I grew up on a farm in Saurbær í Dölum and have spent my career working with children and young people across teaching, training and youth work. I have built on that experience with riding instructor qualifications from Hólar University, a B.Ed. in Teacher Education and a Master of Teaching (MT) programme at the University of Akureyri, alongside certified qualifications in digital marketing and project management leadership. In my work, I focus on creating safe, nurturing environments where everyone has the opportunity to grow. As head supervisor of the Ozon Youth Centre, I have developed structured leisure programmes, led staff and coordinated international collaboration through Erasmus+. As a teacher and instructor, I have taught diverse age groups for over two decades. My strengths include strong interpersonal awareness, positive and purposeful leadership, and excellent digital skills. I am patient, solutions-focused and committed to continuous professional development.

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I grew up on a farm in Saurbær í Dölum and have spent my career working with children and young people across teaching, training and youth work. I have built on that experience with riding instructor qualifications from Hólar University, a B.Ed. in Teacher Education and a Master of Teaching (MT) programme at the University of Akureyri, alongside certified qualifications in digital marketing and project management leadership. In my work, I focus on creating safe, nurturing environments where everyone has the opportunity to grow. As head supervisor of the Ozon Youth Centre, I have developed structured leisure programmes, led staff and coordinated international collaboration through Erasmus+. As a teacher and instructor, I have taught diverse age groups for over two decades. My strengths include strong interpersonal awareness, positive and purposeful leadership, and excellent digital skills. I am patient, solutions-focused and committed to continuous professional development.

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I grew up on a farm in Saurbær í Dölum and have spent my career working with children and young people across teaching, training and youth work. I have built on that experience with riding instructor qualifications from Hólar University, a B.Ed. in Teacher Education and a Master of Teaching (MT) programme at the University of Akureyri, alongside certified qualifications in digital marketing and project management leadership.
In my work, I focus on creating safe, nurturing environments where everyone has the opportunity to grow. As head supervisor of the Ozon Youth Centre, I have developed structured leisure programmes, led staff and coordinated international collaboration through Erasmus+. As a teacher and instructor, I have taught diverse age groups for over two decades.
My strengths include strong interpersonal awareness, positive and purposeful leadership, and excellent digital skills. I am patient, solutions-focused and committed to continuous professional development.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

Icelandic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Swedish
Intermediate
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Riding instruction, horse sales, breaking, training and owner of a horse rental and riding school at Perluhestar
January 29, 2012 - September 26, 2018
Owner, marketing, contact, advertisment and growth
Support worker Relief staff at preschool Leisure activities worker – riding instructor Primary school teacher – instructor at Reykhólahreppur Municipality
September 28, 2018 - May 22, 2025
Support worker at primary school, Relief staffmember at preschool Leisure activities worker – leader of the riding courses and other activities Primary school teacher – instructor
Head supervisor at the Ozon Youth Centre Leisure activities worker Primary school teacher – instructor at Strandabyggð Municipality
August 15, 2025 - Present
In my work, I focus on creating safe, nurturing environments where everyone has the opportunity to grow. As head supervisor of the Ozon Youth Centre, I have developed structured leisure programmes, led staff and coordinated international collaboration through Erasmus+. As a teacher and instructor, I have taught diverse age groups for over two decades. My strengths include strong interpersonal awareness, positive and purposeful leadership, and excellent digital skills. I am patient, solutions-focused and committed to continuous professional development.

Education

Certified digital marketing specialist at Akademias
August 29, 2025 - November 22, 2024
Bachelor of eduaction at Háskólinn á Akureyri
August 21, 2022 - June 14, 2025
Bachelor of science at Háskólinn á Hólum
August 25, 2005 - June 12, 2013
Riding teacher and trainer

Qualifications

Certified digital marketing specialist
November 11, 2025 - March 29, 2026
Certified Digital Marketing Specialist – Akademias (2025) Practical training in data-driven digital marketing, focusing on strategy, performance tracking, and growth optimisation. Developed and implemented data-driven marketing strategies Managed and optimised campaigns on Google Ads and Meta platforms Used GA4 and analytics frameworks to measure real performance Applied SEO, email marketing, and CRM systems for sustainable growth Utilised AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and results Worked with tools such as Google Data Studio, Semrush and Canva
Project Management Leadership Certification – Akademias (2026)
January 4, 2026 - March 26, 2026
Project Management Leadership Certification – Akademias (2026) Practical training in project management methods, leadership, and execution of projects in organisational settings. Planned and managed projects from initiation to completion Used project management tools such as Asana and ClickUp Led both simple and complex projects Collaborated with teams and stakeholders Applied problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative approaches Focused on value creation and effective project delivery

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Education, Computers & Electronics, Other

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

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