Valentin Altergott

Barrett Consulting Group based in Melbourne, Australia. Under direction of the CEO: • Completed thesis on development of commercial model for the online training platform (final grade - 94%). • Assisted in leadership networking events and created marketing content to event manager. • Investigated and reported on market strategy and opportunities, including research, networking, events, etc. • Developed marketing content, strategy, and action plan; based on thesis, and workshops for C-suites / managers.

LitfassDrinks was a start-up with no sales. • Started off with cold-calling and planning conference attendance. • Within one month, identified key potential improvements, built a strategy, trained interns, and executed; resulting in four deals closed. • Eventually eliminated the sales team, shifting business model to an app-based e-commerce strategy. • Provided general management consulting to CEO during the restructuring process. • Brought on as freelance consultant post-internship.

Specializing in start-ups, I provided general strategic guidance and planning for sales and marketing. • Based on self-guided learning, educating clients on understanding customer needs, having customer conversations, and closing sales. • Demonstrated techniques: cold calling, sales presentations, visits, relationships, surveys, networking and research, and sales reporting. • Regularly attended industry trade shows, conventions and startup events as well as finding new event opportunities to attend.

Voluntary work as a student coordinator for several other universities in Heidelberg. Planning events and trips based on weekly meetings. • Assisting exchange students with adapting to their new academic institutions and local authorities. • Develop and support the growth and network of the Erasmus student exchange on a national and international level. • Creating templates and student guides on how to get around Germany for international students on social network platforms such as YouTube

Voluntary work as a student coordinator for several other universities in Heidelberg. Planning events and trips based on weekly meetings. • Assisting exchange students with adapting to their new academic institutions and local authorities. • Develop and support the growth and network of the Erasmus student exchange on a national and international level. • Creating templates and student guides on how to get around Germany for international students on social network platforms such as YouTube.

• Since age 19 (youngest age possible in Germany), placed in command of various platoons of soldiers. (Platoons have between 60 - 140 soldiers total, split into groups, each with a staff sergeant.) o Responsibility for ensuring all aspects of soldier performance, safety, training and capability. o Entrusted with reporting for and maintenance of army assets of up to 15 million euros. • Attending high-level educational programs for leadership and service in various European countries.

Double Degree in Economics and Commerce. Finished thesis in Melbourne (Australia) based Barrett Consulting Group (Note 1.2 / 94%). Topic: Developing a commercially viable online model for Barrett Consulting Group based on existing content.

Allgemeine Hochschulreife

Since age 19 (youngest age possible in Germany), placed in command of various platoons of soldiers. (Platoons have between 60 - 140 soldiers total, split into groups, each with a staff sergeant.) o Entrusted with reporting for and maintenance of army assets of up to 15 million euros.