Alina Rösken - Business Operational Manager

Q: Where is Alina based?

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

Q: What languages does Alina speak?

Alina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alina have?

Alina has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Alina has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Alina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alina's latest experience?

Alina's most recent position is Business Operational Manager at Pure Water AG .

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

In recent years, Alina has worked for Pure Water AG , ThrivingSelf , Wirelane GmbH , and AH-Trading GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Alina most experienced in?

Alina is most experienced in industries like Energy , Professional Services , and Retail . Alina also has some experience in Automotive , Manufacturing , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Alina most experienced in?

Alina is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Sales . Alina also has some experience in Strategy , Marketing , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Alina worked in recently?

Alina has recently worked in industries like Energy , Professional Services , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Alina worked in recently?

Alina has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy .

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Cologne, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

1 year

Business Operational Manager

Pure Water AG

Built clear operational structures for a growing team of 7 employees
Relieved management by clarifying processes, prioritization, and taking operational responsibility
Introduced clear interfaces between management, the team, and operations

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Business Consulting & Mentoring

ThrivingSelf

Advised founders, freelancers, and small businesses on building clear business models and offerings
Translated visions and strategic goals into concrete operational steps
Developed positioning, marketing structures, and internal workflows
Provided operational support for website structure, content, launches, and process setup

Feb 2022 - May 2025

3 years 4 months

Sales & Project Manager

Wirelane GmbH

Managed over 150 municipalities across Germany in a B2B/B2G environment
Led complex projects between internal teams, external partners, and public institutions
Responsible for a client and project volume of approx. €500,000
Conducted presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings
Optimized internal interfaces between sales, project management, operations, and customer service

Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

2 years 3 months

Executive Manager

AH-Trading GmbH

Relieved executive management in an international e-commerce environment
Managed projects, optimized processes, and coordinated daily operations
Supported expansion, negotiations, and implementation of strategic decisions

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

1 year 10 months

Commercial Trainee in Wholesale and Foreign Trade

Benteler AG

Completed an accelerated commercial apprenticeship with honors, final grade 1.7
Gained a solid commercial foundation in sales, purchasing, organization, and business processes
Gained insight into corporate structures, process standards, and international business operations
Awarded Best Female Commercial Trainee of the Year

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Professional Services, Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Utilities.

Energy

Professional Services

Retail

Automotive

Manufacturing

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, and Procurement.

Operations

Project Management

Sales

Strategy

Marketing

Procurement

Summary

I help growing companies build operational clarity, stable processes and working team structures – so that management and the team are relieved and growth doesn’t get stuck in the day-to-day operations.

Collaboration: Project-based, as temporary operational support or in monthly retainer packages. Remote-first, on-site as needed.

Skills

Operations & Structure:

Business Operations
Process Analysis & Optimization
Organizational Structure
Responsibilities & Interfaces
Sops & Documentation

Leadership & Communication:

Technical Leadership
Executive Sparring
Team Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Calm, Clear Communication

Implementation & Scaling:

Project Management
Automation
Prioritization
Growth And Scaling Structures

Tools & Systems:

Asana
Miro
Sharepoint
Google Sheets
Excel
Power Bi
Weclapp
Sap
Navision
Katago
Chatgpt
Ai-Assisted Process Documentation
Teams
Slack
Google Workspace
Ms Office

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

Benteler AG

Commercial Apprenticeship in Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Wholesale and Foreign Trade · 1.7

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Energy 3.5 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 3 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Business Operational Manager, Business Consulting & Mentoring, Sales & Project Manager

Main industries Energy, Professional Services, Retail

Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Sales

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Alina based?

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

What languages does Alina speak?

Alina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alina have?

Alina has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Alina has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Alina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alina would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Operational Manager, Business Consulting & Mentoring, Sales & Project Manager.

What is Alina's latest experience?

Alina's most recent position is Business Operational Manager at Pure Water AG.

What companies has Alina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alina has worked for Pure Water AG, ThrivingSelf, Wirelane GmbH, and AH-Trading GmbH.

Which industries is Alina most experienced in?

Alina is most experienced in industries like Energy, Professional Services, and Retail. Alina also has some experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Alina most experienced in?

Alina is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Sales. Alina also has some experience in Strategy, Marketing, and Procurement.

Which industries has Alina worked in recently?

Alina has recently worked in industries like Energy, Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas has Alina worked in recently?

Alina has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy.

What is Alina's education?

Alina attended Benteler AG for Wholesale and Foreign Trade.

What is the availability of Alina?

Alina will be available part-time from June 2026.

What is the rate of Alina?

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