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Beatrice Gola

Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations

Beatrice Gola
Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Present
3 years

Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations

Hochschule Fresenius, CareerFoundry

  • Lead "Agile Product Management & Innovation Management" lectures for Master students.
Oct 2022 - Present
3 years 5 months

Agile Transformation Manager | Product Lead | Business Coach

  • Streamline customer journey for increased efficiency.
  • Implement customer-focused strategies for various organizational structures.
  • Lead high-performance product teams through coaching and agile techniques.
  • Assist in establishing and strengthening product teams.
  • Conduct assessments for product teams to pinpoint issues in teamwork, processes, and communication, and devise solutions.
  • Facilitated product professionals to adopt effective frameworks for product ownership and strategic planning.
  • Bridged gap between company strategy and product development approach.
  • Demonstrated excellent product knowledge and provided tailored product recommendations to customers, resulting in a sales increase
Jun 2020 - Oct 2022
2 years 5 months
Berlin, Germany

Product Lead Customer & Services / Agile Coach

Share Now, Urban Mobility Solutions

  • Innovated and launched an industry-first car-sharing loyalty program to diversify product offerings and boost customer engagement, facilitating innovative expansion.
  • Spearheaded a 30% annual growth in user base by leading S, M, and L product initiatives with an innovative strategy.
  • Increased product development efficiency by 25% through implementing targeted KPIs and goal-setting frameworks, improving customer value and operational excellence.
Mar 2018 - Oct 2019
1 year 8 months
Berlin, Germany

Head of Product, Agile Consulting

OpenReply

  • Directed agile transformation projects for renowned clients such as OBI, Gebr. Heinemann and Lufthansa, delivering innovative solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Integrated cutting-edge systems and advanced product management practices through agile coaching, leading to a 25% surge in project volume.
Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
1 year 10 months
Cologne, Germany

Head of Product Consumer Solutions

HRS – Hotel Reservation Service

  • Led six key B2C initiatives, generating $700 million in revenue and accelerating time-to-market by 35% through aligning strategic vision and implementing agile delivery methods.
May 2013 - Aug 2015
2 years 4 months

Product Owner End Consumer Solutions

HRS – Hotel Reservation Service

  • Led sprint planning and product vision to meet 90% of annual goals, while cultivating vital technology partnerships with Samsung, Google, and Apple.
Oct 2010 - Apr 2013
2 years 7 months
Leipzig, Germany

B2B & Partner Marketing Manager

ipoque GmbH

  • Orchestrated a successful educational product launch, leveraging strategic marketing and rigorous requirement management to expand market reach and operational efficiency.
Nov 2008 - Sep 2010
1 year 11 months
Jena, Germany

Head of Marketing & PR

the agent factory GmbH

  • Transformed product offerings and market positioning, significantly increasing revenue and client acquisition through strategic initiatives and effective requirement 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 Information Technology (6 years), Professional Services (5 years), Tourism (4 years), Education (3 years), Automotive (2.5 years), and Telecommunication (2.5 years).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Tourism
Education
Automotive
Telecommunication

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 Product Development (16 years), Marketing (10 years), Strategy (7 years), and Project Management (1.5 years).

Product Development
Marketing
Strategy
Project Management

Summary

Accomplished Agile Coach and Product Manager with over a decade of expertise in enhancing operational effectiveness and promoting business growth through strategic agile transformations. Renowned for driving market success and cultivating environments of continuous improvement and mindfulness. Committed to fostering team dynamics that encourage growth, innovation, and efficiency, I leverage agile methodologies to maximize project effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

  • Agile & Digital Transformation
  • Lean Practices
  • Advanced Product Management
  • Product Strategies
  • Team Coaching
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Optimization
  • Change Management
  • Scrum & Kanban Mastery
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Requirement Engineering

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Education

Sep 2003 - Feb 2009

University of Applied Sciences Jena

Diploma, Business Administration (equivalent to MBA) · Diploma in Business Administration · Jena, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Systemic Coaching And Business Consulting

Mental Health First Aider

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion For Leadership

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What languages does Beatrice speak?

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

How many years of experience does Beatrice have?

Beatrice has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Beatrice has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Beatrice may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Beatrice be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Beatrice would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations, Agile Transformation Manager | Product Lead | Business Coach, Product Lead Customer & Services / Agile Coach.

What is Beatrice's latest experience?

Beatrice's most recent position is Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations at Hochschule Fresenius, CareerFoundry.

What companies has Beatrice worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Beatrice has worked for Hochschule Fresenius, CareerFoundry, Share Now and Urban Mobility Solutions.

Which industries is Beatrice most experienced in?

Beatrice is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Tourism and Hospitality. Beatrice also has some experience in Education, Telecommunication, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Beatrice most experienced in?

Beatrice is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Strategy and Planning. Beatrice also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Beatrice worked in recently?

Beatrice has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Education.

Which business areas has Beatrice worked in recently?

Beatrice has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Beatrice's education?

Beatrice holds a Master in Diploma in Business Administration from University of Applied Sciences Jena.

Does Beatrice have any certificates?

Beatrice has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Systemic Coaching And Business Consulting, Mental Health First Aider, Diversity, and Equity And Inclusion For Leadership.

What is the availability of Beatrice?

Beatrice is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Beatrice?

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