Maria Lundqvist

Co-Founder

Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden17 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in strategic HR and organizational development.
Proven track record in employee engagement and leadership development.
Strong background in social work and crisis management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR professional with a strong foundation in social work and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic HrOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

AdministrationArbetsmiljöArbetsrättBildredigeringBudgeteringCateringCoachingCustomer ServiceDigitaliseringDiversityEngelskaEvent ManagementFackliga relationerFaktureringFörhandling

About

Creative social worker that turned entrepreneur and are now thriving in HR. I’m passionate about helping leaders and teams grow into their full potential. With a strong sense of structure, trust-building skills, and a clear goal orientation, I create environments where people feel safe to develop and perform. I bring heart, clarity, and a hands-on mindset to everything I do.

Experience

17 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

2 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Trelleborg group

2 roles

BA HR Business Partner & Global HR Project Coordinator

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Trelleborg, Skåne, Sverige

Supporting leaders across multiple countries with strategic HR guidance in organizational development, leadership, and change management. Responsible for annual HR processes including goal setting, performance reviews, salary mapping, and succession planning. Built HR structures, led global initiatives in onboarding, leadership development, engagement, and diversity. Known for driving employee engagement and aligning HR efforts with long-term business goals.

Strategisk HROrganisationsutvecklingLedarskapsutvecklingHR-projektledningMångkulturella teamTeambyggande+2

HR-specialist

Aug 2023 – Jan 2024 · 5 mos · Trelleborg, Skåne, Sverige

Focused on coordinating global HR projects and building HR processes for a newly established IT organization. Developed structures from the ground up and supported cross-functional collaboration across countries.

Malmö stad

Social Worker

Oct 2018 – Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Malmö, Skåne, Sverige

Responsible for recruitment, onboarding and supervision of external contractors. Implemented onboarding and offboarding processes and served as senior mentor for new employees. Held union and safety representative roles, actively contributing to workplace environment and labor relations.
Considerable experience in crisis management, counseling, stress reduction, mediation, negotiation, authority-based decision-making and collaborative work across teams.

Cake me happy

Founder & CEO

May 2012 – Dec 2018 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Vellinge, Skåne län, Sverige

Built and ran a successful high-end business with a strong focus on quality, client relations, and strategic growth. Held full strategic and operational responsibility, led staff, managed complex client projects, and made fast decisions under pressure. Coached seasonal employees, negotiated with suppliers, and drove continuous improvement – always with high demands on service and excellence.

Vob syd

Family social care investigator

Sep 2005 – Nov 2010 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Lund, Skåne, Sverige

Assessed families in institutional settings for social services, focusing on complex dynamics and support needs. Gained strong skills in emotional intelligence, discretion, and conflict resolution.
Conducted therapeutic investigations and psychodynamic counseling. Experienced in handling sensitive conversations, building trust and promoting psychological safety.
Provided child counseling and collaborated across disciplines, developed teamwork and communication.

Nöjesteatern

Theater Technician

Sep 2004 – Apr 2010 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Malmö

Part of theatre productions in Malmö, supporting everything from lighting and props to costumes, makeup, and set design. A hands-on, fast-paced environment that taught me the value of teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem-solving.

Kfx hr-partner

Consultant

Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs · Malmö, Sverige

Receptionist, switchboard operator, and customer service and IT support. Ensured smooth communication, professional client interactions, and high-quality service in fast-paced office environments.

Sigma telecom

Receptionist

Jan 2002 – Jan 2003 · 1 yr · Malmö, Skåne, Sverige · On-site

Receptionist at Glasklart in Malmö, handling guest reception, bookings, coordination with staff and suppliers, and ensuring a high level of service in a busy corporate event environment.

Max matthiessen

Administrative Assistant

Oct 2001 – Jun 2002 · 8 mos · Malmö, Sverige

Administrative assistant to insurance brokers as well as reception management.

Slagthuset i malmö ab

Theater Technician

Aug 1999 – May 2004 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Part of theatre productions in Malmö, supporting everything from lighting and props to costumes, makeup, and set design. A hands-on, fast-paced environment that taught me the value of teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem-solving.

EngelskaEvent ManagementSocial Networking