Julie Prinz - Interim COO

Q: Where is Julie based?

Julie is based in Lucerne, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Julie speak?

Julie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Julie have?

Julie has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Julie has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Julie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Julie's latest experience?

Julie's most recent position is Interim COO at Amatum .

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

In recent years, Julie has worked for Amatum , Softwareentwickler Automotive , Insurance company , and juliekatharina .

Q: Which industries is Julie most experienced in?

Julie is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Insurance . Julie also has some experience in Education , Government and Administration , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Julie most experienced in?

Julie is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Human Resources , and Project Management . Julie also has some experience in Product Development , Operations , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Julie worked in recently?

Julie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Insurance , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Julie worked in recently?

Julie has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Human Resources , and Strategy .

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Lucerne, Switzerland

Experience

May 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 5 months

Interim COO

Amatum

Built operations for a newly founded, IHK-certified company in Germany
Customer-focused development of the online learning platform was central to the setup activities

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Operations setup including service desk

Softwareentwickler Automotive

Analyzed user behavior and evaluated processes for campaign setup
Set up a service desk and created a user manual for backend administrators
Service desk serves as the first point of contact for questions and error reports; new users learn the software by self-study

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Structuring internal processes for new in-car software application

Softwareentwickler Automotive

Organized all project-related data and documents by team and workflow
Set up a document management system in Confluence and reorganized working methods in an international, decentralized team
Increased efficiency in collaboration across sub-teams and improved external representation of the overall team

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Project management for building renovation as part of real estate portfolio restructuring

Insurance company

Acted as an interface between construction management, real estate strategy, communication & change, internal committees, IT, space planning, and relocations
Provided recommendations for communication and changes in working methods
Committee work and conflict moderation
Improved internal project communication and external presentation; ensured smooth construction process with budget deviation of less than 5%

May 2018 - Present

7 years 11 months

Business Consultant & Owner

juliekatharina

Independent business consultant with international experience and an excellent track record
Operates as a freelance consultant under the name juliekatharina
Past projects range from complex project management and training to facilitating workshops

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Design Thinking training to qualify NGOs for the grant program

British Embassy Vietnam

Conducted a Design Thinking training for 15 representatives of selected NGOs from Vietnam
Delivered it bilingually (English/Vietnamese) with two trainers
All participants who attended the full training qualified for the British Embassy's grant program

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

2 years 1 month

Senior Consultant

Summer&Co

70% external project work for clients in automotive, mobility, and insurance
30% internal activities to further develop feedback culture and team building within the company

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Fleet mobility of the future

Automotive Group

Analyzed customer needs, trends, and scenarios for fleet mobility in 2025
Developed business models for the future fleet business
Analyzed and aligned areas for action across brands and markets
Harmonized applications across the group

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Optimizing team communication flow

Mobility provider

Analyzed communication speed, meeting repetitions, and meeting efficiency
Explored new communication channels and reorganized the team by functional roles and circles
Reduced meeting time by 75%, established clear communication paths, and ensured no tasks without an assigned owner

Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 9 months

Management Consultant

erlkönig GmbH

Spent 95% of the time on client projects in the automotive industry
Spent 5% of the time building an internal community of learning with 5–6 interested consultants

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Mobility Services Development

Automaker

Benchmark analyses, customer research, and user-centered development of several prototype digital services using Design Thinking and Business Model Canvas
Structuring the project with SCRUM
Selecting the service with the highest customer value and developing it as a product for end users

Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

9 months

Junior Product Manager

REVLON

Based in Barcelona: developing new products for the European market, testing chemical stability, and running focus groups
Creating and testing a special edition to expand the Style Masters brand portfolio
Incorporating customer feedback into the ongoing development of the product line

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, Insurance, Education, Government and Administration, and Transportation.

Professional Services

Automotive

Insurance

Education

Government and Administration

Transportation

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Strategy, Project Management, Human Resources, Product Development, Operations, and Information Technology.

Strategy

Project Management

Human Resources

Product Development

Operations

Information Technology

Summary

Over 10 years of experience as a project manager
International experience in small businesses, corporations, and NGOs
High level of perseverance and strong diplomatic skills

Skills

Process Analysis And Improvement
Operational Excellence
Business Cases

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Universitat de Barcelona

Master, International Economics · International Economics · Barcelona, Spain

Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

Europa-Universität Flensburg

Bachelor of Science, International Management · International Management · Flensburg, Germany

Oct 1999 - Jun 2008

Goethe-Gymnasium Demmin, Musikgymnasium

High School Diploma · Demmin, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Professional Services 11.5 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim COO, Operations setup including service desk, Structuring internal processes for new in-car software application

Main industries Professional Services, Automotive, Insurance

Main business areas Strategy, Project Management, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Julie based?

Julie is based in Lucerne, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Julie speak?

Julie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Julie have?

Julie has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Julie has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Julie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Julie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Julie would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim COO, Operations setup including service desk, Structuring internal processes for new in-car software application.

What is Julie's latest experience?

Julie's most recent position is Interim COO at Amatum.

What companies has Julie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Julie has worked for Amatum, Softwareentwickler Automotive, Insurance company, and juliekatharina.

Which industries is Julie most experienced in?

Julie is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Insurance. Julie also has some experience in Education, Government and Administration, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Julie most experienced in?

Julie is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Human Resources, and Project Management. Julie also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Julie worked in recently?

Julie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Insurance, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Julie worked in recently?

Julie has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategy.

What is Julie's education?

Julie holds a Master in International Economics from Universitat de Barcelona and a Bachelor in International Management from Europa-Universität Flensburg.

What is the availability of Julie?

Julie is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Julie?

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