Curriculum vitae PERSONAL INFORMATION Christian Skov Hansen 2005 Lime Street, 96826 Honolulu (United States) (+1) 808 726 9567 [email protected] www.christianskovhansen.com www.linkedin.com/in/christianskovhansen Skype christian.skov.hansen WORK EXPERIENCE Jan 2015–Present Public Relations Intern Becker Communications, Inc., Honolulu (United States) www.beckercommunications.com Becker Communications, Inc. is a top-three public relations firm in Honolulu, Hawaii that specializes in promotions, marketing, corporate & government, issues & crisis, creative services, and digital. As a current Public Relations Intern, I am assisting in corporate communications, media relations, outreach & events, online marketing, and research. Aug 2014–Dec 2014 Communications Intern Hawaii Republican Party, Honolulu (United States) www.gophawaii.com The Hawaii Republican Party is the state affiliate of the Republican Party of the United States. As a Communications Intern, I was assisting in public relations, communications planning, social media efforts, political campaigning, volunteer recruitment, and events, including fundraisers and Election Day. Aug 2014–Nov 2014 Founder & Editor-In-Chief Midtvejsvalg.dk, Copenhagen, Washington D.C. & Honolulu (Denmark & United States) www.midtvejsvalg.dk Midtvejsvalg.dk (translated: Midterm Elections) is a collaborative student project dedicated to critical examination of the 2014 United States midterm elections. As a Founder and Editor-in-Chief, I developed the website and wrote articles for publication. Between the website's launch date, August 31, and Election Day, November 4, through organic growth only, we generated 28000+ hits and 2500+ unique visits to the website. Oct 2010–Aug 2014 Museum Host Odense City Museums, Odense (Denmark) www.museum.odense.dk As a part-time Museum Host at Odense City Museums, I was responsible for ticket sales, tourist information, supervision of exhibitions and events in a number of local attractions, including The Tinderbox, Møntergården, and Funen’s Art Museum. Jun 2008–Jul 2014 5/4/15 Receptionist and Correspondent Naturama, Svendborg (Denmark) www.naturama.dk © European Union, 2002-2015 | http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 1 / 3 As a part-time Receptionist at Naturama, one of the most modern and innovative natural history museums in Northern Europe, I was responsible for ticket sales, tourist information, supervision of exhibitions, events and accounting. As a Correspondent, during my first year in Hawaii, I also helped expand Naturama's social media channels through personal stories on my blog. Aug 2011–Jan 2013 Voluntary Assistant Erasmus Student Network, Odense (Denmark) www.esnodense.dk As part of Erasmus Student Network, I was responsible for receiving and helping exchange students network in Odense. Oct 2009–Dec 2009 Voluntary English Teacher I.C.A. Spanish School, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) www.guatemalaspanish.com As a voluntary English teacher (eighteen two-hour lessons) for children aged 13 to 16 years, I was responsible for providing basic understanding of English/American grammar and culture for children in order to prepare them for high school education. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Sep 2013–Present Master of Arts in Communication Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu (United States) www.hpu.edu I am able to engage, entertain, and persuade audiences. I know how to describe and analyze communication from theoretical perspectives. My main focus areas are public relations, issue management, strategic communications, advertising, and marketing. ▪ Expected date of graduation: May 10, 2015 ▪ Cumulative GPA 3.96 Jan 2012–Jun 2012 Exchange Student, Spanish Philology and Literature University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Spain) www.ull.es ▪ Spanish & Latin American language and literature Sep 2010–Jun 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Studies, Marketing, Branding & Communication University of Southern Denmark, Odense (Denmark) www.sdu.dk I possess in-depth knowledge about all aspects of Spanish and Latin American culture, languages, literature and society. I also know how to handle strategic and practical corporate tasks, including brand management, public relations, marketing communication, advertising, and consumers. ▪ Major in Spanish and Spanish-American Studies ▪ Minor in Marketing, Branding and Communication ▪ GPA 3.73 5/4/15 © European Union, 2002-2015 | http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 2 / 3 Curriculum vitae PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Danish Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Spanish C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 Norwegian B2 C2 B2 B2 C2 Swedish B2 B2 B2 B1 B2 German B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Computer skills ▪ Proficient user of Windows & Mac and Microsoft Office ▪ Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite Driving licence A, B ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Honours Awards 5/4/15 Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Hawaii Pacific University Department of Communication's 2014 Fall Best Professional Portfolio Award. © European Union, 2002-2015 | http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 3 / 3