Here’s a brief overview of my academic and professional background.
Passionate about sustainable development, eco-tourism, and social entrepreneurship in different cultural contexts, I have been setting my bright future career path with international experiences in Latin America, the Caribbean and South Africa for the past 15 years – before, during, and after my academic studies.
For more info on my positions, have a look at my LinkedIn-Profile!
If you are interested in reading more about my motivations, experiences and life lessons during my young career path, have a look at my blog The Beginning of My Travels & the Three Secrets of How I Made it All Happen.
Education
- Master of Administration in Public Administration (Double Degree) | University of the Western Cape, South Africa
- Master of Arts in Development Management | Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany and University of the Western Cape, South Africa
- Bachelor of Arts in Multilingual Communication | Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- A-levels | Germany
- Student exchange | Washington State, USA
Extra-curricular activity: EU Careers Student Ambassador, Ruhr-University Bochum (2016-2017)
Professional Experience & Internships
- Institute for Tourism Studies (ITS), Malta | Climate Friendly Travel Diploma (from 2023)
- Dominican Expert DMC, Dominican Republic | Destination Manager (2019-2023)
- Adelphi Research gGmbH, Germany | SEED-Project – Promoting entrepreneurship for sustainable development (2016-2019)
- EcoCircuitos, Panama | Incoming tour operator & DMC specialized in adventure and eco-tourism (2012 & 2015)
- International Labour Organization (ILO), Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean Office, Social Dialogue & Labour Administration Department (2015)
- German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Dominican Republic | Caribbean Office & Climate Change Project (2014)
- Thomas-Morus-Akademie, Germany | Study Trips Department (2013-2014)
- Kinderopvang Stewies, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles | Child Day Care (2013)
- DachloW Weidenpesch, Germany | Youth Tutoring (2011)
- Hyatt Regency Cologne, Germany | Banquet Department (2010)
- Hogares Crea, Costa Rica | Volunteer service in Drug Rehabilitation Center (2009-2010)
With lots of self-drive, dedication and motivation, I managed to be supported by several public and private institutions through eight scholarships throughout my studies. These helped me tremendously in my performance.
Feel free to reach out and chat more!
