Mikael Uusitalo has been appointed as METKA’s Business Cooperation and Membership Specialist. Uusitalo started in this position at the beginning of April. The main tasks include sourcing business partners, membership development and membership-related administrative tasks.
Uusitalo has a broad range of experience in the field of organizations. Most of this experience has been gained as a board member, with a focus on the acquisition and development of business partnerships. The above experience has been gained through the Aurasoutu ry and Trade ry, a student association in Uusitalo’s own field of study. In addition, financial expertise has been gained in the start-up association Boost Turku.
Uusitalo has developed his professional skills in sales in a multidisciplinary way. A major benefit of applying to student union is the work he has done in the event industry in various positions. Uusitalo has a degree in business administration.
“I’m excited about the new challenges, based on the experience I’ve already gained. It’s also great to see the action through the eyes of an employee, having previously been a board member in these situations. There’s a lot of new things in store and I want to give as much of myself as possible to this community and the Student Union,” says Uusitalo.
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