Georgine Paltzer
Zurich
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at the Jacobs Foundation and LEGO Foundation, specializing in stakeholder collaboration and project management. Expert in implementing educational programs, fostering team collaboration, and supporting personal development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Jacobs Foundation
Zurich
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Led and managed the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship program, including the selection process, annual meeting, grant management, and support for fellows.
- Implemented a new application selection process and system.
Co-Founder, Operations Lead and Coach
D.Factory
Zurich
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Creation and management of a pop-up gym for functional and personal training.
- Led and managed the operations of a new functional training gym in Zurich.
- Coached functional training and CrossFit classes
EdTech & New Work Lead
Kickstart Innovation
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead the Edtech & New Work vertical that brings corporations, foundations, and institutions together with startups to foster learning innovation
- Developed and managed partnerships with Swiss corporations, institutions and foundations
- Managed the open innovation program on learning, which brings the startups and partners together
Initiatives Manager
The LEGO Foundation
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Developed and managed international programs and partnerships supporting learning through play with a focus on formal education and technology
- Developed and managed projects and grants focusing on play and technology in primary education while leading the robotics portfolio
- Lead partnership with Tsinghua University in Beijing, China
- Co-organized key stakeholder events including the annual LEGO Idea Conference, sessions at the World Economic Forum in China, and an Ashoka Globalizer Summit
Event Manager
Marco Pfleiderer Catering
11.2007 - 10.2015
- Planned and executed high-end corporate and private catering events across Switzerland
- Organized and managed high-end catering events with up to 300 guests and 25 employees
- Improved infrastructure at headquarters through IT upgrades, organizing inventory, and checklist creation
Project Manager and Fundraising Consultant
American Autoimmune Related Disease Association, Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed national autoimmune research network and its community including creation of governance structures and introduction of new patient organizations
- Grew research network by 30% through outreach
- Designed and implemented survey to collect autoimmune patient data
- Raised over 35'000 USD through grant applications, marketing, and Tri-State Autoimmune Walk
Development Intern
American Numismatic Society
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed fundraising materials, co-organized annual gala, and managed the organization's social media platforms
- Created the branding and co-organized annual fundraising gala for 180 guests raising over $200,000, 25% above goal
- Developed and designed new membership and Planned Giving brochures
- Overhauled social media presence, which doubled the amount of followers
Intern at Refugee and Migrant Rights Project
Lawyers for Human Rights
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Supported asylum seekers and refugees from across Africa
- Assisted approximately 40 asylum seekers and refugees per day with their legal documentation
- Translated French - English
Project Manager
Forum Alpinum
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Managed project to support youth civic engagement
- Coordinated and organized 14 civic engagement projects at high schools across Switzerland
- Fundraised and acquired major donors to finance the events
Education
Executive Master - Business Administration
Quantic School of Business & Technology
Online01.2022
Master of Science - Nonprofit Management
The New School
New York, USA01.2015
Bachelor - International Studies
Fordham University
New York, USA01.2013
Undergraduate Studies - International Relations
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland01.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Financial Management
- Event Planning Expertise
- Proactive Problem Solver
- Educational technology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personal development
- Strength coaching
Languages
English
First Language
German
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
A2
Danish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Italian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Program Manager
Jacobs Foundation
11.2022 - 12.2024
Co-Founder, Operations Lead and Coach
D.Factory
04.2021 - 10.2022
EdTech & New Work Lead
Kickstart Innovation
05.2020 - 05.2021
Initiatives Manager
The LEGO Foundation
03.2016 - 04.2020
Project Manager and Fundraising Consultant
American Autoimmune Related Disease Association, Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2015
Development Intern
American Numismatic Society
07.2013 - 06.2014
Intern at Refugee and Migrant Rights Project
Lawyers for Human Rights
06.2009 - 08.2009
Event Manager
Marco Pfleiderer Catering
11.2007 - 10.2015
Project Manager
Forum Alpinum
01.2007 - 08.2007
Executive Master - Business Administration
Quantic School of Business & Technology
Master of Science - Nonprofit Management
The New School
Bachelor - International Studies
Fordham University
Undergraduate Studies - International Relations
University of Geneva
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