Resume of
JAAKKO HELLERANTA
JAAKKO HELLERANTA
211 N. Payne St., Alexandria, VA 22314 – (202) 247-1285 – +358-40-522-5500
jaakko@helleranta.com – Skype: jhelleranta – www.helleranta.com
Energetic M.Sc. in Technology specialized in (i) improving knowledge process and building open systems to improve information sharing and collaboration,
(ii) procurement, and (iii) non-profit management. Strong skills in (i)
innovative use of information technology (ii) data mining and analysis, and
(iii) project management. Excellent organizational and social skills, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Eligible to work with G4 Visa; no employer sponsorship required.
Education
Master of Science in Engineering (2009)
• Thesis for department of Industrial Engineering. Topic: "World Bank Financed Procurement: Key Challenges in Successfully Bidding for Projects"
• Thesis for department of Industrial Engineering. Topic: "World Bank Financed Procurement: Key Challenges in Successfully Bidding for Projects"
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - www.umuc.edu
Coursework in Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management (2004)
• Project Management, Government and Business Contracting (FAR regulation, etc)
• Project Management, Government and Business Contracting (FAR regulation, etc)
Experience
WORLD BANK Washington, DC
Consultant, (2007-) www.worldbank.org/energy
• Conducted a review of performance indicator use and Results Frameworks in World Bank energy sector investment projects (2007).
• Conducted a review of performance indicator use and Results Frameworks in World Bank energy sector investment projects (2007).
• Participated in building of a database of Sub-Saharan African Electric Utilities' operational data and electricity sector indicators (2007-2009).
EMBASSY OF FINLAND Washington, DC - www.finpro.fi
Intern & Analyst, Finpro Project Advisory Services (2003)
• Collected and reviewed data to inform clients on relevant World Bank operations.
• Collected and analyzed information on Iraq reconstruction projects from various governmental official and unofficial sources (USAID, World Bank, others) for Finnish government authorities and companies.
• Collected and reviewed data to inform clients on relevant World Bank operations.
• Collected and analyzed information on Iraq reconstruction projects from various governmental official and unofficial sources (USAID, World Bank, others) for Finnish government authorities and companies.
HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENT UNION Finland - www.tky.fi
One of the oldest non-profits in Finland with 12,000 members, over $50 million of assets, and $6 million budget; 10 full-time, 20 part-time staff, several hundred volunteers.
Senior Consultant (2000-2003, part-time)
• Managed a defense case to protect a $5 million fund from takeover.
• Formulated legal and communication strategies.
• Implemented targeted communication plans (online and offline) and oversaw the legal process.
Member of the Advisory Board (2002-2003)
• Facilitated a process for organizational restructuring of the board to increase transparency and knowledge transfer.
Member of the Economic Committee (2000-2001)
• Participated in investment policy preparation for a $50 million portfolio.
• Participated in investment analysis, lobbying, zoning, designing, and implementation of a $7 million apartment building project.
Chairman of the Council (2001, part-time)
• Chaired monthly meetings of the 45 member council.
• Acted as the focal point between the executive board and the council.
• Followed and oversaw the functions of the executive board.
President and Chairman of the Executive Board (2000, full-time)
• Responsible for strategic planning and management of the organization.
• with 10 full-time staff, 20 part-time staff, 10,000 members, and several hundred volunteers.
• Responsible for a $6 million annual budget.
• Recruited 10 new employees.
• Negotiated numerous contracts and agreements with different officials and businesses.
Member of the Executive Board (1999, full-time)
• Participated in developing a new web platform and portal for the campus.
• Started a project for assorting and cataloguing the 130 year old archives of the student union. 4 year project. 2 employees.
• Facilitated the restructuring of the student housing organization for 2,000 tenants.
METSO AUTOMATION LTD. Finland - www.metsoautomation.com
• Managed a defense case to protect a $5 million fund from takeover.
• Formulated legal and communication strategies.
• Implemented targeted communication plans (online and offline) and oversaw the legal process.
Member of the Advisory Board (2002-2003)
• Facilitated a process for organizational restructuring of the board to increase transparency and knowledge transfer.
Member of the Economic Committee (2000-2001)
• Participated in investment policy preparation for a $50 million portfolio.
• Participated in investment analysis, lobbying, zoning, designing, and implementation of a $7 million apartment building project.
Chairman of the Council (2001, part-time)
• Chaired monthly meetings of the 45 member council.
• Acted as the focal point between the executive board and the council.
• Followed and oversaw the functions of the executive board.
President and Chairman of the Executive Board (2000, full-time)
• Responsible for strategic planning and management of the organization.
• with 10 full-time staff, 20 part-time staff, 10,000 members, and several hundred volunteers.
• Responsible for a $6 million annual budget.
• Recruited 10 new employees.
• Negotiated numerous contracts and agreements with different officials and businesses.
Member of the Executive Board (1999, full-time)
• Participated in developing a new web platform and portal for the campus.
• Started a project for assorting and cataloguing the 130 year old archives of the student union. 4 year project. 2 employees.
• Facilitated the restructuring of the student housing organization for 2,000 tenants.
Trainee (summers 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002)
• Responsible for a supply chain streamlining and documentation project.
- Facilitated brainstorming meetings between business units to increase responsiveness to customer demand and improve workflow.
- Standardized and improved product delivery to the customer by automating the order process of a complex sub-assembly.
• Conducted research to determine optimal warehouse inventory using data extracted from company's information systems with MS Excel pivot tables.
Courses• Responsible for a supply chain streamlining and documentation project.
- Facilitated brainstorming meetings between business units to increase responsiveness to customer demand and improve workflow.
- Standardized and improved product delivery to the customer by automating the order process of a complex sub-assembly.
• Conducted research to determine optimal warehouse inventory using data extracted from company's information systems with MS Excel pivot tables.
WORLD BANK
• Advanced Procurement in World Bank Financed Projects (November, 2005)
Skills
LANGUAGES:
• Finnish: native; excellent written and verbal skills
• English: excellent working knowledge (reading, writing and verbal)
• Swedish: good skills (reading, writing, and verbal)
• French: intermediate
• Spanish: beginner
• English: excellent working knowledge (reading, writing and verbal)
• Swedish: good skills (reading, writing, and verbal)
• French: intermediate
• Spanish: beginner
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficiency in wide range of web, office, productivity and workflow applications:
• Office: MS Office (also MS Access), Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat, MindManager
• Publishing & Graphics: various including Front Page, Dreamweaver, PageMaker, Photoshop, etc
• Project & Process software: MS Project, MS Visio, various data mining, MFG/PRO (a SAP-like Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP] system)
• Systems & Languages: Windows, Unix, HTML, Visual Basic (basics), C+ (basics),
• Various web services and applications over ten years.
• Office: MS Office (also MS Access), Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat, MindManager
• Publishing & Graphics: various including Front Page, Dreamweaver, PageMaker, Photoshop, etc
• Project & Process software: MS Project, MS Visio, various data mining, MFG/PRO (a SAP-like Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP] system)
• Systems & Languages: Windows, Unix, HTML, Visual Basic (basics), C+ (basics),
• Various web services and applications over ten years.