TUOMAS SAHRAMAA, M.Sc., LEED AP
tuomassahramaa.com / tuomas.sahramaa@gmail.com / +358 40.532.2513
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION Aalto University, School of Business, M.Sc. (Marketing) Helsinki, Finland Sept. 2009 – May 2013 Minors: International Design Business Management (IDBM) and Creative Sustainability Thesis: Fostering the Sense of Community at University Campuses Through Placemaking (Grade: 5/5) Stanford University California, USA & Helsinki, Finland Sept. 2010 – June 2011 Mechanical Engineering 310 (ME310) Global Product Development Course American University, Kogod School of Business, BSBA Washington, DC, USA Marketing Specialization, Cum Laude
Sept. 2000 – May 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE Slush 2013 Startup Conference Helsinki, Finland May 2013 – present Co-organizer – Specializing in content development, communications and design oo Led content creation and copywriting for the launch of the Slush 2013 website, www.slush.fi Various Projects Helsinki, Finland Sept. 2009 – present Product Developer & Designer – Projects: UPM, Sanoma, REE Europe, Aaltoes, Design Camp Kolding, Aalto Univ. oo Creating multiple product and service design concepts, plus graphic and event design. Aalto University, Mechanical Engineering 310 (ME310) Course Helsinki, Finland Feb. 2012 – June 2013 Instructor, Lecturer & Coach – Projects: Rovio, Audi, UNICEF, Carvajal, eFM, Washtec oo Planned and executed course curriculum, coached design teams and coordinated with global partner universities. oo Developed course website content, marketing materials and managed the course’s social media community. Gensler Architects, Brand Design/Lifestyle Studio Washington, DC, USA Sept. 2007 – Jan. 2009 Project Manager – Primary Accounts: NASCAR, T.Rowe Price, Bank of America/US Trust, Reed Smith LLP oo Directly managed teams of designers, fabricators and contractors to meet client brand identity and communication goals through design and brand strategy initiatives. oo Administered and reported monthly project billing, invoicing, staffing reports, budget forecasts and projections. oo Drafted contracts, work authorizations, new business proposals and RFP responses through outlining specific project details, fee structures, schedules and staffing needs. Laughlin, Marinaccio & Owens Advertising Virginia, USA Dec. 2006 – Sept. 2007 Account Executive – Air National Guard (ANG), Brand Informatics (BI), American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), Chevy Chase Bank Accounts oo Developed and implemented web-based marketing tool “Mach 1.0”; presented to ANG annual conference. oo Coordinated ANG College Football Bowl partnership consisting of live events and print ads. oo Presented new brand identity and integrated marketing campaign at AATF annual conference. JDG Communications Virginia, USA Aug. 2006 – Dec. 2006 Account Executive – General Services Administration (GSA) Account oo Drafted creative strategy brief and implemented initial phases of integrated Customer Education campaign. oo Led print campaign design effort for Management Services Center; managed comprehensive media buy. Arnold Worldwide Virginia, USA Nov. 2004 – July 2006 Assistant Account Manager – Choice Hotels International Account oo Provided comprehensive advertising account-related support with substantial client interface.
OTHER Accreditations: Additional Software: Military Record: Languages: Citizenship:
USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, Office Suite, iMovie, Wordpress Finnish Armed Service, Rapid Deployment Forces. Säkylä, Finland; 1999 – 2000 English (Native), Finnish (Spoken: Advanced) Finland & USA