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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Digital kommunikation | Public Diplomacy | Sociale medier | Storytelling | Kunst og Kultur

  • Education

    • Independent Curators International Curatorial Intensive

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      Curating

      Aktiviteter og foreninger:Independent Curators International, Bagfactory Johannesburg, In 2013 I participated in the Independent Curators International Curatorial Intensive workshop in Johannesburg for selected curators based in Africa. During the one week Intensive I achieved skills within curating, project development and management within the arts, fundraising as well as communication and post-production. Various lectures from curators and professionals from around the world and assignments gave me new knowledge and hands on experience in processes and aspects of building… Vis mere In 2013 I participated in the Independent Curators International Curatorial Intensive workshop in Johannesburg for selected curators based in Africa. During the one week Intensive I achieved skills within curating, project development and management within the arts, fundraising as well as communication and post-production. Various lectures from curators and professionals from around the world and assignments gave me new knowledge and hands on experience in processes and aspects of building art-projects, and gave inspiration and directions on how to work as a curator in a challenging African arts landscape. Vis mindre

    • Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark

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      Design Management

      Aktiviteter og foreninger:Master classes in design management, visual culture and economics af SDU supplement my MA in Modern Culture and Cultural Communication.

    • Aarhus Universitet

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      Bachelor Art History

    • Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen

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      M.A. Modern Culture and Cultural Communication

      Aktiviteter og foreninger:Key focus on design, photography and communication. During my studies I did fieldwork in Ethiopia and an internship at the Danish Consulate General in New York.

  • Experience

    • DDC – Danish Design Center

      Feb 2008 - Jul 2011
      Guide

    • Consulate General of Denmark, New York

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2009
      Assistant in Cultural affairs / Press & Communication Officer

      Touch-base and coordination of Danish arts-, culture-, and Public Diplomacy projects in New York; updating and maintenance of various communication-platforms (website, Facebook, Newsletters) event-coordination and PR responsible; contact to American and Danish cultural institutions regarding pitches of Danish projects within arts- and culture in New York.

    • INDEX

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Assistant

    • Udviklingsselskabet By & Havn

      Apr 2010 - Aug 2011
      Coordinator

      Support for planning and development of new areas in Copenhagen, primarily Orestad. I worked on two major projects: A green business development project, and an Architecture competition. Work included writing programs and project proposals for funding, in addition to administration and research-tasks.

    • Addis Rumble

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2018
      Founder and writer

      Founder and writer at the blog Addis Rumble, dedicated to uncovering African arts and cultural endeavours, with a particular focus on Ethiopia.

    • Serenade Art House

      Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
      Curator

      Development of exhibition ideas and curation, including communication.

    • UN Environment Programme

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
      Social Media Manager

      Management of UNEP's social media channels. Social media strategy, including campaigns, monitoring and reporting, and ongoing adaption of strategy. Close coordination with divisions and regional offices as well as reporting.

    • Danish Center for Culture and Development (DCCD)

      Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
      Consultant

      Development of human rights based report on cultural sector in Kenya, informing CKU's country programs in Kenya, 2014-2017.

    • World Food Programme

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Communications Consultant

    • Royal Danish Embassy in Rome

      Jun 2017 - Jan 2019
      Culture, press and communication

      Culture, press and communication at the Danish Embassy in Rome. - Management and development of cultural programs, events and collaborations, including fundraising and partnerships. - Strategy and content creation for the Embassy's social media platforms- Press and communication at high level visits, including press trips for journalists

    • Royal Danish Embassy in Kenya

      Feb 2021 - Aug 2023
      Communications Officer

      Social media strategy and content creation. Storytelling and video production/editing.Press and media relationsPublic Diplomacy and climate diplomacy Events and creatives

    • Udenrigsministeriet

      Aug 2023 - now
      Special konsulent, digital kommunikation & public diplomacy

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Effective Media Relations

      Chartered Institute of Public Relations
      Nov 2021

    • Writing Skills for PR

      Chartered Institute of Public Relations
      Dec 2021