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Charis Hoffmann

Charis Hoffmann

Market Research Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager, Sustainable Lifestyles at CSCP

  • Education

    • Rheingold Institut

      2016 - 2018
      Deep-Psychological Market and Media Research

      Certified deep-psychological market- and media-researcherTwo-year course on the theory and practice of deep-psychological interviewing | Emphasis on the influence of mental states and deeper drives on market choices | Seminars on Focus Groups, Film Analysis, Music & Art therapy | Semester research projects on several topics, such as the psychology of seasons, wrist watches and Müsli

    • United Nations University-MERIT

      2018 - 2020
      Master's degree Public Policy and Human Development

      Specialization: Multi-Level Governance and Regional IntegrationMaster Thesis: Climate chance - Overcoming psychological barriers to mitigating climate change,Grade 8,8 / 10Double degree program with United Nations University - MERIT and Maastricht University Graduate School of Governance: This program trains students in formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policy to be able to give recommendations for improving or replacing ongoing policies. Students are… Show more Specialization: Multi-Level Governance and Regional IntegrationMaster Thesis: Climate chance - Overcoming psychological barriers to mitigating climate change,Grade 8,8 / 10Double degree program with United Nations University - MERIT and Maastricht University Graduate School of Governance: This program trains students in formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policy to be able to give recommendations for improving or replacing ongoing policies. Students are provided with a variety of skills, tools and knowledge which will enable them to work as policy designers and policy analysts in public and private institutions.Skills:• Academic writing and presentation skills• Qualitative and quantitative research skills• Statistical analysis (STATA)• Negotiation and communication skills• Impact evaluation and public policy analysis• Project design and management tools (e.g. Logframe, Theory of Change)• Grant application training (e.g. call for tenders EU institutions) Show less

    • Maastricht University

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor Psychology and Neuroscience

      Elective courses: Political Psychology, European Integration, Sociological Science and Technology StudiesBachelor thesis: „United in diversity“? A psychological perspective on European identity, national identity and their relationGrade 8,5 / 10The BSc in Psychology at Maastricht University introduces students to all major theories and topics within psychology, with an emphasis on Neuroscience, i.e. Cognitive and Biological Psychology. The program has a particular focus on… Show more Elective courses: Political Psychology, European Integration, Sociological Science and Technology StudiesBachelor thesis: „United in diversity“? A psychological perspective on European identity, national identity and their relationGrade 8,5 / 10The BSc in Psychology at Maastricht University introduces students to all major theories and topics within psychology, with an emphasis on Neuroscience, i.e. Cognitive and Biological Psychology. The program has a particular focus on research, training students' statistical skills, offering a four month research practical and practical courses in data processing and analysis (including fMRI data analysis), academic writing, psychiatric anamnesis, test construction and psychodiagnostics.Research Practical project: Tested the internal consistency of Dr. David Bernstein's iModes facilitative cards for schema therapy of borderline personality disorder Show less

  • Experience

    • Rheingold institut

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
      Market Research Intern

      Observed and conducted market research interviews and formulated written analyses | Observed and protocolled Focus Group discussions | Collaborated in analysis sessions | Moderated Online Communities | Contributed to client presentations and meetings

    • Maastricht University Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2019
      Tutor

      Guidance of small groups of students within the problem-based learning (PBL) system | Monitored group processes and content discussion | Regularly evaluated group dynamics

    • Rheingold institut

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
      Freelance Interviewer

      Project-based work | Conducted deep-psychological qualitative market research interviews focused on specific products, brands and media | Written analyses of interview processes | Collaboratively scrutinized findings in analysis sessions with co-interviewers

    • 89 Initiative

      Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
      Policy Researcher, Board member

      Maastricht chapter of the 89 Initiative student organization | Researched policy topics | Engaged students with EU policy through participatory events | Wrote articles | Formulated policy recommendations

    • European Commission

      Mar 2020 - Feb 2021
      Blue Book Trainee at European Commission - DG Environment

      • Part of the Circular Economy Team, support to the Unit on Sustainable Production and Consumption.• Supported the implementation of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan.• Drafted policy briefings and correspondence with different stakeholders.• Supported the organization of the Annual Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference.• Preparation of member state meetings.

    • CYIS | Center for Youth and International Studies

      Sept 2020 - Nov 2020
      Research Analyst

      Contributed to blog posts on environment and sustainability within the Economic-Environmental Dimension | Provided research and insights on environment and sustainability topics

    • ICLEI

      Apr 2021 - Dec 2023

      • Project management, implementation and global coordination of circular development projects, on just transition, the built environment and textiles.• Development of the Circular Development Team’s offering on consumer goods, including plastics and textiles.• Project development, acquisition and fundraising activities.• Development of strategic work in the global Circular Development portfolio.• Co-Focal point of the UNFCCC Marrakech Partnership Human Settlements Pathway Waste & Consumption Group, and related advocacy work.• PREVENT Waste Alliance Focal Point.• Webinar and events planning and implementation, including moderation and discussion facilitation. Show less • Independently managed the dissemination work stream of a project across partner organizations.• Operational managment, content development and communication activities for the ICLEI Circulars platform.• Developed communication materials linked to ICLEI Circulars, including newsletters, blog posts and knowledge products.• Supported ICLEI’s circular development advocacy activities and global efforts to collect needs and priorities from local governments across different world regions.• Supported events planning and implementation, including moderation and discussion facilitation. Show less

      • Officer Circular Development, Consumer Goods

        Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

      • Junior Officer, Circular Development

        Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

    • Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP)

      Jan 2024 - now
      Project Manager, Sustainable Lifestyles

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introductory Course on Carbon Pricing (Grundkurs CO2-Bepreisung)

      Heinrich Böll Foundation
      Jan 2021

    • Certificate of Attendance - The Climate Emergency: Psychoanalytic Perspectives

      Freud Museum London
      May 2020

    • French Language Level B2+ Certificate

      UM Language Centre (Maastricht University)
      Jun 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Moderator Virtual Climate Cafés

      Issued by Sonja Enste, Coach & Trainer Emotional Climate Resilience on Aug 2021
      Sonja Enste, Coach & Trainer Emotional Climate ResilienceAssociated with Charis Hoffmann

    • Member

      Issued by Climate Psychology Alliance on May 2020
      Climate Psychology AllianceAssociated with Charis Hoffmann

    • Member

      Issued by Neuer Kunstverein Wuppertal on Jun 2024
      Neuer Kunstverein WuppertalAssociated with Charis Hoffmann

    • Climate Action Planning Committee Member

      Issued by Olympic Climate Action on Sept 2019
      Olympic Climate ActionAssociated with Charis Hoffmann

    • Member

      Issued by Dungeness River Audubon Ctr on Sept 2019
      Dungeness River Audubon CtrAssociated with Charis Hoffmann

    • Member

      Issued by OLYMPIC PENINSULA AUDUBON SOCIETY on Sept 2019
      OLYMPIC PENINSULA AUDUBON SOCIETYAssociated with Charis Hoffmann

    • Voluntary Social Year

      Issued by Paul-Kraemer-Haus Kalk on Sept 2014
      Paul-Kraemer-Haus KalkAssociated with Charis Hoffmann