Melanie Lindgren
Helsinki,18
Summary
Hello, I'm Melanie, a dedicated multilingual legal professional offering expertise in EU and IP law. Organised and dependable team mate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have a strong background in communication through design, this brings a unique perspective to my work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TRAINEE
EUROPEAN UNION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE (EUIPO)
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked within EUIPO's core business department called Operations Department (OD) as a trademark examiner
- Also involved in OD-Bridge and OD-Secretariat, supporting well-being initiatives and crafting staff content
- Self-organised for monthly goals, provided direct client support regarding procedural matters, and achieved 100% call-back rate.
LEGAL INTERN
LEO HERTZBERG OY
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Served as a legal assistant for Varatuomari Leo Hertzberg, a well-known and respected lawyer in Helsinki
- Main responsibilities encompassed legal research, drafting legal documents related to civil, family, criminal, and international humanitarian law issues, as well as conducting comprehensive client interviews.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
FÖRENINGEN LUCKAN
04.2019 - 01.2020
- My tasks in project Dörren (a professional networking matchmaking tool for local and foreign professionals from the same industry) included brand creation and implementation, as well as scheduling and handling information flow from the Project Manager
- I represented the project in various events with prospective partner organisations
- Attended meetings between stakeholders and steering committee for whom I prepared presentations showcasing the status of the completion of my work.
VISUAL DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
VARIOUS COMPANIES
05.2010 - 08.2017
- As a freelancer, work encompassed the creation of designs, illustrations, and brands
- This experience led to the effective management of deadlines and budgets
- Communication skills with customers, problem-solving abilities, and flexibility were also honed
- During this period, collaborations included Finnish companies like Kiosked, Monami, and Cinemaissí Film Festival.
Education
MSC IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW -
Hanken School of Economics
Helsinki, Finland07.2022
BA IN LAW - EUROPEAN UNION LAW - European Union Law
Tallinn University / Helsinki Campus
Helsinki, Finland06.2020
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Motivated
- Good listener and communicator
- Reliability
- Team-work oriented
- Organizational and planning skills
- Written and Verbal skills
- Decision-making
- Responsibility
- Legal Writing
- Legal Research
- Intellectual Property Law
- Trademark Registration
- Document Filing
- Corporate Law
- Efficient Researcher
- Case Interpretation
- Investigation Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Advisory
- Negotiation
- Legal Research and Review
- Creative and Critical Thinking
Languages
ENGLISH
FINNISH
SWEDISH
FRENCH
JAPANESE
GERMAN
Additional Information
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Outlook, Skype, Instagram, Zoom, Google Docs, Google Drive, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Personal Information
Nationality: Finnish
Volunteer Experience
- SHS - Masters Committee, Events team lead, 02/08/2021, 06/15/2022, Helsinki, Finland, https://shs.fi/en/student-union-2/karverksamhet/kommitter/masters-committee/
- 1st Nordic Legal Research Conference, Marketing Coordinator, 01/2019, 02/2020, Helsinki, Finland, https://www.facebook.com/NordicLRG/
Hobbies and Interests
Karate, fencing, archery and playing music.
Training
02/21/2020, 02/28/2020, Bali, Indonesia, Team member, Jean-Pictet Legal Competition, https://www.concourspictet.org/indexen.html
Hobbies
Karate, archery, learning and walking with my dogs.
Timeline
TRAINEE
EUROPEAN UNION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE (EUIPO)
09.2022 - 05.2023
PROJECT COORDINATOR
FÖRENINGEN LUCKAN
04.2019 - 01.2020
LEGAL INTERN
LEO HERTZBERG OY
02.2019 - 02.2020
VISUAL DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
VARIOUS COMPANIES
05.2010 - 08.2017
MSC IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW -
Hanken School of Economics
BA IN LAW - EUROPEAN UNION LAW - European Union Law
Tallinn University / Helsinki Campus
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