Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Training and professional development
References
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Noon Suratchana Pakavaleetorn

Stockholm

Summary

Impact-driven strategic professional with experience in project management and public engagement, with a focus on international cooperation and sustainable development. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes. Committed to advancing sustainable forestry through innovative and collaborative approaches that address systemic challenges.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Thailand and Nordic Countries Innovation Unit (TNIU), Thai Embassy
Stockholm
09.2022 - Current
  • Overview: Virtual gateway to foster innovation across regions, and advance sustainable development.
  • Formulated and executed strategic plans for the newly Innovation Unit.
  • Identify and build partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors.
  • Design activities to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across sectors, focusing on the green transition.
  • Facilitate cooperation between four Thai embassies in the Nordics.
  • Track and produce thorough, accurate, and timely reports of the progress.

Consultant

Various organizations with sustainability causes
Stockholm
06.2022 - Current
  • Project examples: public health communication related to reducing perinatal mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa (Karolinska Institute), "Tasting Change," a tasty experience to advocate for the transition towards a more plant-based diet (A Better Future AB)
  • Researched target audience, and planned communication accordingly.
  • Designed, and updated organizations' website and social media.
  • Led and tracked the content creation to bolster public engagement efforts.

Co-founder/Managing Partner/Board Member

Local Alike Co.,ltd
Many Parts
12.2013 - 12.2021
  • Overview: Sustainable tourism business.
  • Planning: Built the company's foundation, strategic direction, and operational framework. Led fundraising efforts, pitching, and finance.
  • Partners: Developed a community-based tourism capacity-building program and collaborated with 50+ local communities, generating more than $670,000 in revenue back to them within 5 years of operations.
  • People : co-created the structure and culture, recruited, supervised, and organized training for staff. Grew the team from 2 to 22 staff in 5 years.
  • Projects: Managed projects including a digital community-based tourism booking platform, destination marketing/branding, customized trips, experiential learning, CSR/CSV initiatives, and impact assessments. We are rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor, and 4.8 on Facebook.

Program Manager

College of Management, Mahidol University
Bangkok
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Spearheaded course development and oversight of Mini MBA programs with a digital brand and marketing focus. (Responsible for 2 cohorts - approximately 40 students each.)
  • Assisted in developing materials and coordinated with the speakers.

Educator

Silpakorn University
Bangkok
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Coached approximately 20 students through the design development.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for teaching.
  • Facilitated workshops, and organized field trips/site visits for students to gain hands-on experience.

Documentary Moderator

Thai Public Broadcasting Service (ThaiPBS/Gaya tree production
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Overview: “Inspiring City” is a documentary that showcases sustainable grassroots innovation and decentralization through sixteen role-model communities across Thailand.
  • Conducted research to enhance script development, moderate conversations with diverse stakeholders.

Intern

Mae Fah Luang Foundation Under Royal Patronage
Chiangrai
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Produced documentaries for the Doitung development project, presenting the foundation's principles through many perspectives.
  • Contributed to content development and directed the editing phase.

Interior Designer

Open Air Studio
Bangkok
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Handled multiple stages and parts of interior design projects in the retail and hospitality sectors for renowned clients such as Amari Bali and Central Retail.

Intern

Design Worldwide Partnership
Bangkok
03.2011 - 05.2011
  • Supported multiple design processes alongside designers.
  • Attended multiple company-organized professional development events.

Youth Development Traineeship

AIESEC
Lodz
03.2010 - 05.2010
  • Led engaging workshops across multiple Polish high schools as part of the 'Enter Your Future' initiative.
  • Foster development of entrepreneurial mindset and awareness of cultural diversities

Communication Intern

Democrat Party
Many Parts
03.2009 - 05.2009
  • Conducted field research in Buriram Province for the development of local election campaign strategies.
  • Engaged in various lectures, events and seminars on political and development topics.

Education

Master of Science - Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability

Blekinge Institute of Technology
07-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Silpakorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2011

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder outreach and engagement
  • Communication strategy
  • Sustainability strategy
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Systems thinking
  • Policy development
  • Facilitation
  • Data visualization and presentation
  • Team player and cultural awareness
  • Fast and continuous learner

Accomplishments

  • Leapfrogs scholarship by VentureLab, 2022, Awarded a scholarship to develop and test business idea. Initiated and validated 'Immi,' a project supporting immigrants and refugees while promoting social inclusion through cross-cultural food initiative
  • Worth the Waste by MBK, 2019, Winner for creative design awards utilized recycling materials in collab. with Phrapradaeng Vocational Rehabilitation Center For The Person with Special needs
  • Waste Runner Challenge for Zero Journey, 2019, First runner-up for waste management solutions in tourism area, Bangkrachao.
  • Forbes 30 under 30, 2018, Represented Local Alike team on Social entrepreneurship category
  • 100 Faces of Innovator Inspirer, 2018, Represented Local Alike team - Awarded by The National Innovation Agency
  • Hive Your Life Design Contest, 2013, Finalists for future condominium living design solution - Awarded by Sansiri real estate company

Affiliations

  • Poonsuk - Happy Market : Helped setting up online market place for local farms' safety agricultural products that lacks distribution channels in Line platform (Pandemic - 2020)
  • TEDX Charoenkrung : Formed and led sustainability team in organizing the annual event(2019)

Languages

Thai
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swedish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Training and professional development

  • LoCoFoRest (Locally Controlled Forest Restoration) : participated in a capacity building program focused on a governance and market oriented approach for resilient landscapes and forest restoration (2024-2025)
  • Art of Hosting Karlskrona : practiced collaborative leadership and participatory processes (2022)
  • Nordic Biomimicry : participated in a workshop focused on sustainable innovation and solve your business problems by finding inspiration from nature (2022)
  • Stockholm Innovation Bootcamp: teamed up with students from other disciplines to solve challenges that come directly from the Partners and their industries, with a social impact twist! (2022)
  • Self-sufficiency Course : learned about farm design, and permaculture (2020)
  • Set Zero (Waste) Workshop : participated as a facilitator (2019)
  • Asian Plus Three Young Women Entrepreneurs Forum : participated as a speaker (2017)
  • One Young World Summit : Selected to participated in International youth meeting convenes the young professionals from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. (2015)
  • Thai Young Leader Program : Selected to participate in leadership camp and launched a brand new social venture with a group of changemakers (2015)
  • YSE Young Social Entrepreneurship : participated in a six-month global programme that inspires, equips and enables youth of different nationalities to start or scale up their social enterprises (2013-2014)

References

  • Dr. Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, ALERT Project Manager and Assistant Professor, Karolinska Institute, kristi.sidney@ki.se
  • Natouch Thammanurak, Counsellor, Royal Thai Embassy Stockholm, natouch.t@mfa.go.th

Timeline

Project Manager

Thailand and Nordic Countries Innovation Unit (TNIU), Thai Embassy
09.2022 - Current

Consultant

Various organizations with sustainability causes
06.2022 - Current

Program Manager

College of Management, Mahidol University
02.2020 - 06.2021

Educator

Silpakorn University
01.2019 - 05.2021

Co-founder/Managing Partner/Board Member

Local Alike Co.,ltd
12.2013 - 12.2021

Documentary Moderator

Thai Public Broadcasting Service (ThaiPBS/Gaya tree production
10.2013 - 10.2014

Intern

Mae Fah Luang Foundation Under Royal Patronage
06.2013 - 08.2013

Interior Designer

Open Air Studio
01.2013 - 06.2013

Intern

Design Worldwide Partnership
03.2011 - 05.2011

Youth Development Traineeship

AIESEC
03.2010 - 05.2010

Communication Intern

Democrat Party
03.2009 - 05.2009

Master of Science - Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability

Blekinge Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Silpakorn University
Noon Suratchana Pakavaleetorn