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Lotta Watia

Lotta Watia

Japanese language teacher

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  • About me

    Communication & marketing professional with a strategic mindset and strong passion for storytelling through text, video, and images 🌸

  • Education

    • University of Jyväskylä

      2005 - 2006
      Open University Studies Political Science and Government

    • JAMK University of Applied Sciences

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Hospitality Management Tourism Management

    • 西南学院大学

      2012 - 2012
      Exchange Student Japanese Studies

    • Ajou University(아주대학교)

      2011 - 2011
      Exchange student Korean Studies

    • Stockholms universitet

      2006 - 2009
      Japanese Studies

    • Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Hospitality Management Aviation and Tourism Business

      Major: Communication and Marketing ManagementMinor: Experience Economy and Designing ServicesThesis title: Social media & influencer marketing as tools for launching a new attractionThesis grade: 5GPA: 4,63(Evaluation scale 1-5)

  • Experience

    • City of Seinäjoki

      Sept 2007 - Apr 2010
      Japanese language teacher

    • Kyoto Hotel Ryokan Togetsutei

      Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
      Customer Service Personnel

      Intern.Customer service at a traditional high class Japanese hotel and restaurant in Arashiyama, Kyoto.

    • StaffPoint Oy

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2014
      Customer Service Personnel at Jyväskylä Congress Centre Ltd. / Jyväskylä Fair Ltd.

      Front desk personnel for congresses, fairs and concerts. Stage manager for concerts.Congress assistant for congresses and meetings. Backstage and VIP host for international events such as Nordic Business Forum.

    • JAMK University of Applied Sciences

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Japanese language teacher

    • Freelancer

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2020
      Tour leader and tour guide

      Classic group tours in Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and England. Ski and marathon tours in Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. Language school tours in Japan, England and The United States.I have worked as a freelancer for Albatros Travel, Vetikko Travel, STS Language Schools, JTB Finland (Laatumatkat) and MatkaVekka. My customers are mainly Finnish but I have also guided international groups in English.

    • Watia.fi

      Jun 2016 - May 2023
      Owner & author

      Watia.fi was a sequel to an award-winning Unagidon travel blog that was hosted under Rantapallo.fi, Finland's largest online travel website. Watia.fi showcased inspiring stories and tips around the world with special focus on Japan and East Asia. Watia.fi discontinued in 2023.

    • Tampereen Särkänniemi Oy

      Nov 2020 - now
      Content Producer

      ✍️ Storytelling and copywriting 🇫🇮 🇺🇸💻 Website admin📊 Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Google Business, Google Analytics, Looker Studio✉️ Newsletters and automations📰 Press releases and media contacts🤳 Social media content creation and management (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn)🤝🏻 Influencer marketing management📦 Product descriptions, Shopify🎤 Event planning and hosting (Meet & Greets, Ilo Awards, Charity events)...And more!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Food Hygiene Proficiency Certificate

      Finland

    • Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2

      Japan Foudation

    • Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate

      Finland