Katrin Busch

Experience

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  Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS)

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Intern for Environmental Management / Emission Trading / Climate Protection

  The organisation assesses, monitors and attests the technical competence of laboratories, inspection and certification bodies to ensure quality of products and services. - Gained first-hand experience in audits of different environmental ISO norms (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064)- Administrative work, e.g. translations, and organising a conference.

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  Lufthansa Cargo

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Environmental Management & Communications Intern

  Main responsibilities were guidance related to their Management System (ISO 14001) and analysis of environmental data.Successes included: - Compiled a risk-analysis using a self-developed noise database (in Excel) which was presented to the COO.- Based on my experience with ISO 14001, I advised American colleagues and collated relevant regulatory documentation which enabled the successful expansion of the Environmental Management System to the American continent.

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  Daimler AG

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Environmental Management Intern

  My role focused on overall business improvement and staff engagement.Successes included: - Created Excel tool for compliance management: tracking regulatory requirements of light material separators.- Impactful analytical skills: Uncovered a water leak in the immersion priming unit through detailed analysis, resulting in immense water savings at the factory.

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  Avertim

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Student Consultant

  Avertim is a management consulting firm operating with Stoxx 50 clients. Project as part of MSc.6-months consultancy group project: I was project manager and main contact for Avertim. Our work formed the basis for their Agile service line which is still in use today. Initiated creative presentation of final deliverables to cohort which propelled us to the top 3 teams of our Masters.

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  Fat Fish Marketing

  May 2018 - Jul 2021

  Fat Fish Marketing is a digital incubator and growth agency. After successfully leading the transformation of the company, I moved into a consultant role to gradually move out of the business. Spearheaded the company's transformative journey, culminating in a strategic pivot to a consultant role, facilitating a smooth transition out of the business while continuing to add value across diverse sectors such as home decoration, textiles, and children's entertainment.• Successfully assumed the role of Interim Production Manager at a linen factory, demonstrating exceptional leadership by guiding the shopfloor team towards operational excellence.• Oversaw the seamless execution of production activities, ensuring the timely shipment of products worth over £250,000 per month, thereby maintaining high customer satisfaction and financial performance. Show less I founded and led Fat Fish Marketing, a digital marketing agency.• Successfully founded and grew Fat Fish Marketing into a leading digital marketing agency, achieving over £1 M in annual revenue and securing equity stakes in client companies, demonstrating exceptional growth and business acumen.• Spearheaded the expansion of the agency to 40 employees across three countries (UK, Ireland, India), establishing a robust organisational structure that supported the company's rapid growth and operational needs.• Strategically set up three international offices, implementing comprehensive support processes in finance, HR, Health & Safety, and compliance, ensuring seamless operations across all locations.• Led the company through a critical period in 2020 when our biggest client's contract fell through, executing a strategic business restructure that resulted in a 70% reduction in expenses within seven months, thereby safeguarding the company's continuity.• As the Sales Representative for the DACH region, adeptly pitched and secured a substantial six-figure German digital marketing contract, demonstrating exceptional sales prowess and adept negotiation skills.• Managed the German account with strategic planning, staffing, and oversight, further cementing Fat Fish Marketing's reputation for delivering exceptional digital marketing solutions and client service.• Provided expert consultancy to clients on their pitch and financial models, directly contributing to securing over £2.7M in equity investment for portfolio companies, thus enhancing their growth and market positioning.• Cultivated strong partnerships with industry leaders and technology providers, staying ahead of emerging trends and technologies to ensure Fat Fish Marketing remained at the forefront of the digital marketing landscape. Show less

  • Consultant, Co-Founder

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Operations Director, Co-Founder

    May 2018 - Oct 2020
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  Crisis

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  Venture Programme Manager at the Venture Studio

  As part of the entrepreneurship team, I delivered the Growth Programme for the businesses Crisis invested in. • Accelerated the growth of Crisis' investee businesses by leveraging strategic relationships with corporates and SMEs to secure pro-bono partnerships, thereby saving the charity a high six-figure sum.• Crafted and led the implementation of a comprehensive ESG and impact management strategy, enhancing our investment approach and enabling consistent, transparent reporting to trustees and donors through an annual impact report.• Played a pivotal role in the due diligence and successful execution of four equity investments, negotiating advantageous terms and pricing with investee businesses that secured a six-figure value for the charity in 2022.• Earned a coveted position on the Advisory Board of a portfolio company, a testament to the impact of my support, which was instrumental in skyrocketing the company's valuation.• Revolutionised Crisis' approach to leveraging skilled volunteers by establishing a new framework that attracted pro-bono support and successfully recruited two high-calibre tech mentors with executive-level experience from multinational corporations.• Led a 6-member cross-functional team in the swift implementation of an employee benefits platform, achieving early adoption by Crisis as one of the first two organisations onboarded among five shareholder charities, showcasing exceptional stakeholder management skills with a 2% employee signup rate within the first three months.Award: - Received the 'Exceptional Listener' Award (2023) by colleagues at Commerce & Enterprise department Show less