Experience

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  Daimler ag

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  Intern

  Internship in 'Executive Management Development'; Daimler North East Asia Ltd.

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  Daimler ag

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Strategy aftersales

  Strategy Aftersales (Internship I)Daimler AG, Stuttgart-Möhringen, Business Development, GSP/PSB• Project Thesis: ‘Evaluation of a Parts Manager Satisfaction Survey in Aftersales’ ungraded• Deriving and prioritising fields of action for Daimler Aftersales• Business Intelligence, Market- & Competitor for internal newsletter

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  Shenzhen byd daimler new technology co. ltd.

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Procurement electric vehicle

  Procurement Vehicle and E-Powertrain (Internship II) Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Ltd., China, BDNT/P• Development and implementation of a supplier database• Support for commodity sourcing strategies• Subproject-lead BDNT Supplier Day: Location Scouting & Location Setup• Translation of process documentation together with local colleagues• Support of the Vice President Procurement

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  Mercedes-amg gmbh

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Project controller

  Project Controlling Vehicle Development (Internship III) Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Affalterbach, K/CG• Project Thesis:‘Development and Implementation of a Capacity Forecasting Tool’ grade 1,4• Development of a forecasting model for FTE requirements in vehicle development• Data analysis and preparation for OP 2013/2014• Documentation of calculation methods for 'expected-actual'

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  Täuber ledermanufaktur

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2017

  Founder

  Taeuber Ledermanufaktur is a small business aiming at providing hand-crafted and custom-made leathergoods made in Germany. For more information: www.taeuber-ledermanufaktur.com

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  Daimler ag

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2017

  Successfully lead numerous cross-functional powertrain projects and intercultural teams with 10-40 members distributed globally. The projects dealt with production relocations, vehicle integration, legislation, and emission compliance-driven product-development, market-specific analysis, and close contact with commercial vehicle organisations in NAFTA and Asia. Extensive global stakeholder management and thorough briefing for course of action to executives and senior management, as well as liaising conflicting regional branch and HQ interests was crucial for success. Part of internal task force in charge of re-establishing business relations with Iranian public and private automotive companies, in the context of the JCPOA being agreed, and personally responsible for developing an operations and assembly process. Show less Procurement representative for heavy and medium duty engine product development projects and subproject-lead in engine industrialisation projects.Global coordination of procurement powertrain in projects/cost-down initiatives. Building and strengthening relations to international partners (internal/external) as liaison officer, especially with China, India, Brazil, and USA.Main projects:- Industrialisation OM926 at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (Chennai, India)- Industrialisation OM457 at Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (Beijing, China)- Cost-down & efficiency sourcing programs (BCC-sourcing)Amongst other responsibilities:- Procurement project manager for Classic Engines (OM457/460 & OM924/926)- Global coordination of related RfQ and awarding activities- Close collaboration with global procurement offices (India, China & Brazil)- Window person to BFDA head of procurement- Briefing and reporting on current affairs to procurement management Show less Aug - Sep 2014: On-the-Job Training Project Manager - Procurement PowertrainDaimler AG, Esslingen a. N., Global Procurement Trucks & Buses, TP/G11-3Jan - May 2014: Bachelor Thesis - Procurement Powertrain (Internship V)DHBW Stuttgart, GermanySep - Nov 2013: Project Management Office (Internship IV) Global Procurement Trucks & Buses, TP/G1, Daimler AG, Esslingen/GermanyJun - Aug 2013: Project Controlling Vehicle Development (Internship III) Mercedes-AMG GmbH, K/CG, Affalterbach/GermanyJun - Aug 2012: Procurement Vehicle and E-Powertrain (Internship II) Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Ltd., BDNT/P, ChinaJan - Mar 2012: Strategy Aftersales (Internship I)Daimler AG, Business Development, GSP/PSB, Stuttgart-Möhringen/Germany Show less

  • Project Lead - Product Planning Powertrain

    Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Global Project Manager - Procurement Powertrain

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Co-op Student

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2014

  • Project Management Office - Procurement Powertrain

    Sept 2013 - Nov 2013
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  Stonepine research

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Founding director

  Providing ad-hoc policy analyses and political advisory for practitioners with a focus on international relations, Foreign Affairs and Security. Consultancy services for public and private sectors regarding strategic communication, strategy development, and implementation.

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  Roskilde university

  May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Research assistant

  Investigating the integration of migrants into the Danish labour market, with a focus on systemic and (Danish) cultural entry barriers as researcher for the EU-funded SIRIUS projectWorking on the hierarchy of institutions/norms in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) disarmament resolutions as researcher at the Department of Social Science

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  University of st andrews

  Jan 2019 - now

  Contributing to research and events regarding the themes of Peace and Security, Rights and Ethics, and Leadership and Agency. Mentoring and supervision for final-year students writing research reports on current themes, e.g., Covid-19 security implications and environmental protection in refugee crises. Working on change in social systems, analysing use of language and political framing in relation to contestation of norms and political economy.Teaching seminars at undergraduate level in International Relations, including introductions to the discipline for 1st and 2nd year students, as well as dissertation-focussed seminars for 4th year students.Advising students regarding essay writing and research methods. Responsible for assessing and marking essays and exams. Advising students regarding essay writing and research methods along with assessing and marking essays and exams. Teaching seminars and tutorials at undergraduate level in International RelationsIR1005 – Concepts in Global PoliticsIR1006 – Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in Global Politics. IR2006 - Issues in International RelationsIR4099 – Honours Dissertation

  • Fellow - Centre for Global Law and Governance

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Doctoral Researcher - School of International Relations

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2024

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant in International Relations

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022
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  Pontificia universidad católica argentina (uca)

  Jan 2021 - now

  Researching on changes in Latin American regionalism and PRC relations in turbulent times post-pandemic. Building a bridge for academic findings and research to reach practitioners of international affairs and private sector.Researching Latin American regional integration and South-South economic cooperation with a special focus on Colombia and Argentina.Working on projects regarding foreign direct investment in critical infrastructure in Latin America and knock-on effects in the areas of (new) dependencies and national security.Lecturing on PRC-Latin America Relations and Latin America in Global Politics as faculty memberMember of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Political Science and International Relations at UCA. Show less

  • Lecturer in International Relations

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Research Fellow

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Visiting Research Fellow

    Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Visiting Researcher

    Jan 2021 - May 2022
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  Daimler truck ag

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Strategist for truck technology group

  In charge of business strategy development for Truck Technology Group (TT), bundling all key technologies along Daimler Truck AG’s global value chain in times of organisational change.Continuous direct briefing and alignment with the board members of Daimler Truck AG and the directors of TT were decisive for success and for preparing the split from Daimler AG and the subsequent IPO of Daimler Truck AG.Leading the creation of strategic narratives on organisational change. Responsible for the conception, planning, organisation, and implementation of cross-functional workshops with senior and executive management. Given extensive experience as project manager and technical knowledge of the product and production, in charge of setting up a new global product strategy for the BR900 and its future orientation. Show less

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  Montfranc group ltd

  Aug 2023 - now

  Senior consultant - public affairs & politics

  ▪ Exploring opportunities for Argentina and Patagonia, working at the intersection of the private sector, public sector, and municipal and provincial levels - providing consultancy and support in developing local and provincial businesses in Patagonia.▪ Building bridges between private companies, investors, and trade associations such as AHK Argentina (Germany), AmCham (USA), and BritCham (UK).*formerly Patagonia Global Ltd.

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  Gobierno del chubut

  Feb 2024 - now

  Chief advisor of international affairs and institutional matters

  ▪ Leading strategic initiatives to foster international collaborations and alliances, positioning the Provincial Government of Chubut as a relevant player on the global stage.▪ Advising senior government officials on complex international and diplomatic issues, facilitating effective communication and negotiation with international actors to advance the interests and objectives of the Province of Chubut.▪ Leading efforts to promote economic development, trade and cultural exchange programmes, fostering the growth and prosperity of Chubut's communities through international engagement and cooperation. Show less