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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
  • 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
management, sales & negotiation, market research, and funding application input
  • 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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