Peter Hekkala

Lämsänkyläntie 77 B, 93999 Kuusamo, FINLAND; +(358)-8-855 303

Skills · Education · · Employment · Other

Skills and Capabilities

Marketing

• Ability to work globally and being a good leader with success.
• Proficient in analyzing researches and making a good report on it.
• Trained in preparing and analyzing the costs of a marketing research process.

Computing

• Experienced in using Word, Excel, Access, Power point, Corel Draw for Windows.
• Comfortable in using SPSS for Windows.
• Ability to learn new computer programs and applications quickly, with little instruction.

Languages

• I am bilingual in Swedish and Finnish.
• I can speak and write English fluently.
• I can get along with Chinese (Mandarin), since I worked and studied in China.

Education

Arcada Polytechnic, Helsinki, Finland

• Major: Business Administration
• Specialization: Marketing. 85 credits/ 140 credits
• Courses at Arcada
• Visit Arcada at: www.arcada.fi

Vaasa Institute of Business Economics and Hotel Management, Finland

• Major: Business Administration
• Specialization: Consumer service and Marketing (Diploma), Accounting (Certificate)
• Participated as a member of the Student union.

Other Education

• University College of the Fraser Valley, Courses at UCFV
• Participated in a study program in Tullholms Gymnasiet, Karlstad, Sweden
• Served in the Finnish miltary for 8 months

Employment

F&B Sales Manager (Mandarine City, Shanghai, China. Summer 2000) Mandarine City is a large residential complex of high standards, recognized as one of the most famous in Shanghai and China with a total capacity of accommodating about 10,000 people and employs around 300 people. I worked mainly as the F&B Sales Manager for the Mandarine Club House. I also participated in marketing campaigns focused on foreign embassies, consulates and companies to attract foreign customers to use the facilities and services.

Accountant (Embassy of Finland, Commercial Section, Beijing, China. Year 1997) I took care of the accounting, daily transactions, banking, local salaries and monthly reporting. During the holiday season I worked as the only foreigner with the Chinese staff. I also participated in visit arrangements of trade delegations and other things such as helping Finnish companies to establish their business in China.

Other Employment Being a trainee at Wärtsilä Diesel (engine and power plant manufacturer), Yago Oy (accounting company), Oulun Super Kesport - Intersport (sports store), Sales person, Carrols, Helsinki and Vaasa, Finland, 2 years (part-time job).

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