CV
Michael Nørkjær

Trainee in the BioBusiness department at Novozymes
Copenhagen Area, Denmark
- Current
-
- Trainee in the BioBusiness department at Novozymes
- Business Development Engineer at Aarhus Universitet, Institute of Business and Technology in Herning
- Past
-
- MsC in Growth Through Innovation and International Marketing at Högskolan i Kalmar
- Project Assistant at Venture Cup Denmark
- Sales assistant at Spejder Sport A/S
- Student and Project assistent at Venture Cup C/o Business Fabtory at Aarhus Universitet, Handels– og IngeniørHøjskolen (AU-HIH)
- Sales assistant/ Bartender at Café Cantina Aps
- Quality co-worker at IKEA Denmark, Århus
- Tactical Air Controller at Telegraphic regiment
- Education
-
- Aarhus Universitet
- Högskolan i Kalmar
- Risskov amts Gymnasium
- Recommendations
-
4 recommendations - Connections
-
218
connections
- Industry
- Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Websites
Summary
My professional experience is mainly based upon the courses I have followed during my Bachelor and Master degree. In both programmes we have applied theory into real companies and real life cases.
Besides my studies I have worked in a varied types of jobs.
Bachelor of Science in Business Development Engineering (AU-IBT)
1st sem. B2C sales and marketing, mathematics, statistics
Project work; Marketing plan for Amtscentralen, Herning Kommune
2nd sem. Concept development, 3D-modelling, graphic communication, physics, static
Project work; Business concept, self-invented company
3rd sem. Product development, material and production techniques, mechanics, prototyping, 3D-calculation(structural, thermal)
Project work; Product develop for Agin Maskinstation Aps
4th sem. Leading innovation strategically, media, material and
production techniques
Project work; Developed a innovative strategy for the board of BDE,
AU-IBT
5th sem. Strategy development, management and leadership, business
economics
Project work; Developed a business marketing strategy for Jacob Jensen Design Aps
6th sem. B2B relationship marketing, sourcing, theory of science
Project work: Creating a service concept w/implementation plan for Expedit A/S
Master of Science in Growth Through Innovation and International Marketing (Baltic Business School, University of Kalmar)
1st sem. Know-Who Based Entrepreneurship (15 ECTS) and International Business Strategy in Emerging Country Markets (15 ECTS) Main assignments: Writing a business plan for Bombardier Transportation and developed an international business strategy for ITT water and Wastewater subsidiary in South Korea
2nd sem. (present) International Marketing of Small and Medium Size firms (7,5 ECTS) Case companies: Daimler-Chrylser, Harley Davidson, Electrolux LS, Virgin Group Ltd.
Specialties:
Product development, concept development, strategy creation, marketing platform, international expansion, exploiting foreign opportunities.
Experience
-
Trainee in the BioBusiness department
Novozymes
(Public Company; NZYM B; Biotechnology industry)
October 2009 — Present (1 year )
As part of my study (MSc. in Engineering) I have to do an internship alongside. Two days a week are allocated to lectures at Aarhus University and three workdays are spent on a project within Novozymes (BioBusiness).
-
Business Development Engineer
Aarhus Universitet, Institute of Business and Technology in Herning
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
June 2005 — Present (5 years 4 months)
Trough the five years, we are educated so we're able to:
-evaluate the market potential of a new product or service
-assess the impact of a new innovation on the industry
-create and implement strategies related to innovation processes
-increase creativity and manage knowledge workers -
MsC in Growth Through Innovation and International Marketing
Högskolan i Kalmar
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2008 — July 2009 (11 months)
-
Project Assistant
Venture Cup Denmark
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2008 — August 2008 (8 months)
My job was to promote Venture Cup in my region, placed at Aarhus University. In cooperation with my national colleagues I executed Venture Cup in my region - the largest Business Plan Contest in Europe.
It was my job to evaluate the business plans, give criticism and coach the groups/participant.
Concurrent in part of the national strategy development process. Structuring and developing the activities national and regional. -
Sales assistant
Spejder Sport A/S
(Sports industry)
February 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 7 months)
-
Student and Project assistent at Venture Cup C/o Business Fabtory
Aarhus Universitet, Handels- og IngeniørHøjskolen (AU-HIH)
(Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
2005 — August 2008 (3 years )
-
Sales assistant/ Bartender
Café Cantina Aps
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
December 2006 — February 2008 (1 year 3 months)
-
Quality co-worker
IKEA Denmark, Århus
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Warehousing industry)
August 2004 — September 2006 (2 years 2 months)
I had the responsebility to maintaim the quality in IKEA's danish product portfolio. Also to secure safety in the warehouse and at home.
-
Tactical Air Controller
Telegraphic regiment
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Military industry)
September 2003 — July 2004 (11 months)
to suply and point out targets for the Danish Airforce. Educated and trained for battlefield.
Education
-
Aarhus Universitet
2005 — 2010
-
Högskolan i Kalmar
MSc. , Growth Through Innovation and International Marketing , 2008 — 2009
-
Risskov amts Gymnasium
2000 — 2003


