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Maija Peura has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several industries. Most recently, they worked as a Public Health Contracts Specialist at the City of Minneapolis, starting in September 2019. Prior to that, they were a Q Consultant Project Manager at Thomson Reuters through Q Consulting, Inc from October 2018 to April 2019.

In the past, Maija held the position of Office Coordinator at Fair and Square Remodeling LLC, where they played an integral role in developing job description templates, creating new hire orientation materials, and organizing filing systems to support company growth. Maija also worked as a Contract Employee at Jeane Thorne Staffing, providing executive-level support to top-level executives and their teams.

Furthermore, Maija has experience as an Executive Assistant at Greater Twin Cities United Way, where their responsibilities included providing administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Community Impact and managing community impact committee meetings. At Duluth Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), they served as the Office Manager, working to improve functional operations and providing support to the Executive Director and various committees.

Maija also has experience in the non-profit sector, specifically at WomenVenture, where they worked as an Assistant to the President and managed a $1.5 million budget. Additionally, they worked as a Volunteer Coordinator at Land O'Lakes, Inc. International Development, facilitating volunteer exchanges for agricultural development projects worldwide.

Maija'searliest work experience was as a Customer Service Agent at Northwest Airlines, where they ensured on-time departures, provided passenger assistance, and investigated lost luggage claims.

Overall, Maija Peura's work experience showcases their versatility, strong organizational skills, and ability to provide support in various professional settings.

Maija Peura earned their Associate's Degree in Graphic Design: Web and Interactive Media from Minneapolis College, where they studied from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, they pursued coursework towards International Studies at Universidad de Sevilla from 1994 to 1995, specializing in Sociology, Political Science, and Literature. Maija completed their Bachelor's Degree in International Studies with a focus on Anthropology/Sociology at Hamline University, where they studied from 1991 to 1995.