Emanating from a framework of Education, Operation and Communications Management Sophia’s antecedents include Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Teaching, Project and Education Programs Management. Her experience extends across continents from early days in Norway, to a diverse development in Australia which includes portfolios in Asia, the United States and a resent re-development in Europe. Sophia can relate to her stakeholders. She has personal international student and internship experience, and extensive work experience within an international network of industry professionals. In addition, as a business owner, she can empathise with staffing related issues.
Based on her experience and education, Sophia believes in a healthy combination of theoretical and practical training and development. Thus, Dream Internships customised programs aim to allow unique and passionate individuals and organisations to apply their own special talents and values to the workplace and to the world. Healthy and positive organisational strategies encourage innovation and initiative. Thus Sophia promotes an active mind, body and spirit.
“Knowledge is power in terms of being well informed, so we do our best to learn from our stakeholders and get involved in their initiatives. We do our best to encourage education, innovation and action driven behaviour, both internally and externally. This is usually achieved through a healthy lifestyle. For me, running works wonders. I also enjoy both making and studying the arts. Travel is a great way to make new experiences and meet different people with their own experiences to share. Lastly, my family and friends support me in terms of traditional and fresh beliefs and values. I am so grateful for these relationships.”
“My dream is to learn as much as possible and to make my own and other’s dreams come true.”