Haakon R. Miknas

Experience

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  FP7

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Planning & Insights Intern

  Assisted the Planning department mainly with compiling world marketing & advertising trends seeing how we can leverage trends for existing clients such as Subway, Ford Motors, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s & Emirates NDB. Participated in briefing session with creative and client servicing team, always being available how I can help in any way throughout the process. The internship inspires me to this day how dynamic and creative the team back as it taught me a lot.

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  Fresch Thinking

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Promoter

  Promoting brands in strategic locations around Oslo, spreading awareness to consumers about products. This meant traveling to locations alone & sometimes with other promoters. This job thought me independence, the importance of taking care of company materials, branding & brand visibility. Few times managed to sell all products that was available. worked on brands such as Lurpak, Norsk Tran, Rana Pasta & Olden sparkling water.

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  Artaxo GmbH

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Nordic SEO Intern

  Coordinated with the SEO director to secure & implement SEO strategies for clients. My markets were Nordic countries, so we had to secure bloggers & website that fit our strategy to write about our clients which included Zolando & Microsoft.

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  Excite Events AS

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Marketing Intern

  An internship as part of my university degree. This was a start-up that handled corporate events mostly team building events for Norwegian & international companies such as Statoil, Telenor & Deloitte. Most of the work consisted of building their marketing presence thus allowing me to put theory into practice. Had to build a new website, social media handles, digital strategy & SEO strategy.

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  FP7

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Account Executive

  Mainly assisted account managers in the day-to-day work such as writing briefs, research, preparing quotations, creative presentations, pitches, reviewing creative work & campaign artwork development, applying brand guidelines & preparing campaign reports. Alongside this, I was brand owner from 2016 on Aspire Logistics (event management department of Aspire Zone) handling all their event branding & leading a small dedicated team in the creative studio. Also was the main point of contact on smaller accounts such as Qatar Finance & Business Academy, Qatar Finland International School, Katara Hospitality, Hilton Double Tree & Sidra Medicine Hospital executing wide range of creative work though mostly BTL. Show less

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  FP7

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2020

  Account Manager

  Brand owner & contact point on accounts such as The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Ooredoo Group, Uber & Ford Motors. Project manager on TVC production jobs such as Messi 2020 & 2018, Ramadan 2020, 2019 & 2018 for Ooredoo Group for all 8 Ooredoo countries, being the liaison between client, agency, production house & digital agency. Project manager on World Cup 2022 strategic brand purpose, World Cup slogan & Stadium Launch campaigns. KPIs include writing monthly proactive briefs, build client relationship & ensure smooth digital transformation for clients. Experienced in TVC production, photoshoots, digital extensions of the creative idea, utilizing digital trends in briefs, development of strategic platforms, project manager on several RFPs, strategic insights, extensive campaign deliverables, meeting tight deadlines & creative proposals. Show less

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  ROOH Micro Mobility Solutions

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  Founder & CEO

  Self-funded mobility startup after graduating from Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Idea Camp.Achievements:- ✅ MCIT Idea Camp Graduate- 🤝 QITCOM Make The Deal LOI from Alfa Ventures (https://www.linkedin.com/company/alfa-ventures/)- 🟢 Feasibility Study rewarded a "Go" decision- 📄 Pitched for Education City Doha planning permissionResponsibilities:- Developing documentation such as, but not limited to, business plan & pitch deck- Product design, prototyping & testing- Supplier negotiation- Discussion with municipality for permission to deploy the tech. Show less

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  Entourage Sports & Entertainment

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  International Business Development

  Sports Sponsorship agency at the heart of the sports industry, connecting brands with sports properties.Target was to help expand sales to Nordic countries and Middle East markets.Responsibility:- Brand analysis - NFT analysis- Sponsorship strategy- Rights strategy- Sales: cold emailing, market research, networking, seminars.

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  Three Little Birds - OSLO

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  Co-founder & Brand Manager

  Alongside the greatest partners one could ever imagine (my parents), we created a cosy neighborhood cocktail bar in the up and coming area of Storo in Oslo.The concept is a floral bar with warm colors, great drinks and fantastic conversational partners catering to a wide range of people in the area.As one part of the three birds, I led the brand, operations and opening team to a successful launch, crafting everything from the brand essentials, menu creation, supplier negotiation and hiring.Now we have expanded to acquire another restaurant concept in the center of Oslo.I cannot be more proud of the results and to have parents with such entrepreneurial spirits! 🌺🍸🥃🌸 Show less

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  Infront Sports & Media AG

  Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Partnerships Manager

  Sports Marketing & Broadcasting agency that developed the commercial revenue of numerous sports properties in the world, Infront Sports & Media hired me to consult on how to deploy NFT technology for their client, The International Basketball Federation (FIBA).FIBA, recognizing the engagement and revenue opportunities of NFTs, wanted to deploy this technology with their existing clients at FIBA events. After my experience with Entourage and the thesis of my masters was NFTs engagement, I was to provide my recommendations.Delivered strategic document that detailed market landscape, provided routes for potential partnerships and methods to engage with fans. Unfortunately, the Ukraine war and the crypto winter made my stint shorter than expected. Show less

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  IAnser Vision

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  Marketing Director
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  Jack Morton Worldwide

  Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

  Account Director