Zilas Bastrup
Aarhus N
Summary
Fluent Danish and English speaker with experience in communication, client interaction, and administrative tasks from roles in education, museums, and marketing. I bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a reliable, organised way of working. I am used to engaging with a lot of people in learning and cultural settings, being compassionate, curious, and open to engagement with a wide variety of people. I am motivated to apply these skills in a wide variety of positions, working as a connector between England and my home country of Denmark.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher
Hadbjerg Skole
Hadbjerg, Favrskov
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum, assess student performance and organise extracurricular activities.
- Dealt with conflict management and improving student wellbeing by conflict resolution.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
Communications specialist
Ex3
Skanderborg, Central Jutland
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Developing branding strategy for SoMe, media and companies
- Copywriting on wide range of articles, website and ads
- Teamleading a group of 4 talented academics
Museum guide
Memphis Mansion
Randers, Randers Kommune
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Wrote and published first Danish-written book on Johnny Cash, released at event, including radio and TV appearances and bought by 43 Danish libraries
- Worked as copywriter on pamphlets, website, shop and information throughout Elvis and Johnny Cash museums
- Interpreted and translated languages for tourists to understand, as well as doing English presentations for international audiences
Copywriter
Outdoorpro.dk
Hadsten, Central Jutland
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed engaging content for various platforms, conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy and relevance of information on more than 3,000 outdoor articles.
Communications intern
WordPilots
Hinnerup, Central Jutland
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked in coordinating role with translation, SoMe, copywriting and in developing new communications strategy for company
Education
Master of Arts - European Studies
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Focus on language and identity
- Education was in English with a dissertation in English
Bachelor of Arts - History
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Did supplementary courses in European Studies in order to advance to the master's
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical thinker
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communicator
- Content creation
- Effective team guidance
- Conflict resolution
- Digital marketing
Languages
English
Fluent
Danish
Native
Affiliations
- Carpentry, gardening, US history
Accomplishments
Author of Johnny Cash: Legenden, the first Danish-written book on American singer and icon Johnny Cash.
Review excerpt: "Excellent introduction to the mythical singer, where one is comfortably taken on a trip through the singer's life, not least of which his legendary songs. Recommended for all with interest in Johnny Cash".
Timeline
Teacher - Hadbjerg Skole
02.2025 - Current
Communications specialist - Ex3
03.2024 - 05.2024
Museum guide - Memphis Mansion
03.2022 - 07.2023
Copywriter - Outdoorpro.dk
07.2021 - 03.2022
Communications intern - WordPilots
11.2020 - 05.2021
Aarhus Universitet - Master of Arts, European Studies
06.2017 - 07.2019
Aarhus Universitet - Bachelor of Arts, History
08.2014 - 07.2017