Experience, Education & Growth Mindset

Curiosity-led, opportunity-focused, impact-driven.

I’ve always been fascinated by the ‘why’ behind people’s actions and the potential hidden within challenges. This passion fuels my career, guiding my approach to product strategy, innovation, and continuous learning.

Professional Achievements

Driving impact through product strategy, community building, and operational excellence.

Certifications & Courses

Continuous learning to stay ahead in product management and technology

Radical Product Thinking: Vision Setting

Pendo.io | 2024
Mastered product vision development and strategic thinking for long-term impact.
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Introduction to UI/UX Design

Codecademy | 2024
Developed skills in user research, wireframing, and usability testing using Figma.
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Scrum Master Certification

Coursera | 2023
Gained expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, and team facilitation.
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Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

Google Coursera | 2023
Learned project planning fundamentals, stakeholder alignment, and risk assessment.
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Code Foundations

Codecademy | 2023
Built a strong foundation in JavaScript, CSS, and version control with GitHub.
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Foundations of Project Management

Google Coursera | 2022
Acquired key project management skills, including Agile workflows and stakeholder communication.
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Work experience

Co-Founder & Product Manager
SheLeadsProduct.tech
2024 - Present

Developed and launched SheLeadsProduct.tech, a platform empowering women in product management.
Designed and built the website to provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Organized team events and hosted monthly roundtables with PMs of all levels.
Committed to helping women thrive in tech and supporting collective growth.

Key Skills: Product Strategy, Community Building, Event Organization, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Marketing, UX/UI.

Payroll & Benefits Analyst
State Street (Financial Services), Germany
2020 - Present

Managed payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Administered employee benefits, including childcare support and anniversary bonuses.
Maintained employee records and generated personnel reports.
Improved HR processes through documentation and best practice alignment.

Key Skills: Process Improvement, Compliance, Data Analysis, Payroll Systems, Communication, Problem-Solving.

Working Student - Global Human Resources
State Street (Financial Services), Germany
2018 - 2020

Supported HR Shared Services in administrative and process improvement tasks.
Assisted payroll operations, ensuring accuracy.
Prepared HR documents, including contract addendums and reference letters.
Maintained employee records and responded to inquiries via the ticket system.
Led administration of monthly childcare benefits and anniversary bonuses.
Developed and documented streamlined HR processes for enhanced efficiency.

Key Skills: HR Operations, Payroll Processing, Process Optimization, Customer Support, Documentation, Attention to Detail.

Customer Management Advisor
NGA Human Resources (HR & Payroll Services), Spain
2017 - 2018

Managed payroll and HR operations for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Streamlined processes, resolved HR inquiries, and optimized workforce administration using SAP, Workday, and Kronos.
Delivered a seamless customer experience through effective problem-solving and communication.

Key Skills: Process Optimization, Customer Experience, Problem-Solving, Data Management, Compliance & Regulations.

Student Assistant - Gender Studies
Goethe University Frankfurt (Higher Education), Germany
2015 - 2016

Conducted research on gender equity and systemic barriers in career progression.
Led workshops on academic writing and critical thinking, enhancing communication and analytical skills.
Assisted in literature reviews and data analysis to support key research initiatives.

Key Skills: Research & Analysis, Critical Thinking, Communication, Data Interpretation, Workshop Facilitation.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA
ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona
Oct 2025

• Business & Product Strategy
• Change Management
• Market Research & Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Leadership & Decision Making

Product Management Bootcamp
AllWomen
Jan 2025

• Product Strategy & Vision
• Agile & Scrum Methodologies
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• UX & Customer Insights
• Competitive Analysis
• Stakeholder Communication

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Political Science
Goethe University Frankfurt

• Market & User Research
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Social Behavior & Consumer Insights
• Communication & Collaboration

Erasmus Program in Sociology and Political Science
Universidad de Granada

• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Adaptability & Learning Agility
• Research & Analytical Thinking
• Policy & Regulatory Understanding

High School Diploma in Pedagogy and Psychology
Kolping Bildungswerk Stuttgart

• Behavioral Analysis & User Psychology
• Organizational & Team Management
• Teaching & Knowledge Transfer
• Empathy & User-Centered Thinking

High School Diploma
Bealsville High School, Ohio

• International & Cultural Adaptability
• Problem-Solving & Independence
• Communication & Teamwork
• Leadership & Initiative

That's it!

Contact me!

I am the ressourceful and empathy-driven PM you need for your next project.

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