Birita Poulsen
@biritapoulsen
Driven professional in industrial engineering and management.
What I'm looking for
I am a motivated and talented young professional with a strong educational background in Industrial Engineering and Management, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering. My journey has been marked by a commitment to making a meaningful impact, and I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply my analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience in various roles, including Sales & Product Manager at Remót Travel, where I cultivated partnerships and drove sales in the high-end tourism sector. My time as a Business Partner at Studio Mini allowed me to hone my skills in business analysis, strategy, and project management. I have also volunteered as an Executive Assistant, focusing on stakeholder management, and have interned in consulting and healthcare settings, where I contributed to sustainable development goals and product supply support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales & Product Manager
REMÓT TRAVEL
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Responsible for cultivating partnerships, driving sales, and nurturing customer relationships in high-end tourism. Focused on expanding the product portfolio within MICE and penetrating the customer base in Southeast Asia.
Consultant
Devote Consulting
Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (2 months)
Consultant in Life Science focused on project and change management to help organizations
transform and adapt to new processes and systems. Using stakeholder management, strategy, and technical expertise to drive progress and ensure smooth transitions in the industry.
Business Partner
STUDIO MINI
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Oversaw business analysis and development, strategy, sales, customer service, and project management while optimizing logistics and supply chain processes.
Executive Assistant
Malaysian Danish Business Council
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year)
Focused on stakeholder management, fundraising, and increasing the overall visibility of the organization.
Student Assistant
LEO Pharma A/S
Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year)
Provided support to the Global Product Supply sector, assisting in various operational tasks.
Summer Intern
SMJ Consulting Engineers
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 (1 month)
Identified core Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and collaborated with the management team to build an implementing strategy.
Implementation Specialist
Diagnostic Center at Rigshospitalet
Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 (9 months)
Implemented a new patient platform called 'Sundheds Platformen' at go-live in the Danish healthcare system.
Student Assistant
Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S
Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 2 months)
Conducted Human Factor analysis and medical device testing, responsible for monthly accruals meetings with the finance department.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technical University of Denmark
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering and Management
2018 - 2020
Grade: 11.2 out of 12
Conducted the Master's Thesis in collaboration with the Investment Project Office at Novo Nordisk A/S analyzing their Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects to identify continuous improvement measures, receiving a grade of 12 out of 12.
Polytechnic University of Valencia
Exchange Semester, Business
2019 - 2019
Completed an exchange semester focusing on electives such as Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Operations Management, Management, Recruitment Skills, and Spanish B2-level.
University of Queensland
Exchange Semester, Engineering
2018 - 2018
Completed an exchange semester with electives including Corporate Sustainability, Professional Practice in Engineering, Web Design, and Environmental Issues and Sustainability in Engineering.
Technical University of Denmark
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
2014 - 2018
Grade: 12 out of 12
Finished with a grade of 12 out of 12 on my Bachelor Thesis: 'The Influence of Knee Joint Pain on Knee Joint Mechanics during Walking in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis'.
Studentarskúlin í Hoydølum
High School Graduation, General Studies
2010 - 2013
Completed high school education with a focus on general studies.
I.E.S. Manuel de Falla
Exchange Student, General Studies
2009 - 2010
Participated as an exchange student, enhancing language skills and cultural understanding.
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