MARIA SVENSSON
Österportsgatan 123A | 211 26 Malmö | +46 (0)40 701 55 55 55 | maria.svensson@email.com
PE RSO NA L GOA LS
With my education as a strong foundation, I want to work with international issues such as analysis, advocacy and communication in
order to increase understanding about how international processes influence individuals, businesses and governments worldwide.
ACAD EM I C EDU CA T IO N
International Relations bachelor’s programme
2008-09-01 — 2011-06-01
Malmö University, Sweden
During the programme I took courses in international political economy, global and regional developments, trade policy and human
rights. These courses helped me to understand how international events affect individuals and businesses. I also learned to analyse
and compile information in a way that communicates a clear message. My previous experience in international work is an advantage
because I understand how social and cultural values influence and affect the economic and political fabric of a society.
Academic Text, elective course
2010-03-01 — 2010-04-01
Malmö University, Sweden
I learned how to structure different texts depending on their purpose and content.
Career, elective course
2010-04-01 — 2010-05-01
Malmö University, Sweden
The course’s aim is to develop one’s academic competence, personality and values in relation to different occupational areas.
ADD IT IO NA L EDU CA TI O N
Drawing course
2006-08-01 — 2006-12-01
Arte Ilimitiada, Lisbon, Portugal
I took art lessons in Portuguese and received a solid understanding of cultural values in Portugal. I also learned to see design from
multiple perspectives, which is an asset to my political studies because I can apply different perspectives to various concepts.
Portuguese course
2005-01-01 — 2006-02-01
CIAL Centro de Linguas, Lisbon, Portugal
During my studies at Lisbon I communicated daily in Portuguese and learned to use the language practically and fluently.
French course
2004-02-01 — 2004-05-01
Alliance Française Paris Ile-de-France
I took a three-month long language course in Paris in order to develop my basic French skills.
Media programme with a concentration in journalism
1999-08-01 — 2002-06-01
Sundsgymansiet, Vellinge, Sweden
During my studies I developed my ability to write texts and critically analyse information. I did an internship at the Swedish National
Defence College’s communications department where I had an active role analysing and summarising texts and press releases.
WO RK E X PE RI ENC E
Sales manager
2008-06-01 — 2008-12-01
Pink Ribbon Golf, Lisbon, Portugal
As a sales manager in Portugal I developed a close cooperation with Laço (www.laco.pt) because Pink Ribbon Golf was their official
sponsor. I had to use a lot of initiative and creativity in order to get customers to realise the market potential to support Laço. I
worked administratively with annual reports, budgets and customer lists. In addition I organized various events such as golf
tournaments. My work demanded that I work in a flexible, engaged, outgoing and trustworthy manner.
Working languages: Portuguese, English
Receptionist
2007-08-01 — 2008-08-01
Oitavos Dunes Golf, Cascais, Portugal
I learned to cope with stress and problems by using humour and patience. I did my job well, which resulted in an increased area of
responsibility handling relations with Scandinavian customers. We held an annual European Golf Tour and I learned the importance of
good organisation and how to work with a large number of people under stress.
Working languages: Portuguese, English
Nursing assistant
2002-01-01 — 2003-01-01
Postgården, Höllviken municipality
I learned to work in a constructive way, how to prioritise and to focus on what I am working on. I became adept at anticipating the
needs of patients, which in turn developed my ability to perceive what was required of me.
Working languages: Swedish
VO LUN TE ER WO R K
Volunteer
2007-08-01 — 2008-12-01
National Breast Cancer Organisation, Laço, Portugal
My work with the National Breast Cancer Organisation was extremely informative and I personally developed a lot. I communicated a
message in an informative and entertaining way. I also engaged with people and got them to understand my message about how
important it is to be aware of the risks for breast cancer.
ADD IT IO NA L S KI L LS
Languages
Swedish: Native speaker
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
German: High school level
Latin: Basic level
French: Basic level
Computer skills
Microsoft Word and Excel: I have worked with Excel to create customers registers, budgets and yearly reports
REF ER ENC ES
Magnus Erickson, Lecturer at Malmö University, e-mail: magnus.ericson@mah.se
Anna Calissendorff, Coordinator at Pink Ribbon Golf, e-mail: annacff@netcabo.pt
Miguel Champaulimaud, Manager at Oitavos Dunes Golf, email: mchampalimaud@quintadamarinha.pt