermore I am participating in a project group with Danish Standards (DS) developing a service- and quality standard for Danish tourism.I have project experience from either Interreg 4A, EU and Regionalfond- Projects where I have either participated and been co-project leader.
  • Conservative Peoples Party
    Candidate For Esbjerg City Council
    Conservative Peoples Party Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
    Esbjerg, Dinamarca
    Candidate for Esbjerg City Council.I was working with political communication, PR, political strategy and campaign planning, organization of volunteers etc.The elections gave a better position for the party in Esbjerg.
  • Thinggaard Rejser
    Leisure Travel Consultant
    Thinggaard Rejser Nov 2009 - Oct 2010
    Aarhus/Middelfart
    Travel sales; travel production and planning.Responsible of the winter-programe (skiing) in Norway.
  • Sprogcenter Midt
    Teacher In Danish For Foreigners
    Sprogcenter Midt Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
    Horsens
  • Check Point Travel Aps
    Travel Advisor, Leisure Travel Consultant & Section Manager
    Check Point Travel Aps Feb 2009 - Jul 2009
    Aarhus
    Travel sales, advising og consultancy.Responsible of the travel production and contracts for Latin America.Section Manager incl. staff management and leadership of the Latin American section.
  • Øster Lindet Rejser
    Service Manager And Product Developer
    Øster Lindet Rejser Jun 2007 - Nov 2008
    6630 Rødding, Dk
  • Albatros Travel - Bravo Tours - Øster Lindet Etc.
    Tourleader & Tourist Guide
    Albatros Travel - Bravo Tours - Øster Lindet Etc. Jan 2001 - Oct 2006
    Spain, Italy, Croatia, Austria, Norway, Turkey, Mexico, Costa Rica And Guatemala
    Tourleader and travel guide - have worked in different countries with different matters among others skiing, destination guide, tour guide, local guide and airport representative. Also several seasons as destination- and area manager responsible for economy, HR, program and service development, reprepresentation and networking at the destination.Specialities:"Aztecs and Mayas," Mexico/Guatemala"Viva Mexico""Maya Adventure", Mexico/Guatemala/Honduras"Central America"Have worked for the following companies:ALBATROS TRAVEL, BRAVO TOURS, BEST TRAVEL, SUNNY TOURS, THINGGAARD & ØSTER LINDET.
  • Forests Of The World
    Trainee
    Forests Of The World Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
    La Ceiba, Honduras
    Trainee for 4 months. Afterwards working as a volunteer in the project on ad-hoc basis in both Denmark and Honduras.
  • Radikale Venstre - Social Liberal Party
    Student And Secretary For Mp
    Radikale Venstre - Social Liberal Party Mar 2005 - Aug 2005
    Københavnsområdet, Danmark
    Working with research- and analysis. Furthermore secretary; assisting MP Elisabeth Arnold and MP Ole Glahn. Participating in parlamentary group meetings.
  • Studentersamfundet  (Students Society)
    Educational Officer, University Of Aalborg
    Studentersamfundet (Students Society) Mar 2000 - Mar 2001
    Aalborg Universitet
    PR-ansvarlig, forhandlingsleder, politisk leder, repræsentation

Rasmus Sømod Skills

Politics Danish Political Communication Tourism Intercultural Communication Project Planning Public Relations Organizational Development Strategic Communications Strategy Corporate Communications Spanish English Analysis Qualitative Research International Relations Press Releases Politiske Kampagner Political Campaigns German Management Research Sustainability Internal Communications Political Science Teaching Policy Analysis Negotiation Public Policy Policy Volunteer Management Board Relations Sustainable Tourism Service Quality Ngos Business Strategy Marketing Communications Project Management Advocacy Ledelse Af Frivillige Voksenundervisning Public Speaking Offentlig Forvaltning Spansk Spanish Speaking Organinazation Development Strategic Planning

Rasmus Sømod Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Rasmus Sømod

What company does Rasmus Sømod work for?

Rasmus Sømod works for Destination Vadehavskysten

What is Rasmus Sømod's role at the current company?

Rasmus Sømod's current role is Projektchef and Head of projects.

What schools did Rasmus Sømod attend?

Rasmus Sømod attended Aalborg Universitet / Aalborg University, Aalborg Universitet / Aalborg University, Aros Business Academy, Erhvervsakademi Sydvest (Business Academy South West), Amadeus Education Centre, Prince 2 Foundation Centre.

What are some of Rasmus Sømod's interests?

Rasmus Sømod has interest in Quality In Tourism, Destination Management, Service In Tourism, Tourism Management, Children, Environment, Education, Hr In Tourism, Human Rights, Sustainability.

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Rasmus Sømod has skills like Politics, Danish, Political Communication, Tourism, Intercultural Communication, Project Planning, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Corporate Communications, Spanish.

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