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Nadine Sebald

Transformation Manager & Coach

Nadine Sebald
Cologne, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Oct 2025
7 months
Cologne, Germany

Transformation Manager & Coach

3k Personnel Consulting GmbH (Institute of the German Economy)

  • Designing and facilitating team workshops for behavior transformation at leadership and executive levels
  • Strategically developing the LinkedIn presence for client acquisition & branding
Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 2 months

HR Consultant & Interim Manager (Freelancer)

PEOPLEfirst Connection

Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 2 months

Mentor (Freelancer)

Scale Up NRW/Start2Group

  • Developing scalable HR processes, tools, and templates
  • Strategic consulting in internal communication, employer branding, recruiting, leadership, automation & digitalization
  • 1:1 coaching for unlocking potential
  • Inclusive team environment
  • Courageous decision-making
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025
1 year
Cologne, Germany

Head of HR, Authorized Signatory

LichtBlick EaaS GmbH (Installion GmbH)

  • Implementing software to automate administrative tasks
  • Post-merger integration & harmonization of HR systems and policies within 3 months
  • Employer brand consolidation in 4 weeks
  • Onboarding 60 employees in 4 weeks
  • Supporting the system migration from Google to Microsoft
  • Handling staff processes through closing 5 locations with 30 employees
Aug 2021 - Apr 2024
2 years 9 months

Head of HR & Marketing, Authorized Signatory

Installion GmbH

  • Introducing and establishing HR structures and processes
  • Software implementations including Personio
  • Supporting the M&A process leading to a successful exit
  • Building the employer brand and developing social recruiting strategies (YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok)
  • Quintupling blue-collar applications from 500 to 2,500 annually at OSZ Handel 1, Berlin
  • Reducing time-to-hire by 52% from 56 to 27 days
  • Increasing the Kununu score from 4.3 to 4.5 within 6 months during company growth from 55 to 170 employees
Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
7 months
Berlin, Germany

Trainer

DHL Airways GmbH

  • Conducting Staff Training (Compliance, Airport Security, Onboarding, Customer Service)
  • Creating Monthly Training Reports
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
1 year
Cologne, Germany

Team Lead Job Coaching

BTZ – Berufliche Bildung Köln GmbH

  • Building a Department for Placing Former Participants
  • Group and Individual Coaching as Part of Vocational Rehabilitation
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
6 months

Recruiting Specialist

Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH

  • Recruiting & Employer Branding as well as Training Hiring Managers
  • Onboarding and Feedback Sessions
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
5 months

Team Lead Potential Analysis

Bildungsinstitut der Rheinischen Wirtschaft GmbH

  • Leading the Team in a Project for Psychological Diagnostics
  • Feedback and Goal-Setting Discussions with Candidates
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
11 months

Internal Communications

Deutsche Post DHL Group

  • Designing, Planning and Implementing Communication Measures and Campaigns as Part of a Division-Wide Engagement Initiative for 250,000 Employees
Nov 2014 - Jun 2017
2 years 8 months

Working Student

Various Employers

  • Recruiting & Executive Search
  • Office management
Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
3 years 1 month

Office Manager

MANGO Tours GmbH

  • Team leadership and scheduling
  • Development and execution of recruiting & employer branding initiatives

Summary

With 15 years of experience in HR, I bring solid, comprehensive expertise from startups to international DAX corporations. My work ranges from classic operational HR tasks to strategic communication, change management, recruiting & employer branding, leadership development, culture work, and post-merger harmonizations. With a focus on goal orientation, innovation, and strategic vision, I support the leadership team in tackling challenges together and guiding employees safely and authentically through phases of change.

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Organizational Talent
  • Flexibility And Adaptability
  • Creativity And Innovation

Values

  • Inclusive Team Environment
  • Courageous Decision-making
  • Transformative Leadership
  • Results Orientation
  • Reliability And Trust
  • Equality And Fairness

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate
Italian
Elementary

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Rhineland University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor in Business Psychology, Personnel Psychology · Business Psychology · Cologne, Germany

Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

OSZ Handel 1

Vocational training as Event Management Clerk · Event Management Clerk · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2008

Albert Einstein High School

General University Entrance Qualification · General University Entrance Qualification · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Systemic Coach

Institute for Applied Psychology · Cologne, Germany

AEVO

Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), Cologne

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Where is Nadine based?

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

What languages does Nadine speak?

Nadine speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nadine have?

Nadine has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Nadine has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Nadine may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nadine be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nadine would be well-suited for roles such as: Transformation Manager & Coach, HR Consultant & Interim Manager (Freelancer), Mentor (Freelancer).

What is Nadine's latest experience?

Nadine's most recent position is Transformation Manager & Coach at 3k Personnel Consulting GmbH (Institute of the German Economy).

What companies has Nadine worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nadine has worked for 3k Personnel Consulting GmbH (Institute of the German Economy), PEOPLEfirst Connection, Scale Up NRW/Start2Group, LichtBlick EaaS GmbH (Installion GmbH), and Installion GmbH.

Which industries is Nadine most experienced in?

Nadine is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Tourism and Hospitality, and Transportation and Logistics. Nadine also has some experience in Education, Energy, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Nadine most experienced in?

Nadine is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Marketing, and Strategy and Planning. Nadine also has some experience in Customer Service.

Which industries has Nadine worked in recently?

Nadine has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Nadine worked in recently?

Nadine has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Marketing, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Nadine's education?

Nadine holds a Bachelor in Business Psychology from Rhineland University of Applied Sciences.

Does Nadine have any certificates?

Nadine has 2 certificates. These include: Systemic Coach and AEVO.

What is the availability of Nadine?

Nadine will be available part-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Nadine?

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