Nina Ratavaara
About Nina Ratavaara
Nina Ratavaara is a Marketing Manager at Vaisala in Vantaa, Finland, with extensive experience in communications and marketing across various companies, including Microsoft and Nokia. She holds multiple degrees in media and music management and combines her professional role with freelance writing and blogging activities.
Current Role at Vaisala
Nina Ratavaara has been serving as the Marketing Manager at Vaisala since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives within the company. Based in Vantaa, Southern Finland, she utilizes her extensive experience in international communications and marketing to enhance Vaisala's brand presence and outreach.
Previous Experience in Communications
Before joining Vaisala, Ratavaara held several positions in communications. She worked at Microsoft as a Communications Specialist in the Microsoft Devices Group for seven months in 2014. Prior to that, she spent two years at Nokia in a similar role. Her experience also includes a position as a Project Assistant at Music Finland from 2014 to 2016, where she contributed to various projects in the music industry.
Educational Background
Nina Ratavaara has a solid educational foundation in media and communications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mediascience and Scandinavian Studies from the University of Basel between 2004 and 2008. She continued her studies at the University of Helsinki, obtaining a Master of Social Sciences (M.Soc.Sci.) in Global Media and Communications from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she pursued specialization studies in Music Management at Arcada University of Applied Sciences and completed a Music Manager Course at SeAMK - Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences in 2017.
Freelance Writing and Blogging
In addition to her role at Vaisala, Nina Ratavaara has been active as a freelance writer, translator, and editor since 2009. She handles a wide range of texts and topics, integrating her passion for music and social media into her work. This freelance activity complements her professional marketing role, allowing her to explore diverse writing opportunities.
International Marketing Experience
Ratavaara's career includes significant international marketing experience. She worked as an International Marketing Coordinator at Delfoi Oy from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier roles, including a part-time assistant position at Management Events, further contributed to her understanding of global marketing dynamics. This diverse background supports her current marketing strategies at Vaisala.