I'm a forward-thinking creative problem-solver who bridges the gap between classic storytelling and cutting-edge technology. My foundation is in Branding, Advertising, and Production, where I've honed a sharp pen and a strong visual eye. I navigate the modern tech landscape—from training LLMs and leveraging AI tools to executing data-informed digital campaigns—while staying an idea-driven strategist who learns fast and builds fast.

Olav Flatøy

I'm a forward-thinking creative problem-solver who bridges the gap between classic storytelling and cutting-edge technology. My foundation is in Branding, Advertising, and Production, where I've honed a sharp pen and a strong visual eye. I navigate the modern tech landscape—from training LLMs and leveraging AI tools to executing data-informed digital campaigns—while staying an idea-driven strategist who learns fast and builds fast.

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I’m a forward-thinking creative problem-solver who bridges the gap between classic storytelling and cutting-edge technology.

My foundation is in Branding, Advertising, and Production, where I’ve honed a sharp pen and a strong visual eye. I navigate the modern tech landscape—from training LLMs and leveraging AI tools to executing data-informed digital campaigns—while staying an idea-driven strategist who learns fast and builds fast.

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Language

Norwegian Bokmål
Fluent
Norwegian Nynorsk
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance AI-Trainer, Creative Copywriter, & Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Freelance engagement as a trainer of language models and consultant in AI/Machine Learning. Client work includes communications and creative output for multiple agencies and companies such as Music Mayhem, Minnesota Brand Agency, DataAnnotation, Alignerr, and Outlier.
Concept Developer & Copywriter at Minnesota Brand Agency, Oslo
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Developed and executed creative campaigns and content production for social media, digital and analogue platforms. Copywriting across branding, UX, technical writing, CRM, advertising and film production. Clients include Insignia, CarePacks, Pareto Securities, Landkreditt, Daphne Technology, Clean Marine, Bakehuset, Mantra, MyBank, Luzmon, Frogner Boligeiendom, Solberg Pettersen, Sodexo, and more.
Creative & Content Adviser at EssenceMediacom, Oslo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Client management and development/execution of social media strategies, content production, and creative campaigns for all digital and analogue platforms.
Creative & Copywriter at Freelance, Oslo
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Development and execution of Creative Campaigns, Branding, Copywriting and Translation services.
Creative & Copywriter at Miksmaster Creative, Oslo
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Development and execution of Creative Campaigns, Copywriting for UX, CRM, and other Digital and Analogue Platforms.
Content Manager/Editor, Director, Post-Producer & -Editor at Freelance, Oslo
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Key roles in TV productions from program development to final delivery. Projects include seasons of Ja, vi elsker camping!, Norges Grillmester, Herlige Hjem, and Fristet.
Creative & Copywriter at Ludens Advertising Agency, Oslo
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Development and execution of Creative Campaigns for Digital and Analogue Platforms, Copywriting for UX, CRM, and Print.
Creative Director & Copywriter at Orangeriet, Bergen
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Client management, workshops, agency lead on all creative development including campaigns, visual identities, copywriting for UX, and other digital/analogue platforms.
Copywriter at Alf Gundersen Advertising Agency, Bergen
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Development and execution of creative campaigns, copywriting for UX, CRM, Print, and Annual Reports.
Freelance Producer at Discovery Channel, Copenhagen, DK
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Key role in the launch of The Scandinavian Promo Production Department.
Voice Dubbing Director at Sun Studio, Oslo
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Casting and Directing Norwegian dubbing voices in various productions.
Copywriter at Freelance, Oslo
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Development and execution of various creative advertising materials, and translations.
Producer/Writer at Disney Channel, London, UK
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Production of promos for various channels within Disney Channel universe and Channel launches for Toon Disney Scandinavia and other markets worldwide.
Copywriter Intern & Freelancer at Oktan Publicis, Oslo
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Copywriting internship, followed by freelance assignments on various creative developments.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Copywriting for Advertising at Westerdals School of Communication, Oslo
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
History Foundation Course at University of Bergen
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Three-year General Studies Program at Stord Upper Secondary School, Stord
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Exchange Student, Creative Writing, Media & Arts at Archbishop Spalding High School, Baltimore, USA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services