Laura Brendel
Köln
Summary
Experienced in Business Process Management (BPM) and Stakeholder Management, with a strong proficiency in Agile Methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Skilled in Process Modeling using BPMN 2.0 and SAP Signavio, as well as Documentation & Training with SAP Enable Now. Adept at utilising the Atlassian Suite, including JIRA and Confluence, and proficient with collaboration tools like Miro and White Board.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Process and Project Manager
Raiffeisen Waren-Zentrale Rhein-Main AG
Cologne
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Modeled, mapped and analysed existing business processes (BPMN 2.0) with SAP Signavio across different business units and systems.
- Developed and optimised a company-wide Process Owner network.
- Coordinated with multiple departments for seamless process integration.
- Established multi project management by providing standards and guidelines
- Introduced policies and procedures during all stages of project execution.
Junior Project Manager
Technical University of Cologne
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Project coordination using agile methods (Design Thinking, Six Sigma, Kanban)
- Organization and facilitation of workshops and design sprints
- Delivery of seminars on innovation management and critical thinking
- Interface for internal and external stakeholders from academia, business, and politics
Internship HR Consultant Global Mobility
KPMG
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Support in client projects related to international assignments and 'Work from Anywhere' concepts
Internship Corporate Responsibility
Deloitte
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Gained insights into Corporate Responsibility practices
Internship Global Assignment Management
Daimler AG
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided operational support for employees in international assignments
Education
Master of Arts - Culture and Business
University of Mannheim
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg 01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies and Business
University of Passau
Passau, Bavaria 01.2013 - 01.2017
Bilingual German-English High School Diploma - undefined
Goethe Gymnasium, Stolberg (Rhld.)
Stolberg, Rhld. 01.2006 - 01.2013
Skills
- Business Process Management (BPM)
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Process Modeling (BPMN 20, SAP Signavio)
- Documentation & Training (SAP Enable Now)
- Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Collaboration Tools (Miro, White Board)
Certification
- Certified Business Process Management Professional (BPMN 2.0, Process Modeling, CIP)
- Operational Process Manager (T
- V Rheinland Certification)
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Systematic Process Improvement)
Custom
- Fitness
- Contemporary literature
- Knitting
- Hiking with friends
Languages
German
Native
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner
Affiliations
- Knitting
- Pilates
- Baking and Cooking
Timeline
Business Process and Project Manager
Raiffeisen Waren-Zentrale Rhein-Main AG
10.2023 - 03.2025
Junior Project Manager
Technical University of Cologne
12.2021 - 10.2023
Internship HR Consultant Global Mobility
KPMG
07.2021 - 10.2021
Internship Corporate Responsibility
Deloitte
02.2020 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - Culture and Business
University of Mannheim
01.2018 - 01.2021
Internship Global Assignment Management
Daimler AG
10.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies and Business
University of Passau
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bilingual German-English High School Diploma - undefined
Goethe Gymnasium, Stolberg (Rhld.)
01.2006 - 01.2013
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