Natalie Forest - Experienced Consultant & Executive...

Q: Where is Natalie based?

Natalie is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Natalie speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Natalie have?

Natalie has at least 1 year of experience. During this time, Natalie has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 month . Note that Natalie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Natalie's latest experience?

Natalie's most recent position is Conference Presenter at North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development .

Q: Which industries is Natalie most experienced in?

Natalie is most experienced in industries like Education , Government and Administration , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Natalie most experienced in?

Natalie is most experienced in business areas like Legal , Human Resources , and Research and Development . Natalie also has some experience in Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Information Technology .

Q: What is Natalie's education?

Natalie holds a Doctorate from University of Hamburg , a Master in German Studies from George Mason University and a Bachelor in American Studies and U.S. History from University of Hamburg .

Q: Does Natalie have any certificates?

Natalie has 18 certificates . Among them, these include: Certificate Of Achievement Program , A Landmarks In American History And Culture Workshop , and Four-Day Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training and a Practicum .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2008 - Oct 2008

1 month

Conference Presenter

North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development

Presented "Weaving a Fabric of Excellence: NCSPOD's Certificate of Achievement Program"

Jun 2007 - Jun 2007

1 month

Landmarks in American History and Culture Workshop: War, Death and Remembrance

The University of Mississippi

Participated in the Landmarks in American History and Culture workshop for community college instructors
Earned 35 contact hours

Feb 2007 - Feb 2007

1 month

Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training and Practicum

Company of Experts.net

Completed a four-day Appreciative Inquiry facilitator training and a practicum

Oct 2006 - Oct 2006

1 month

Certificate of Appreciation

University System of Maryland Faculty Initiatives Committee

Contributed to the conference "Rethinking and Relearning Diversity: From Conflict to Inclusion"

Apr 2006 - May 2006

2 months

Identifying, Diagnosing, and Referring Student Writing Problems

University of Maryland University College Center for Teaching and Learning

Participated in the workshop "Identifying, Diagnosing, and Referring Student Writing Problems"

Apr 2006 - Apr 2006

1 month

Designing and Enriching Your Online Humanities Course

University of Maryland University College Center for Teaching and Learning

Participated in the workshop "Designing and Enriching Your Online Humanities Course"

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Continuing Education Unit in Academic Policies

University of Maryland University College

Completed 1 CEU

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Continuing Education Unit in Best Practices

University of Maryland University College

Completed 1 CEU

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Continuing Education Unit in Designing & Enriching

University of Maryland University College

Completed 1 CEU

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Continuing Education Unit in Student Writing Problems

University of Maryland University College

Completed 1.0 CEU

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Continuing Education Unit in Time Management

University of Maryland University College

Completed 1.0 CEU

Oct 2004 - Oct 2004

1 month

Team Leadership Workshop (PT-215)

Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State

Jul 2004 - Jul 2004

1 month

Testing Assistant Certification

Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State

Apr 2002 - Apr 2002

1 month

Web Site Management Using Dreamweaver (PS421)

Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State

Aug 2001 - Aug 2001

1 month

Web Development Fundamentals (PS418)

Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State

Jul 2001 - Jul 2001

1 month

Creative Problem Solving Workshop (PT-212)

Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State

Feb 2001 - Feb 2001

1 month

Coaching (PT-211)

Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State

Oct 2000 - Oct 2000

1 month

Learning Consultant Training

Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education.

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Legal.

Legal

Summary

Natalie Forest is an accomplished Senior Executive, Consultant, Trainer, Speaker, and international Best-Selling author with more than 25 years of success across education, media, event creation, wellness, and non-profit sectors. Leveraging extensive experience in leadership positions and as a transformational coach, she brings rich insights to any company, particularly media and educational institutions.

Her broad areas of expertise include educational leadership, leadership training, change management, intercultural understanding, team building, radio and TV show, event production, and self-development. Accomplished CEO and Vice President bringing 15 years of experience and demonstrated successful history of leadership and accomplishments. Experience managing and driving change to promote continuous operational improvement. Employed multi-prong strategy to streamline internal systems, enhance revenue and extend profits.

Results-driven and forward-thinking leader with solid record of accomplishment in consultancy, education, and leadership over 25-year career. Success capturing new business while streamlining processes to maximize business efficiency and profitability. Innovative and resourceful with exceptional business acumen.

Driven Executive with 10 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements.

Dedicated to fostering organizational change to optimize productivity and cost efficiency. Success guiding business processes that drive results.

Resourceful and strategic with proven history of exercising sound judgment and decision making with a focus on solutions that benefit all.

Skills

Academic Leadership
Magazine & Podcast Editor-in-chief
Leadership Training
Performance Monitoring And Evaluation
Training And Mentoring
Proposals And Presentations
Public Speaking
Business Development
Staff Development
Training And Mentoring
Business Development
Event/meeting Producer
Rules And Regulations
Radio And Tv Show Production And Hosting
Process Optimization/improvements
Research & Solution Focused
Business Growth And Marketing Strategies
Teaching Experience And Innovation
Operations Oversight

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 2003

University of Hamburg

PhD · Hamburg, Germany

Oct 1994 - Jun 1996

George Mason University

History · Fairfax, United States

Oct 1992 - Jun 1994

George Mason University

MA, German Studies · German Studies · Fairfax, United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certificate Of Achievement Program

NCSPOD

A Landmarks In American History And Culture Workshop

National Endowment for the Humanities

Four-Day Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training and a Practicum

Company of Experts.net

Certificate Of Appreciation

USM Diversity Network

University Certificate Of Recognition - Best Practices

University Of Maryland University College

Certificate Of Completion - Identifying, Diagnosing, and Referring Student Writing Problems

Center for Teaching and Learning

Certificate Of Completion - Designing and Enriching Your Online Humanities Course

Center for Teaching and Learning

University Certificate Of Recognition - Academic Polices

University Of Maryland University College

University Certificate Of Recognition - Designing & Enriching

University Of Maryland University College

University Certificate Of Recognition - Student Writing Problems

University Of Maryland University College

University Certificate Of Recognition - Time Management

University Of Maryland University College

Certificate For Team Leadership Workshop (PT-215)

National Foreign Affairs Training Center Foreign Service Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Certified As A Testing Assistant

National Foreign Affairs Training Center Foreign Service Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Certificate For Web Site Management Using Dreamweaver (PS 421)

National Foreign Affairs Training Center Foreign Service Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Certificate For Web Development Fundamentals (PS418)

National Foreign Affairs Training Center Foreign Service Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Certificate For Creative Problem Solving Workshop (PT-212)

National Foreign Affairs Training Center Foreign Service Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Certificate For Coaching (PT-211)

National Foreign Affairs Training Center Foreign Service Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Certificate For Learning Consultant Training

National Foreign Affairs Training Center Foreign Service Institute U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Education 1 y

Avg length 3 m

Longest experience 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Conference Presenter, Landmarks in American History and Culture Workshop: War, Death and Remembrance, Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training and Practicum

Main industries Education

Main business areas Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 18

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Natalie based?

Natalie is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Natalie speak?

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

How many years of experience does Natalie have?

Natalie has at least 1 year of experience. During this time, Natalie has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 month. Note that Natalie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Natalie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Natalie would be well-suited for roles such as: Conference Presenter, Landmarks in American History and Culture Workshop: War, Death and Remembrance, Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training and Practicum.

What is Natalie's latest experience?

Natalie's most recent position is Conference Presenter at North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development.

Which industries is Natalie most experienced in?

Natalie is most experienced in industries like Education, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Natalie most experienced in?

Natalie is most experienced in business areas like Legal, Human Resources, and Research and Development. Natalie also has some experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

What is Natalie's education?

Natalie holds a Doctorate from University of Hamburg, a Master in German Studies from George Mason University and a Bachelor in American Studies and U.S. History from University of Hamburg.

Does Natalie have any certificates?

Natalie has 18 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate Of Achievement Program, A Landmarks In American History And Culture Workshop, and Four-Day Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training and a Practicum.

What is the availability of Natalie?

Natalie is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Natalie?

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