Quyen Le Gjone

Communication Specialist & Content Writer

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Who i am

About Me

I have over ten years of experience in MarCom, content writing, and web design. Fluent in English and Norwegian, I have a diverse skill set that makes me an asset to any team. With a propensity for creativity and an eye for detail, I can see the big picture while also attending to the small details that make all the difference.

Experience & Education

10/22 – Now

Onboard Communication Specialist

Hurtigruten Expeditions

I joined the company in Oct. 2022 as the assistant to Onboard Communication Manager and supported her with publishing content on screens onboard our 14 vessels.

After the re-organization early 2023, I joined the CRM team to take over all onboard communication activities of our Expedition vessels.

06/20 – Now

Content Writer & Web Designer

Self-Employed

I founded my agency—Gjone & Partners—in 2018 but didn't have time to invest in it until 2020. When the pandemic hit the world, I planned to focus on growing my agency and continuing to provide quality content for my readers. Nowadays, it offers three services: content marketing, web design, and exclusive website deals.

08/12 – 01/20

Columnist (Travel & Lifestyle)

Freelancing

I worked as a freelance columnist for different travel & women's magazines in Vietnam, such as Harper's Bazaar, Travellive Magazine, and Her World. I wrote mainly about travel, lifestyle, food, and culture.

Reason to leave: COVID 19

08/19 – 01/20

Marketing Coordinator

Cxense ASA (Norway)

The company hired me for a six-month contract as the Head of Communications took his father's leave. I took over all the MarCom activities of Cxense and coordinated with Piano.io's Marketing team when the company acquired us in Q4 2019. I reported to the Head of Marketing in Toronto, Canada.

Reason to leave: End of contract

03/18 – 07/18

Marketing Communications Manager

Glocal View AS (Norway)

I took care of all MarCom activities for an IT start-up, including marketing materials production and website design project management.

Reason to leave: Maternal leave

09/17 – 05/18

Web Content Coordinator

Saigontourist Holding Co. (Remote)

As a remote content writer for the company's website, I worked with the Content Marketing Manager and Content Planner to create monthly content plans aligned with the company's activities and promotions. I wrote and edited various web copy, including blog posts, product descriptions, and email content.

Reason to leave: End of contract

06/15 – 10/15

PR & Admin Intern

WWOOF Sweden

During this summer internship, I was responsible for website updates, email communication with volunteers, and other office administration tasks. Through these experiences, I have learned about the Scandinavian working style and how to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.

Reason to leave: Relocation to Norway

11/12 – 07/14

Web Content editor

Sunflower Media Co. (Vietnam)

As the company's youngest editor at that time, I was in charge of several categories that required daily new and exciting content, including travel, lifestyle, food, and DIY. I managed a small team of journalists and freelancers. I also worked as a video editor on small-scale projects that required quick turn-around times.

Reason to leave: Relocation to Sweden

11/11 – 10/12

Marketing Communications Assistant

Schneider Electric Vietnam

I assisted the MarCom Manager, Product Marketing Manager, and Head of MarCom on the execution of PR activities in Vietnam and Cambodia, including event management, media relations, marketing materials production, budget control, and internal magazine editing.

Reason to leave: Job change

2014 – 2015

Master in Communications

07/11 – 09/11

University of Gothenburg (Sweden)

Italian Language and Literature (Summer course)

2007 – 2011

Università per Stranieri di Perugia (Italy)

B.A. in German Language and Literature

Vietnam National University – University of Social Sciences and Humanities

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