Nina Lehväslaiho
Eino Leinon katu 2 C 39
FIN-00250 Helsinki
Tel. +358 40 837 8568
Email: nina.lehvaslaiho(at)gmail.com
A FEW WORDS…
Hello everybody!
My name is Nina and I will be your tour guide today. This is a phrase I have gotten accustomed to use often while working as a guide here in the Finland pavilion or Kirnu as we all affectionately know it. But to learn more about me you should know t his phrase has been in my vocabulary since early 2007 when I first started working as a guide at the Fazer chocolate factory in Finland. I am a lover of chocolate and good conversations but most importantly I am interested in people and new opportunities which is why I ended up there as a guide in the first place. Sharing information and helping others is how I got started and it is still the spark behind my motivation. Working in Kirnu has been a wonderful opportunity for me as I am interested in working in an environment where I can continuously challenge myself and learn something new along the way, curious nature as I am.
I believe the greatest asset that I have to offer is my ability work with many personalities and groups of people. I realize just how valuable this skill is while I’m working here in Kirnu. My period as a team leader for our guide team has also taught me a lot about team work and trust. I adapt easily to new environments and maintain a positive outlook on things which helps motivate others. I have good organizational skills and I have the patience to work with small details. I enjoy working with other people as well as concentrating on my own projects.
My short term goal is to complete my BBA studies at HAAGA-HELIA by 2012 and as a part of my study program I’m looking for an internship in the field of management assistance preferably in Helsinki, Finland or Shanghai, China.
My long term goal is to find a fulfilling job with an international angle. I am open to all new opportunities.
Below you can find more information about me.
EDUCATION
2009 - 2012 (expected graduation) HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences
Degree Programme in Modern Languages and Business Studies for Management Assistants (BBA)
2008 University of Cambridge
Cambridge ESOL: Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
2008 Up with People - A Global Education Program
Cast A 2008
2006 - 2007 International Development Center of Adulta
Professional degree - Travel guide diploma
2003 - 2006 Kallio Upper Secondary School of Performing Arts
Matriculation Examination
WORK EXPERIENCE
March - November 2010 Finpro ry / Finland at EXPO 2010 Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China
Pavilion guide, Team leader in June – July
December 2009 Up with People (Global motivational organization)
Tampere, Finland
Emcee
Description: I co-hosted the Up with People show with a fellow alumnus when the Up with People Cast B 2009 performed at the Tampere Hall.
August - September 2009 Kuan Travel Management (Incoming tour operator)
Helsinki, Finland
Travel guide
Description: My job as an authorized Helsinki guide was to give guided bus tours and to assist visitors in the city of Helsinki.
June - July 2009 Long Shore Services (Incoming tour operator)
Helsinki, Finland
Travel guide
Description: Giving guided bus tours in Helsinki and helping visitors arriving on the Baltic cruises.
October 2009 Suomen Messut - Finnexpo (leading fair organizer in Finland)
October 2008 Helsinki, Finland
Emcee/hostess
Description: For two previous years I have worked at the Helsinki book fair which is the biggest literature event in Helsinki. As a hostess my job was to announce the program and introduce the speakers and performers on one of the fair stages. My job also included assisting performers with their performances and instructing them in the use of the stage technical equipment. Key point was make sure everything ran smoothly and according to the schedule.
November 2008 Arena Center Oy (sports centre and sport equipment import)
- February 2009 Helsinki, Finland
Receptionist, saleswoman
Description: In this job I welcomed our customers and offered help and instructions as needed. Other tasks included processing reservations and taking care of the café and shop.
July 2008 - August 2008 Up with People
Denver CO, United States
Assistant to the costume designer
Description: This was my first job abroad and the main tasks included checking and mending the Up with People show costumes, designing and creating new costumes, organizing the costume workshop and warehouse and corresponding with the production team.
6 February 2007 Cloetta Fazer Confectionery Ltd. (Most famous Nordic
- 30 December 2007 confectionery producer)
Vantaa, Finland
Tour guide, receptionist
Description: I worked as a guide at the Fazer chocolate factory were my main tasks were introducing the organization of Cloetta Fazer to visitors by using power point presentation, films and by giving a guided tour. In the summer I also worked at the reception were my work included maintaining the reception area, secretarial duties and attending to visitors and enquiries.
September - December 2006 Hua Boutiqué (shop for Chinese clothing and accessories)
Helsinki, Finland
Sales assistant
Description: My job was to assist my employer in routine tasks which were the sales, maintaining the boutique and oral and written translation work between English and Finnish. We also organized a fashion show in the Kamppi centre.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Languages Finnish mother tongue
English fluent
Swedish moderate
Mandarin Chinese studied for one year and worked in Shanghai for half a year.
French basics
Spanish basics
Hobbies and interests I have been playing piano since the age of seven and it is a passion of mine. I also practice Astanga yoga and read novels on my spare time.
Up with People January - June 2008: Up with People Cast A 2008
Up with people is a global education program combining theories of worldwide perspective, leadership studies, cross cultural communication and ‘hands on’ type of learning.
During this six month program I traveled together with 110 people from 26 different countries through three countries in two continents. I participated in many volunteer work projects and performed several internships which varied from organizing logistics, marketing and public relations in a host city to maintaining the Up with people show costumes.