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Aksel Ege

Aksel Ege

Oslo

Summary

Experienced Project Coordinator and Trainer with a strong background in managing international youth-focused initiatives and educational projects. Successfully leading project lifecycles from conception through implementation, securing EU/EØS funding, and fostering partnerships across 50+ European institutions. Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams, handle strategic planning, budget management, and risk mitigation. Skilled in digital marketing, communication strategies, and workshop facilitation. Passionate about empowering youth and adults, promoting social inclusion, driving digital innovation, and supporting sustainable development. Demonstrating excellent intercultural and communication competencies with advanced proficiency in English, Polish, Norwegian, and fluent Turkish.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROJECT DEPARTMENT MANAGER

FURIM Institute
Oslo, Oslo
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Coordinates and monitors the entire project lifecycle to ensure successful execution from planning to implementation
  • Responsible for managing the project workflow, following up on progress and aligning project goals with the organisation's overall objectives
  • Leading the application process for new projects, including preparing applications, collecting necessary documentation and liaising with partners for timely submission
  • Working closely with the team to optimise use of resources, ensure deadlines are met, and projects support FURIM's mission in youth development and skills training
  • Develop a strategy for obtaining EU/EEA funding
  • Increase the number of projects and activities with EU/EEA support across the department
  • Build and maintain good relations with the European Commission and potential partners in the member states
  • Systematically monitor funding portals to identify relevant opportunities and ensure that all EU/EEA funding is registered by theme
  • Drive business development and project procurement by identifying new funding opportunities, preparing technical and financial proposals, building partnerships, sourcing expertise and negotiating and drafting contracts with consultants and partner companies
  • Plan and organise project activities such as workshops, courses, conferences, study visits and website development in collaboration with participants and consultants
  • Ensure financial planning and budget follow-up for the projects
  • Provide administrative support, including follow-up of project documents and processing of invoices
  • Manage risks and solve challenges that arise
  • Prepare and review activity and project reports
  • Communicate and maintain good relationships with customers and project partners, and represent the department in meetings
  • Attend and represent the department at relevant conferences and events

Social Media Consultant (Short Term)

Igloo Innovation
Oslo, Oslo
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • I provided insight into how general social media strategies should be at Igloo Innovation, and gave recommendations for effective LinkedIn profile management
  • Spearheaded successful product launches through coordinated cross-platform campaigns that generated buzz among target demographics.
  • Set individual goals for each month and worked hard to attain and exceed these milestones.
  • Identified social media trends and developments to influence PR strategies.
  • Monitored online conversations about clients'' brands, identifying opportunities for positive engagement.
  • Created editorial calendars outlining posting schedules and content themes, keeping all stakeholders informed of upcoming initiatives.
  • Optimized content for search engines, improving organic traffic to clients'' websites.
  • Developed strong relationships with influencers to expand reach and generate new leads.
  • Streamlined internal processes related to content creation and approval, increasing team efficiency while maintaining high-quality output standards.
  • Analyzed social media campaigns and activities for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement to increase engagement.

PROJECT MANAGER

FURIM Institute
Oslo, Oslo
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • As a project manager at FURIM, I was responsible for overseeing the planning, execution and implementation of key project deliverables
  • My role involved coordinating day-to-day project activities, ensuring effective communication between team members and stakeholders, and managing timelines and resources to achieve project goals
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • I was also responsible for applying the project outcomes and ensuring that they were in line with FURIM's educational objectives, with a focus on skills development and youth inclusion
  • In addition, I was actively involved in project management from the start of the project to the reporting phase
  • I contributed to the project's dissemination activities, such as developing content for social media and building a digital brand identity
  • I was also responsible for uploading and monitoring content on the project website
  • Manage the project office, including selecting and supervising support staff, coordinating logistics for the project team and liaising with service providers and IT technicians
  • Provide administrative support, such as handling and preparing invoices to partner organisations
  • Help organise project activities such as training, workshops and conferences by finding and hiring trainers, experts and consultants, as well as managing travel and event logistics
  • Coordinate with partner companies and maintain daily contact with stakeholders and project beneficiaries
  • Represent the organisation at meetings and conferences
  • Negotiate, manage and monitor financial agreements and contracts with partners and experts
  • Planning and follow-up of the project's finances and budget
  • Review and finalisation of reports
  • Prepare and collect necessary administrative documents

SPECIALIST IN DIGITAL MARKETING

NOVUM Economy
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • At NOVUM Økonomi, I led marketing campaigns and worked on the company's brand identity, as well as being responsible for social media on various platforms
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
  • Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
  • Boosted company's online presence by developing comprehensive digital marketing strategy.
  • Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks with software solutions.
  • Restructured customer service process, ensuring quicker response times.

SPECIALIST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

UREST CO
Warsaw, Mazowieckie
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • In my role at Urest, I was responsible for managing clients' social media portfolios, while also monitoring and managing Urest's own official channels across multiple platforms
  • I ensured that all available digital assets were fully utilised to optimise visibility, engagement and branding
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Led cross-functional team to launch new product, exceeding initial sales forecasts.
  • Conducted in-depth market research for identifying new business opportunities.

Education

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EXCHANGE PROGRAMME)

University of Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway
07.2021

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ECONOMICS IN FINANCIAL MARKETS

Akademia Leona Kozminskiego
Warsaw,Poland
06.2020

Skills

  • Project Management (EU/EØS projects, Erasmus coordination)
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media Management (LinkedIn, SEO, SEM)
  • Budgeting and Financial Planning
  • Strategic Partnership Development
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Multilingual: Norwegian, English, Turkish, Polish
  • Customer service
  • Staff management
  • Team leadership
  • Team supervision
  • Problem-solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Task delegation
  • Decision-making
  • Safety and security
  • Customer engagement
  • Goals and performance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work planning and organization
  • Personnel training and development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Training and development
  • Relationship building and management
  • Operations management
  • Budget management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Personnel management
  • Workforce planning

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/29/97

Address: 0177,Oslo

Email: akselege34@gmail.com

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Collaborated with institutions of 50+ in the development of the projects.
  • Documented and resolved budgeting inconsistencies, which led to improved financial transparency and efficient resource allocation.
  • Achieved successful project delivery by completing EU/EØS funding applications with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved enhanced project communication by introducing LinkedIn strategies for social media tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop financial tracking spreadsheets and manage budgets effectively.
  • Resolved project implementation issues through stakeholder consultations and regular follow-ups.
  • Achieved increased social media engagement through effectively helping with content creation and digital brand identity management.

Certification

  • Erasmus+ Training - Certified Trainer (Dubrovnik,Croatia) - 22.03.2024 – 23.03.2024
  • Erasmus+ Workshop Trainer, Somos Europa - 11.11.2023 – 12.11.2023
  • Certified Participant, Woman-Up Project (European Union) - 10.10.2023
  • Certified Project Manager, UCAM - 13.06.2023 – 14.06.2023
  • Certified Leader in Youth Exchange, EduPlus - 13.05.2023 – 17.05.2023
  • Innovation Training, Oslo Innovation Week - 27.09.2022
  • Erasmus+ COMPATH Project Attendance, Collective Innovation - 11.01.2022 – 12.01.2023

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Norwegian
Intermediate
B1
Polish
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

PROJECT DEPARTMENT MANAGER

FURIM Institute
09.2022 - Current

Social Media Consultant (Short Term)

Igloo Innovation
07.2022 - 01.2023

PROJECT MANAGER

FURIM Institute
09.2021 - 08.2022

SPECIALIST IN DIGITAL MARKETING

NOVUM Economy
08.2021 - 11.2021

SPECIALIST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

UREST CO
01.2020 - 12.2020

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EXCHANGE PROGRAMME)

University of Stavanger

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ECONOMICS IN FINANCIAL MARKETS

Akademia Leona Kozminskiego

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