Heather Jacksic

About me

On January 1, I started as coordinator of the Operations, Maintenance and Acoustics department. In 2024, I worked as a communicator for the Collaboration and Innovation unit, but have previously worked as a project manager at the Career Center and as an instructional designer at the Centre for Educational Development.

Academic background

• 2010 Master with specialisation in electronic commerce, Luleå Univerity of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
  Thesis: Communicating online brand personality: intention, implementation and internal perception External link, opens in new window.
• 2004 Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Communication Studies and Multimedia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
  Thesis: Canadian English Phonetics: an interactive educational tool
  Grade: GPA 4.0 | Summa cum laude | Silver medalist for 2nd highest overall grades in my graduating class
  

Courses

As an instructional designer, I helped creatd Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) together with professors. These self-study courses are self-paced and free of charge.

Be sure to check out my course in career planning: Career Planning Essentials: Unlock your future External link.

If you're a PhD student, there is even a version catered to you: Career Planning Essentials for PhD students External link, opens in new window.

Projects

• NorrlandsNavet
  During 2024 I was the work package leader for WP6, communication and dissemination of knowledge
• Engineers of Sweden's Environmental Fund Scholarships
  During 2024 I was the process leader and communication manager for the scholarship