Dijana Tandel

Product Ideation & MVP Development: Conceptualized and launched a boutique line of sustainable fabric and wooden children's decorations, moving from initial sketches to physical prototypes and market-ready products.

End-to-End Visual Branding: Designed the brand identity from scratch, including logo creation, color theory application, and the overall aesthetic concept for social media presence.

Artisan Coordination (Vendor Management): Sourced and collaborated with local craftspeople (seamstresses and carpenters) to transform designs into handmade high-quality goods, managing quality control and production timelines.

Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Launch: Established an organic marketing presence on Instagram, managing the full sales cycle from customer inquiry to product delivery and initial revenue generation.

User Feedback & Iteration: Utilized initial sales and customer interactions to refine product designs and identify opportunities for the brand's growth.

Directed financial planning and compliance for the program area, ensuring efficient resource allocation for 1,000+ courses annually.

Managed a diverse team of 4 permanent staff, approximately 20 consultants, and over 100 freelance instructors and consultants, fostering professional development and efficient program execution.

Implemented streamlined organizational structures and processes, enhancing program quality and operational effectiveness for a large educational initiative.

Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders and external partners, ensuring program alignment with community needs and integration goals.

Delivered accurate and culturally sensitive interpretation services for high-stakes environments, including federal agencies (BAMF, Federal Police) and courts (District, Regional).

Supported effective communication for private sector clients (Phoenix CBS GmbH, DGAP Consulting GmbH) and public health authorities (Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales).

Ensured precise linguistic transfer in complex legal, administrative, and social settings, upholding strict confidentiality and professional standards.

Facilitated seamless multilingual communication across various German federal and state institutions, contributing to fair and efficient proceedings.

Coordinated comprehensive program planning and implementation for German language and integration courses, aligning with educational objectives and participant needs.

Managed customer care and organized client consultation processes, significantly enhancing user experience and program accessibility for diverse learners.

Fostered key relationships with public institutions and authorities, including BAMF, Job Center, and Employment Agency, to facilitate participant integration and support.

Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency in program delivery and stakeholder communication, supporting hundreds of participants annually.

Led the 'Basic Education for Young Refugees and Migrants' project in partnership with VHS Mitte and the Senate Department for Education, Youth, and Science.

Directed project coordination and implementation, overseeing all operational aspects to achieve educational outcomes for young refugees and migrants.

Managed project budget planning and control, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimized resource allocation for project activities.

Provided comprehensive support and consultation to project participants, significantly enhancing their educational experience and integration pathways.

Conceptualization of EU training projects focused on Southeast Europe, supporting stabilization and association processes.

Conducted scientific research in European energy and environmental policy, contributing to policy analysis and recommendations.

Assisted in the coordination of international projects under the framework of the EU's Stabilization and Association Agreement.

Managed the comprehensive organization and execution of adult education seminars for multipliers on EU internal and external policy.

Coordinated logistics and content delivery for seminars held in various European cities, including Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Saarland, and Thuringia.

Contributed to the educational development of professionals by facilitating discussions on complex European political topics and policy implications.