AmandA
Hausken
ENERGETIC ALL-ROUNDER
AT YOUR SERVICE
Hi there! I'm Amanda, a 27-year-old master's student of Environmental Geography based in the beautiful city of Trondheim, Norway.
Welcome aboard my CV homepage – it's a pleasure to meet you! 😊
HERE'S A GLIMPSE INTO MY JOURNEY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS:
📝 Finishing a MSc. in (Bio-)Geography at NTNU in June 2025.
🎓 Completed my BSc. in Human & Physical Geography at NTNU in 2023.
🚤 Served as founder and full-time manager of Trondheim By Boat, a thriving local tourism and events company for 5 years (2018-2023), with many cultural projects and social initiatives for the community.
🔬 Before diving into Geography, I spent two years immersing myself in the fascinating world of Cell and Molecular Biology (NTNU, 2017-2019).
🌎 Went on exchange to UCSB in sunny California back in 2018 to learn more about microbiology.
🧪 My journey at NTNU began in 2016/17 with year of interesting Chemistry studies.
🗺️ Both before and alongside my academic pursuits, I've had the chance to gain international work experience across various sectors.
2 years ago, after much reflection and eager to learn more about the world, I decided to take a break from the business-sector, handing the company over to my wonderful team and setting the course towards new horizons.
Hoping to connect my multidisciplinary interests, my current focus lies on further studies related to BioGeoChemistry, whilst also keenly acknowledging the societal dimensions of today's environmental challenges as a Geographer.
I'm captivated by the application of systems-based problem-solving, love a good challenge, and have a knack for effective visual knowledge communication through the realms of graphical design & arts. Never minded holding a presentation and am used to tailoring content to suit a broad spectrum of audiences - interactivity and engagement is key regardless of who you're presenting for. I'll make sure nobody falls asleep.
Ready for new adventures and looking forward to contribute.
So, welcome aboard my journey! Feel free to explore my CV below and get in touch – I'm always up for connecting with fellow enthusiasts, potential collaborators, future colleagues or anyone who shares my passion for exploring the world through geography and science. Let's embark on this exciting voyage together! ⛵🌏
01 EDUCATION
C U R R E N T A N D F O R M E R A C A D E M I C W O R K
C U R R E N T / O N G O I N G
2023 - 2025 MGEOG (Master of Science in Geography) | NTNU
Masters thesis project
Working title: A biogeographical approach to mapping the ecological cascade effects of marine plastic pollution in coastal soil by application of eDNA metabarcoding and multivariate modelling.
Supervisors: Dr. Nixon (Geography) | Dr. Grøtan (Biology) @NTNU
Funding: I.K. Lykkes fund, scientific stipend, The Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters, Handelens Miljøfond via Plastic Research Cooperation Group v/ NTNU, Miljøringens Studentstipend and MAPLE v/NTNU
May 2024-May 2025 | Shape2Gether: Geosciences, Innovative Technologies and Serious Games for climate change
Participating in the EU funded international course program Shape2Gether with fellow students from all over Europe, with the aim to raise awareness of environmental challenges using modern technology in education.
October 2024 | Presenter at Plastdagen in Trondheim & Ålesund
Poster & Presentation on findings from summer research project for Runde Environmental Centre on the effect of different landscape types on coastal plastic cleanup efficiency, where our team received the award for best poster.
September 2024 Conference Presentation (MICRO), Lanzarote
Title: The Sink is Leaking! Enabling Citizen Science for Global Mapping of Microplastic Leakage from Coastal Soils
30. August 2023 - Presentation
Held for a delegation from Universitas Negeri Padang and Universitas Bung Hatta in West Sumatra, Indonesia visiting NTNU.
The presentation was about challenges associated with marine plastic pollution in coastal Norway and current research findings by IGEO researchers (part of MAPLE, NTNU), including own work from thesis about microplastic leakage from coastal soils. Focus on matters of particular relevance to both countries, similarities and potential for collaboration with mutual exchange of knowledge to better understand and tackle this environmental issue.
C O M P L E T E D
H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N
Thesis: There and back again - A quantification of marine microplastic leakage from coastal soil on the remote island of Smøla in Mid-Norway, In vitro geophysical process simulation, laboratory work, method verification, quantitative statistics. Supervisor: Jakob B. Cyvin
2021-2023 Geography Studies, NTNU
2017-2019 Cell & Molecular Biology Studies, NTNU
2018 - Exchange semester, UCSB, California, USA
2016 / 17 Chemistry Studies, NTNU
H I G H-S C H O O L
2015 Meinhardinum, Aufbaurealgymnasium des Stiftes Stams
Tyrol, Austria - Matura / Graduation with Honors.
VWA Thesis & defense on: "Serotonin als Neurotransmitter und seine Auswirkung auf die Psyche", Mixed methods project - Biochemistry & Psychopharmacology - Analysis of the difference in approaches and therapeutic interventions employed by psychologists and psychiatrists in the management of patients afflicted with neurological disorders linked to serotonin. Supervisor: Adrian Muhr
02 WORK EXPERIENCE
C U R R E N T A N D F O R M E R
2017
Club Financial Manager
Managing the finances of the NTNUI Taekwondo club, Trondheim, Norway
Paying bills, book- and budget keeping, in charge of the club's bank account, board meetings, organization & planning.
July/August 2016
English Teacher
English teacher for children and young adults and participation in cultural exchange program in Zhanjiang (湛江市),
Guangdong (广东省), China for Greenway China
February – April 2016
Skiing Instructor
Work as a skiing instructor. Mainly kids and young adults or adults at beginner level for Schischule Obergurgl (multilingual group training, private training), Obergurgl, Austria
May – September 2015
Tour Guide
Languages: English, German and Italian
3-12 hour tours
Regions: Hardanger, Sognefjorden, Bergen, Haugesund, Karmøy, Stavanger, Kristiansand
Company: Nordic Gateway AS
July - August 2014
Waitress
Customer Service
Lothes Mat og Vinhus, Restaurant in Haugesund, Norway
July-August 2013
Waitress
Customer Service
Lothes Mat og Vinhus, Restaurant in Haugesund, Norway
Summer 2012
Waitress
November 2015 – February 2016
International Customer Service Advisor
Customer Service & Sales, in contact with logistics companies, intermediary person between the company and its customers. Design Furniture retail industry | Company: Ennovators, London, UK
June 2015
Bank Intern
Internship at Sparkasse Imst (Bank), Imst, Austria
Aquired general knowledge of the banking sector, customer service and assistant duties.
May – July 2014
Shop Assistant
Sales and Customer Service
Willis Erdbeerland, Silz, Austria
January – July 2013
Waitress
Work as a waitress on weekends at Moosalm, Restaurant in Mieming, Austria
Summer 2017/2018
Tour Guide
Languages: English, German, Italian and Norwegian, 2-4 hour tours
Regions: Sør-Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal
Company: Møre & Trøndelag Guideservice AS
September 2016 to January 2017
Member of HR team
Member of the HR team of the NTNU Ocean Club (intern relations, optimization of human resources and recruitment), Trondheim, Norway
April – July 2016
Pier Assistant and Tourist Advisor
Ticket sales, multilingual travel advising, handling departures and arrivals of the tourist ferries between Flåm and Gudvangen; Flåm, Norway for Visit Flåm and The Fjords AS
Scientific assistant [Vit. ass.]
Plastic Research Cooperation Group, NTNU. 20% position. Tasks associated with development of the research group in its funding year, building the website www.plastforskning.no, branding & logo design, collaborative platform facilitation, funding application writing, editorial work, daily administration and more.
February - November 2024
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Summer 2024
Summer research project
Employment by Runde Environmental Centre in collaboration with NTN, funded by Handelens Miljøfond. Project planning & field work on Runde island, including GIS, data collection and drone piloting. Study on the effects of different landscape types on the efficiency of marine plastic pollution cleanup activity. Finalized by presentation of results at Plasdagen in Trondheim and Ålesund where our team won the poster-competition.
Customer Service
Cafe Eder's Rosengartl, Cafe in Imst,
Austria
Spring 2012
Physics Laboratory Assistant
Practical work experience / youth internship project as a physics laboratory assistant in Teflon recycling at Anapol Kunststoff GmbH, Imst, Austria
Summer/Fall 2018
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Office, Trondheim, Norway
Company: VisitTrondheim AS
Tourist Information, Souvenir Shop and Guiding for Trondheim Guideservice
2023 and ongoing
Business Consultant
As Trondheim By Boat continues its voyage I have the pleasure of accompanying my former team including the new management as a consultant in further resource & process optimization, market expansion and strategical development matters in the years to come.
2018-2023
Founder & Manager of Trondheim By Boat
Trondheim By Boat, a local tour operator & events management company offering a variety of unique boat tours and combined experiences (boat tours + guided historical city walks + museum visits + culinary experiences + concerts & mores) along the river Nidelva and the Trondheimsfjord. Operations were year round with traditional clinker-built (UNESCO) boats with a capacity for up to 12 passengers + crew each. All experiences had a focus on the conveyance of local cultural and nature- values. In the early beginning the concept was tested as part of a market viability analysis project with financial support from Innovation Norway. With vocal support from the regional tourism community and market acceptance documented above all expectations, it became clear that the concept had development potential. As the company expanded, my duties included team management, hiring, training of new skippers & guides, maritime safety management, partnership contract negotiation, customer service, marketing, press communication and strategic business development in collaboration with the board. At most, the company had 3 employees in the office, 8 regular freelance skippers and guides from multiple nations with various educational backgrounds (Archeology, Biology, Geography etc.) and 2 volunteers, in addition to the board, accounting and regular external collaborative partners. Main clients stem from the cruise industry (AIDA, MEIN SCHIFF, HAVILA etc.), local businesses, destination marketing (Visit Trondheim / Trøndelag reiseliv), educational institutions, the private tourism & local events market and not least the many sponsor-funded (Solofondet, Sparebank 1 SMN etc.) social initiatives (especially youth initiatives) which were my personal passion.
03 Skills
L A N G U A G E S
NORWEGIAN:
- Native speaker
- Translation to: German, English, Italian
ENGLISH:
- Cambridge Certificate level C1
- Translation to: Norwegian, German, Italian
SPANISH:
- Basic conversations
- Understanding of written material
GERMAN:
- Native speaker
- Translation to: Norwegian, English, Italian
ITALIAN:
- Fluent
- Translation to: Norwegian, German, English
FRENCH:
- Basic conversations
- Understanding of written material
M A R I T I M E
🗸 D5L Skipper certificate
🗸 STCW Safety course for seafarers 2019
🗸 STCW Crisis and crowd management 2019
🗸 VHF Certificate
🗸 Experience with onboard safety management for smaller passenger vessels
G E N E R A L
Safety Management & First Aid
50 + 20 hours of courses in maritime safety, passenger and crisis management. Experience with digital maritime safety management systems. Several first aid courses of which one general (16 hours) and one for accidents with children involved (9 hours).
Driving Licence B
Data collection & Analysis
Experimental design, Geodata analysis using various GIS related tools, Programming in R, Fieldwork planning, boat license, some experience with drone piloting, environmental DNA analysis, microplastic analysis.
Computing Skills & Marketing
Microsoft office, Gsuite, Website building (WIX, Squarespace), Booking systems, Graphic design, Digital marketing, web-design, social media marketing, SEO and text production.
Presentation Skills
Public speaking, informing and entertaining, friendly and constructive customer contact. Experience from guiding, teaching in schools, business marketing presentations, project pitching and talks on the general topic of local tourism and business development. Passion for natural science communication and youth projects.
Project Management
Systematic project planning and management, skills acquired through studies at UCSB and practical experience running a business for ~5 years. Tour & Events management. Participation in cultural festivals. Previous collaboration with various private sponsors and organization of youth initiatives (E.g.: Solofondet, Sparebank 1 SMN). Publicly co-funded business development projects with Innovasjon Norge, BIO Trøndelag and others. I'm known to have a plan B and a solution ready for any scenario - incorporating flexibility into project designs is key.
L A B O R A T O R Y
some of my laboratory experience
General Chemistry (KJ1000) Laboratory Course
Organic Chemistry (KJ1020) Laboratory Course
Anorganic Chemistry (TMT4130) Laboratory Course
Biochemistry 1 (TBT4102) Laboratory Course
Microbial Diversity (EEMB150A) Laboratory Course
Molecular Biology (BI2014) Laboratory course
Experience with experiments related to geophysical processes in soil, microplastic quantification in organic content rich coastal soils applying various filtration and separation methods as well as Nile Red Fluorescence microscopy, eDNA analysis, biodiversity assessments.
I F Y O U W E R E T O R E Q U I R E R E F E R E N C E S,
C E R T I F I C A T E S O R A N Y O T H E R F U R T H E R
I N F O R M A T I O N P L E A S E D O N O T H E S I T A T E T O
T A K E C O N T A C T.
T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R T I M E A N D
C O N S I D E R A T I O N.