Yonsei University

Hawaii Pacific University

University of Oslo

Communications Lead at Laboremus Uganda & Emata

Emata

Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

Emata is an award-winning startup that uses machine learning to provide affordable, digital loans to farmers.

My responsibilities include internal and external communication, marketing and fundraising. Also in charge of creating and continuing to develop the Emata brand.

Communications & Marketing Lead

Laboremus Uganda creates digital KYC solutions for financial institutions in East Africa (and previously Europe). 

My responsibilities include internal and external communication, research, sales, and marketing.

Laboremus Uganda Ltd

Refactory is a tech academy bridging the gap between what universities teach and what the tech industry really needs.

I consulted on marketing (outreach & mobilization), communication and branding as we were setting up Refactory. I was also part of Refactory's Leadership Team and Advisory Board on behalf of Laboremus Uganda.

Refactory

Communications Consultant

Quesnay is a Norwegian company offering compliance products for the banking and finance industry, including customer onboarding, AML/CTF checks, digital signing, and so on.

I led the process of creating Quesnay's brand identity as it become its own company. On a day-to-day basis, I developed, managed and implemented the company’s internal and external communication strategies, consulted with clients on topics related to digital communication, and organized seminars, corporate events, and conferences.

Quesnay AS

Communications Officer

Part of the team that set up KRSby, a section of the newspaper targeting a younger demographic (Age: 16-35) and testing out new media, technology and approaches to sharing news and media .

Fædrelandsvennen

Freelance Journalist and Photographer

Part-time job while studying.

Built (and thus brought online) the website for the official student newspaper at Hawai'i Pacific University: Kalamalama. Managed the website while the newspaper transitioned from paper-only, via dual format, to a purely digital format. Also managed the photo staff and photos for the paper and online versions of the newspaper.

Also: Part-time journalist, photographer and page designer. Designed ads and worked with the advertisement department when needed.

Kalamalama

Web & Photo Editor

Ran a blog for the newspaper for two consecutive summers, covering lifestyle-related content including festivals and events.

Maren Bjørgum