Minna Ristolainen

Minna Ristolainen has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Minna is currently working at Arvo Partners as a Digital Strategist & eCommerce Consultant since November 2022. Prior to that, they owned and managed Maatuskat.com, an import company and online shop specializing in matryoshka-themed products since August 2016.

Minna has also worked as a Freelancer Visual Designer & Graphic Artist at Minsiris.com since February 2009, where they provided art, graphic design, product design, and illustrations for various clients. In addition, Minna worked at Kubo Finland as a Digital & Creative Strategist from May 2021 until November 2022.

Before their current roles, Minna had a significant experience in the digital marketing field. Minna worked at dentsu Finland as a Strategist, Paid Social & Creative from February 2020 to May 2021, and as a Specialist, Paid Social from October 2017 to February 2020. Additionally, they worked as a Digital marketing freelancer at Wannado Oy, focusing on social media marketing, SEM, and graphic design, from March 2017 to October 2017.

Minna's earlier experience includes working at Finnlines Plc as a Web Marketing Coordinator from January 2013 to June 2016, where they played a crucial role in website and online booking renewal projects. Minna also worked at Dicentia as a Graphic Designer from April 2006 to February 2009, and had a trainee position as a Visual Designer at Parooninmäen Moukari Oy in 2004.

Throughout their career, Minna has demonstrated expertise in digital strategy, eCommerce consulting, business ownership, brand and concept design, marketing, negotiation, customer service, art, graphic design, illustrations, pattern design, animations, and web development.

Minna Ristolainen has a diverse education history. Minna began by earning a Bachelor's degree in Media & Communication and Visual Design from Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in 2006. In 2004-2005, they also completed Erasmus studies at Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, focusing on International Communication.

Minna later pursued a Master's degree in Comparative Literature, Art History, Media Culture, and Hyper Media from the University of Tampere from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, they obtained an MBA from Laurea University of Applied Sciences from 2010 to 2012, specializing in User-oriented Design, Service Design, and Business.

In terms of certifications, Minna has completed various courses to enhance their skills. Minna has obtained the LinkedIn Content and Creative Design certification from LinkedIn in July 2022. Minna has also acquired several certifications from Google, including Google Analytics Certification GA4 in June 2023, Google Ads Creative Certification, Google Ads Search Certification, Google Analytics Individual Qualification, and Shopping Ads Certification, all obtained in July 2022. Furthermore, they have completed the LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals and LinkedIn Marketing Strategy certifications from LinkedIn in June 2021. In October 2019, Minna became a certified Facebook media buying professional through Pearson VUE. Finally, they obtained the Google Video Advertising certification in June 2019, the Search Ads 360 Certification in June 2019, and the Google Display Advertising certification in October 2017.