Mike Kosthorst-Freelance IT Consultant and Business Consultant
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Experience
Freelance IT Consultant and Business Consultant
Kosthorst Digital
- creating tailored digital strategies for SMEs
- capturing and documenting business processes (as-is processes)
- defining to-be processes and conducting process analysis
- creating and optimizing internal process workflows
- training and support for the implementation of new IT systems and tools
- setting up own YouTube channel with training videos using Loom
- developing digital business models for craft businesses ("Digital Crafts Desk") and tax consultants ("Digital Tax Advisor Desk")
IT Project and Product Manager
Deutsche Automobiltreuhand GmbH
- conducting market and competitor analyses as well as benchmarks to identify future market potentials for IT software products
- designing new digital business models for successful marketing of the product portfolio
Deputy Member of the Examination Board for Business and Economics Specialists
IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee
- creating exam tasks and conducting oral exams for business and management specialists
- grading and reviewing exam papers and project reports
- evaluating presentations and oral exams
IT Consultant Project and Process Management | Digital Transformation
Tagueri AG
- participating in consulting projects in the automotive industry (VW/CARIAD) focusing on project management and process management
- implementing VW's digitalization strategy
- Scrum Master for the quality management and variant management teams
- ASPICE coordinator for software processes
- supporting the systematic application of project management methods
- responsible for smaller work packages within an Agile Release Train
- preparing and following up on client workshops as well as moderating project meetings and events in an agile environment
- creating project reports and statistics
- ensuring complete documentation of software processes (risk management and problem management)
- creating and optimizing internal process workflows
- supporting the implementation of new IT systems and tools (Jira Cloud, Confluence)
Young Professional Business Development & IT Strategy and IT Security - Internship
Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions AG
- conceptualizing and implementing strategic business approaches
Corporate Communications Team Lead and Strategic Projects Consultant
Bodensee Consulting
- Managed a team of 10 junior staff, providing technical guidance and performance management
- Oversaw consulting projects for SMEs in the Lake Constance region
- Advised SMEs on digitalization strategy, business strategy, talent acquisition, and financing options
Working Student in IT Sales, Marketing, and IT Project Management
Hyperstone GmbH
- Developed market and competitive analyses for telecommunications and medical technology sectors
- Prepared decision proposals for management
- Assisted sales management with daily operations
Freelance Sports Marketing Associate for ASICS and The North Face
Rheinsport Agentur für Sportmarketing GmbH & Co. KG
- Planned, executed, and organized marketing campaigns
- Conducted product training in sports and specialty retail stores
- Prepared and reviewed quotes and orders
Working Student in Marketing, Project Management, and Sales
BEK Service GmbH
- Handled order processing and customer correspondence
- Supported the marketing department
- Coordinated IT project rollouts for banks and insurance companies
- Conducted project management tasks and optimized processes
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Education, Government and Administration, Sport, and Banking and Finance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Strategy, Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Marketing.
Skills
IT
- Microsoft Office 365 (Good)
- Jira /Trello (Good)
- Confluence (Good)
- Celonis (Basics)
- Sap S/4 Hana (Basics)
- Miro Whiteboard (Good)
- Mentimeter (Good)
- Lucidchart (Good)
- Signavio (Basics)
- Wix (Good)
- Chat Gpt (Good)
- Perplexity Ai (Good)
- Lexoffice (Good)
- Canva (Good)
- Datev (Basics)
- Onepage.Io (Good)
Soft Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Intercultural Skills
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Analytical And Strategic Mindset
Other Skills
- Creating Summaries & Templates
- Organizing And Moderating Workshops
- Developing Strategies
- Profitability And Investment Calculations
Languages
Education
HTWG Konstanz
Master of Arts in Corporate Management · Corporate Management · Konstanz, Germany · Final grade 1.7
University of Applied Sciences Kempten, Allgäu
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration · Business Administration · Kempten, Germany · Final grade 2.5
Certifications & licenses
IHK Online Training in Data Protection (GDPR)
Driver's License Class B
IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee, Konstanz (Germany)
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Mike is based in Konstanz, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Mike speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Mike has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Mike has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Mike may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Mike would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance IT Consultant and Business Consultant, IT Project and Product Manager, Deputy Member of the Examination Board for Business and Economics Specialists.
Mike's most recent position is Freelance IT Consultant and Business Consultant at Kosthorst Digital.
In recent years, Mike has worked for Kosthorst Digital, Deutsche Automobiltreuhand GmbH, IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee, Tagueri AG, and Bodensee Consulting.
Mike is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Education. Mike also has some experience in Government and Administration, Sport, and Banking and Finance.
Mike is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Project Management. Mike also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Sales.
Mike has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Education.
Mike has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.
Mike holds a Master in Corporate Management from HTWG Konstanz and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Applied Sciences Kempten, Allgäu.
Mike has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: IHK Online Training in Data Protection (GDPR), Driver's License Class B, and Certified SaFe 5.1 Agilist.
The availability of Mike needs to be confirmed.
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