Project Manager · Advisor · Consultant · Coach and Trainer
Professional Experience & Qualifications
My career combines operational emergency response, strategic project management, and international training delivery across civil protection and humanitarian contexts.
- Trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Austrian Armed Forces
- Certified Paramedic (Notfallkompetenz – NKV Paramedic), Austria
- Fully trained European Union Civil Protection expert since (CMI, MBC, OPM, ICC, IMC, AMC, SMC certifications)
- Completed UN training programmes in OSOCC, PREP, and Civil-Military Coordination (CMCoord)
- Master of Science in European NGO Management
- Team Leader of an Austrian–German Emergency Response Medical Team (2014–2020)
- Operations Manager for international disaster relief operations
- USAR / OSOCC / RDC Manager
- UN Civil-Military Coordination Officer
- Instructor and Coach/Trainer in crisis management, crisis communication, staff work, safety, and security, with a ToT: (EU MODEX Training of Trainers)
- Valid Austrian Press Card
International Field Experience
Extensive operational experience in multinational missions, including:
- 1999: Kosovo
- 2005 – 2007: Sri Lanka
- 2010 – 2013: Haiti
- 2015, 2016, 2018: Nepal
- and other international disaster response operations
These missions have strengthened my expertise in intercultural communication, negotiation, leadership under pressure, and coordination in complex operational environments.
Leadership & Management Approach
Taking command of operations or projects and guiding them to measurable performance improvements is one of my core strengths. My experience spans project design, develoment and management, strategic planning, resource optimisation, and organisational coaching.
I specialise in analysing complex operational needs and designing tailored, practical solutions that improve effectiveness, efficiency, realisation and coordination.
Problem-Solving & Operational Strengths
Recognised as a resourceful and solution-oriented professional, I have consistently developed and implemented new procedures, structures, and projects in demanding operational contexts.
My approach combines analytical thinking, practical field experience, and strong decision-making capabilities under pressure—ensuring reliable outcomes in complex and dynamic environments.