Alexandra Gerber Email & Phone Number

Zurich, Switzerland

Zürich, Schweiz

As a Program Manager at the Jacobs Foundation, my goal is to strengthen the evidence base for learning solutions and support the development of effective learning programs that can drive positive change in education systems at scale. I manage global flagship programs to strengthen the evidence base for learning solutions from research to practice.• Successfully lead selection process for LEVANTE (global research network to understand variability in learning through coordinated data collection)• Management of LEARN (New research capacity strengthening program in Ghana and Colombia) and collaboration with partners• Represent the Foundation at international conferences and give presentations.• Work with Knowledge & Communication team on strategic communications

Zürich/ Rwanda

Development of a vocational education school in the field of hospitality for marginalized young adults in Nyamasheke, Rwanda.• Measurement of KPI's• Provide project and impact monitoring and generate evidence for project evaluation• Ensure the quality of project proposals • Write reports for donors and other institutions• Launch successfully a crowdfunding campaign on wemakeit.ch

Neza Rwanda promotes local development and personal growth by capacity building and empowerment of Rwandans through internships, travel and professional exchanges with Swiss experts.• Project management with Swiss and international stakeholders, e.g. project with Swiss bakery apprentices documented by SRF Reporter on 15.11.2023• Project and budget responsibility• Quality control of projects incl. trips to Rwanda• Capacity building of the partner organisations• Network with local and international partner organisations• Website development and maintenance• Design and prepare presentations for projects

Zollikon, Zürich

A company that provides communication, design and production services for digi- tal and print media, including the Zolliker Zumiker Boten, an independent weekly newspaper and official publication.• Acquisition and management of advertisements • Management of existing customer portfolio• Invoice management

Kigali City, Rwanda

A Swiss foundation that provides individual coaching and business training to small entrepreneurs in developing countries.• Facilitation of business growth workshops for entrepreneurs• Visits to companies in preparation for coaching sessions• Internal process development and team capacity strengthening• Write project proposals and reports• Accounting and recruitment support

Zurich

International congress and event management for up to 2,500 delegates. - Organisation of hotel and conference facilities and room contingents - On-site management for national and international events- Main point of contact for clients and suppliers before, during and after the event- Contract negotiations with hotels and suppliers and preparation of concepts and presentations- Budget monitoring and project accounting- Supervision and coaching of trainees.

Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Schweiz

Adelaide, Australia

Preparing coffee and drinks and providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service. Leading the team and responsible for stock organisation.

Goulburn, Australien

Implementation of all activities connected with the farm. From feeding animals, collecting and packing eggs and fencing and building infrastructure to selling products at markets.

Sydney, Australia

Sales and travel bookings for individuals and groups. Identifying and researching customer needs, advising them on suitable destinations within and outside of Australia and preparing travel itineraries. Organise and manage activities for groups of up to 40 people, always with a high level of customer service. Updating the CRM with customer data and ad hoc administrative tasks.

Winterthur Area, Switzerland

Planning, organising, setting up and on-site management of a one-day cinema event taking place in 14 Swiss cities at the same time. Organisation of (promotional) materials as well as training and coordination of volunteers. Responsibility for administrative tasks and coordination with partners.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Responsible for the a la carte service, mixing cocktails and organising stock. Creating awareness of the products in order to boost sales and handling transactions. Training incoming staff regarding the restaurant's procedures, culture and practices.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Organisation and acquisition of materials and set-up of the event. Preparation of drinks and food in an efficient and structured way. Dismantling and cleaning up the event.

Cas Eth In Global Cooperation And Sustainable Development

This CAS explores science-based approaches to sustainable development, tools for managing for results, reflection on personal experiences.

Certificate Program, Food & Sustainability

The course covers all the major aspects of food: from sustainable agriculture to nutritional challenges, food policy, food education etc..

Msc Business Administration, Public And Nonprofit Management

Thesis: Formative evaluation of the vocational skills development programme Sangira in Rwanda

Bachelor Of Science Fho, Tourismus Management

Major: Marketing and product development in tourism Thesis: Food waste in the airline industry