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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas

Berlin, Germany

After finishing my Bachelor's Degree I interned with EY in Berlin where I was directly involved in projects in the software, consumer electronics and industrial sector:• Identified and evaluated over 1,000 acquisition candidates for Finnish software company; presented best 150 companies and discussed my recommendations directly with the client.• Recommended new sectors and acquisition candidates for Bosnian-owned industrial company, including detailed analysis of financial statements and potential for synergies for shortlisted companies.• Prepared comprehensive client proposals for software and consumer electronics companies, including multiple-based valuation and comprehensive market analysis.

Ingolstadt, Germany

During my 4th semester at university in Germany I also did a full-time internship at Audi where I was directly involved in 3 major projects:• Collaborated with Ducati leaders to develop operational plan for post-merger integration of their procurement department, and recommended opportunities for Audi in Thailand.• Overhauled the global strategy for procurement processes by coordinating cross-divisional workshops and gathering stakeholder input to better inform strategic revisions.• Organized meetings between 20 potential Turkish suppliers and Audi purchasers; achieved 90% attendance and positive feedback despite strong initial resistance.

St. Margarethen/Raab, Austria

As a recent graduate of a business- and accounting-focused High School, I independently managed all accounting-related activities for my father’s newly-established engineering office:• Advised on tax reductions for research and investments, leading to 20% annual savings.• Independently prepared financial statements required for research grant applications.• Created and submitted all required income statements and tax returns.

Graz, Austria

After two summer internships with this firm I was asked to stay on part-time while finishing High School. While I mainly worked with the Business Development department, I also supported the Finance & Accounting as well as the Human Resources department when the need arose:• Improved administration processes of various databases.• Prepared management presentations and evaluated financial data.• Composed monthly informational newsletter targeted at female employees.• Represented the firm at the regional “autoemotion” car fair.

Ms Finance

Activities and Societies: Admissions Ambassador, Women's Business Association, Consulting Club

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Dual Degree In International Business, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Project team leader in numerous courses, campus guide, welcoming new exchange students and giving presentations.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Dual Degree In International Business, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Tutoring freshmen in macro economics, welcoming and supporting Russian and Chinese exchange students.