Jessica Green's CV.
Education:
University of Tromsø, Norway
MSc in Business Creation and Entrepreneurship
Central Michigan University, USA
BAA in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, minor in Marketing
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience (Chronological):
Green Door Creative Consultancy, Tromsø Norway - A one-woman business consultancy providing a
variety of services to industry and academia
Founder, April 2018-present
Njorth Bio_ AS, Tromsø Norway – A startup company helping scientists to commercialize ideas
Head of Business Development and Office Administration, March 2016-March 2018
BIOPROSP_17 & _19 (MABIT), Tromsø Norway – An international conference on biotechnology
Head of Communications, March 2016-March 2018
The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) - Largest research/education institution in northern Norway
Research Assistant in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, March 2014 – May 2016
Bath and Body Works, Center Township PA USA – A retail store offering personal care items
Temporary Sales Leader (Management), August 2013-February 2014
Bazinga Bar, Tromsø Norway – A student-run pub and cafe on the campus of UiT
Assistant Manager, August 2012 – June 2013 (open only during fall & spring semesters)
Diana Rua Media, Pittsburgh PA USA - A full-service event management and marketing agency
Project Manager for Whim Nightclub, March 2010 – July 2010 (moved to Norway July 2010)
Macy’s Department Stores, Pittsburgh PA USA - An American chain department store
Cosmetic Sales (May 09-Sept 09), promoted to Assistant Dept Manager (Oct 09 – Mar 10)
CBS Radio, Pittsburgh PA USA - One of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the U.S.
Account Executive, May 2006 – May 2009
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University of Tromsø, Norway
MSc in Business Creation and Entrepreneurship
Central Michigan University, USA
BAA in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, minor in Marketing
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience (Chronological):
Green Door Creative Consultancy, Tromsø Norway - A one-woman business consultancy providing a
variety of services to industry and academia
Founder, April 2018-present
- Consulting for companies such as Biotech North, Mabit, Norinnova Forvaltning, Tekna, and Tromsø Forskningsstiftelse.
- Offering help with branding strategies, including social media management, newsletter creation, presentation design & delivery, copy/script writing, and website management/content creation.
- Providing business development services, such as project management, customer relationship
- Helping companies with sponsorship design and sales responsibilities
- Assisting organizations with language tasks, such as English language cleansing and translation
Njorth Bio_ AS, Tromsø Norway – A startup company helping scientists to commercialize ideas
Head of Business Development and Office Administration, March 2016-March 2018
- Business Development. Assisted in the business development of scientific ideas at Njorth Bio_. This includes extensive work on governmental funding applications (various Forskningsrådet, Mabit, & SME Instrument), as well as performing market research and interviews.
- Social Media & Website Maintenance. Handled all updates and maintenance on social media (Facebook & Twitter) and website (WordPress), and tracked analytics. Wrote and designed all website and social media content, including marketing graphics.
- Brand Development. Shared the lead with CEO regarding brand development. This includes traveling for business meetings and conferences to network and give company presentations to small and/or large groups. Also organized and/or personally developed all digital and physical marketing materials.
- Office Management. Responsible for all office management tasks, including regular use of Visma Severa, Visma.net, Wordpress, Google Analytics, and Microsoft OneDrive. Taught myself these programs independently, without training.
BIOPROSP_17 & _19 (MABIT), Tromsø Norway – An international conference on biotechnology
Head of Communications, March 2016-March 2018
- Organization. One of two paid employees for the entire conference. Heavily involved in the project management of both BIOPROSP_17 and BIOPROSP_19, alongside the project managers. Attends almost all meetings (internal & external) and influences most decisions.
- Brand Development & Recruitment. Plays a large role in recruiting delegates for the conference. Represents BIOPROSP at other conferences and events for networking and recruitment purposes.
- Fundraising. Was the only team member to raise any additional industry sponsorships, above and beyond the normal corporate/governmental sponsorships.
- Point of Contact. Serves as the primary point of contact for speakers, delegates, and most business partners. Handles concerns, answers questions, and provides updates. Writes a newsletter every 6 weeks in prime promotion time.
- Social Media & Website Maintenace. Handles all updates on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter) and website (Drupal). Writes and designs the majority of the website and social media content, including most marketing graphics. Taught myself Drupal without training.
The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) - Largest research/education institution in northern Norway
Research Assistant in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, March 2014 – May 2016
- Provided assistance to Professor Lene Foss at the business school of UiT in a variety of forms, including conducting innovation-related research, English language cleansing, lecture presentation content and design, styling papers to conference guidelines, note-taking at roundtable discussions, and other clerical duties.
Bath and Body Works, Center Township PA USA – A retail store offering personal care items
Temporary Sales Leader (Management), August 2013-February 2014
- Trained and managed a team of up to 60 employees on selling skills and customer service issues
- Provided feedback to employees on performance strengths and areas of development
- Assisted in increasing holiday revenue over the previous year by substantial margins
- Held accountable for individual sales segment goals in order to make plan for each business day
- Showed customers which products fit their needs based upon extensive product knowledge
- Responsible for all opening and closing management routines
Bazinga Bar, Tromsø Norway – A student-run pub and cafe on the campus of UiT
Assistant Manager, August 2012 – June 2013 (open only during fall & spring semesters)
- Collaborated with the venue manager to launch a brand-new business
- Supported an increase in sales that more than quadrupled in 9 months
- Trained and managed a team of support staff to handle daily operations on a regular basis
- Helped to organize and promote events at the venue to attract clientele
Diana Rua Media, Pittsburgh PA USA - A full-service event management and marketing agency
Project Manager for Whim Nightclub, March 2010 – July 2010 (moved to Norway July 2010)
- Organized promotional activity including events such as band performances and fashion shows
- Coordinated social media activity through Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter
- Arranged and executed VIP parties
- Created new business by promoting club as a venue for corporate functions
- Purchased and voiced radio advertising for clients
Macy’s Department Stores, Pittsburgh PA USA - An American chain department store
Cosmetic Sales (May 09-Sept 09), promoted to Assistant Dept Manager (Oct 09 – Mar 10)
- Sold Clarins cosmetics, a high-end makeup and skincare line, requiring the analysis of customer needs alongside relationship-building in order to meet aggressive sales goals
- Coached a team of at least 30 associates on all levels of selling skills and customer service issues
- Provided feedback to employees on performance strengths and suggested areas of development
- Responsible for the daily activities of 3 major departments
- Developed a selling team by delegating responsibilities and tasks while regularly meeting sales goals
CBS Radio, Pittsburgh PA USA - One of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the U.S.
Account Executive, May 2006 – May 2009
- Built new business using cold calling techniques
- Developed and nurtured business relationships in order to support sales
- Performed market research on the radio industry to strengthen proposals
- Utilized excellent presentation skills to key decision makers
- Designed proposal packages based on customers’ needs
- Coordinated the radio media buys of several nationally recognized corporations
- Wrote scripts for radio advertisements that were used on-air
- Planned unique traffic-generating events
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