Andrea Dreusch - Lecturer/Trainer

Q: Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Karlsruhe, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Lecturer/Trainer at Hochschule Pforzheim .

Q: What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Hochschule Pforzheim , Capri Sun GmbH , Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg , Akademie Fresenius , and Praxistrainings-LMS .

Q: Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Biotechnology , and Professional Services . Andrea also has some experience in Education , Government and Public Administration , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Audit . Andrea also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) , Human Resources (HR) , and Legal and Compliance .

Q: Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Education , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Audit .

Recommended expert

Karlsruhe, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Pforzheim, Germany

Lecturer/Trainer

Hochschule Pforzheim

Mar 2024 - Feb 2025

1 year

Eppelheim, Germany

Head of Group Quality (Interim)

Capri Sun GmbH

Ensure quality management for the CapriSun group
Crisis management and preparation for audits (especially IFS8)
Lead HACCP and Food Defense teams
Contribute to the Food Fraud team
Project lead for food safety culture
Develop trainings and conduct internal audits and hygiene inspections
Lead CAPA projects and conduct risk assessments

May 2023 - Mar 2024

11 months

Eppelheim, Germany

Quality Management Officer (Interim)

Capri Sun GmbH

Ensure quality management for the CapriSun group
Crisis management and preparation for audits (especially IFS8)
Lead HACCP and Food Defense teams
Contribute to the Food Fraud team
Project lead for food safety culture
Develop trainings and conduct internal audits and hygiene inspections
Lead CAPA projects and conduct risk assessments

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Germany

Lecturer/Trainer

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Germany

Lecturer/Trainer

Akademie Fresenius

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Lecturer/Trainer

Praxistrainings-LMS

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

5 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Director Clinical Research & Study Management

Joimax GmbH

Interim project work: prepare quality management for accreditation of the academy by the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Interim project work: support accreditation preparation (ISO 13485) in context of ISO 10993 biocompatibility

Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

8 months

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

Business Development Manager & Project Manager

SYNLAB MVZ GmbH

Interim project work: design and implement multiple fully functional Corona PCR laboratories (ISO 17025/GMP)
Interim project work: integrate and merge two laboratory sites in the field of complementary medicine

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Lay judge at the Administrative Court in Karlsruhe

Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

1 year

Sabbatical & part-time activities

Participated in various further training courses
Completed numerous qualifications: agile management (SCRUM Master & SCRUM Product Owner); human resources methods (burnout coach, psychological coach, short-term therapist, facilitator of future workshops)

Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

1 year 8 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Managing Director & Managing Partner

MicroMol GmbH

Took over management after the death of the co-shareholder
Maintained operations through a sale and managed the integration of hardware and personnel into a corporation
Ensured operational and strategic development of the company

Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 6 months

Offenburg, Germany

Academy Director

BAV Akademie

Built the organizational, economic, and personnel structures of the academy
Organized and planned certifications
Achieved AZAV certification through precise quality management preparation
Conducted funding projects
Managed professional fundraising to maintain and expand the academy
Oversaw personnel and resource management

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Lecturer/Trainer

TÜV SÜD Akademie

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Food Specialist

Bavaria Certification

Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

6 years

Head of the Committee "Microbiological Criteria for Food"

Association of Independent Testing Laboratories VUP

Jan 2008 - Dec 2017

10 years

Lead Auditor ISO 9001 and ISO 22000

QS Zürich AG

Jan 2005 - Present

21 years 2 months

Founder & Organizer of the “Karlsruhe Food Symposium” KALS

Jan 2005 - Present

21 years 2 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Entrepreneur, Freelancer Manager, Director of the Food Safety Senior Expert Team

CPM Unternehmensberatung

Team management and project coordination
Administration and marketing
Conduct own projects in management consulting, audits, trainings, and food safety culture projects
Act as speaker and trainer

Jan 2004 - Dec 2015

12 years

Team Leader of the “FPQS” Expert Network

Jan 1997 - Apr 2015

18 years 4 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Managing Director & Managing Partner

MicroMol GmbH

Successfully managed and developed the laboratory from a biotech start-up to 25 employees
Responsible for administration, human resources, and budget
Appointed officer for biological safety and occupational safety
Led the microbiological laboratory (ISO 17025 accreditation, GMP approval)
Initiated and organized funding projects (EU, BMBF, AiF)
Ensured marketing and sales activities, customer support, and complaint management

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Food and Beverage (21 years), Biotechnology (18.5 years), Professional Services (15 years), Education (10 years), Government and Administration (6 years), and Manufacturing (1.5 years).

Food and Beverage

Biotechnology

Professional Services

Education

Government and Administration

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (29 years), Quality Assurance (29 years), Audit (21 years), Research and Development (20.5 years), Human Resources (10 years), and Legal (6 years).

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Audit

Research and Development

Human Resources

Legal

Summary

Goal-oriented leader with extensive experience in the food supply chain and strong expertise in microbiology and quality management processes. Additional training in auditing and psychology, as well as several years of project work in company culture and leadership coaching, highlight my versatility. Experienced scientist with a long lab background in accredited settings. My organized approach, sharp attention to detail and excellent diplomatic skills have resulted in a long career with impressive achievements.

Skills

Quality Management
Microbiology & Hygiene
Psychological Coach
Quality Assurance
Allergens And Food Defense
Trainer
Haccp / Food & Beverage Risk Management
Auditor (Iso 9001, Iso 22000)
Project Management & Scrum
Dietary Supplements
Lecturer/trainer/speaker

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Technische Hochschule Karlsruhe

Post-Doc · Microbiology · Karlsruhe, Germany

Technische Hochschule Karlsruhe

Doctor of Natural Sciences (cum laude) · Karlsruhe, Germany

Technische Hochschule Karlsruhe

Diploma in Biology (very good) · Biology · Karlsruhe, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Officially Certified Expert for Microbiological Testing of Counter-Samples (Counter-Sample Expert) § 43 LFGB (inactive)

Qualified IRCA Lead Auditor (ISO 9001)

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Karlsruhe, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andrea be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andrea would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer/Trainer, Head of Group Quality (Interim), Quality Management Officer (Interim).

What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Lecturer/Trainer at Hochschule Pforzheim.

What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Hochschule Pforzheim, Capri Sun GmbH, Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, Akademie Fresenius, and Praxistrainings-LMS.

Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, and Professional Services. Andrea also has some experience in Education, Government and Public Administration, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Audit. Andrea also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Human Resources (HR), and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Education, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Audit.

What is Andrea's education?

Andrea holds a Doctorate from Technische Hochschule Karlsruhe.

Does Andrea have any certificates?

Andrea has 2 certificates. These include: Officially Certified Expert for Microbiological Testing of Counter-Samples (Counter-Sample Expert) § 43 LFGB (inactive) and Qualified IRCA Lead Auditor (ISO 9001).

What is the availability of Andrea?

Andrea is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andrea?

Andrea's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.