Name: Meri Kontturi
Date of Birth: 2nd of July 1986
Email: merikontturi(a)gmail.com
I am a 24-years-old female originally from Rajamäki, now studying in Vaasa (Finland). I have had the chance to broaden my view of life by living away from Finland for a few years. By moving to China during the years of my upper secondary school, I have learned ways to adapt into new cultures and surroundings, learning a lot from myself as a person and as a co-worker.
I am quick to learn and like to do different kinds of things. I like challenges and am not afraid of asking for help if needed. As a co-worker, I am friendly and open minded; I strive for a positive attitude and am not downhearted too easily.
Working experience:
Time of employment Employer,
position, description
March –November, 2010 Finland at World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China
Pavilion guide, Team leader
Duties include assisting the guests visiting Finland Pavilion, providing and organizing guided tours for VIP Groups, assisting press and media personnel as well as Finland pavilion’s partners. As a team leader, the task includes ensuring smooth working environment and organizing and leading team members according to the fast changes of each day and adapting to unexpected situations. Working languages: Finnish, English and Chinese.
April, 2009 – March 2010 KONE Co., Hyvinkää, Finland, via Eilakaisla Oy
Direct Spares Sales & Pricing Assistant, Global Spares Supply
Duties at KONE included working as a part of Direct Sales and Pricing team. Line of work was selling and pricing elevator and escalator spare parts all over the world to KONE competitors and distributors. Working language: mainly English.
August, 2006 – August 2008 KONE Co., Hyvinkää, Finland
Direct Spares Sales & Pricing Assistant, Global Spares Supply
Duties at KONE included working as a part of Direct Sales and Pricing team. Line of work was selling and pricing elevator and escalator spare parts all over the world to KONE competitors and distributors, as well as setting up material information into KONE intranet and SAP. Working language: mainly English.
Education and training:
Starting from September 2008 - At the moment I am studying Public Administration in the University of Vaasa.
2004 – 2006 Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, China International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Languages:
Finnish – Native tongue
English – Excellent
Swedish – Conversational
Chinese – Satisfactory When completing my International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, I studied and matriculated Chinese. Chinese language skills include speaking, reading and writing.
Computer skills:
MS-Office, SAP basic transactions (Billing, Invoicing, Material information)