Colin Berr

Deutschland's größtes digitales Gipfeltreffen mit den spannendsten Köpfen der Gründerszene. Am 20.März geht unter der Webadresse „www.100-macher.de“ eines der außergewöhnlichsten Gipfeltreffen des Jahres an den Start. 100 der spannendsten Köpfe der deutschen Gründerszene geben sich hier ein digitales Stelldichein und berichten in jeweils 10-minütigen kostenlos abrufbaren Video-Interviews über Strategien, Erfahrungen und Erfolge rund um das Thema Unternehmensgründungen.

The platform for start-ups and an open space for entrepreneurs inside of Bosch. As Robert Bosch once said: “What works in theory doesn’t always work in the field – The idea alone doesn’t count.” The idea is not enough. In this spirit the grow platform was born. We empower people to transform entrepreneurial spirit, freedom and ability into new Bosch business.

• Startup, project management and communications consulting for innovative companies in Germany • Customer Examples: FastBill GmbH, firma.de Firmenbaukasten AG, Dynacrowd GmbH, SaveDroid AG, Pioniergeist GmbH

Obwohl viele Menschen Ziele und Visionen vor Augen haben, genießen nur wenige die menschliche Unterstützung diese zu erreichen. Das wollen wir ändern. Jeder Mensch sehnt sich nach einer Person, die an Ihn glaubt. Dafür stehen wir. Gemeinsam gesteckte Ziele erreichen. Aufstrebende Menschen mit erfahrenen Persönlichkeiten zusammen bringen – das ist unser Schlüssel zum Erfolg.

• Founded and directed ITA-wide intern network, linking 75 colleagues via speaker series, think tank tours, and networking events • Supporting research and write-ups on US-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations, Market Development Cooperation Program in Brazil, and Intl. Cold Chain Logistics • Video production for publication on ITA blog promoting activities of International Trade Administration

Organization and PR for Startupbootcamp, a 3 month acceleration program that focuses on exposing and connecting startups to its expanding community of top-level mentors and advisors. Startups in the programs get seed funding, free co-working space with other startups, and various services from sponsors.

Nominated by district representative Rachel Jonrowe to represent District 6 on Charter Review Committee Unanimously elected chairman of committee Committee is responsible for evaluating proposed amendments to the City Charter, then presenting recommendations to the City Council in May.

Edit student papers at the Southwestern University Writing Center, working 3 hour shifts two to three times a week.

- Founded and led movement to provide Georgetown, TX with better public transit options. - Coordinated with top university officials, city council members, transportation specialists, and community leaders. - Presented to City Council on benefits of better public transit. - Successful in securing additional bus stop directly at the university and better routing to Austin. - Initiated negotiations with Enterprise Rent-a-Car to provide Car Leasing on campus for better ride sharing.

Worked with mentally and developmentally challenged children within Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit to help people with disabilities.

Worked in team of counselors to create and implement week-long orientation session for incoming international students to Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany Assisted students throughout the year with any questions/difficulties.

Interned with the Legal Guidance Department and the Department of Interregional and European Partnerships Translated government website portions into international English version Helped coordinate reception and one-week stay for Rwanda Delegation Delivered speech in Parliament on the important of transnational partnerships Experienced and participated in state election activities

Wrote editorials for regional paper in Northern California Foothills Published 23 articles on a variety of topics, some republished in neighboring papers Reported CA Primary election results for Placer County at regular intervals to the Associated Press

Peer career advisor • Seek out and contact recent graduates to offer career services and collect data on post-graduate pursuits • Accurately record data in MS Access

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Globalization German History European Union (EU) Political Science Comparative Politics

Political Science American Politics International Relations Political Theory Comparative Politics Entrepreneurship Business Marketing Global Communication Strategic Management Economics Media and Culture German French