Lauri Laurila
Managing Director of Finnish Jazz Federation. That's Hong Kong behind me.
Profile
Summary
I like to get things done in the field of culture and music. I have experience as an entrepreneur, leading an culture organization, producing events of different sorts, working with digital media and just generally being as productive I can. Be it chopping wood or booking bands.
What drives me is the value of culture and a sense of doing something meaningful for the community
What drives me is the value of culture and a sense of doing something meaningful for the community
Specialties: Experienced background in the fields of event production and marketing. Ability to take initiative in creative and pressure driven situations. Capable and efficient project leader, with good human relation skills.
Experience
- Jan 2011 - PresentManaging Director / Finnish Jazz FederationFinnish Jazz Federation represents Finnish Jazz scene by organising tours and events for Finnish bands in Finland. The Federation also operates internationally on several projects as well, such as being a member of Nordjazz, European Jazz Network and taking part in international music fairs.
- Jan 2007 - PresentFounder / Saha Creative Events OySaha Creative Events' focuses on planning, production and consultancy for creative business and trade events. Our own productions are the culture fairs Helsinki Vintage and Tampere Vintage. Our clients have been Musiikki & Media (the annual Finnish music trade fair) and Sibelius Academy.
- Nov 2005 - PresentIndependent entrepreneur / T:mi Lauri LaurilaConsultant and producer of things big and small. Booking agent & manager 2005-2008 under name Sahamusic Agency,
- Sept 2009 - PresentAccount Manager / Ideakone OyManaging partnerships and marketing deals with companies, organizations, unions and other clients. Looking after the affiliate program of Kotisivukone.
- May 2006 - PresentProduction Coordinator / Musiikki & MediaProduction Coordinator for the annual Finnish music trade fair. Under the supervision of CEO Kimmo Pekari. Position taken care until forming Saha Creative Events ltd to continue the production.
- Jan 2005 - PresentExport Assistant / Music Export FinlandGeneral management in the following export projects: - South by Southwest 2005, USA - Finnish Music Days in Tokyo 2005, Japan - Sonar 2005, Spain - Popkomm 2005, Germany - Midem Opening Night 2006, France
Education
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2002 - 2006Tampere Polytechnic School Of Art & MediaBachelor of Arts in Project Design
Additional Information
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Interests:
Music. Sports: cycling, running, gym. Forestry, renovation, wood chopping, fixing things. Documentaries, internet memes and coffee. Stars, galaxies and universes. Xbox360 console games. Hunting.
