Carolin Debray

Internship at the BMW Training Academy in the department of Intercultural and Language Training and and Graduate Programmes. Core-tasks: Expat- and Impat-Training, Conceptual work regarding culture and cultural intelligence, evaluation.

Consulting for External Relation, Widening SHAMS Network with other organizations in Palestine, the MIddle East and Europe. Increasing SHAMS standing and reputation, within its network. Localizing and consulting on financial issues, especially in the area of new funding opportunities. Quality assurance in written and published reports, funding applications and work procedures.

As a head of a house for women with problems of addictions and eating-disorders, I was responsible for all administrative tasks and the care of all recuperants. Further responsibilities consisted of: Personell management PR tasks Fund-raising Awareness raising External Communication Networking In 2009 I was also elected Deputy Chairman of the Board of Fazenda da Esperança Germany as such I was further responsible for the representation of the organization, its finances and strategic decisions.

• Therapeutic help and assisting in living and working routines • Holding lectures at companies, churches and youth groups to spread awareness of the dangers of drug abuse • Attending the Fazenda Trainee-Program: including lessons in psychology, spiritual guidance, rehabilitation theory, interreligious dialogue, Portuguese, financial bureaucracy, and practical experience • Preparing the visit of Pope Benedict XVI.; responsible for the registration of attendants and the distribution of tickets

Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Pragmatics, Teamwork

Cross-Cultural Communication, International Business, Intercultural Training and Coaching, National and Organizational Culture and Communication Style in Brazil

Theories of Globalisation, Cultural Hybridity, Cultural Exchange, Culture based Group-Hostility