Christa Holmborg

Experience

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  Folkhälsan

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2007

  Leader of a children's gymnastics group

  Responsibilities included planning activities for the classes, running one class a week, and encouraging children (age 5-7) to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

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  Gina Tricot AB

  Dec 2007 - Dec 2011

  Customer Service Representative

  Responsibilities included customer service, working at the cash register, managing the visual look of the store, providing styling advice and inventory.

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  Canadian Embassy

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2012

  Receptionist

  First point of contact at the Embassy, responding to customer and tourist enquiries (visa questions, passport applications etc.) as well as aiding the accounting, consular and International Experience Canada offices.

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  PriorNilsson Fonder

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  Administrator

  Responsible for a number of back office functions such as exchange rate tracking and entering transactions, as well as updating the website and communicating with clients.

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  Institut finlandais

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Intern

  Various tasks at Institut Finlandais in the Quartier Latin of Paris, France. Responsibilities included working in the Gallery-Boutique, supporting the marketing and communications department, organising and implementing a number of events, and assisting the Director of the Institute.

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  Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Marketing & Events Coordinator

  Responsible for all marketing and communications activities at the Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce. Tasks included writing articles for monthly newsletter and Finn-Niche Magazine, updating and maintaining content for website and social media, and all aspects of planning and coordinating Chamber events. Other responsibilities included handling financial and account related matters, as well as representing the Chamber at various functions.

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  Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  General & Events Manager

  Operational management of the Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce, which supports the establishment of Finnish organisations in the UK. Responsible for all Chamber events from idea generation to implementation, member recruitment, and leadership of the marketing team. Other responsibilities included budgeting and financial management of the Chamber, creation of business and marketing plans and reporting to the Board of Directors. During my time at the Chamber, I managed the launch of a new website, and a new communications system. Examples of Chamber Events- Keynote speeches (with Industry leaders) - Seminars and conferences for various industries (financial, legal, retail, tech etc.) - Monthly social events- Dinners and parties (Annual Crayfish Party and Christmas Lunch)- Finnish Centenary of Independence Gala Dinner (350 attendees) Show less

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  Leesman

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Account Manager

  Leesman gather insights that drive better workplace strategies through an independent database of workplace effectiveness data. Managed approximately 30 accounts, out of which a number were key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and management of the entire survey process from setting up surveys, to liaising with the reporting team and presenting results. The role required complex internal and external stakeholder management, and close cooperation with the sales and finance departments to ensure and client needs were considered. I also presented Leesman research results at various conferences in Europe. Show less

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  Hellon

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

  Business Development and Project Manager

  Hellon is one of the world's leading Service Design & Customer Experience Agencies.As Business Development and Project Manager at Hellon in London, my responsibilities include the development and expansion of the company in the UK, encompassing sales meetings, creating proposals and pitching projects. As project manager, I manage the resourcing of the design team and ensure projects are delivered on time and budget. Finally, I also partly manage the social media channels of the company and am involved in the planning and implementation of both internal and external events. I am passionate about improving customer experiences in co-creation with our clients, cultivating a customer-centric culture at the heart of organisations. Show less

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  London & Partners

  Apr 2020 - now

  Leading on activities that support London-based scale ups to expand to European markets. In this role I am working to build relationships with European corporates, investors, and startup ecosystems to connect them to scale ups in London looking to expand to Europe and connect with European stakeholders. I am also co-leading on programme curation for our trade missions to European markets.I also support European scale ups with an interest in expanding to and setting up in London, by plugging them into the tech ecosystem in London and helping them connect with relevant organisations. Show less As Innovation Programme Manager, I lead on two key initiatives at London & Partners. I lead the planning and organisation of the annual Silicon Valley Comes to the UK (SVC2UK) Summit, which connects the UK scaleup ecosystem with the Valley (and beyond) and provides inspiration and a discussion forum for entrepreneurs, investors, and the wider startup ecosystem. I also manage our newly launched Beyond HERizons initiative, a 12-month programme targeting the gender gap in funding and supporting innovative UK-based female founders to raise investment through modules aimed at building knowledge and confidence in the fundraising process, as well as facilitating valuable connections to investors and further stakeholders. Read more about these initiatives here: https://svc2uk.com/Finally, I also support our other innovation programmes, including our Open Innovation Fellowship and London Tech Week. I am also co-chair of the London & Partners Women's Network. Show less Responsible for managing the events calendar for the Mayor's International Business Programme at London & Partners, which supports growing scale-ups in their international expansion. Main duties include running events from idea to execution (with events ranging from workshops to larger quarterly or annual launch events/ awards), working with the marketing team on communications, planning trade missions and working with partners and mentors to offer the best support for the businesses on the programme. Show less

  • Business Development Manager Trade, Europe

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Innovation Programme Manager

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Programme Manager (Events)

    Apr 2020 - Jun 2021