Isabella Kalaycioglu

As an Executive Assistant in Business Development at Tholl GmbH, I supported management across strategic and operational topics with a strong focus on structure, analysis, and coordination. A core part of my role was the further development of the KPI reporting structure in close collaboration with management, contributing to transparency and data-driven decision-making. I also acted as an interface between internal departments and external partners, ensuring smooth communication and efficient collaboratio

As a working student at METRO.digital, I became part of a People & Culture team driving meaningful change in a tech company at the heart of global wholesale transformation. I took ownership of key HR processes – from supporting the relocation of international professionals to conducting exit interviews that helped shape internal insights. A particularly impactful area of my role involved managing parental leave and maternity protection cases. I served as a trusted point of contact for employees and manager

I completed my apprenticeship as an industrial clerk in under two years – significantly shortening the usual three-year program. During this time, I rotated through nine different departments, including finance, sales, procurement, HR, and logistics. These hands-on experiences gave me a well-rounded understanding of internal processes and how economic decisions are interconnected across different areas of a company. The fast pace taught me to adapt quickly, think cross-functionally, and take responsibility