Profil #231830

Seasoned EU project manager who stewarded 65 projects boosting sustainable economic development of cities and regions in Europe. Thorough in my research and analysis which reliably supported efficient use of public money. Adept at facilitating collaboration that considers stakeholder status, cultural background, communication style, and interest.
Project development Project management European Union Erasmus+ COSME Interreg Horizon 2020 creative industries SMEs communication  
Opdateret 27. april 2021
Min uddannelse
2005 - 2006

M.A. in International Studies

Anden uddannelsesinstitution i udlandet

Master of Arts, European interdisciplinary studies, grade very good, College of Europe (Poland)
  • Major - EU Single Market. Main courses taken: European history, European economic integration, EU legal order, EU competition policy, doing business in Central and Eastern Europe;
    • • Master Thesis: 'Outsourcing to Central and Eastern Europe: Relocation of economic resources within the UE' (grade very good).
    Uddannelsesområde: Samfundsvidenskab
    Periode: september 2005 - juni 2006
    2000 - 2005

    M.A. in International Studies

    Anden uddannelsesinstitution i udlandet

    Master of Arts, Political science, grade summa cum laude, Sciences Po Paris (France)
  • Major - European studies. Main courses taken: European integration, EU governance, EU legal order, EU international relations, lobbying in the EU.
  • Erasmus at the University of Warsaw in 2003-2004: obtained a Polish language certificate (level: independent user).
    • • Erasmus at the Freie Universität Berlin in 2001-2002: obtained the Vordiplom in political science (grade very good).
    Uddannelsesområde: Samfundsvidenskab
    Periode: september 2000 - februar 2005
    Min erhvervserfaring
    2020 - nu

    Founder | Freelancer

    RedWhite Consulting

  • Programme design and programme evaluation.
  • Proposal writing, project assessment and project implementation.
  • Desk research, data collection and analysis, knowledge management and capitalisation.
    • • Capacity building and stakeholder engagement.
    Arbejdsområde: Projektledelse
    Periode: april 2020 - nu
    2020 - 2021

    Project Manager

    Creative Business Cup

  • Identified and engaged key tourism stakeholders in Copenhagen; authored the project communication strategy and assets (COSME project Tourban).
  • Held a vibrant policy round table on creativity, innovation and skills; identified relevant case studies; co-designed and implemented the communication strategy (Erasmus+ project DeuS).
  • Conducted a series of interview-based case studies to examine how businesses are coping with the COVID-19 situation (COSME project CAST).
  • Successfully organised 2 startup pitching contests related to sustainable mobility in Copenhagen and the need for collaborative tools in the creative economy.
  • Mapped and analysed the stakeholder landscape to strengthen and develop partnerships.
  • Generated knowledge about the creative economy and monitored EU funding opportunities.
    • • Organised and moderated webinars on creativity, skills, music, and sustainable tourism.
    Arbejdsområde: Rådgivning & Support
    Periode: maj 2020 - marts 2021
    2019 - 2020

    Project Manager

    Aarhus Universitet (AU)

  • Co-drafted and reviewed key project deliverables; monitored the results of pilots developing IoT- and AI-enabled solutions for smart cities and communities (Horizon 2020 project SynchroniCity).
  • Co-authored the scoping paper and the draft roadmap for IoT research, innovation and deployment in Europe through desk research and survey analysis (Horizon 2020 project NGIoT).
  • Built an effective project storytelling strategy through 13 interviews with project partners, carried out reporting tasks, and contributed to activity planning (Interreg North Sea Region project SCORE).
  • Supported policy work on the upscaling of digital transformation in European cities, e.g. the 'Join, Boost, Sustain' Declaration co-drafted by the Open & Agile Smart Cities network and the ESPON policy brief 'Digital Innovation in urban environments'.
    • • Inputted the EU public consultations on AI, the European data strategy, Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme.
    Arbejdsområde: Forskning & Udvikling
    Periode: juni 2019 - februar 2020
    2018 - 2019

    EU Programmes Officer

    OCTA - Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories of the EU

  • Gathered the relevant data and produced the first qualitative report on the benefits of Erasmus+ projects to the OCTs, i.e. 8 success stories involving organisations based in 6 OCTs.
  • Collected, compiled and analysed data from 190 EU projects to draft the first quantitative report on the participation of OCTs in EU horizontal programmes for the period 2014-2018.
  • Designed and moderated a 2-day EU programmes workshop that increased the understanding of 70 delegates from 18 OCTs of Horizon 2020, COSME, Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.
  • Initiated and coordinated OCTA’s position paper voicing OCTs’ opinion on the legislative proposal for the EU programme for the environment and climate action (LIFE) 2021-2027.
  • Supported key stakeholders from Curaçao and Sint Maarten to become official partners of the 2019 edition of the European Social Economy Regions initiative (ESER) promoted by DG GROW.
    • • Raised OCTs' awareness of the EU programmes 2021-2027 most relevant to them through 12 tailor-made factsheets covering Horizon Europe, Erasmus, LIFE, Creative Europe, etc.
    Arbejdsområde: Politik & Samfund
    Periode: juni 2018 - maj 2019
    2015 - 2018

    Policy Officer

    Interreg Europe

  • Counselled 85 public authorities across Europe to build a project logic frame in line with programme requirements through capacity-building workshops (10+), individual coaching sessions (85), and a digital media campaign.
  • Assessed over 170 cooperation project proposals based on a multi-criteria analysis, i.e. rationale and methodology, quality of partnership, and impact on EU Structural Funds programmes.
  • Actively monitored the implementation and performance of 25 projects on internationalisation of SMEs, cultural and creative industries, entrepreneurship and social enterprises.
  • Captured and promoted the long-term effects of EU interregional cooperation projects to build the case for continuous support from EU institutions and national governments.
  • Supported the set-up and launch of the programme knowledge management platform.
  • Mentored and built the capacity of 6 newly recruited policy officers.
    • • Co-drafted the programme risk management strategy in compliance with EU regulations.
    Arbejdsområde: Administration
    Periode: juni 2015 - maj 2018
    2007 - 2015

    Project Officer

    Interreg IVC

  • Advised 125 project applicants from across Europe on how to develop sound project proposals in line with programme expectations via capacity-building workshops (15), as well as individual consultations and coaching sessions (125).
  • Assessed 230+ collaborative projects based on a multi-criteria analysis, i.e. rationale of the proposal, consistency of the methodology and work plan, quality of partnership and results.
  • Actively monitored the progress made and the achievements of 35 cooperation projects on research and innovation, SMEs and entrepreneurship, the environment and risk prevention.
  • Coordinated external experts commissioned to review programme performance, promote project results through capitalisation and assess the efficiency of exchange of experience processes.
  • Inputted the design of the Interreg Europe programme by holding consultation workshops with EU Member States, co-managing a wider stakeholder consultation, guiding the strategic environmental assessment (SEA), and co-drafting the programme manual.
    • • Co-edited programme annual implementation reports to the European Commission.
    Arbejdsområde: Administration
    Periode: oktober 2007 - maj 2015
    2006 - 2007

    Policy Officer

    French State (Secrétariat pour les Affaires Régionales, SGAR)

  • Represented the French State at management and decision-making meetings of 4 EU Interreg programmes involving the Hauts-de-France region: England-France, France-Wallonia-Flanders, North-West Europe and IIIC West.
  • Presided over the Steering and Monitoring Committees of Interreg IIIB/IVB North-West Europe consisting of national and regional government officials.
  • Coordinated the input and engagement of local, regional and national stakeholders in the preparation of 4 Interreg programmes for the programming period 2007-2013.
    • • Contributed to developing projects within the England-France cooperation area, including micro-projects for organisations with limited financial capacity (i.e. NGOs and charities).
    Arbejdsområde: Administration
    Periode: september 2006 - september 2007
    2005 - 2005

    Trainee

    Region Hauts-de-France

  • Monitored EU policies to gather intelligence for the regional council, e.g. research and innovation, regional policy, the environment, transport, state aid, agriculture and fisheries, etc.
  • Provided hands-on project development support to regional civil servants, e.g. submission of an EU bid on corporate social responsibility for DG Competition.
    • • Authored a report on the good practices of organising Polish EU representation offices in Brussels.
    Arbejdsområde: Administration
    Periode: marts 2005 - august 2005
    2004 - 2004

    Human Resources Recruitment Assistant

  • Updated the company's Lotus Notes database.
    • • Prepared briefing notes and carried out office duties.
    Arbejdsområde: Human Resources
    Periode: marts 2004 - juni 2004
    2004 - 2004

    French Teacher

    Academia de la Lengua

    • Taught French to Polish students.
    Arbejdsområde: Undervisning
    Periode: marts 2004 - maj 2004
    Mine kompetencer
    Evner
    capacity building capitalisation communication cultural intelligence desk reseach and analysis event organisation and facilitation knowledge management networking programme evaluation programme implementation project assessement project development project implementation project reporting sql databases stakeholder engagement
    Sprog på arbejdsniveau
    dansk engelsk fransk polsk tysk
    Mine præferencer
    Jobtype
    Freelance Fuldtidsjob Studieprojekt/speciale Vikariat
    Arbejdsområde
    Administration Forskning & Udvikling Kunst & Kultur Ledelse & Planlægning Organisation & Forening Politik & Samfund Projektledelse Rådgivning & Support Socialvæsen Undervisning Økonomi & Forvaltning
    Geografi
    Fyn Midtjylland Nordjylland Storkøbenhavn Sydvestjylland (Esbjerg) Sydøstjylland Sønderjylland Vestjylland Østjylland (Aarhus)
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