Katharina Ackfeld

Angestellt, Associate, McKinsey & Company

Köln, Deutschland

Über mich

Management Consultant graduated with a master’s degree from a top Dutch university combined with seven years professional experience in diverse industries. Equipped with sound quantitative and qualitative skills, a digital focus, and intercultural communication skills acquired through studying, living, and working abroad. Excels at solving complex challenges with a forward-looking approach. Supports clients at all management levels with maximum efficiency and a strategic perspective to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Driven to deliver outstanding quality to clients from diverse industries.

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Operations Management
Automotive
Manufacturing
Adaptable to different industries
Knowledge of emerging digital technologies trends
Knowledge of emerging industry trends
Familiarity with agile methodologies & approaches
IoT
Process mining
Celonis
Signavio
Business Process Optimisation
Digital transformation
Decision-making based on data interpretation
Data Analytics
Research skills
Time management & prioritisation
Leadership & team management
Active listening
Conflict resolution
Quantitative & qualitative skills
Comfortable in presenting
Effective communication & negotiation skills
Stakeholder management & collaboration
Intercultural competence
German
English
international work experience
Strategic thinking & planning
Relationship building & management
Interpersonal skills
Consulting
Project management
Telecommunication
Analytical skills
MS Office
SAP
Problem solving
Teamwork
Critical thinking
Self-responsibility
Resilience
Self motivation
Organisational skills
OKR
Empathy
Scrum

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Katharina Ackfeld

  • Bis heute 4 Monate, seit Feb. 2024

    Associate

    McKinsey & Company

  • 3 Monate, Okt. 2023 - Dez. 2023

    Manager

    Detecon International GmbH

    [Detecon International GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG, is a consulting firm specializing in information technology and digital transformation, focusing on industries such as telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing.]

  • 2 Jahre, Okt. 2021 - Sep. 2023

    Consultant

    Detecon International GmbH

    [Detecon International GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG, is a consulting firm specializing in information technology and digital transformation, focusing on industries such as telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing.]

  • 11 Monate, Okt. 2019 - Aug. 2020

    Manager Transformation & Efficiency

    DFMG Deutsche Funkturm GmbH

    [DFMG Deutsche Funkturm GmbH is a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG that provides infrastructure for the transmission of wireless signals, mobile communications, and data transmission.]

  • 3 Jahre, Okt. 2016 - Sep. 2019

    Dual student working in different departments (e.g. Project management)

    Deutsche Telekom AG

    [Deutsche Telekom AG is Germany's top telecommunications company with worldwide over 217.000 employees, offering mobile and fixed network, broadband and data services, and IT solutions for businesses through its network business.]

  • 3 Monate, Jan. 2018 - März 2018

    Auslandserfahrung - Human Resources

    T-Systems Nordic

    Due to excellent academic performance and very good feedback from the practical assignments, opportunity to gain 3 months international work experience at T-Systems a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Thereby, supported HR department in implementing the Design Thinking method as an approach for introducing new projects, with a particular focus on training employees of the subsidiaries in Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

Ausbildung von Katharina Ackfeld

  • 1 Jahr, Sep. 2020 - Aug. 2021

    M.Sc. Technology and Operations Management

    Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

    Unique Master's programme in Europe, conducted at one of the top Dutch universities. Strong emphasis on programming in Python, data analysis techniques & data usage to inform managerial decision making & improvement. Compulsory courses include Data Analysis & Programming for Operations Management, Operations Management & Control, Operations Modelling & Simulation. Master thesis topic: “Drivers and barriers of the KPI-Definition within an OKR-framework in infrastructure project companies”

  • 3 Jahre, Okt. 2016 - Sep. 2019

    B.A. Betriebswirtschaftslehre

    Provadis School of International Management and Technology AG

    Provadis is a partner university of Deutsche Telekom, with which the accredited dual bachelor's degree program has been carried out in co-operation. In addition to general business modules such as accounting, statistics and strategy and corporate management, there was also a special focus on telecommunications modules. Bachelor thesis topic: “Empowerment as an instrument to increase employee acceptance of SCRUM implementations - Empirical analysis with case study”

  • 3 Jahre, Aug. 2013 - Juli 2016

    Wirtschaftsabitur

    Ems-Berufskolleg für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung

Sprachen

  • Deutsch

    Muttersprache

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Spanisch

    Grundlagen

  • Französisch

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