Finn Carlson

Experience

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  United Nations

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Intern

  I assisted with event management and most notably helped conduct a global United Nations Model UN workshop by selecting participants, preparing materials, and supporting the on-site deliveryof the workshop's content. Additionally, I maintained communications with partners, and conducted extensive research on UN General Assembly voting patterns, and on UN Membership growth for the UN70 Campaign.

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  Eurojust

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  Intern

  I assisted with event management, conducted research on mutual legal assistance in the European Union, took notes during high-level meetings, and maintained regular contact with EU Member State representatives.

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  World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)

  Dec 2017 - now

  The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is the world's largest civil society movement for the United Nations. Coordinating a membership of over 100 national United Nations Associations (UNAs), WFUNA works to build a better world by strengthening and improving the United Nations through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation–global citizens.In my current role as Program Officer at WFUNA, I work on a wide range of issues related to youth, sustainable development and education. My specific responsibilities include:• Responsible for designing and implementing a global advocacy program on the SDGs for 200 students from around the world. Overseeing the implementation of 25 SDG-centered projects around the world by providing feedback to students implementing the project and managing the program's overall communication strategy and social media presence.• Organize annual youth seminars focused on a specific SDG or theme within the SDGs. Coordinate closely with a local partner on logistics and responsible for planning all seminar content, arranging speakers, and selecting participants.• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and partners such as the World Health Organization, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and private sector companies.• Represent WFUNA at high-level civil society and UN meetings on Youth, Peace, and Security, such as the ECOSOC Youth Forum.• Serve as Co-chair of the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace, and Security (GCYPS) Communications Taskforce. Lead the development of the Coalition's advocacy efforts on YPS and collaborate with colleagues across the UN system and civil society to implement these advocacy efforts.• Continue all duties related to my previous role as Program Associate. Show less In my role as Program Associate at WFUNA, I worked on a wide range of topics. My specific tasks included:• In-charge of planning and execution of four award-winning global SDG-focused education conferences annually in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America with over 2000 international student participants. Managed a budget of over $750,000 per year and 50 volunteer staff per conference from around the world.• Increased attendance by 71% and profits by 490% pre-pandemic. At the onset of the pandemic, transitioned 100% of programs online, reducing costs by more than 70% while retaining key stakeholders.• Drafted reports for donors, partners, and senior management after each conference summarizing attendee demographics, operations, and conference outcomes.• Increased conference donations from $500 to $15,000 pre-pandemic.• Established and maintained partnerships with vendors, consultants, key stakeholders, and partners such as schools and universities from around the world.• Developed and implemented a new communications strategy and managed multiple Facebook and Instagram pages. Doubled followers on Instagram and significantly increased engagement and reach of posts through various social media campaigns. Show less

  • Senior Program Officer

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Education & Youth Officer

    Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Youth & Model UN Officer

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Model UN Program Associate

    Dec 2017 - Apr 2021