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Jolann Bovey

Project & Event Manager | Former Professional Athlete

Professional Profile

My journey as a national team swimmer taught me the power of discipline and resilience, skills I now leverage as an empathetic leader in project and event management. I am driven by the challenge of transforming complex problems into impactful results, with a keen focus on flawless execution, financial efficiency, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Passionate about strategic change, I approach every project with a “can-do” attitude and a commitment to continuous learning, ensuring I not only deliver but also create truly impactful experiences.

Key Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Adaptability

Financial Acumen

Digital Understanding

Operational Excellence

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Continuous Learning

Experience Highlights

  • Event Manager: Spearheaded end-to-end planning & execution of the 2025 Norwegian National Swimming Championships (400+ athletes), coordinating 100+ volunteers & 15 stakeholders. Successfully managed a 700k NOK budget, transforming a projected deficit into a significant surplus.
  • Elite Athlete & Team Leader: Represented Switzerland and various clubs from Norway and Switzerland at international championships. Functioning as Club Captain, I mentored junior talent and demonstrated exceptional performance under pressure. I demonstrated strong strategic planning, and complex stakeholder management in high-stakes environments for over a decade.
  • School Assistant: Coordinated student support services and managed logistics for educational activities and school outings (40+ participants), enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to continuous improvement projects.

Education & Certifications

  • BSc in Economics and Management | Unidistance, Switzerland (2022)
  • Project Management Professional Certificate | Google, July 2025
  • Change Management | Packt, May 2025
  • Relationship Management and Business Development | Starweaver, May 2025

Languages

  • French: Native Language
  • English: C2 (Proficient)
  • Norwegian: C1 (Advanced)
  • German: C1 (Advanced)
  • Italian: Notions (Basic)

Connect with me to explore how my skills can contribute to your team’s goals!