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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Founded after the fall of the Berlin wall and the iron curtain, the Jarl Hjalmarson Foundation aims to promote co-operation and European development based on freedom, democracy and market economy. This is done through education and information on democracy and European integration directed to political parties and organisations in developing and transit countries.Working as a project manager, one must on daily basis be able to deal with stressful situations, be organised, and have a constant open mind for unforeseen events and associated problem solving. My tasks include being in charge of international political delegations, tailoring meetings and trainings at all political levels, and through fact-finding missions identifying co-operation organisations and their specific needs, respectively. Most activities take place on-site, in each country or region, where the operations are targeted.

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

GAGFAH's portfolio includes almost 144,000 own residential units and more than 35,000 units under property and facility management for third parties in Germany.The internship as property manager in the district of Westphalia was combined with German language studies through IS-Düsseldorf and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Acquired experiences include professional German language skills in engineering, on-site property inspections, hiring of subcontractors to resolve complaints and on-site follow-ups.

Kabwe, Central Province, Zambia, Zambia

In my role as supervisor, I was responsible for the daily operations. Acquired experiences include leadership in stressful environments, quick decision-making, daily delegation of tasks among employees, and technical on-site problem solving.

Danderyd, Stockholm County, Sweden

Internship as construction project manager during the reconstruction of Eneby Torg, a local town square in the suburbs of Stockholm. The former town square was demolished and replaced with four modern apartment buildings. My tasks included assisting in project management, quantifying building materials, daily safety checks, and monitoring the work in accordance with the construction schedule.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Internship as construction project manager during a reconstruction of Lantmännen’s headquarter, the largest agricultural co-operative in Sweden. The entire complex was refurbished. My tasks were concentrated around daily security checks and assisting the project management, with a particular focus on monitoring the painting and carpentry work.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Security guard in transportation and logistics industry. Security guard training achieved through the training centre of Security Industry and Working Environment Committee (Bevakningsbranschens yrkes- och arbetsmiljönämnd, BYA).

Sigtuna Area, Sweden

Ground staff at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Real‐estate technician at National Property Board Sweden (Statens fastighetsverk, SFV), stationed in the Stockholm archipelago (North-East district). Recurring seasonal work.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Office assistant at AB Consila, a construction project management company, now re-named Concent. Tasks included general office administration, including cataloguing and filing documents from finished construction projects.

Täby, Stockholm County, Sweden

Shop assistant at Slipsgossen, a well reputable tie store in Sweden. Acquired experiences include customer service and retail sales.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Summer job as demolition laborer.

Certificat Complémentaire, Études Oecuméniques

Ecumenical studies at Bossey Ecumenical Institute, part of World Council of Churches, and attached to University of Geneva. Specialisation.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Theology/Theological Studies

Specialisation in exegesis of the Hebrew Bible with emphasis on power, gender, and sexuality.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theology/Theological Studies

Specialisation in biblical exegesis with focus on ancient Greek and biblical Hebrew. Two bachelor theses submitted. • Order and Chaos.

Complementary Certificate, Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Full-time German language and literature studies in Cologne.

German In Practice Programme

Part-time German language and cultural studies with accompanying full-time internship in Düsseldorf/Essen.

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Beginners' courses in modern languages (French, German, and Russian).

Professional Engineer, Construction And Restoration

Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Academic preparatory year in Rome, with full-time Italian language and cultural studies. CILS diploma received.

Social Science Programme, Economy And Marketing Specialisation