1. Siv Maria Ottem
Langes Gate 3D
Larvik, Norway, 3264
(+47) 913 50 613
sivmariaottem@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed Larvik, Vestfold
Published Author Jul 2008 – Present
• Beneath the Roots, work in progress
• Secrets of the Ash Tree, published 2013 Trafford Publishing
• Open Doors: An anthology, published 2012 Wayman Publishing
• Open Doors: Fractured Fairy Tales, published 2012 Wayman Publishing
• My Gutsy Story Anthology published 2013 Gutsy Publications
Colorline AS Oslo, Akershus
Steward on board M/S Fantasy, M/S Peter Wessel and Superspeed 2 Dec 2004 – Jul 2008
• Making sure the passengers cabins were clean and maintained
• In-checking of passengers
• Serving in the ships restaurants, bars and nightclubs
• Passenger service and guidance
Larvik City Larvik, Vestfold
Translater Nov 2004 – Jul 2005
• Interpret Norwegian to English for foreign refugees and students
• Interpret English to Norwegian for government employees and health care workers.
• Written translations from English to Norwegian for students and businesses
Jobzone Larvik, Vestfold
Cook and Kitchen Assistent Aug 2003 – Oct 2004
• Delicatessen, preparation and sales for several grocery stores
• Kitchen Assistant and line cook for Wassilioff Hotel
Folk Music Center/Sigdal Museum Prestfoss, Buskerud
Museum Guide May 1999 – Jun 2003
• Guiding throughout Sigdals outdoor museum and art exhibits
• Categorizing museums inventory
• Gift Shop manager
• Preparing museums exhibits
• Cooking traditional meals for special arrangements
• Cleaning and maintaining exhibits
• English translations for exhibits and brochure
The municipality of Sigdal Sigdal, Buskerud
Temporary Teacher Aug 1998 – Jun 1999
• Teaching English, Mathematics, Social Studies,Norwegian, History, Art, Music and Physical Education for
grades 1-7
Byskogen Invest ANS Kristiansund, Kristiansund
Self Employed Nov 1994 – Jan 1998
Langes Gate 3D Larvik, Norway, 3264 (+47) 913 50 613 sivmariaottem@gmail.com
2. • Sales and Marketing
• Booking
• Purchasing, Inventory and Supplies
• Restaurant Management and Housekeeping
• Customer Service
Asker Municipality Asker, Askershus
Home Healthcare Aid Dec 1993 – Nov 1994
• Cooking, shopping, cleaning, administrating medicine, bathing and dressing individual social clients in their
homes.
Rica Hotel Oslofjord Sandvika, Bærum
Housekeeping Asst. Oct 1988 – Nov 1993
• Scheduling of maids and housemen
• Ordering supplies
• Room Inspection
• Maintaining Minibar contents
• Data input of room status
Sheraton Hotel Oslofjord Sandvika, Bærum
Maid Mar 1985 – Sep 1988
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining 16 rooms and 4 suites on the VIP Floor
• Scheduling housekeeping staff
• Room Inspection
Albinson Agency Edina, MN
Office Clerk Oct 1983 – Nov 1984
• Claims Handling
• Customer Service
• Bonding
• Public Relations
B.Dalton Booksellers Edina, MN
Office Clerk Nov 1978 – Oct 1983
• Computer input of merchandise distribution throughout the United States
• Various secretarial duties
• Sales Clerk , B.Dalton Bookseller, Burnsville Center
• Management trainee program
EDUCATION
NÆRINGSAKADEMIET Kristiansund,
Travel Consultant, Aug 1997 - Jul 1998
• Basic and advanced EDB
• Presentation techniques, economy,marketing, customer service, business, tourism
• Fidelio hotel booking system, SMART/Amadeus simulator
INVERHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Inver Grove Heights, MN
Completed coursework towards Journalism, Jun 1978
• English Comp, Mass Communications,Literature, Creative Writing, History, Mathematics, Social Studies,
First Aid and Safety
BURNSVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Burnsville, MN
High School Diploma, Jul 1977
Langes Gate 3D Larvik, Norway, 3264 (+47) 913 50 613 sivmariaottem@gmail.com
3. ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Basic Safety Training IMO 60
• Crisis management on board RO-RO passenger ship
• Marine evacuation systems
• First aid and firefighting training
• Survival and rescue training
Langes Gate 3D Larvik, Norway, 3264 (+47) 913 50 613 sivmariaottem@gmail.com
