Learning & job
Learning curve
MBA, Reykjavík University 2011-13
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Project Management Association, IPMA-C Project Management Degree 2011
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Management training at Knowledge Exchange 2009-11
M.Sc. management and strategic planning, University of Iceland 2003-06
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International Business, CBS Copenhagen, 2005-06
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Business Studies, University of Iceland 2001-03
B.A. in french, University of Iceland 1997-99
ABRSM diploma, Reykjavík School of Music 2003-05
DALF** diploma, University of Grenoble, 1996
DELF* diploma, University of Perpignan, 1995
Matriculation exam, Mentaskólin in Reykjavík 1993
Job experience
Own operations and investments: Vinnupallar ehf., 2017-2023, several operating companies, investment and holding companies, 2007-2022.
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Development of own companies from start-ups to full-fledged sustainable companies.
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Project management and operation of medium-sized construction projects, 60-100 employees.
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Operation and ownership of commercial real estate.
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Investments in general and in shoots.
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Consulting in the field of project management and quality issues - analysis and setting up of processes, preparation of quality documents, implementation of quality systems, internal audits, courses and training on various aspects of quality management.
Quality management, cost management, internal control – Norðurál ehf., 2008-11
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Implementation, structure and operation of quality issues – Implementation of a quality system according to the requirements of ISO 9001 as well as coordination of document management.
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Cost management Helguvík – Cost monitoring and analysis, settlements, reporting to senior management, budgeting and financial forecasts.
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Internal control – Implementation/improvement/monitoring of internal control processes
Financial specialist – MEST ehf., 2007-08
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A wide range of assistance to the finance manager, including reporting and analysis.
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Responsible for installation/improvement/monitoring of processes.
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Project management regarding changes related to computer systems.
Executive Assistant - TEVA Denmark A/S, 2006
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Operations and project management, market research, sales and inventory forecasting, assistance with human resource management, financial management and budgeting.
Head Coach and Administrator – UMFA Gymnastics Department, 2002-04
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Day-to-day management of seven trainers and supervision of the training of 230 practitioners.
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Formulation and implementation of strategy, presentation of operational goals and daily operations/planning.
Sigurjónsson and Thor ehf. Patent law firm, 2001-03
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Handling patent applications with critical and tight deadlines.
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Accurate internal control of processes and their implementation.
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Patent translations and trademark searches.
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Communication with foreign customers as well as the Patent Office.