Helia Alumni

Kati Ehrola

Finland
Asiakas ja tuotehallintajohtaja
Hospitality

Education
TAOKK
Teacher

Helia   2002 — 2006
Hotel and restaurant management

Helia   1994 — 1999
Business, economics

Sampola

Experience
Juvenes-Yhtiöt Oy   January 2014 - Present
several   May 1997 - Present
TAMK - Tampere University of Applied Sciences   August 2010 - December 2013
Pirkanmaan ammattikoulu PIRKO   October 2008 - May 2010
Juvenes Hotel Hermica   May 1997 - September 2005

Skills
Event Management, Management, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Hospitality, Training, Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Hotels, Customer Service, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Operations Management

Kati Heiskanen

Finland
Business Operations Specialist at Accenture
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia

Experience
Accenture   June 2007 - Present
Accenture   2007 - 2011
Nokia Oyj   1999 - 2007

Skills
Learning Delivery..., Learning Management..., Sales Opportunity..., Pipeline Management, Management Consulting, Sales Process, SAP Opportunity..., Sales Forecasting, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Sales Reporting &..., Quality Management, Process Improvement

Kati Holmberg

Stockholm, Sweden
Looking for new and exciting job opportunities in Stockholm!
Retail

Education
Helia   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Université des Sciences sociales (Toulouse I)   2002 — 2003

Pohjois-Haagan Yhteiskoulu   1996 — 2000

Phoenix High School, OR   1997 — 1998

Experience
Folkuniversitetet   March 2015 - April 2015
Folkuniversitetet   January 2015 - February 2015
Lifestyle store Janssi & Minssi   July 2011 - May 2014
Nordea Corporate Merchant Banking   July 2008 - June 2011
Nordea Markets   September 2006 - July 2008
Nordea Finance Finland   January 2006 - September 2006
Anttila Oy   May 2005 - October 2005
Anttila Oy   May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Purchasing, Customer Service, Vendor Relationships, Customer Focused..., Product Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Management, Market Knowledge, Administrative Work, Event Management, Teamwork, Marketing, Social Media

Kati Lahtinen

Finland
Managing Director at Kassimatti Oy
Textiles

Education
Helia   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Lauttakylän Lukio

Experience
Kassimatti Oy   2002 - Present
Nokia Networks   2000 - 2002

Skills
Business Strategy, Sales Management

Kati Nieminen

Finland
Myynnin assistentti / Kirjavälitys Oy
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Helia   1994 — 1997
BBA, Communications, Languages

Experience
Kirjavälitys Oy   September 2011 - Present
Lite-On Mobile Corporation   2009 - September 2011
IBM Global Services   April 2004 - April 2009
Nokia   May 2002 - March 2004
Nokia   October 1997 - April 2002

Skills
Project Management, Telecommunications, Outsourcing, Training, Communication, Virtual Teams, IT Management

Kati Piippo

Finland
Service Delivery Manager at Fujitsu Finland
Program Development

Education
Helia   1997 — 2001
IT

Experience
Fujitsu Finland   May 2015 - Present
Ciber   April 2012 - April 2015
CIBER Oy   February 2008 - April 2015
Capgemini Finland Oy   February 1999 - January 2008

Skills
ABAP, ABAP Web Dynpro, IT Service Management, SAP R/3, SAP HR

Kati Sihvonen

Finland
Student at University of Helsinki
Higher Education

Education
University of Helsinki   2010 — 2015
M. Ssc., Social work, Social Psychology, Pedagogics

Helia   1994 — 1997
BBA, Foreign Trade, Russian Language

Experience
Eva Suomi and Partners Oy   August 2008 - April 2010
Instrumentarium Imaging   1998 - 1999
Heidrick & Struggles   1996 - 1998

Kati Stenius

Finland
Project Manager / Certified Scrum Master at Siili Solutions
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia

Experience
Siili Solutions   July 2015 - Present
Avaus Consulting Oy   October 2011 - June 2015
Uoma Oy   February 2009 - September 2011
Exession Group Oy   February 2006 - January 2009
Tietotalo Oy   October 2004 - January 2006
Mogul Finland Oy   February 2000 - 2004

Skills
Sitefinity, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Software Project..., Project Management, Mobile Devices, Project Portfolio..., Product Management, Scrum

Kati Ylitalo

Finland
Sales coordinator at Desperado Clothing Oy
Textiles

Education
Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management assistant and modern languages

Experience
Desperado Clothing Oy   December 2007 - Present
UPM   September 2003 - November 2007
UPM   October 1999 - September 2003

Katja Asikainen

Finland
Flight Attendant at Finnair Oyj
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Lund University   2007 — 2009
Master of Asian Studies, Politics and Economics of Japan and South Korea

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

High School of Ressu   1995 — 1999

Finnish Russian School   1985 — 1995
Primary School

Experience
Finnair Oyj   November 2005 - Present
Asunto-, toimitila- ja rakennuttajaliitto RAKLI ry   January 1998 - August 2007
Esport Center   January 2004 - June 2005
Scandinavian Incoming France SA   June 2003 - October 2003
The Construction Quality Association   October 2000 - February 2003

Skills
Change Management, Cross-cultural..., Cross-cultural Teams, Social Media Marketing, Asian Studies, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales

Katja Haavisto

Finland
Administration Assistant
Market Research

Education
Helia   2007 — 2009

Katja Kumpulainen

Finland
Head of Marketing at ALSO Cloud (former Nervogrid)
Information Technology and Services

Education
Aalto University   2010 — 2012
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), with honors

Markkinointi Instituutti   1997 — 2000
International Advertising Association’s Diploma in Marketing Communications, The Institute of Marketing

Helia   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing

Experience
ALSO Cloud / Nervogrid   February 2012 - Present
Lite-On Mobile   December 2007 - February 2012
BasWare   October 1995 - November 2007

Skills
B2B, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Channel Partners, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, CRM, Cloud Computing, SaaS, Mobile Devices, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Management, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Telecommunications, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Management, Brand Management, International Business, Marketing, Solution Selling, Start-ups, Management, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, B2B Marketing, Change Management, SEO, Marketing Communications

Katja Leino

Finland
Coordinator at HSE Executive Education
Education Management

Education
Helia
Bachelor of Business Administration

Experience
Aalto University Executive Education Ltd   2007 - Present
Empower   2006 - 2006

Katja Louhio

Finland
Analyst at HUS (The Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa)
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of Tampere   2002 — 2005
Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, exercise medicine, medicine and social Psychology.

University of Helsinki
Postgraduate student, Faculty of Medicine

Laurea University of Applied Scienes   2008 — 2010
Bachleror of Health care (BBA), Nursing

Helsinki Business Polytechnic   1996 — 1999
BBA, Marketing and Personnel Management.

Experience
HUS (The Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa)   March 2014 - Present
City of Vantaa   August 2012 - February 2014
Social and Health Services, City of Espoo   October 2011 - August 2012
Health center, City of Helsinki   March 2009 - October 2011
Tapiola   September 2007 - February 2009
Tapiola   January 2007 - August 2007
Tapiola   August 2000 - May 2007
University of Turku   April 2006 - March 2007
Amiedu   January 2006 - January 2007
University of Turku   October 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Policy, Strategic Planning, Qualitative Research, Project Management, Epidemiology, Organizational..., Public Health, Strategy, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Health Promotion, Health Education, Healthcare, Research, Coaching, Teaching

Katri Anttila

Finland
Project Manager at Tieto
Information Technology and Services

Education
Aalto University School of Economics   2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Economics, Marketing

Aalto University School of Economics   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Economics, Business Law

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration

Zürcher Hochschule Winterthur   2005 — 2005
Exchange semester, International Business

Experience
Tieto   March 2012 - Present
NASDAQ OMX   October 2006 - August 2011
Lehman Brothers Finance (in liquidation) Switzerland   February 2006 - July 2006
Lehman Brothers Finance (in liquidation) Switzerland   March 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Financial Markets, Project Management, Sales, Business Development, Customer Service, IT Service Management, Software Project..., Accounting, Team Leadership, Research, IT Management, Retail, Scrum

Katri Rantanen

Finland
Sales Assistant at Santasalo
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Finnish Trade Organisation Fintra Ltd   2007 — 2008
Degree for Foreign Trade, Effective Export Assistant – training program

Finnish Trade Organisation Fintra Ltd   2007 — 2007
Export in Practice –training program

Helia   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Santasalo   May 2006 - Present
IKEA Group   May 2005 - August 2005
IKEA Group   January 2005 - May 2005
Innoflame Oy   2002 - 2004
Helsingin Sanomat   2000 - 2004

Skills
Trade Shows, Export Administration, Travel Arrangements, Customer-focused Service, Customer Support, INCO terms, International Trade, Export Documentation, Invoice Processing, International Logistics, Order Processing

Kevin Gore

Finland
Senior Lecturer at HaagaHelia University of Applied Sciences
Education Management

Education
The University of New Mexico   1996 — 1999

Helia

Experience
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences   

Skills
Intercultural..., SPSS, University Teaching, Entrepreneurship, Research, E-Learning, Lecturing, Higher Education, Social Media, English, Teamwork, Teaching, Qualitative Research

Kia Leinonen

Finland
Client Director at Advertising Agency Tasku Ltd
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Institute of Marketing   2009 — 2011
The Specialist Qualification in Management, JET, Diploma in Leadership, The Specialist Qualification in Management

Helia   1992 — 1998
Tradenomi, Marketing, BBA, Tradenomi (Bachelor of Business Administration), 210 credit points (ECTS)

Experience
Advertising Agency Tasku Ltd   November 2013 - Present
ROY marketing   February 2012 - October 2013
White Sheep Isobar   January 2011 - February 2012
TBWA/NORTH advertising agency   March 2007 - November 2010
TBWA\Helsinki   March 2007 - March 2009
TBWA\PHS   February 2007 - March 2007
Sabbattical Year in Toulouse   September 2005 - November 2006
Professional Image Oy   September 2004 - August 2005
Micro Aided Design Oy   May 2002 - August 2004
Fonecta Oy   April 1999 - April 2002

Skills
Relationship Marketing, Marketing Management, Team Leadership, Projects, Advertising, Public Relations, Project Managers, Outdoor Advertising, Product Marketing, B2B, CRM, SEM, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Team Management, Creative Direction, Mobile Devices, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Project Management, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Display Advertising, Management, Interactive Advertising, Facebook, Collaborative Leadership, Creativity, Project Planning, Account Management, Digital Media, Radio Advertising, Creative Strategy, Corporate Branding, Customer Insight, Advertising Agency, Below the Line..., Teamwork, B2C, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, B2B Marketing, Targeted Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Creative Briefs, Digital Strategy, Project Estimation

Kia Leinonen

Finland
Project Manager at North
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia   1996 — 1999

Kimmo Autio

Finland
DevOps Engineer at Digital Foodie Ltd.
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helsingin I Normaalikoulu   1988 — 1989
Finnish Matriculation Exam

Helia

Experience
Digital Foodie Ltd.   June 2015 - Present
F-Secure Corporation   February 2013 - May 2015
Elisa   September 2012 - February 2013
Elisa Links   May 2012 - September 2012
Talentum   2008 - 2012
Tellabs   2004 - 2008
Fennia   1999 - 2004

Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Citrix Metaframe, Unix, Computer Security, Infrastructure..., Active Directory, System Administration, Data Center, Virtual Teams, Firewalls, Hyper-V, Security, Cisco Technologies, IIS, MS Office Suite, SQL Server, Network Engineering, Certificate Authority, VMware ESX, Symantec Endpoint..., IT Service Management, Switches, Virtualization, Windows Security, DHCP, VPN, Enterprise Architecture, Disaster Recovery, IT Solutions, Windows Server, ITIL, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Red Hat Linux, IT Operations, Servers, SAN, Linux, EMC SAN Administration, IT Management, VMware

Kimmo Hautsalo

Finland
Partner & Senior Consultant at Sovelto Oyj
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia   1993 — 1996
BBA, IT

Järvenpään Lukio   1981 — 1984
Matriculation examination

Experience
Sovelto Oyj   June 2012 - Present
SCG Finland Oy   September 2010 - June 2012
Nice-business Solutions Finland Oy   May 2002 - September 2010
Fujitsu   2000 - 2002
Tieto   December 1995 - April 2000
Nokia   June 1990 - November 1995

Skills
Incident Management, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., IT Management, Project Management, ITIL, Enterprise Architecture, Service Delivery, COBIT, Sla, Outsourcing, ITIL Certified, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Service Management, IT Service Management, ISO 20000, IT Outsourcing, MS Project

Kimmo Kihlman

Finland
System Specialist at TeliaSonera
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia

Kimmo Kiiski

Finland
Business Owner at Hockeystar.fi
Sporting Goods

Education
Vartiokylän lukio   1989 — 1992

Ticonderoga High School   1990 — 1991

Helsinki Business Polytechnic

Riihimäen AOL

Experience
Hockeystar.fi   October 2014 - Present
9Solutions   May 2013 - August 2014
LINAK Oy   November 2007 - May 2013
Sportix   August 2003 - May 2007
Tellabs   April 2000 - November 2005
Finnair   February 1997 - April 2000

Skills
Engineering, Key Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Technical Support, Customer Relations, Excel, Solution Selling, Product R&D, Sales, Sales&Marketing, Business to Business..., Microsoft Office, Hardware, Customer Service, Sales Management, Project Management, Microsoft CRM, Testing, Electronics

Kimmo Koskinen

Finland
Small Entrepreneur Adviser at Nordea Bank
Real Estate

Education
Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing and management

Murray State University   2004 — 2004
Part of Bachelor degree at Business Administration, Marketing and management

Experience
Nordea Bank   January 2010 - Present
Nordea   May 2007 - December 2009

Skills
Interest Rate Hedging, Payment Services, FX Hedging, Financing Advisory, Customer Service, Investment Advisory

Kimmo Ojanen

Finland
Owner, Helsingin Huoneistopiste Oy
Real Estate

Education
Helia   1992 — 1995

Kirill Rinne

Finland
Owner at Pras Group Oy, OOO IKISAUNA
Construction

Education
Helia   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Marketing, Sales and Management

Ressun lukio   1988 — 1991
High School degree

Taivallahden ala- ja ylä aste

Experience
OOO IKISAUNA, Pras Group Oy   2012 - Present
RCC-Partners Oy   2007 - 2012
OOO Tulikivi Russia   2005 - 2007
Canon North-East Oy   1995 - 2004

Skills
Construction, International Business, Management, Sales, Construction Management, Consulting, Product Marketing, International Marketing, Russian, Sales Management

Kirsi Haverinen

Finland
Customer service at LähiTapiola
Insurance

Education
Kuopion kauppaopisto   1984 — 1986
Yo-merkonomi, sihteerilinja/secreterial line

Helia
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
LähiTapiola Kainuu-Koillismaa   January 2013 - Present
Lähivakuutus   April 2003 - September 2012
Pohjola   May 1986 - June 2001

Skills
Insurance, Reinsurance, General Insurance, Claim, Property & Casualty...

Kirsi Laakso

Finland
Strategic Planner at Dagmar Oy
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia

Experience
Dagmar Oy   January 2010 - Present
Kärkimedia Oy   February 2001 - December 2008

Skills
Digital Strategy, Media Planning, Digital Media, Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

Kirsi Lehikoinen

Finland
Project Manager at Kela
Information Technology and Services

Education
Turku University of Applied Sciences   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Project Management

Finanssi- ja vakuutuskoulutus FINVA   2003 — 2005
Insurance examination

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   1997 — 2002
Business Information Technology

Experience
Kela   June 2013 - Present
Expericon Oy   August 2011 - May 2013
Keskinäinen Eläkevakuutusyhtiö Etera   August 2008 - June 2011
Logica Suomi Oy   January 2008 - April 2008
Keskinäinen Eläkevakuutusyhtiö Etera   April 2005 - January 2008
Esy Oy   December 2001 - April 2005
Sonera   September 1995 - December 2001

Kirsi Malm

Finland
Management Assistant at Stora Enso (on leave of absence 13/7/201530/6/2016)
Paper & Forest Products

Education
Helia   1996 — 1999
HSO/Tradenomi, Secreterial studies

Helsingin Ammattikorkeakoulu Stadia   1996 — 1999

Experience
Stora Enso   May 2012 - Present
Toyota Tsusho Nordic Oy   January 2011 - May 2012
PlusTV   November 2008 - December 2010
Onninen Teletekno Oy   January 2007 - September 2008
Sun Microsystems Oy   October 2001 - September 2006
VTG Worldwide Oy   July 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Time Management, Event Management, Human Resources, Outlook, Sales, SAP, Budgets, Administrative Support, Word, Travel Management, Negotiation, Administration, Customer Service, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, System Administration, Event Planning, Teamwork, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, Excel

Kirsi Saukonsaari

Finland
Publishing

Education
Helsingin yliopisto   1978 — 2006
M.Soc.Sc

Helia   1997 — 1999
BBA

Experience
Otavamedia Oy   January 2006 - Present

Skills
Digital Marketing, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, New Media, Marketing Strategy, Web Analytics, Public Relations, Content Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Blogging, Online Advertising, Journalism

Kreshnik Shala

Finland
Owner, Fama Promotion
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia
IT, Business Informatian Technology

Kristiina Kokko

Finland
Political Advisor to Minister of Education and Culture at Prime Ministers Office
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Helsingin yliopisto / University of Helsinki   2007 — 2014
Master of Theology, Theology

Helia   1997 — 2001
BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management and HR

Munkkiniemen yhteiskoulu   1993 — 1996
YO

Experience
Prime Ministers Office   June 2015 - Present
Prime Ministers Office   September 2014 - Present
AKAVA   February 2012 - Present
Parliament of Finland   June 2011 - February 2012
Prime Ministers Office   January 2009 - June 2011
National Coalition Party   January 2008 - January 2009
Educational organisation of National Coalition Party (Kansallinen Sivistysliitto)   January 2004 - January 2008
Parliament of Finland   March 2003 - March 2007
Student Union of National Coalition Party (Tuhatkunta)   January 2002 - December 2003
The National Union of Finnish Polytechnic Students (SAMOK)   January 1999 - January 2001

Skills
Research, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Policy, Government, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, European Union, Politics, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Higher Education, Leadership, International Relations, Organizational..., Political Science, Public Administration, Project Planning, Change Management, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Internal Communications, NGOs, Event Management, Teaching

Kristiina Pääkkönen

Finland
Business Coach, Entrepreneur
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Tampereen yliopisto, University of Tampere   1994 — 1999
M.Soc.Sc., sociology

Markkinointi-instituutti MTi   2006 — 2008
Tiedottaja MTi, Public Relations

Helia   2002 — 2005
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK), MBA, Pk-sektorin yrittäjyys ja liiketoimintaosaaminen

Vaasan yliopisto   1998 — 2001
"Kauppat. yo", Accounting and Finance

Fakta & Fiktio   2008 — 2008
Certified Progress Coach, Business Coaching Degree

Management Institute of Finland MIF   2009 — 2012
Johdon ja esimiesten työnohjaaja, Supervisor

Experience
InvestorEye   July 2015 - Present
AtCare Oy   March 2015 - Present
MEMEgroup Oy   April 2007 - Present
FundedByMe   January 2013 - July 2015
KauppakamariTieto.fi   November 2011 - September 2012
Koulukaverit.com   September 2010 - October 2011
Tradenomiliitto TRAL ry   2002 - 2007
SAMOK   January 2000 - December 2001
Nycomed Latvia   1999 - 1999
University of Vaasa   1998 - 1998

Kristiina Repo

Finland
M.Sc. Student at Aalto University School of Business
Oil & Energy

Education
Aalto University, School of Business / Kauppakorkeakoulu   2014 — 2014
M.Sc.(Econ.), International Business Communication (IBC)

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   1995 — 1999
BBA / Tradenomi, Business Administration and Management, General

Helsingin I Normaalikoulu
Matriculation examination

Experience
St1 Oy   June 2009 - February 2014
St1 Oy   July 2007 - May 2009
ExxonMobil (oy Esso ab)   March 2002 - June 2007
Adecco Finland Oy: oy Esso ab   March 2001 - February 2002
Kust.Oy Rakennustekniikka (RIL ry)   September 1998 - March 2001
The Finnish Association of Architects SAFA   1997 - 1998

Skills
Digital Marketing, Strategy, Energy, English, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Leadership, Visual Communication, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Lasse Herranen

Finland
CEO at TransClean Oy
Chemicals

Education
Helia   1995 — 2016
sales

keuda

Experience
Trans-Clean Oy   January 2001 - Present
Hessut   2004 - 2006
Trans-Clean Oy   January 1999 - August 2004

Skills
New Business Development, Key Account Management, International Sales, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management

Lasse Hietala

Finland
Senior database specialist
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia   1986 — 1988

Experience
Tieto   January 2009 - Present
TKP Tieto Oy   2008 - 2009
Tietoenator Oyj   2003 - 2008

Lasse Laakkonen

Finland
Sales Manager at Sanoma News
Newspapers

Education
Helia   1997 — 2001

Jokelan lukio   1992 — 1995

Experience
Sanoma Media Finland   January 2010 - Present
Management Event Studio   March 2009 - January 2010
Radio Nova   December 2005 - March 2009
Talentum   2000 - 2005

Skills
Event Management, Advertising, Digital Media, Key Account Management, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Advertising Sales, Account Management, Marketing Communications, B2B, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Customer Relations

Lasse Pakarinen

London, United Kingdom
Freelance writer
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Experience
Lasse Pakarinen   March 2010 - Present
Alko Oy   August 2005 - February 2010

Skills
Writing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Food, Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Wine, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Customer Service

Lassi Luukas

Finland
Manager, Distribution Sales at Cisco
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Business, Professional sales

Experience
Cisco   August 2014 - Present
Cisco Systems   November 2013 - August 2014
Cisco Systems   March 2013 - October 2013
Google AdWords   August 2012 - March 2013
DNA Ltd   May 2011 - August 2012
Elisa Oyj   July 2010 - May 2011
Elisa Oyj   April 2010 - July 2010
Securitas Direct   September 2009 - April 2010
Intersport Megastore   August 2007 - April 2008

Skills
Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, Channel Partners, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Sales, Telecommunications, B2B, Data Center, Google Analytics, Selling, Management, Account Management, Key Account Management, Sales Process, New Business Development, Google Adwords, Google Apps, Sales Management

Laura Ahola

Finland
Product Manager at Iltalehti (ILMedia)
Newspapers

Education
Helia   1996 — 2000
BBA, Marketing communications

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY   1998 — 1999
International marketing

Vuosaaren lukio   1993 — 1996

Experience
Iltalehti (IL-Media)   February 2015 - Present
Iltalehti   January 2008 - February 2015
City-lehti/Citypress Oy   December 2006 - January 2008
City-lehti/Citypress Oy   August 2000 - November 2006

Skills
Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, B2B Marketing, Product Development, B2B, Mobile Advertising, Marketing Communications, Sales, Google Analytics, Digital Strategy, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Media, Media Planning, Online Marketing

Laura Kaijanto

Finland
Sales Manager Finland at Air Berlin
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Haaga-Helia   2011 — 2013
Degree Programme in Tourism - Master of Hospitality Management

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences   2000 — 2004
eMBA

Helia   1996 — 1999
Restonomi, Batchelor of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Experience
Air Berlin   August 2011 - Present
Blue1   February 2008 - August 2011
Hotelzon International   May 2007 - February 2008
HRG   February 2005 - May 2007
Talent Partners   October 1999 - January 2005
Restaurant Maxill   May 1996 - February 1999

Skills
Travel Management, Tourism, Airlines, Business Travel, Strategic Leadership, Account Management, Business Development

Laura Karjalainen

Finland
Secretary to the Executive Director at Regional Council of Central Finland
Government Administration

Education
Helia   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA, Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

Experience
Regional Council of Central Finland   January 2007 - Present
Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland   February 2005 - January 2007
Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland   October 2003 - February 2005

Laura Kuusela

Finland
Marketing Project Manager at Schibsted Classified Media, Finland
Computer Software

Education
Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business and Marketing

Experience
Schibsted Classified Media, Finland   May 2014 - Present
Sympa Oy   May 2010 - May 2014
Incap Corporation   August 2005 - April 2010
Motiva   August 2000 - July 2005

Skills
Internal & External..., Advertising, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Writing skills, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Social Media, Marketing Photography, Management, Change Management, Project Planning

Laura Kuusinen

Finland
Manager, Sales & Marketing at FresCo Ravintolat Oy
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Grenoble Ecole de Management   2007 — 2009
MSc Marketing

Helia   2003 — 2006
Bachelor in Business Administration / Tradenomi

Experience
FresCo Ravintolat Oy   March 2013 - Present
UPM-Kymmene   January 2011 - March 2013
UPM-Kymmene   May 2010 - January 2011
UPM-Kymmene   November 2009 - May 2010
UPM-Kymmene   December 2008 - November 2009
UPM-Kymmene   July 2008 - December 2008
Grenoble Ecole de Management   September 2007 - June 2008
UPM-Kymmene   September 2005 - August 2007
UPM-Kymmene   May 2005 - September 2005
UPM   May 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Event Management, SharePoint, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Project Management, B2B, Future Trends, Newsletters, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, International Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, International Business, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Management, Marketing, Brand Management

Laura Lehtinen

Finland
IT Coordinator at Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Experience
Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd   February 2012 - Present
Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd   May 2008 - February 2012
Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd   August 2006 - May 2008

Skills
SharePoint, Microsoft Office

Laura Lindeman

Finland
Marketing Coordinator at Fondberg & Co
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia   2004 — 2008

Experience
Fondberg & Co   May 2008 - Present
Louder   August 2007 - December 2007
Sampo Rahoitus   February 2007 - May 2007
Sampo Rahoitus   April 2006 - August 2006
Anttila Oy   July 2004 - October 2004
Proffcom   October 2003 - April 2004

Laura Matilainen

Finland
Brand Manager at Helsingin Mylly
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helsingin yliopisto   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree in Food Sciences, Food Economics (major subject), Marketing (minor subject)

Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu   2009 — 2011
Master studies, Marketing and Leadership

Helsingin yliopisto   2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree in Food Sciences, Food Economics (major subject), Marketing (minor subject)

Helia   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Advertising and Communications

Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Visual Arts   1999 — 2002
Matriculation exam

Experience
Helsingin Mylly   September 2014 - Present
Snellman Trading   March 2012 - September 2014
Kesko   January 2011 - May 2013
Fonecta Oy   January 2012 - March 2012
Fazer Amica   May 2009 - December 2009
ABB   2008 - 2009
ABB   2008 - 2009
ABB   2006 - 2009

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Database Administration, Food Writing, Food Safety, Food Industry, B2B, Wine Education, B2B Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Marketing Communications, Food Science, Copywriting, Brand Awareness, Communication Skills, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Blogging, Web Design, Product Launches, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Brand Development

Laura Nurminen

Finland
Certified Personal Trainer, Owner at Smile & Fitness
Machinery

Education
Trainer4You   2011 — 2012
Personal Trainer

Helia   1998 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

Suutarila high school   1993 — 1996
High School

Experience
Pivatic Oy   June 2012 - Present
Smile & Fitness   April 2012 - Present
Rantalainen Yhtiöt   March 2009 - May 2012
Pivatic Oy   October 2006 - March 2009
Hellefors Finland Oy   March 2005 - June 2006
Tony's Deli   January 2003 - November 2003

Skills
Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Customer Service, Tax, Strategic Planning, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Management

Laura Simola

Finland
Partner management, sales, customer service and sports
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Laurea University of Applied Sciences   2011 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2003 — 2009
BBA

FISAF   2006 — 2006
Gym Instructor +lisence

Institute of Marketing, Helsinki   1997 — 1999
Publicist

Malmi Business College   1995 — 1996
Continueing course of International Business in English

Helsinki Business College   1989 — 1991
Certificate of Business Studies

Alppila high school   1984 — 1987
matriculation examination

Experience
Future Group Oy   September 2015 - Present
Fitness Warrior/Fitfarm/Eezy cooperative   June 2012 - Present
VMP Group   February 2013 - Present
SATS ELIXIA   March 2015 - July 2015
Spring House Oy   January 2015 - March 2015
Bijou Brigitte   September 2013 - March 2014
Nissan Nordic Europe Oy   January 2008 - February 2012
DNA Ltd   2006 - 2008
Elisa Oyj   2005 - 2006
Elisa Oyj   1997 - 2006

Skills
Product Development, B2B, Team Management, Customer Experience, Sales, Change Management, Management, Outsourcing, Sales Management, Automotive, Project Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Process Simulation, Negotiation, Coaching, Sales Operations, Process Development, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Product Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Certified Project..., Personnel Leadership, Training, Strategy

Laura Tikkanen

Finland
Communications Officer at Finnish Literature Society
Civic & Social Organization

Education
University of Helsinki, Palmenia Centre for Continuing Education   2013 — 2013
SOMEPRO – Training Programme for Social Media

University of Jyväskylä   2006 — 2012
M.Soc.Sc., Sociology, Social and Public Policy, Statistics

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   1999 — 2003
BBA, Modern Languages and Business Studies, Communications

Université de Paris X Nanterre   2000 — 2001
Erasmus student

Kuopion yhteiskoulun musiikkilukio   1995 — 1998
High School

Experience
Finnish Literature Society, SKS   September 2011 - Present
Finnish Literature Society, SKS   November 2007 - August 2011
University of Helsinki   November 2005 - August 2006
Comptel   December 2003 - August 2005
Embassy of Finland in Paris   February 2001 - June 2001

Skills
Web Analytics, Social Media, Public Relations, Sociology, Graphic Design, Social Movements, Drupal, Globalization, Communications Planning, Content Strategy, Photoshop, Press Releases, NGOs, Online Communications, Strategic Communications, Project Coordination, Internal Communications, Educational Workshops, Corporate Communications, InDesign, WordPress, Visual Communication, Social Media Measurement, Community Management, Social Networking, Media Monitoring, Audience Engagement, Media Relations, HTML, Civil Society, Intranet, Web Content Management, Editing, Activism

Laura Toimela

Finland
Kassanjohtaja at Lentokonetehtaan sairauskassa

Education
FINVA Finanssi- ja vakuutuskoulutus   2003 — 2007
Vakuutustutkinto

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2005 — 2006
Tuloksellinen esimiestyö -erikoistumisopinnot

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics

Lohjan kauppaoppilaitos   1995 — 1997
YO-merkonomi, ulkomaankauppa

Experience
Lentokonetehtaan sairauskassa   January 2014 - Present
Mandatum Life   February 2001 - September 2012
Ympäristölakiasiaintoimisto Niemelä & Sario Oy   July 1997 - August 2000
Osuuskauppa Seutu, S-Market   December 1995 - May 1997

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, English, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Office

Laura Tuominen

Finland
Executive assistant at Elenia
Oil & Energy

Education
Helia   2002 — 2006

Hatanpään lukio   1998 — 2001

Experience
Elenia   January 2010 - Present
NSN - Nokia Solutions and Networks   August 2006 - January 2010

Laura-Maija Hero

Finland
Senior Lecturer/ Cultural management
Education Management

Education
Helsingin yliopisto   1990 — 1996
Master's degree, Aesthetics

Markkinointi instituutti   1995 — 1996
Brand management and development

Helia
Ammatillinen opettaja

Taideteollinen korkeakoulu - Konstindustriella högskolan
masters in arts, Visual arts, art education

Experience
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences   August 2009 - Present
Nokia   January 2008 - April 2008
Nokia   October 2005 - 2008
Nokia   2002 - 2005
Nokia   January 2000 - 2002
Nokia Venture Org   1998 - 2000
Siemens   1997 - 1998
University for industrial arts   August 1996 - May 1997
Nokia Corp Comms dept   1997 - 1997

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, B2B, Marketing

Lauri Kokkonen

Finland
Project Manager at Finnish Centre for Pensions
Information Technology and Services

Education
Turun yliopisto / University of Turku   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural History

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Talvisalon lukio, Savonlinna   1993 — 1996
Certificate of matriculation

Experience
Finnish Centre for Pensions   December 2012 - Present
State Treasury   January 2009 - November 2012
Ministry of Finance of Finland   April 2003 - December 2008
Iocore Suomi Oy   April 1999 - March 2003

Skills
Change Request..., Requirements Analysis, ITIL, Web Content Management, HTTP, System Administration, SQL, IT Service Management, Tender Management, Relational Databases, XML, Software Design, Project Management, Microsoft Office...

Lauri Laine

Finland
Markkinointijohtaja at Fonte Futuro Oy
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia   2002 — 2004

Lauri Lauri

Finland
Student at Helia
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia   2003 — 2007

Lauri Lehto

Finland
Business Controller at Kaukomarkkinat Oy
Import and Export

Education
Helia   2005 — 2009
BBA, International business

Aalto-yliopisto

Oulunkylän yhteiskoulu

Experience
Kaukomarkkinat Oy   October 2013 - Present
KPMG Oy Ab   August 2008 - October 2013

Skills
Audit, Internal Controls, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, International Business

Lauri Lindberg

Finland
Lead Solution Architect at Tieto
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of business administration, BBA, IT

Sotunki High School   1996 — 1999
High School Graduate

Experience
Tieto   March 2014 - Present
Tieto   February 2013 - March 2014
Tieto   August 2011 - February 2013
Tieto   September 2010 - August 2011
Tieto   March 2010 - September 2010
Tieto   August 2002 - March 2010

Skills
IIS, Enterprise Architecture, IT Management, Windows Server, Forefront, Office 365, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Private Cloud, Microsoft Technologies, System Center, Server Architecture, Windows Azure, Pre-sales, ITIL, VMware Infrastructure, SharePoint, Architectures, SCOM, DocAve, Hybrid Cloud, Active Directory, VMware, SCCM, IT Service Management, SQL, Hyper-V, Architecture

Lauri Ruhala

Finland
Student at Helia
Management Consulting

Education
Helia   2007 — 2010

Lea Lang

Finland
Finance Manager at Hay Group
Management Consulting

Education
Helia   1988 — 1991
Finance Manager, Accounting and Finance

Helsinki Secretarial College   1979 — 1981
HSO Secretary, Public Administration

Experience
Hay Group   1987 - Present
Grako Oy   May 1982 - September 1987
Ko-Ma Ky   June 1981 - May 1982

Skills
Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling, Shared Services, Financial Reporting

Leena Aalto

Finland
Financial Controller at Honkarakenne Oyj
Building Materials

Education
HAMK University of Applied Sciences   2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration, Business Management and Entrepreneurship

San Jose State University   2010 — 2010
Short term program, Business Practices in a Dynamic Environment, Silicon Valley

Helia   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration, Financial Management

Mercuria Business School   1989 — 1991

Experience
Honkarakenne Oyj   January 2012 - Present
Rocla Oy   March 2010 - January 2012
Rocla Oyj   June 2007 - February 2010
Rocla Oyj   March 2006 - May 2007
Kruunuasunnot Oy   August 2003 - February 2006
Metsähallitus   March 1995 - August 2003

Skills
Management Accounting, SAP, Analysis, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Business Strategy, IFRS, Transfer Pricing, Accounting, Consolidation, International Business, Financial Statements, Finance, Budgets, Tax, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting

Leena Koskinen

Finland
Account Manager at Carat Finland
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan   2009 — 2011
Master of Science in Economics and Business, Marketing

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business

Experience
Carat Finland   January 2015 - Present
Carat Finland   May 2012 - Present
Lippupiste Oy   November 2011 - April 2012
Brenntag Nordic Oy   August 2004 - August 2009
Brenntag Nordic Oy   August 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Digital Strategy, Marketing, CRM, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, B2B

Leena Matilainen

Finland
Helsingin opetusvirasto, johdon sihteeri
Education Management

Education
Helsingin yliopisto / University of Helsinki   2010 — 2013
Master's degree, Education (General and Adult Education)

University of Helsinki   2004 — 2013

Helsingin yliopisto / University of Helsinki   2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (Education), Education (General and Adult Education)

Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Experience
Helsingin opetusvirasto   August 2013 - Present
Fulbright Center Finland   October 2001 - May 2008
Fulbright Center Finland   April 1998 - September 2001

Skills
Tutoring, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Higher Education, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Notepad, Pagemaker, Student Affairs, Facebook, Staff Development, Nonprofits, SPSS, Curriculum Design

Leena Mononen

Finland
HR Consultant at HewlettPackard Oy
Human Resources

Education
Helia   1996 — 2000

Experience
Hewlett-Packard Oy   

Skills
HR Policies, HR Project Management, Employment Law, Workforce Planning, Strongly self-motivated, Personnel Management, System Administration, Talent Management, Virtual Teams, HR Software, Performance Management, Employer Branding, HR Consulting, Human Resources, Change Management

Leo Hakkarainen

Finland
Service Architect at Elisa Oyj
Information Technology and Services

Education
Helia

Experience
Elisa Oyj   May 2009 - Present

Skills
XML, REST, Web Services, Software Development, MySQL, Unix, Scrum, SQL, Linux, Java, Agile Methodologies

Leo Heng

Finland
Lead Designer at Reaktor Innovations
Internet

Education
Helsinki Business Polytechnic   1998 — 2002
BBA, Business Information Technology

Experience
Reaktor Innovations   March 2012 - Present
FWD Helsinki   March 2010 - March 2012
Valve Branding   January 2006 - March 2010
Nordea Netbanking   August 2004 - January 2006
Nordea IT   June 2001 - July 2004
TJ Group   May 2000 - June 2001
Keypartners   November 1999 - May 2000
Tecnomen   February 1999 - November 1999

Skills
User Interface Design, Consumer Behavior, Concept Development, Behavioral Targeting, Project Management, User-centered Design, Information Architecture, Accessibility, Agile Development..., Knowledge Management, Service Design, Human-computer..., Copywriting, User Experience, Usability Testing, Online Branding, Agile Methodologies, Concept Design, Agile, Workshop Leader, Usability Design, Usability Engineering, Innovation Management, Human Factors, Design Management, Teaching, Interaction Design

Leyla Saliyeva

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Creating process
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Helia   2009 — 2011
BBA, Marketing: CRM, Target Market Analysis, B2B operations, Internationalization strategies, E-commerce

Experience
Melon Fashion Group   May 2015 - Present
AFAgency   May 2012 - May 2015
Brandy Melville Saint Petersburg   March 2013 - September 2013
Angry Family Fashion Agency   January 2012 - March 2013
Eva Group   June 2011 - January 2012
Minna Parikka Shoes Ltd   October 2010 - August 2011
Cesim   September 2010 - December 2010
Minna Parikka Shoes Ltd   April 2010 - October 2010
Finnlines Plc   January 2010 - May 2010
Selki Fabrik Oy   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Organizational..., Organizational..., Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Project Management, Market Research, Sales Management, Fashion Buying, Presentations, Social Media, Business Strategy, Brand Development, Brand Management, Trend Analysis, New Business Development, Trend Forecasting, Marketing Communications, Styling, Strategic Planning, Wholesale Operations, Creative Direction, Budgets, Benchmarking, Retail Buying

LiLian Opondo

Finland
Student at Helia
Hospitality

Education
Helia   2005 — 2009

Experience
kenya college of accountancy   1999 - 2002

Liisa Jokinen

Finland
Coordinator at Intrum Justitia
Financial Services

Education
Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Organizational Leadership

Vammalan lukio   1999 — 2001
High school graduate

Experience
Intrum Justitia   February 2010 - Present
Intrum Justitia   January 2006 - February 2010

Skills
Functional Requirements, Financial Services, Training, Debt Collection, ITIL, Testing, Functional..., Business Development

Liisa Koivisto

Finland
Project Manager at LähiTapiola
Insurance

Education
Helia   2005 — 2008
Tradenomi, Projektien hallinta, johtaminen

Experience
LähiTapiola   January 2013 - Present
Tapiola   January 2012 - December 2012
Tieto-Tapiola Oy   November 2008 - March 2012
Tietoenator   2006 - 2008
TietoEnator Oyj   2005 - 2008
Suomen Asiakastieto Oy   1992 - 2004

Skills
Agile Project Management, Software Development, Software Project..., Scrum, Testing, Data Warehousing, Agile Methodologies, Business Intelligence

Liisa Tikkanen

Finland
Online media and website development expert Communications Manager at Kemira Oyj
Chemicals

Education
Helia / Helsinki Business Polytechnic   2001 — 2005
BBA, Management and Administration

Experience
Kemira   October 2013 - Present
Kemira Oyj   October 2012 - September 2013
Kemira Oyj   October 2008 - September 2012
Kemira Oyj   November 2007 - September 2008
Kemira Oyj   June 2003 - October 2007

Skills
Corporate Social Media, User Experience, Web Content Creation, Web Content, Website Development, Online Communications, Social Media, SharePoint, Corporate Website..., Online Media Management, Marketing Communications, Intranet, Project Management, Online Content Creation