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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Courses
Volunteer Work
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Pól Jóhannus Toftegaard Larsen

Pól Jóhannus Toftegaard Larsen

Fuglafjørður

Summary

Creative thinking and up-to-date content creator with skills in shooting, directing, and editing video productions. Proficient in social media and creating trending content through photos, videos, and graphic design.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Tv & Media Production

Kringvarp Føroya
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed promotional materials for upcoming releases, generating excitement among target audiences.
  • Coordinating shoots, making sure that everything was set up on time and executed efficiently.
  • Provided expertise in using software tools such as Canva and Da Vinci Resolve.
  • Provided set design services that enhanced the visual impact of the final products.
  • Managed social media accounts for multiple productions, increasing online visibility and driving audience engagement.
  • Generated ideas for documentary films and used my knowledge of social issues to create compelling content.

Shop Assistant

Magn Í Gøtu
10.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
  • Assisted in training new hires on store procedures, policies, and product knowledge.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Participated in store meetings to discuss performance metrics, sales goals, and improvement strategies.
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.

Shop Assistant and Social Media Manager

Vørðslan
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current fashion trends to provide informed assistance to customers seeking guidance.
  • Cleaned, closed, and secured store at end of shift.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Managed social media accounts by regularly creating video and photo content.
  • Used my knowledge of photography to take multiple photos of clothes and accessories.
  • Created marketing content for social media by using photos and graphic design advertisements.
  • Learning how to use Canva software effectively to design eye-catching advertisements by applying graphic design principles.

Education

STX, Collage Degree in Humanities -

Miðnám Á Kambsdali, Kambsdal Collage
Kambsdalur
06.2023

Skills

  • Social Media
  • Video Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Expert in [Canva]
  • Set Design
  • Makeup Artistry
  • Creative Thinking
  • Photography Techniques
  • Basic knowledge in (Da Vinci Resolve)
  • Social & Political Science

Languages

Faroese
Native language
Danish
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Advanced
C1

Courses

Film-course, Nóllywood [2019, 2020, 2021]

  • I have participated in this course on three occasions. Stretching 10 days, it covers the fundamental aspects of film production, including photography, lighting, sound engineering, scriptwriting, production design, and producing. The course offered the opportunity to specialize in a specific role, and every year I chose production design. Within this field, I focused on set design, character analysis, fashion selection, and makeup artistry.

Volunteer Work

Candidate for the General Election [fo.: Løgtingsval] in the Faroe Islands [2023]

  • Running for a general election involved using my skills in marketing, creative thinking, and effective communication, including writing reader's letters. It also included securing public support necessitated strategic engagement, utilizing techniques to resonate with the public's interests and concerns.

Member of the NGO: LGBT+ Føroyar [2022] - [current]

  • As a member of the commission, my responsibilities are creating advertisements using my skills in graphic design and organizing events, such as the annual Faroe Pride celebration.

Member of the environmental NGO: Veðurlagslóg Nú [2021] - [current]

  • As a member of the environmental organization, my duties include crafting advertisements by using my expertise in graphic design, photography, and editing skills.

Timeline

Tv & Media Production

Kringvarp Føroya
10.2023 - Current

Shop Assistant

Magn Í Gøtu
10.2022 - Current

Shop Assistant and Social Media Manager

Vørðslan
09.2019 - 01.2022

STX, Collage Degree in Humanities -

Miðnám Á Kambsdali, Kambsdal Collage
Pól Jóhannus Toftegaard Larsen