I am a project and communications specialist with experience across innovation ecosystems, international organizations, sustainability initiatives and media production. I am skilled in leading projects from idea to execution, building strategic partnerships, research, and translating complex concepts into accessible communication materials. I hold an academic background in international relations, business administration and graphic design. I have worked at the intersection of technology, sustainability and strategy. I have supported startups, NGOs and public institutions in delivering impact-driven solutions, and I thrive in environments where creativity and structure meet and where collaboration drives change.

Stefán Ari Dahl

I am a project and communications specialist with experience across innovation ecosystems, international organizations, sustainability initiatives and media production. I am skilled in leading projects from idea to execution, building strategic partnerships, research, and translating complex concepts into accessible communication materials. I hold an academic background in international relations, business administration and graphic design. I have worked at the intersection of technology, sustainability and strategy. I have supported startups, NGOs and public institutions in delivering impact-driven solutions, and I thrive in environments where creativity and structure meet and where collaboration drives change.

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I am a project and communications specialist with experience across innovation ecosystems, international organizations, sustainability initiatives and media production. I am skilled in leading projects from idea to execution, building strategic partnerships, research, and translating complex concepts into accessible communication materials.

I hold an academic background in international relations, business administration and graphic design. I have worked at the intersection of technology, sustainability and strategy. I have supported startups, NGOs and public institutions in delivering impact-driven solutions, and I thrive in environments where creativity and structure meet and where collaboration drives change.

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Language

Icelandic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Danish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Manager / Video Producer (Part-time) at Startup Iceland
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Led end-to-end project management and video production for sustainability and innovation initiatives. Built strategic partnerships, coordinated content production, planning, and event logistics; supported EU-oriented hackathons and international speaker coordination.
Content Creator / Marketing & Communications at Tidal Wave Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Produced educational and promotional video content, developed branding materials, and supported client campaigns. Created educational content on UN missions and sustainability topics; built a social media content plan and performance reporting.

Education

MA in International Relations at University of Iceland
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
BS in Business Administration at Berlin - Humboldt University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Graphic Design at Proment
January 1, 2014 - February 12, 2026
Secondary Education in Sociology at Reykjavík Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2014 - February 12, 2026
MA in International Relations
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
BS in Business Administration
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Secondary Education in Sociology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet