Hanne Askestad
About Hanne Askestad
Hanne Askestad is a Customer Success Associate at Aquabyte, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse work history that includes roles in retail, leadership, and the Norwegian Armed Forces, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture Science from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway.
Current Role at Aquabyte
Hanne Askestad serves as a Customer Success Associate at Aquabyte, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction and facilitating effective communication between the company and its clients. Her work contributes to the overall success of Aquabyte, which specializes in technology solutions for the aquaculture industry.
Previous Experience in Customer Service
Prior to her current role, Askestad accumulated diverse experience in customer service. She worked at ARK Bokhandel as a Butikkmedarbeider in both Molde and the Tromsø area, totaling over a year of experience in retail. Additionally, she served as Ekstrahjelp at Akademika for one year, further enhancing her skills in customer interaction and support.
Leadership Experience
Askestad held a leadership position as Styreleder at Håp i Havet from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the organization's operations and initiatives. Her leadership experience in this capacity contributed to her professional development and understanding of organizational dynamics.
Educational Background
Hanne Askestad completed her Bachelor's degree in Fiskeri-og havbruksvitenskap at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway from 2019 to 2022. This academic background provided her with a solid foundation in fisheries and aquaculture science, which is relevant to her current role at Aquabyte. She also attended Molde videregående skole, where she studied Studiespesialisering from 2013 to 2016.
Military Service
Askestad served in the Norwegian Armed Forces, where she held the positions of Landstillitsvalgt and Avdelingstillitsvalgt from 2017 to 2019. Her military experience contributed to her leadership skills and ability to work in team-oriented environments, which are valuable in her subsequent roles.