Maik Bethke - Freelance Political Consultant

Ortrand, Germany

Experience

Aug 2021 - Present

4 years 5 months

Freelance Political Consultant

Self-Employed

Supporting clients with investment projects
Representing clients' interests in pre-political and political arenas

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months

Ortrand, Germany

Interim Managing Director

Ortrander Eisenhütte GmbH

Operational management and strategic development of a medium-sized company undergoing insolvency proceedings
Responsibility for personnel management and development

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

1 year

Cottbus, Germany

Competence Field Manager: Supporting People

Industrie- und Handelskammer Cottbus

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year 1 month

Cottbus, Germany

Business Unit Manager Regional Development and Location Policy

Industrie- und Handelskammer Cottbus

Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 7 months

Cottbus, Germany

Business Unit Manager Location Policy

Industrie- und Handelskammer Cottbus

Feb 2014 - Jul 2017

3 years 6 months

Cottbus, Germany

Branch Manager Cottbus/Spree-Neiße

Cottbus Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Operational management and strategic development of the assigned areas
Professional and disciplinary leadership and support of the teams in charge
Political representation of the regional economy at the federal, state, and local levels, including coalition negotiations
Consultation and support for local companies
Intensive involvement in the strategic direction of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK)
Active committee work with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders
Co-development and implementation of a change process in the IHK
Expansion of the network with regional and supra-regional cooperation partners
Collaboration in the state working group of the IHK and the DIHK
Leadership of strategic planning and projects, such as for the structural transformation of Lusatia
Responsibility: budget and revenue of up to €1.8 million
Personnel: management of 85 employees, including 4 managers
Successful advocacy as a member of the negotiation team during coalition talks in the state of Brandenburg, including a meeting with the Federal President
Development and introduction of a concept to support change processes
Sustainable positioning as an experienced voice in the structural transformation

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

4 years 1 month

Potsdam, Germany

Head of Information Technology

CDU parliamentary group in the Brandenburg State Parliament

Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

2 years 6 months

Potsdam, Germany

Deputy Press Spokesperson

CDU parliamentary group in the Brandenburg State Parliament

Oct 2005 - Jan 2014

8 years 4 months

Potsdam, Germany

Policy Advisor

CDU parliamentary group in the Brandenburg State Parliament

Analysis, evaluation and consideration of political processes
Development of strategies for the economy and transport sectors
Creation and execution of public relations measures
Participation in planning and implementing campaigns
Successfully introduced and implemented several ideas into state politics through draft laws and parliamentary motions

Sep 2003 - Sep 2005

2 years 1 month

Brandenburg, Germany

Staff member for a member of the Brandenburg State Parliament

Member of a Member of the Landtag of Brandenburg

Summary

Strategic leader with valuable hands-on experience from many years in practice, including roles as interim managing director of a mid-sized company, deputy chief executive officer, head of branches and business units
Extensive expertise in operational management and strategic development of core areas, based on skilled teams and efficient processes
Expertise: strategic corporate management | personnel management and development | networking | advocacy | change management | regional development, structural change and location policy | budgeting and financial control | management consulting | committee work | and more
Achievements: introduction and implementation of a change process | establishment of a strong, extensive and resilient network of political decision-makers | and more
Past responsibilities: overseeing revenue and budget up to €40 million | professional and disciplinary leadership of up to 280 employees
Inclusive and persuasive personality with strong dedication, organizational talent and excellent communication skills
goal-oriented | resilient | flexible | reliable | open | down-to-earth

Skills

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint And Outlook | Project Management Tools: Excel, Trello | Crm Systems: Amtangee | Web Design Programs | Promotion Software | Databases: Gfi-eva, Panalis

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Jun 2013 - Present

FernUniversität Hagen

M.A. Governance · Governance · Hagen, Germany

Apr 1995 - Feb 2005

Free University of Berlin

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science · Political Science · Berlin, Germany

Aug 1993 - Aug 1994

Sparkasse Berlin

Vocational training as a bank clerk (IHK), not completed · Bank Clerk · Berlin, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Change Management

savid GmbH, International Academy for Leadership – Management & Personnel Development

Business Management Compact

Haufe Academy

Media Training

ems Potsdam

Leadership Seminar: Successfully Leading Employees: Part I-5

DIHK Society for Vocational Education and Management Centrum Schloss Lautrach GmbH

Crisis Communication, Social Media Management, Management of Economic Policy Projects

Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Online Journalists, Rudolf Scharping Strategy | Consulting | Communication AG

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Experience

Freelance Political Consultant

Self-Employed

Interim Managing Director

Ortrander Eisenhütte GmbH

Competence Field Manager: Supporting People

Industrie- und Handelskammer Cottbus

Business Unit Manager Regional Development and Location Policy

Industrie- und Handelskammer Cottbus

Business Unit Manager Location Policy

Industrie- und Handelskammer Cottbus

Branch Manager Cottbus/Spree-Neiße

Cottbus Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Head of Information Technology

CDU parliamentary group in the Brandenburg State Parliament

Deputy Press Spokesperson

CDU parliamentary group in the Brandenburg State Parliament

Policy Advisor

CDU parliamentary group in the Brandenburg State Parliament

Staff member for a member of the Brandenburg State Parliament

Member of a Member of the Landtag of Brandenburg

Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

FernUniversität Hagen

M.A. Governance · Governance · Hagen, Germany

Free University of Berlin

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science · Political Science · Berlin, Germany

Sparkasse Berlin

Vocational training as a bank clerk (IHK), not completed · Bank Clerk · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Change Management

savid GmbH, International Academy for Leadership – Management & Personnel Development

Business Management Compact

Haufe Academy

Media Training

ems Potsdam

Leadership Seminar: Successfully Leading Employees: Part I-5

DIHK Society for Vocational Education and Management Centrum Schloss Lautrach GmbH

Crisis Communication, Social Media Management, Management of Economic Policy Projects

Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Online Journalists, Rudolf Scharping Strategy | Consulting | Communication AG

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