I am a 40-years old learning assistant and freelance photographer/writer from Kangasala, Finland.
I have been writing for various blogs since 2007 and a photographing actively since 2006.
My varied job history includes working as a special needs assistant as well as croupier amongst other things (full work history can be found here).
Blogs:
- Diceblasters – Gaming blog for our gaming community (blogger & host)
- Retkipaikka – Finnish outdoors blog (blogger)
- Daily Empire – Gaming blog for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (blogger & co-host)
Social Media
- Instagram (laurimaijala) – Secondary account for toyphotography, mainly Lego
- Deviant Art – Various different art projects
Work history
Employee
Kangasala Municipality
Learning assistant, March 2019 – ongoing
Puolenkuun Pelit
Cashier, February 2018 – ongoing
Jotuca Oy
Freelance Photographer, June 2016 – ongoing
Kangasala Municipality
Learning assistant, March 2010 – June 2016
Tuoni Studiot Oy
Freelance Writer, 2013 – 2014
RAY, Finland’s Slot Machine Association
Croupier, June 2009-September 2009
University of Lapland, Student Union
Student Paper, writer, 2007-2009
Pirkanmaa Polytechnic, Student Association
Student Paper, head editor, 2006-2007
Student Paper, layout Spring, 2007
Hatanpään yläaste
Learning assistant, 25.9.2002 – 21.12.2002
Tampereen Ykkösjakelut Oy
Paperboy, 10.6.1997-30.12.1999
Positions of Trust
Radio Säteily, University of Lapland
Student radio, producer, October 2007-October 2008
Vimmakas, Student Association of Virrat
Executive Board, member, September 2004-August 2005
Executive Board, chairman, September 2005-June 2006
Student Association of the Pirkanmaa Polytechnic
Executive Board, member, September 2004-August 2005
Council of Representatives, chairman, September 2005-June 2006
Education
Tampere Adult Education Centre (Learning Support and Morning and Afternoon Club Activity Instruction at School), October 2012-2013
University of Lapland (AV-media culture), 2006-2010
Pirkanmaa Polytechnic (Rich Media), 2004-2006
Orivesi College of Art (writing), Spring 2002
Kaarila Senior High School, 1999-2002
Tammerkoski Secondary School (Arts Class), 1996-1999