Kathrin Graf

Kathrin Graf

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    IT Project Manager at GFT Technologies

  • Education

    • Burggymnasium Altena

      2005 - 2013
      Abitur
    • Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen

      2020 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Intercultural Communication and Business

      Anglophone Literary, Cultural and Media Studies; Spanish and EnglishBuisness focus on Sustainable Business, Technology & Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

    • Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts - BA "Modern Languages, Cultures & Business Studies" (English, Spanish and Business Administration)
    • Universidad de Salamanca

      2015 - 2016
      ERASMUS: Semester abroad Spanish and Business
  • Experience

    • Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

      Oct 2013 - Jul 2014
      Volunteer
    • AIESEC Deutschland

      Sept 2014 - Aug 2015
      Sales Agent and Alumni Manger in the Sales Team

      • Customer acquisition and sales of AIESEC products • Market analysis and segmentation • Recruitment and placement of foreign interns in German firms• Setup of the first Alumni Network in AIESEC Gießen • Relationship Management of Alumni• Conducting market research

    • Italki

      May 2015 - May 2018
      Online Language Tutor

      Side job as online language tutor, video-based German and English lessons with international students via Skype on the italki platform • Material creation & review of current homework and test results• Preparation for upcoming tests

    • Logiscenter

      Jul 2018 - Mar 2020
      Junior-Key-Account-Manager

      • Driving significant sales growth through creatively using international distribution channels• Sales management: Simultaneously managing consultations, key accounts, returns, and procurement via phone, email and online platforms (Magento, Odoo und Zopim)• Providing customers with high-quality technical advice.• Nationwide new customer acquisition including planning, quotation creation, and contract drafting• Translating blogs, websites and product descriptions• Preparing mailings Show less

    • Deutsche Börse

      May 2020 - Apr 2021
      Working Student Community Management Frankfurt at Deutsche Börse

      • Conception and implementation of the FWB® visitor program• Processing of requests for publications and advertising material• Conception, organization and support of events at Börsenplatz 4• Giving presentations on the subject of the stock market and financial knowledge • Creation of manuals on tools and processes

    • Fresenius Medical Care

      May 2021 - Jan 2023
      Working Student in Human Resources Operations

      • Support in the preparation of job references• Handling of all activities arising in the operative day-to-day business• Support in setting up the HR Operation Intranet presence • Independent processing of smaller projects

    • GFT Technologies

      Feb 2023 - now
      IT Project Manager and Quality Engineer

      • Coordinating diverse team activities to align with project goals, facilitating communication, and ensuring seamless collaboration across all levels• Actively engaging with stakeholders to align project objectives with business strategy, manage expectations, and foster stakeholder relationships• Implementing rigorous quality control processes to guarantee the delivery of high-quality outcomes, adhering to best practices and industry standards• Identifying potential risks, conducting what-if analyses, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success and stabilityQuality Engineer in the Regional Quality Office Germany• Facilitating the integration of GFT's Methodology, ensuring that projects adhere to established standards from inception to delivery• Setting up projects with tailored standards and procedures, performing quality reviews as per the quality plan, and ensuring process adherence• Identifying, escalating, and consulting on non-compliance issues, ensuring they are addressed and resolved in a timely manner• Organizing, planning, and actively participating in the coordination of certification processes within Germany• Providing comprehensive training sessions on KIMBLE and Sales Cloud, empowering teams with the knowledge to optimize project management and customer relationship tools Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DELF, diplôme d'études en langue française

      DELF
      Apr 2012
    • Certified Associate CMMI V2.0

      ISACA
      Apr 2023
    • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

      Scrum.org
      Jul 2023
    • PRINCE2® 7 Foundation in Project Management

      PeopleCert
      Jul 2024
    • Cambridge

      Cambridge Assessment English
      Jun 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ehrenamtlicher

      Issued by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) on Oct 2013
      Cancer Research UK (CRUK)Associated with Kathrin Graf