Katharina Brutscher empowering people. getting sh*t done.

Pedagogy specialist with 8+ years developing training programs and direct Challenge Based Learning expertise as both learner and mentor. Proven success coaching diverse teams and discover their true potential.

Professional Experience
07/2024 – todayGermany

Freelance Consultant & Program Developer

Various Organisations
  • •Map of Architecture (Sept-Oct 2024): Guided startup through strategic refinement, expanding customer perspective for successful city funding applications
  • •Motion-sensing technology startup (May 2025): Created structured 3-week MVP definition roadmap for resource-constrained team when previous approaches had stalled
  • •Co-Artistic Director, Go Drag! Festival (January – July 2025): Led international program development across multiple cities, coordinating local artists and designing workshop formats combining skill-building with mentorship
  • •Creator & Host, "Maybe Talent Show": Launched successful quarterly community event with sold-out editions, now invited to major local festival programming

    • 05/2024 – 06/2024Naples, Italy
  • •Applied Challenge Based Learning framework from educator perspective, gaining hands-on experience in pedagogical implementation and adaptation
  • •Contributed to program evaluation and continuous improvement processes, providing insights on learner needs and framework effectiveness
    • 10/2023 – 06/2024Naples, Italy
  • •Led 3 cross-functional teams (4-6 members) through complete project lifecycles using Challenge Based Learning framework, establishing frameworks for team accountability and conflict resolution
  • •Designed and delivered educational workshops for 20+ peers on public speaking skills, successfully supporting 5+ first-time speakers through presentation anxiety
  • •Created comprehensive project planning frameworks ensuring alignment between technical feasibility, learning objectives, and user needs
  • •Delivered presentations to industry stakeholders including C-level executives, recognized as best-in-class for concept and delivery
  • •Coordinated technical learning experiences using hands-on Swift and Unity knowledge to bridge technical and pedagogical requirements

    • 01/2022 – todayHamburg, Germany

    Non-profit biotechnology collective focused on accessible innovation

  • •Designed and delivered annual community conference scaling from concept to 80-100 participants with expert knowledge exchange
  • •Created inclusive onboarding frameworks resulting in successful integration of diverse new members across experience levels and backgrounds
  • •Facilitated ongoing educational programs ensuring psychological safety and equal access for participants of all identities
  • •Provided train-the-trainer workshops on "How to Give a Great Workshop" and "Storytelling for Educators" at festivals and community events
  • •Managed complex stakeholder projects including €30,000+ budget initiatives requiring conflict resolution and adaptive planning

    • 01/2020 – 01/2022Hamburg, Germany

    Coach Face to Face Fundraising & Project Manager Telephone Fundraising

    Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V.⁠
  • •Initiated and led digital transformation of telephone fundraising channel in response to COVID-19, developing comprehensive strategy and measurement frameworks
  • •Created e-learning platform based on user needs and learning analytics, achieving 90%+ participant satisfaction through iterative improvement
  • •Designed and delivered training programs for teams of 6-20 members using data-driven coaching approaches
  • •Planned and led public engagement initiatives, gathering community feedback for strategic messaging
    • 09/2015 – 01/2020Kiel, Germany
  • •Designed, implemented, and evaluated training curricula with data-driven improvement cycles
  • •Created standardized training materials and documentation enabling consistent delivery across multiple trainer teams
  • •Managed remote team of 11 Co-Trainers during leadership rotations, maintaining quality standards through performance analytics
  • •Redesigned onboarding experience in partnership with cross-functional teams, achieving measurable retention improvements
  • •Delivered scalable training programs to groups of 40+ participants while maintaining high satisfaction metrics
  • •Reduced participant time-to-value by 20% through systematic learning environment optimization
    • Education
    12/2019Kiel, Germany

    IHK Certified Trainer (AEVO Compliant)

    German Chamber of Industry and Commerce⁠

    Accredited trainer certification meeting EU professional standards

    01/2019Kiel, Germany

    Business Graduate in Dialogue Marketing

    German Chamber of Industry and Commerce⁠

    Publications
    04/04/2024

    Research on sustainable, decentralized solutions for digital infrastructure

    Languages
    German — native
    English — C1
    Italian — A2