Sarah Standfuss - PMO | Interim Management Assistant | Your Flexible Business Assistant

Q: Where is Sarah based?

Sarah is based in San Miguel de Salinas, Spain and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sarah speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sarah have?

Sarah has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Sarah has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Sarah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sarah's latest experience?

Sarah's most recent position is Sales Agent / Freelance at FM Costa Blanca Immobilien .

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

In recent years, Sarah has worked for FM Costa Blanca Immobilien , Unovis GmbH , Bosch España , Elite Anchor , and ADWEKO Canada Inc. .

Q: Which industries is Sarah most experienced in?

Sarah is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Media and Entertainment . Sarah also has some experience in Automotive , Manufacturing , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Sarah most experienced in?

Sarah is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Finance , and Human Resources . Sarah also has some experience in Project Management , Legal , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Sarah worked in recently?

Sarah has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Sarah worked in recently?

Sarah has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Finance , and Human Resources .

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San Miguel de Salinas, Spain

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Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

7 months

San Miguel de Salinas, Spain

Hybrid

Sales Agent / Freelance

FM Costa Blanca Immobilien

Support property sales process and client communication; coordinate viewings and follow-ups.

Sep 2024 - Oct 2025

1 year 2 months

Madrid, Spain

Sales & Brand Manager

Unovis GmbH

Aligned sales and brand initiatives to strengthen market presence and drive growth.
Brand positioning & communication; social media marketing and content creation; website setup and management.
Defined and implemented sales strategy for projects/services; lead generation & qualification; partner management.
Tender management, CRM development, project onboarding and after-sales customer care.

Apr 2022 - Aug 2024

2 years 5 months

Madrid, Spain

Hybrid

Assistant to VP Iberia / Controller

Bosch España

Independent management of VP back office: calendar, presentations, reports and stakeholder coordination.
Travel management (bookings and expense reimbursement) and office management (5S, inventory control).
Local Authorization Coordinator: identity & access management, digital touchpoints, IT security and data concepts.
Oversaw authorization concepts, yearly reviews and access recertifications; ensured compliance (e.g., GDPR).
Supported department controlling: benchmarking, cost center controlling, recharges and headcount reporting; year-end support.

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 7 months

San Miguel de Salinas, Spain

Remote

Virtual Assistant

Elite Anchor

Provide high-level administrative support to entrepreneurs/CEOs to free up time for sales and growth.
Streamline operations, manage communications and priorities, and handle day-to-day business tasks with discretion.
Registered as self-employed (autónomo) in Spain; supporting clients across Europe and North America.

Oct 2016 - Mar 2022

5 years 6 months

Toronto, Canada

Remote

Manager Administration and Operations

ADWEKO Canada Inc.

Oversaw administrative, HR, finance and operational functions for North American subsidiaries (initially including UK).
Project support: onboarding coordination for new SAP projects, resource planning and project controlling.
Finance: bank & credit card administration (reconciliations), cash-flow forecasting, payroll processing and reporting.
Led administrative operations and HR processes for North American subsidiaries; key interface to German HQ.
Office management; implementation of internal processes with HR & FiCo teams; insurance/expense/debtor management.
HR: onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, recruiting support (screening & initial interviews), benefits administration.
Group-wide: international mobility/immigration support and technical translations (DE/EN/ES).

May 2015 - Sep 2016

1 year 5 months

Bogotá, Colombia

Remote

Office Manager

ADWEKO Colombia S.A.S.

Independent office management for North & South America (accounting support, payroll, invoicing, debtor management).
Coordinated tax matters and legal topics; visa and insurance management; HR administration and process optimization.
Filed annual reports for individual states in the USA; provided technical translations (DE/EN/ES).

May 2014 - Apr 2015

1 year

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Executive Assistant

Visual Meta GmbH

Executive support to two Managing Directors; coordinated business and private matters in a fast-paced environment.

Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

1 year 5 months

Grasbrunn, Germany

On-site

Personal Assistant

Wilhelm von Finck Hauptverwaltung GmbH

Supported confidential family office matters across private assets, private yacht, and international real estate and luxury holdings.

Mar 2010 - Oct 2012

2 years 8 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

Management Assistant

United Promoters AG

Supported planning and coordination of international concerts and festivals; managed documentation and translations (DE/EN).

Mar 2007 - Feb 2010

3 years

Munich, Germany

On-site

Team Assistant

Clifford Chance

Prepared and revised contracts and documentation; handled correspondence (DE/EN) and translations.

Apr 2006 - Mar 2007

1 year

Kempten, Germany

On-site

Management Assistant

MaskTech GmbH

Supported trade fair participation (CARTES 2006, Paris) including project coordination and marketing materials.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Real Estate.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Automotive

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Legal, and Customer Service.

Operations

Finance

Human Resources

Project Management

Legal

Customer Service

Summary

International operations and executive support professional with 20 years of experience across consulting, technology, legal, family office, e-commerce and live entertainment environments. Strong in end-to-end office and business operations, HR administration, project coordination, stakeholder communication, and process improvement. Known for discretion, structure, and enabling leaders and teams to deliver results in multicultural settings.

Skills

Operations & Office Management
Executive Assistance
Project Coordination / Pmo
Hr Administration & Recruiting
Process Improvement
Travel & Event Management
Crm & Partner Management
Content & Social Media Support
Financial Administration & Controlling Support

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2005

IFB Institut für Fremdsprachenberufe

Translator, English / Spanish · English / Spanish · Kempten (Allgäu), Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2002

IFB Institut für Fremdsprachenberufe

State Certified Foreign Language Correspondent Clerk, English / Spanish · English / Spanish · Kempten (Allgäu), Germany

Certifications & licenses

Translator, English / Spanish

IFB Institut für Fremdsprachenberufe

State Certified Foreign Language Correspondent Clerk, English / Spanish

IFB Institut für Fremdsprachenberufe

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Professional Services 14 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Spain, Canada, Colombia)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Sales Agent / Freelance, Sales & Brand Manager, Assistant to VP Iberia / Controller

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Finance, Human Resources

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sarah based?

Sarah is based in San Miguel de Salinas, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sarah speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sarah have?

Sarah has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Sarah has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Sarah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sarah be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sarah would be well-suited for roles such as: Sales Agent / Freelance, Sales & Brand Manager, Assistant to VP Iberia / Controller.

What is Sarah's latest experience?

Sarah's most recent position is Sales Agent / Freelance at FM Costa Blanca Immobilien.

What companies has Sarah worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sarah has worked for FM Costa Blanca Immobilien, Unovis GmbH, Bosch España, Elite Anchor, and ADWEKO Canada Inc..

Which industries is Sarah most experienced in?

Sarah is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Media and Entertainment. Sarah also has some experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Sarah most experienced in?

Sarah is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Human Resources. Sarah also has some experience in Project Management, Legal, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Sarah worked in recently?

Sarah has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Sarah worked in recently?

Sarah has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Human Resources.

What is Sarah's education?

Sarah attended IFB Institut für Fremdsprachenberufe for English / Spanish.

Does Sarah have any certificates?

Sarah has 2 certificates. These include: Translator, English / Spanish, State Certified Foreign Language Correspondent Clerk and English / Spanish.

What is the availability of Sarah?

Sarah is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sarah?

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