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Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Vienna, Austria

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology start-up, which powers realistic and scalable virtual try-on experiences. Past customers include Hugo Boss, Microsoft, and Shopify.- Led sales in Europe and Asia Pacific. Managed all stages of sales cycle from prospecting to closing of enterprise customers. Maintained client relationships. Used Miller Heiman sales methodology. - Prepared proposals, sales presentations, quotes, contract for prospects. - Partnered with our marketing & product teams to innovate and deliver cutting edge AI-enabled solutions to both enterprise and SMB customers (SaaS). Provided strategic guidance to clients, highlighting the power of data-driven methodologies.- Formed strategic relationship with Microsoft’s retail group. Worked with Microsoft’s EU, US, and APAC offices to help enterprise customers drive digital transformation via artificial intelligence and augmented reality business applications.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Highly selective program for top talent at Pon Holdings BV companies (13,000 people, 450 locations, 32 countries). Pon Bicycle Group (5/2016-11/2016)- Designed digital platform concept for bicycles (business model, user interface, market research, benchmarking). - Supported and managed PR campaign in the United Kingdom for Focus Bikes (one of Pon's bike brands). Pon Tire Group (11/2016-5/2017)- Project manager for augmented reality app (business model, user interface design, marketing and sales strategy). - Built expertise and became domain expert in augmented/virtual reality applications. Santa Cruz Bicycles (5/2017-2018)- Developed new finance concept for premier mountain bikes; redesigned customer experience journeys; worked closely with Santa Cruz Bicycles' functions (sales, finance, IT), dealer network and business partners.

Boston

Worked with Professor Boris Groysberg on the portability of star performers between professional organizations. Developed, co-authored and published HBS case study on managerial lessons from Germany’s success in the 2014 World Cup (“Die Mannschaft: How Germany Won the 2014 FIFA World Cup”, HBS Case No. 416-025, Jan. 5, 2016).

Greater New York City Area

Tracked and forecasted e-commerce sales; helped organize European marketing plan; developed a roadmap and schedule for raising the digital IQ of the company

Mumbai Area, India

Developed new urban strategy for Mumbai's financial services market; designed and led customer need study; extensive field interviews (urban dwellers, small & medium-sized business owners, etc.); customer cold calling

Greater Boston Area

Assisted in executive search; gained knowledge of organizations and business functions; identified potential executives for clients; networking and lead generation

Munich Area, Germany

Worked in the research & innovation headquarters; evaluated safety systems of future car models and customer feedback data; prepared customer satisfaction analyses and presentations for quality sector

Greater Boston Area

Built and analyzed very large database on all performance statistics of players in the German Bundesliga (soccer).

Greater Boston Area

Worked on pioneering procedure to detect caffeine and theobromine levels in human bio-fluids

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

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