Nadine S.-Building a Circular Organizational and Business Model
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Project Manager „Perspektiven Streuobst“
Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection Brandenburg
- Collaborative development of a practical, solution-oriented action plan to safeguard and establish the capacity for innovation and inspiration in Brandenburg's traditional orchards in the face of climate change
- Design and strategic direction of the two-year project
- Project and team management
- Content development and contribution
- Controlling and budgeting
- Stakeholder management, communications, marketing, event management and reporting
- Designing and facilitating workshops as part of a networked participation process with stakeholders from politics and public administration
- Strategy and vision work
- Launch of the Streuobst-Parlament Brandenburg
Project Manager „Vernetzung Streuobst“
Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection Brandenburg
- Design and organization of the annual conference
- Strategic partner and network development
- Public relations, marketing and reporting
- Development of CSR projects for external clients
- Strategy and vision work for the association
- Management of participation processes
- Transformation of the in-person conference format into a digital event series held twice a year
- Launch of a podcast series and a video interview series
- Increased participant numbers and expanded reach from regional to national
- Successful fundraising for four projects, including an ELER application
Head of Strategic Building Development
Own business
- Developed a strategic leasing and marketing concept for the new Circular Economy House
- Coordinated with construction companies and architects on the circular use of space and interior furnishings
- Stakeholder management and acquisition of anchor tenants
Project Manager „ReUse-Pop-Up Store“
Berlin Senate Department for the Environment, Transport and Climate Protection
- Designed, planned and organized the first „ReUse Pop-Up Store“ on behalf of the Berlin Senate Department
- Prepared and managed the budget
- Developed the program and schedule for a three-week event
- Led production and the production team
- Communicated with clients, contractors, exhibitors, speakers and guests
Head of Events at Circular House
CRCLR gGmbH
- Coordinated and delivered circular and sustainable events for clients, as well as in-house formats
- Sales and marketing activities for the event venue
- Key account management for major clients and delivery of large-scale events
- Preparing proposals, budget planning, invoicing and controlling
- Managing internal resources (3–5 employees)
- Building a pool of service providers and suppliers
- Designing and delivering workshops and talks on Circular Economy
- Team and business development
- Contributed to strategy and vision for the CRCLR House
- Developed a strategic offering concept and established the venue
- Delivered over 20 successful circular events in eight months
- Significantly increased event revenue
Founder & Managing Director
East London Restaurante .K.
- Developed concepts and business plans, as well as financial and budget plans
- Coordinated and planned the renovation of a former takeaway into an English restaurant
- Solely managed and developed the business
- Led a team of ten employees
- Handled marketing, public relations and event planning
- Managed inventory and bookkeeping
- Established an additional catering business
Strategic Consultant & Project Manager
Nadine Sauerzapfe Consulting
- Led, designed and implemented complex social and environmental projects
- Advised law firms on agile project management
- Expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration
- Developed sustainable strategy and communication concepts for ecological transformation and agricultural projects
- Managed stakeholders and facilitated participatory planning
- Organized and ran hackathons on change processes
- Recruited young IT talent for Young Targets GmbH (08.2017–07.2018)
- Managed the “Gala der Berliner Meisterköche 2016” project for Visit: communication strategy, team leadership and co-creation
- Developed strategy and vision for a Berlin IT start-up: actively shaping impactful change
- Led and developed the events division at Ostmost: structured, values-based and sustainable impact orientation (10.2014–02.2016)
- Gave talks and workshops on starting a business, business development, and strategy and vision development
Industry experience
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Experienced in Agriculture, Professional Services, Information Technology, Government and Administration, Food and Beverage, and Construction.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
Summary
I help companies clearly structure the changes they need, embed them in their organizations and implement them effectively.
My focus is on connecting business goals with sustainable impact through sound strategies, clear decision-making frameworks and a company culture that enables change.
As a strategic consultant, I work at the intersection of organization, culture and socio-ecological transformation. With over 15 years of experience in complex transformation and development projects, I help organizations stay effective, even in dynamic and challenging contexts.
Skills
- Strategic, When Direction And Guidance Are Needed
- Structural, When The Organization, Roles Or Processes No Longer Fit
- Operational, When Changes Need To Be Put Into Practice
- Collaborative, When Participation And Communication Are Key
In My Work, I Connect Socio-Ecological Goals With Business Realities - In A Practical, Clear And Effective Way
Transformation & Strategic Direction
Developing And Refining Transformation, Sustainability And Organizational Strategies
Translating Socio-Ecological Goals Into Strategies That Work For Businesses
Supporting Strategy, Vision And Decision-Making Processes
Organizational And Cultural Development
Designing And Facilitating Change And Participation Processes
Working On Roles, Responsibilities, Collaboration And Leadership
Developing Formats That Strengthen The Ability To Learn And Adapt
Implementation & Project Management
Leading And Managing Interdisciplinary Transformation And Development Projects
Stakeholder, Partner And Network Management
Budget Responsibility, Controlling And Grant Management
Workshops, Sparring & Skills Development
Strategy Workshops For (Leadership) Teams
Workshops And Talks On Socio-Ecological Transformation, Circular Economy And The Future Of Work
Sparring For People Navigating Change
Languages
Education
Martin-Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg / Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Dipl. Kauffrau Univ. / M. A. · Erlangen, Germany
Data Treuhand GmbH & Co KG Magdeburg
Vocational training as a tax clerk · Tax Clerk · Magdeburg, Germany
Europaschule Stephaneum Aschersleben
Abitur · Aschersleben, Germany
Certifications & licenses
HR Management and Organizational Development
B.A. New Work
Organizational Development Single-Module Course
B.A. New Work
Personnel Psychology Single-Module Course
B.A. New Work
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Nadine is based in Berlin, Germany.
Nadine speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).
Nadine has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Nadine has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Nadine may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Nadine would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager „Perspektiven Streuobst“, Project Manager „Vernetzung Streuobst“, Head of Strategic Building Development.
Nadine's most recent position is Project Manager „Perspektiven Streuobst“ at Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection Brandenburg.
In recent years, Nadine has worked for Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Protection Brandenburg and Nadine Sauerzapfe Consulting.
Nadine is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Nadine also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Government and Administration, and Construction.
Nadine is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources. Nadine also has some experience in Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
Nadine has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Nadine has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources.
Nadine holds a Master from Martin-Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg / Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
Nadine has 3 certificates. These include: HR Management and Organizational Development, Organizational Development Single-Module Course, and Personnel Psychology Single-Module Course.
Nadine will be available part-time from March 2027.
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