Jessica Woitalla Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Tasks include, but are not limited to:- Contributing to income generation and fundraising strategy development by conducting comprehensive mapping and analysis of EU policies and opportunities as well as from other sources, ensuring the organisation’s strategic positioning and sustainability for growth.- Strategically planning, developing, and overseeing grant applications for EU programs like Erasmus+, Horizon, INTPA, and CERV, ensuring timely, cohesive submissions that maximise… Show more Tasks include, but are not limited to:- Contributing to income generation and fundraising strategy development by conducting comprehensive mapping and analysis of EU policies and opportunities as well as from other sources, ensuring the organisation’s strategic positioning and sustainability for growth.- Strategically planning, developing, and overseeing grant applications for EU programs like Erasmus+, Horizon, INTPA, and CERV, ensuring timely, cohesive submissions that maximise success rates and align with the organisation's long-term objectives and policy frameworks.- Leading multi-stakeholder project consortiums by fostering relationships with internal members, volunteer groups, and external partners, ensuring comprehensive and effective collaborations to secure project funding and implementation.- Coordinating and executing the entire project lifecycle of multi-location European and global projects including creating detailed project plans, MEAL, reporting compliance, and maintaining strong donor relationships.- Representing the organisation at EU networking and feedback events, advocating for youth-related causes and ensuring the organisation’s voice is included in EU decision-making processes.- Developing and delivering capacity-building materials and training sessions for members on resource mobilisation, fundraising, and partnership building, enhancing their capabilities and contributing to the organisation’s growth. Show less

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Represented the interests of 500+ students of the IBA 2019-2020 cohort in education matters (e.g., academic curriculum, academic policies, study resources, etc.).- Communicated and collaborated with various stakeholders in the faculty on projects to redesign the programme's curriculum structure and student course evaluation systems. - Drafted position papers on issues important to the student body and successfully lobbied for changes that increased the internship course weight from… Show more - Represented the interests of 500+ students of the IBA 2019-2020 cohort in education matters (e.g., academic curriculum, academic policies, study resources, etc.).- Communicated and collaborated with various stakeholders in the faculty on projects to redesign the programme's curriculum structure and student course evaluation systems. - Drafted position papers on issues important to the student body and successfully lobbied for changes that increased the internship course weight from 15- to 20-credits and guaranteed access to exam materials. The committee consists of an equal number of faculty and student members who work closely with the Dean of Education, Academic and Executive Directors of the BSc. Programmes, and Examination Board to monitor and improve the quality of undergraduate education as well as the study and work environment of students and teachers alike. Show less

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Represented the interests of 6,700+ BSc. and MSc RSM students in faculty matters (e.g., HR policy, promotion criteria, largescale curriculum changes, examination regulation, annual budget, etc.).- Initiated and lead a working group to review the examination regulations for the undergraduate programmes to address the procedures and quality of examinations. The review resulted in a new version of the regulations and the creation of the Quality Assurance Officer position in the… Show more - Represented the interests of 6,700+ BSc. and MSc RSM students in faculty matters (e.g., HR policy, promotion criteria, largescale curriculum changes, examination regulation, annual budget, etc.).- Initiated and lead a working group to review the examination regulations for the undergraduate programmes to address the procedures and quality of examinations. The review resulted in a new version of the regulations and the creation of the Quality Assurance Officer position in the administration.- Co-created education enhancement initiatives with stakeholders and gained approval for the use of government funds (€11m+) for the projects.- Acquired knowledge and skills in policy creation and implementation.The council advises the RSM Executive Board on all issues pertaining to educational and research activities, as well as RSM’s role in society at large. The elected faculty and student members represent the interests of the RSM community consisting of academic staff, administrative staff, researchers, Ph.D. candidates, and students both undergraduate and postgraduate. Show less

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Mentored 16 first-year IBA students during their transition to university over the course of two trimesters.- Spearheaded regular meetings to address social and university-related issues where I would share my own experiences and provide advice on a variety of topics with mentees. - Assisted each mentee with individual goal-setting and supported their processes by regularly checking in.The mentor programme of the BSc. IBA programme selects 25 academically and socially… Show more - Mentored 16 first-year IBA students during their transition to university over the course of two trimesters.- Spearheaded regular meetings to address social and university-related issues where I would share my own experiences and provide advice on a variety of topics with mentees. - Assisted each mentee with individual goal-setting and supported their processes by regularly checking in.The mentor programme of the BSc. IBA programme selects 25 academically and socially well-rounded second-year students to advise and accompany first-year students in the first six months of their student career. Show less

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Informed and counseled prospective students about the academic and social aspects of university. I was a featured student on the RSM Admission Office online Facebook page with the aim to be a resource for prospective students. Through my profile on the page, I was able to connect with these prospective students and share my first-hand experience of student life at RSM.

My responsibilities as IBA and Mentor Coordinator included:- Recruited, trained, and coordinated a committee of 40 student representative volunteers to represent and act as the point of contact between the students and professors of each course taught in the programme.- Oversaw and tracked the student representative volunteers’ representation responsibilities.- Proofread the student representative volunteers’ course feedback reports.- Assisted the student representative… Show more My responsibilities as IBA and Mentor Coordinator included:- Recruited, trained, and coordinated a committee of 40 student representative volunteers to represent and act as the point of contact between the students and professors of each course taught in the programme.- Oversaw and tracked the student representative volunteers’ representation responsibilities.- Proofread the student representative volunteers’ course feedback reports.- Assisted the student representative volunteers in navigating issues that would arise in courses and with professors.- Project manager of a pilot project to implement a collective examination complaint procedure that aimed to reduce administrative redundancy and address students’ concerns more effectively.My responsibilities as a board member included:- Improved my cultural dexterity by working with a diverse board team to problem solve daily organisation challenges such as increasing engagement with the student body, personal changes, and course representative issues.- Developed a 3-year strategic plan to actualise the organisation’s mission and implanted phase 1 of the plan ensuring all critical objectives were achieved on time, namely, implementing an internal documentation system and restructuring board duties.- Liaised with the organisation’s stakeholders, namely professors, the SR Supervisory Board, BSc. Programme Management, and the Examination Board.- Organised external events for the RSM community such as the SR Open Feedback Days and the SR Professor Awards as well as internal events to strengthen the SR community and develop our volunteers' skills.SR aims to improve the quality of education at RSM by facilitating and improving the feedback exchange between the student body and faculty personnel. Overall, through the position, I cultivated an analytical mindset, exercised pragmatic thinking to develop creative solutions, and expanded my leadership skills. Show less

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Represented 500+ students of the IBA 2019-2020 cohort by acting as an intermediary between the students and the professor of a course for each trimester.- Answered and directed students’ questions, thoughts, and concerns about the courses. - Collected student feedback about the courses through surveys and focus groups.- Analysed, synthesised, and communicated student feedback about the courses through mid- and end-term reports.- Developed solutions to improve the quality of… Show more - Represented 500+ students of the IBA 2019-2020 cohort by acting as an intermediary between the students and the professor of a course for each trimester.- Answered and directed students’ questions, thoughts, and concerns about the courses. - Collected student feedback about the courses through surveys and focus groups.- Analysed, synthesised, and communicated student feedback about the courses through mid- and end-term reports.- Developed solutions to improve the quality of education in cooperation with the professors and the BSc. Programme Management. Show less

Milsbeek, Netherlands

- Investigated and evaluated the internal departments, processes, performance, financials, and partnerships to construct a strategic business plan that formulated a strategic pathway for the company.This internship was carried out within the framework of my BSc. programme for a course project.

Northfield, Minnesota

- Managed and motivated a 3-4 person shift team.- Set daily shift sales and operation goals.- Instructed and delegated daily, weekly, and quarterly tasks.- Managed daily shipments by monitoring the quality of the products and cataloged the items into the IT system. - Accounted and recorded the daily revenue at the register both physically and digitally.- Listened to customers’ needs in order to inform and advise them on the best available product.

Northfield, Minnesota

- Listened to customers’ needs in order to inform and advise them on the best available product.- Operated a digital point of sales system (POS).- Managed and stocked inventory.

Northfield, Minnesota

- Digitised and logged sensitive employee data into an employee information database.- Assisted in new employee orientation.- Supported daily office tasks and answered calls.

Northfield, Minnesota

- Cared and looked after 75+ children ages 0-12.- Organised daily activities and outings for children. - Curated a week-long school break curriculum and programme schedule.- Ran and coached sports clinics for children ages 0-12 in various sports, such as soccer and t-ball.

Joint Degree Msc./Ll.M., European Master In Law & Economics (Emle), Law And Economics

Activities and Societies: Student Representative Term 1 - Rotterdam The EMLE is a 1-year post-graduate Erasmus Mundus Joint Degree offered.

Joint Degree Msc./Ll.M., European Master In Law & Economics, Law And Economics

1st term location of the European Masters in Law & Economics (EMLE).

Joint Degree Msc./Ll.M., European Master In Law & Economics, Law And Economics

2nd term location of the European Master in Law & Economics (EMLE).

Joint Degree Msc./Ll.M., European Master In Law & Economics, Law And Economics

3rd term location of the European Master in Law & Economics (EMLE).

Bsc., International Business Administration (Iba), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: RSM Student Representation, RSM Programme Committee, RSM Faculty Council, RSM Mentor Programme, RSM Student.

Bachelor Exchange

BSc. IBA, 7th trimester study exchange focused on law, policy, and economic subjects.

Economics

Activities and Societies: Women in Business Club, Women in Economic Initiative

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: DECA Business Club, Youth in Government, Environmental Club, Varsity Soccer