Leadership Development & Culture, Assistant Director, EY Germany

• Develop and execute DE&I strategy for Germany, focusing on the following diversity dimensions: Gender, LGBTQ+, ethnic and socio-economic background, working with a disability, and age; Results include inclusive employee experience and employer brand (e.g., 2x stern Top Employer Diversity Award based on employee feedback) and more equitable talent management programs (increased focus on fair representation in the hiring and promotion process).

• Design and moderate recruiting and employer branding events, positioning the company as one of the first movers in selected diversity dimensions such as the socio-economic background (e.g., recruiting event for first-gen academics and candidates from low-income households).

• Design and facilitate DE&I leadership training: Women Leadership Journey, Inclusive Leadership, and Unconscious Bias (Facilitator rating based on participant feedback: 4.7-4.8 out of 5).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Lead, Germany

•Designed and implemented a new leadership curriculum for EY Partners in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (learning and coaching, both in-house and through external providers); Coached 100+ executives and high-performing employees (individual and team coaching), resulting in improved team dynamics and leadership skills. 

• Coordinated succession planning for strategic leadership positions in close alignment with senior leadership with a strong focus on gender equity.

• Facilitated global and regional leadership development events for the partner pipeline, resulting in top-rated facilitator feedback.

Leadership Development for Partners

Workmazing

•Career coach with the focus on: Career clarity and strategy, career change, interview preparation, success in the new role.

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Founder and Career Coach

UniCredit

• Designed and coordinated talent development programs for the Global Unicredit Investment Banking Division (Europe, USA, and Asia): Promotion process for top executives, talent management for high-potential employees, graduate recruiting program, and employee engagement surveys, ensuring a structured and aligned approach across all countries.

• Executed a global regulatory project in close collaboration with senior leadership, leading to full compliance and aligned, optimized global guidelines for cost allocation and global mobility policies.

• Designed and moderated global leadership development events, bringing together top leadership and high-performing employees, resulting in increased employee engagement and leadership buy-in.

Global Learning & Development, HR Vice President

• Designed and rolled out a new global banding system: Introduction of a global job catalog, competency language, and job titles for 140.000 employees in 20+ countries.

• Coordinated a project team of 10+ project members across countries and business divisions.

Global Project Manager, HR Senior Associate

UniCredit Bank a.d. Banja Luka

• Created monthly P&C reports to leadership and the bank’s Group Bodies. 
• Coordinated the budget and forecasting process.
• Helped set up the new Planning & Control function during the company merger.

Financial Planning & Control, Associate

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City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Assistant Business Manager

RBG Royalty Enterprises

Career Coach | Career Mapping & Strategy | LinkedIn Optimization | Interview Coach | Resume Writer

Career & Life Strategist Coach

Chicago Housing Authority

Accounts Payable Accountant

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

College Bursar Asst

Deborah's Place

Finance Associate

University of Illinois at Chicago

Inventory Management | Project Management | Event Planning | Timekeeping | Student Services

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Morton College
Get With It Youth Empowerment Organization
indeed.com
Greenwood Project
Young Men's Educational Network
Roosevelt University
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