BEYOND
RESEARCH & CV
The research, expertise, experience and perspective
behind my work in startup finance, education, and coaching
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2022-2026
2020-2022
2018-2020
2001-2003
PhD in Philosophy
Franklin Hudson: International School of Management, Paris, France
Dissertation: A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Female Founders in Germany (2020–2025)
Defended Aug 2026
(PDF) Social Capital and Fundraising Success: A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Female Founders in Germany
Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Psychology
Steinbeis University, Berlin, Germany
Bachelor of Science in I/O Psychology
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Master of Arts, MBA
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
1994-1998
Bachelor of Arts, Finance
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
CERTIFICATES
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Sarbanes-Oxley
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Six Sigma
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Gewaltfreie Kommunikation and Coaching
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Child Safety for Schools
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supervisory Board Member
(Aug 2023-Present)
BBIS, Brandenburg, Germany
Providing strategic oversight and financial governance as a Supervisory Board Member, supporting executive leadership on long-term strategy, organizational development, and key financial decisions.
Co-Founder
Berlin Finance Crew
(2024-Present)
Berlin Finance Crew, Berlin, Germany
Financial Services company where we believe in "Financial Excellence for Startups."
Financial
Coach
(2016-Present)
Freelance,
Berlin, Germany
Supporting founders and startups with financial coaching and occasional financial services through fractional CFO services.
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This includes:
- Coaching engagements at Vali of ESMT, EIT Health, ESCP, and Startup Incubator Berlin.
- Teaching at TU Berlin and CODE University.
- Teen Venture Lab.
Non-Profit Accountant
(2008-2014)
Non-Profit,
Orlando, Florida
Led financial operations and reporting for a nonprofit organization, including annual tax and financial reports, transaction management, sales and inventory planning, and fundraising support.
Also served as co-director of the 2014 annual state conference, combining financial oversight with event planning and organizational coordination.
Financial
Analyst
(2000-2008)
Siemens Power Generation, Orlando, Florida
Financial Controlling in the global R&D division at Siemens Westinghouse now Siemens Energy. Support management through consolidated global reporting for 100M € business. Support management through the R&D budget and forecasting for R&D projects. Manage Sarbanes Oxley implementation and testing. Design, support, test and market financial reporting tool PlanIT for 100M € business. Plan and lead employee training on financial processes and tools.
Wealth Management
(1996-2000)
Anchor Management
Melbourne, Florida
Having completed my apprenticeship with Anchor Management while still in school, I joined the firm full-time after graduation, supporting client investment portfolios and related investment activities.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Interested in coaching, strategic sparring, or a workshop for your team or organization?