Name: Markus Olavi Hietanen
Nationality: Finnish
Age: 35
Currently living in: Sastamala, SW Finland
Marketing Specialist 2017 - Current
Scriiv, Location: Finland
Description:
Web design, UX and optimization for businesses, Campaign management, Graphic design, Social media marketing, strategic SEO, GMB and SEM.
Showcase: Salvo Grima
SEO Copywriter - Freelancer 2015 - 2020
Bluewindow LTD, Location: Malta
Description:
Copy and content writing for iGaming affiliate networks, with serious emphasis on cutting-edge greyhat SEO, utilizing semantic tools to compete in one of the fiercest online markets.
Superhero skill I developed: I can type on keyboard with my eyes closed.
Team Leader - Fraud Specialist 2012 - 2015
BESEDO LTD, Location: Malta
Description:
Leading a team of 10 agents reviewing online marketplace frauds and compliance. Working with Finnish Police regularly to track serial online scammers.
Detail: I personally reviewed 1,1 million ads during my assignment.
Graphic Designer - Teacher 2006 - 2011
Sastamalan Koulutuskuntayhtymä, Aikuiskoulutus, Location: Finland
Description:
AD, Copy, Web design, Print media, MS Office & Adobe PS/AI teacher
Best memory: Designing menus for the restaurant earned me free lunches.
Fun Fact: My first job ever was a summer job in a local toy store. I got fired after the first week when I beat the owner’s HIGH SCORE in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. That was back in 2002.
Education
Sound Engineer (BA) 2006 - 2012
Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Location: Finland
Description:
Digital Audio and Commercial Music
Music: I have never earned money by doing music. Who knew?
Some tools I use
Languages
Additionally, I have learned some Italian, Maltese and Hungarian as well. Use it or lose it!