Copenhagen 10 January 2014–Present
Temporary Officer
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Iceland, Copenhagen (Denmark)
Temporary position in the Icelandic Embassy in Copenhagen
Brussels
21 July 2013–10 January 2014
Temporary Officer
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Iceland, Brussels (Belgium)
Temporary position in Iceland's permanent mission to the European Union
Beijing
01 October 2012–31 May 2013
Intern
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Iceland, Beijing (China)
Internship in the Icelandic Embassy in Beijing
Tasks at the Icelandic MFA:
The Ministry mainly made use of my extensive writing and analytical abilities. Wrote minutes, analysis, memos and reports. Drafted press releases.
Sat through meetings and took notes and provided information: 1- on- 1 meetings between ambassadors, multilateral meetings in institutions (EFTA, EEA, SCHENGEN) and bilateral meetings between governments (Iceland – China FTA negotiations).
Updated factsheets on over 12 countries as well as the main European Institutions.
Wrote weekly news bulletins for the Minister of foreign affairs about the aforementioned countries and institutions as well as on Chinese politics and society that required media analysis in foreign languages. Maintained the missions’ website as well as twitter and facebook account.
Considerable experience of administrative and consular affairs.
Organized events and high level visits, communicated with protocol officers and others. Hands on experience with being put in charge of preparing and executing special programs, both during political visits and cultural events.
DEGREES
01 Sep. 2011–05 July 2013
Masters of International Relations
Peking University, Beijing (China)
01 Sep. 2010–31 May 2011
Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs
University of Iceland, Reykjavík (Iceland)
01 Sep. 2007–20 Feb. 2010
B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Bifrost University, Borgarnes (Iceland)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Other Education
Part Time Jobs
2010 - 2011
Chinese Language Studies – 1 year non-degree program at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík (Iceland)
2012 -2013
Foreign Correspondent for the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, Beijing (China)
2008
Exchange Student at École Supérieure de Commerce et Technologie, Toulon (France)
2011-2013
Teaching in Beijing
2006 - 2007
Chinese Language Studies - 1 year non-degree program at Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing (China)
2006 -2010
Customs Officer for the Directorate of Customs - Iceland, Keflavík Airport (Iceland)
2002 - 2006
Matriculation Examination with emphasis on physics at Reykjavík Gymnasium, Reykjavík (Iceland)
2010
Faculty Assistant at Bifrost University, Borgarnes (Iceland
