Maria Svenssonsterportsgatan 123A | 211 26 Malm | +46 (0)4070155 55 55 | maria.svensson@email.com

personal goals

With my education as a strong foundation, I want to work with international issues such as analysis, advocacy and communication in order to increase understanding about how international processes influence individuals, businesses and governments worldwide.

Academic Education

International Relations bachelors programme2008-09-01 2011-06-01

Malm University, SwedenDuring the programme I took courses in international political economy, global and regional developments, trade policy and human rights. These courses helped me to understand how international events affect individuals and businesses. I also learned to analyse and compile information in a way that communicates a clear message. My previous experience in international work is an advantage because I understand how social and cultural values influence and affect the economic and political fabric of a society. LyssnaLs fonetisktOrdbok - Visa detaljerad ordbok

Academic Text, elective course2010-03-01 2010-04-01

Malm University, SwedenI learned how to structure different texts depending on their purpose and content.

Career, elective course2010-04-01 2010-05-01

Malm University, SwedenThe courses aim is to develop ones academic competence, personality and values in relation to different occupational areas.

Additional Education

Drawing course2006-08-01 2006-12-01

Arte Ilimitiada, Lisbon, PortugalI took art lessons in Portuguese and received a solid understanding of cultural values in Portugal. I also learned to see design from multiple perspectives, which is an asset to my political studies because I can apply different perspectives to various concepts.

Portuguese course2005-01-01 2006-02-01

CIAL Centro de Linguas, Lisbon, PortugalDuring my studies at Lisbon I communicated daily in Portuguese and learned to use the language practically and fluently.

French course2004-02-01 2004-05-01

Alliance Franaise Paris Ile-de-FranceI took a three-month long language course in Paris in order to develop my basic French skills.

Media programme with a concentration in journalism 1999-08-01 2002-06-01

Sundsgymansiet, Vellinge, SwedenDuring my studies I developed my ability to write texts and critically analyse information. I did an internship at the Swedish National Defence Colleges communications department where I had an active role analysing and summarising texts and press releases.

Work Experience

Sales manager2008-06-01 2008-12-01

Pink Ribbon Golf, Lisbon, PortugalAs a sales manager in Portugal I developed a close cooperation with Lao (www.laco.pt) because Pink Ribbon Golf was their official sponsor. I had to use a lot of initiative and creativity in order to get customers to realise the market potential to support Lao. I worked administratively with annual reports, budgets and customer lists. In addition I organized various events such as golf tournaments. My work demanded that I work in a flexible, engaged, outgoing and trustworthy manner. Working languages: Portuguese, English

Receptionist2007-08-01 2008-08-01

Oitavos Dunes Golf, Cascais, PortugalI learned to cope with stress and problems by using humour and patience. I did my job well, which resulted in an increased area of responsibility handling relations with Scandinavian customers. We held an annual European Golf Tour and I learned the importance of good organisation and how to work with a large number of people under stress.Working languages: Portuguese, English

Nursing assistant2002-01-01 2003-01-01

Postgrden, Hllviken municipalityI learned to work in a constructive way, how to prioritise and to focus on what I am working on. I became adept at anticipating the needs of patients, which in turn developed my ability to perceive what was required of me.Working languages: Swedish

Volunteer Work

Volunteer2007-08-01 2008-12-01

National Breast Cancer Organisation, Lao, PortugalMy work with the National Breast Cancer Organisation was extremely informative and I personally developed a lot. I communicated a message in an informative and entertaining way. I also engaged with people and got them to understand my message about how important it is to be aware of the risks for breast cancer.

Additional Skills

Languages

Swedish: Native speaker English: Fluent Portuguese: FluentGerman: High school levelLatin: Basic levelFrench: Basic level

Computer skills

Microsoft Word and Excel: I have worked with Excel to create customers registers, budgets and yearly reports

References

Magnus Erickson, Lecturer at Malm University, e-mail: magnus.ericson@mah.seAnna Calissendorff, Coordinator at Pink Ribbon Golf, e-mail: annacff@netcabo.pt Miguel Champaulimaud, Manager at Oitavos Dunes Golf, email: mchampalimaud@quintadamarinha.pt