My First Years
Born on the 24th of March 1982 in Sarpsborg, Norway. My toddler years were spent here. At the age of five we moved to the city of Bodø, in the northern part of Norway

Elementary School
I attended first grade in the small community of Tverlandet, close to Bodø. Second and third grade was attended on the tiny island of Sør-Arnøy.

Starting from forth grade I attended Oslo Montessori School in Vettakollen, Oslo. The Montessori pedagogy has since formed a large part of my life.

Junior High School
These were probably the most influential years of my life. Still attending Oslo Montessori School, the important lessons of teamwork and cooperation were thought.
During these years my social awareness was triggered. Having senior responsibility for the pupil-operated canteen thought me basic knowledge about leadership and management.

I was elected president for the local youth council and served here for several years.

My first job was as a paperboy in my neighborhood.

Senior High School
Fagerborg High School in the center of Oslo was my school ground for three years. Here I specialized in English, computer skills and mathematics.
I was appointed my class' student representative at the school student council. For some time I was vice president of the council.
Please refer to my grades

I continued my work as president for the Local Youth Council.

I have a short history of working in politics. I attended several seminars and worked at the National Convention for Conservative Party of Norway.

My second employment was with Arngren Electronics at Holmen in Oslo. I quickly moved from a part time employee at the warehouse to shop assistant. I acquired considerable knowledge with technology and electronics. During the last year of my employment I was senior shop assistant during weekends and holidays with a maximum of two employees to manage.
Please refer to my employer's recommendation (In Norwegian only)

The National Conscript
I served the mandatory military service in the civil community at The National Touring Exhibitions, Norway Here my views on art were developed.
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I worked part time for Temp Team at Shell service stations around Oslo
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Norwegian School of Management BI
I am a MSc in Business and Economics (Siviløkomom) from Norwegian School of Management BI in Oslo, Norway.

In August and September of 2004 I attended a study trip to the Shangdong Province in China. Here I conducted market research on behalf of a Norwegian Technology firm.
Please refer to Otrum's letter
Our work was honored with the grade A.
A picture from one of our meetings. I am the person on the far right.

In October 2004 I was accepted to the Mentor Program at BI. This implied that I receive guidance from a Norwegian manager. The meetings and mentoring has been very important to me and has given me important insights in to professional business life.

From August 2005 to December 2005 I was accepted at the prestigious Seoul National University in South Korea as an exchange student. The exchange period was a unique experience were I met people from around the world and became even more familiar with the different cultures of the world. South Koreans are one of the most warm people in the world and I hope to return in the near future.

I finished a business case study about the Norwegian technology firm Linpro in the course Technology Strategy thought by Espen Andersen. Technology and strategy have become on of my major academic interests alongside emerging markets.

Mamut ASA
Mamut ASA is an ERP solution provider in Europe with about 400 000 customers and about 500 employees, mainly based at HQ in Oslo. Mamut tenders to small and medium-seized businesses with Mamut Business Software being the flagship of the company. I work within direct sales to new, Norwegian customers. I have done very well and am very comfortable in a sales situation.

Currently, I a m seeking new opportunities as my current work can not provide the challenges which I am looking for.

Involvement
I am an active blood donor and I have a PLAN sponsor child in Tanzania.

Today I am a member of: Young Conservatives, Amnesty International Norway, Fremtiden i Våre hender, Røde Kors and "Siviløkonomene".

Today I subscribe to these newspapers and magazines: International Herald Tribune, Wired Magazine, Bluff Magazine, Vi Menn, Card Player Magazine, PC Magazine, Foreign Policy Magazinea and Time Magazine.

Travel
I have traveled to and in these countries (number of visits); Cambodia (1), China (2), Denmark (numerous times), France (numerous times), Great Britain (numerous times), Hong Kong (3), Italy (1), Kenya (1), The Maldives (1), Mauritius (1), The Philippines (2), The Seychelles (1), Scotland (1), Singapore (1), South Africa (1), Sweden (numerous times), Tanzania (1), Thailand (1), USA (1) and Vietnam (1),