Negar Sharifi

Experience

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  Korosheh - کروشه

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Social Media Coordinator

  My responsibilities included performing basic social media management, preparing monthly reports on interactions and engagements, and conducting search to find diverse content. What I found particularly rewarding was the opportunity to actively contribute to brainstorming sessions with the strategic and design teams, where new ideas for advertising campaigns and social media content for clients were generated.

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  Tehran Municipality شهرداری تهران

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Sustainability Analyst

  As a sustainability analyst, I was tasked with the preparation of a sustainability report. The report aimed to showcase the financial and technical aspects of past municipality environmental projects, with a focus on effectively communicating the results to decision-makers and stakeholders.

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  Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  I researched and prepared a presentation on "Design for Sustainability" for teaching purposes to chemical engineering students. Through this process, I came to understand the differences between report content and instructional material and the importance of aligning the two for effective learning.

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  University of Oulu

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Research Assistant

  As part of the TOCANEM project, I was involved in conducting a life cycle assessment of steel production with a focus on carbon abatement in the steel industry. Utilizing the SimaPro software, we carried out an analysis to compare the GHG emissions and global warming potential of coke and biochar. The next phase of the project entailed conducting a multicriteria sustainability analysis.

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  Finnish Red Cross - Suomen Punainen Risti

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Face to Face Fundraiser

  The job involved promoting the Finnish Red Cross through direct interactions with people and encouraging them to make monthly donations. This type of job can be challenging as it requires strong communication and persuasion skills, as well as the ability to connect with people and understand their needs and motivations. It also requires a deep understanding of the mission and activities of the Finnish Red Cross in order to effectively communicate its value to potential donors.

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  Oulun Energia -konserni

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  As a team member of a pioneer energy company committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030, my role involved creating a comprehensive roadmap that aligned with science-based targets. In order to equip the company with long-term plans and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, my primary focus was to research and select the most appropriate standards, guidelines, and tools such as ISO standards, GHG protocol standards, etc.The next step was to incorporate alternative plans such as green energy choices and suitable carbon offsetting options into our strategy. Through this process, I gained a deep understanding of the energy sector's upstream and downstream partners.Finally, I worked closely with the marketing team to facilitate the communication of the technical and analytical aspects of the work in a way that was easily understood by all stakeholders. This included making the information more accessible and user-friendly, which helped to ensure that the company's net-zero goals were well-communicated and understood by all stakeholders. Show less

  • Junior Carbon Solution Consultant

    May 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Master Thesis Project/ opinnäytetyöntekijä

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Metsä Board

  May 2024 - now

  Sustainability especialist