Susan, International Affairs Director

My typical day at work: I am in charge of the internationalization of the Universidad de las Artes Ecuador, one of the four higher education institutions in the arts in the Latin American region. In my position I am a connection point to other countries and regions to promote the exchange between educators, artists and students.

Skills I need in my work: Teamwork, networking, sociala färdigheter, Cultural diplomacy, Project Management

How I got my present job: I think my education and experience led me to his job. Previously, Ecuador did not have an institution dedicated solely to the arts; therefore, my profile was unique and special for this job.

These studies have been most useful in my work: My background is on Economics and Music. I did my master degree program in Arts Management and did one of my internships in Belgium.

I think that studies or workshops that develop how well you write projects to obtain funding or sponsorships were key. At the same time, presentation and negotiation skills. I remember I had a class called "Arts Management Framework" and "Cultural Economics", I think those provide me with knowledge.

Tips for those interested in this job area: I think that I took advantage of everything the university and Helsinki could offer me. I am afraid my Finnish level was not proficient enough to have more working experiences there.