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Kerstin Eyrich

Freiburg Im Breisgau

Summary

Highly motivated, customer-focused, always striving for improvement and always willing to go the extra mile

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Learning Manager

Intuitive Surgical Deutschland GmbH
10.2019 - Current

-Manage projects and training initiatives
-Create and deliver content
-Lead programs and workshops
-Develop new training curricula in order to support strategic initiatives to improve the knowledge and skills of commercial employees
-Collaboration with other departments to diagnose gaps in order to create, execute and lead training programs initiatives to address the needs of the Intuitive Commercial Employees

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Allecra Therapeutics
06.2018 - 09.2019

Key admin support for all the top managers (CEO, CFO, CDO, Head of BD, Head of Commercial)
-coordinating Board communications, Board meetings, Scientific Advisory Meetings and other key events
-support internal processes (eg certain Finance and confidential HR processes) Plan, coordinate and organize meetings and events ( internal and external)
• Book flight, hotels and trains for different Managers and provide comprehensive itinerary
• Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff; following up on results.
• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
05.2016 - 06.2018

Plan, coordinate and organize meetings and events ( internal and external)
• Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff; following up on results.
• Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Book flight, hotels and trains for different Managers and provide comprehensive itinerary • Welcome guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Event and Marketing Manager Distributor Operations

Cochlear
12.2013 - 04.2016

• Personal responsibility for coordination of congresses and meetings at international level
• Organization of all related material (print and e-media activities at the stand, etc.)
• Close collaboration with Communication and Marketing agencies in order to develop according material ( E- and Print Media)
• Communication and collaboration with independent internal and external partners, such as hotels, restaurants, congress organizers, etc.
• Participant management and VIP support at internal and external events
• Selection of hotels, organization of catering, dinners, sightseeing and transfers, including contract negotiations
• Budget planning, control and further charging to various cost centers
• Selection and implementation Registry Tool (web based)

Example: As a member of the project team in the creation of the new office in Dubai (UAE), responsible for marketing and events. Successful completion of the project with opening ceremony in January 2014 on the occasion of the ENT Congress in Dubai with 1100 participants. Development of the booth concept and control of the construction. Marketing accompanying actions and activities at the stand. Organization of hotels, catering and dinners, registration of guests. Successful implementation of complex event within budget.

Marketing & Business Support Manager

Cochlear
07.2011 - 11.2013

• Personal responsibility for coordination of congresses and meetings at international level
• Organization of all related material (print and e-media activities at the stand, etc.)
• Close collaboration with Communication and Marketing agencies in order to develop according material ( E- and Print Media)
• Communication and collaboration with independent internal and external partners, such as hotels, restaurants, congress organizers, etc.
• Participant management and VIP support at internal and external events
• Selection of hotels, organization of catering, dinners, sightseeing and transfers, including contract negotiations
• Budget planning, control and further charging to various cost centers
• Selection and implementation Registry Tool (web based)

Example: As a member of the project team in the creation of the new office in Dubai (UAE), responsible for marketing and events. Successful completion of the project with opening ceremony in January 2014 on the occasion of the ENT Congress in Dubai with 1100 participants. Development of the booth concept and control of the construction. Marketing accompanying actions and activities at the stand. Organization of hotels, catering and dinners, registration of guests. Successful implementation of complex event within budget.

Customer Service and Marketing Manager

Cochlear
03.2008 - 05.2011

• Management of the entire customer service with 6 employees
• Responsible for the hiring process and -in collaboration with HR department -for contract issues
• Close collaboration with staffing services agencies to find ideal candidates (temporary staff)
• Responsible for order processing, invoicing, quoting and credits
• Interface between marketing, distributors, sales representatives and marketing team

Head of Customer Service

Synthes GmbH
03.1995 - 02.2008

• Management of the entire customer service with 15 employees
• Responsible for the hiring process and -in collaboration with HR department -for contract issues
• Close collaboration with staffing services agencies to find ideal candidates (temporary staff)
• Close collaboration with work council; very familiar with labor law
• Responsible for order processing, invoicing, quoting and credits

Area Sales Manager

Synthes
03.1992 - 02.1995
  • Provided exceptional customer service to existing clients through regular communication and prompt resolution of issues or concerns raised by them.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to increase product visibility within the assigned territory while maintaining a professional brand image.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.

Regional Sales Manager

Strathmann AG
02.1985 - 02.1992
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Internat Schloß Eringerfeld
Geseke
06.1981

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Team Development
  • Project Management
  • Excellent organizational and strategic skills
  • Customer focused
  • Team direction

Timeline

Commercial Learning Manager

Intuitive Surgical Deutschland GmbH
10.2019 - Current

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Allecra Therapeutics
06.2018 - 09.2019

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
05.2016 - 06.2018

Event and Marketing Manager Distributor Operations

Cochlear
12.2013 - 04.2016

Marketing & Business Support Manager

Cochlear
07.2011 - 11.2013

Customer Service and Marketing Manager

Cochlear
03.2008 - 05.2011

Head of Customer Service

Synthes GmbH
03.1995 - 02.2008

Area Sales Manager

Synthes
03.1992 - 02.1995

Regional Sales Manager

Strathmann AG
02.1985 - 02.1992

High School Diploma -

Internat Schloß Eringerfeld
Kerstin Eyrich