Ira-Sofia Giovanetti
Organizational Development & Change Strategist at BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution / US- Claim this Profile
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Englisch Professional working proficiency
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Spanisch Limited working proficiency
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Französisch Elementary proficiency
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Deutsch Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Boaz Soifer
My professional relationship with Ira has been one of the most rewarding of my career. She is uniquely committed to her development and has actively sought feedback and mentorship - and, more than most, integrates the resulting insights into her process and her work. Ira is a highly talented coordinator and any project we were involved in together benefitted from her genuine love for connecting people, combined with her ability to organize and keep track of the details. One of the most fun projects we worked on together was a creative approach to leadership development. She also has taken the lead on post-merger integrations. Managing BayWa's integration of Beacon Solar in 2022 was an especially challenging project in which her talents were honed. It has been a pleasure to see Ira step into more leadership roles recently. Her keen interest in organizational development has led her to her current position, where she is moving beyond coordination into "organizational thinking," and is having a broader impact on the direction of the company. She was also chosen for BayWa r.e.'s exclusive "FLEX" leadership program in 2022, which selects fewer than 20 people per year in an organization of over 4,000 team members. She made the most of this opportunity both in terms of learning new skills and building her global network. Because of her passion for learning and her talents for connecting people, working in teams, self-improvement, and organizational health Ira is truly an asset to BayWa r.e. I am excited to see how Ira and her career continue to blossom.
Stefanie Wolter
I worked together with Ira at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG in 2017 and got to support with her onboarding in our department. I was extremely pleased to discover that she was a quick study and highly adaptive to the new environment. With her friendly and open demeanor she fit right into the team from day one and grew to become a vital part of the distribution department. It was a pleasure working with her. Not only did her organizational skills and Excel affinity help make everyone's day-to-day tasks more efficient, but she also was a favorite for her positive and professional attitude, even when deadlines were tight. Her passion for diversity was obvious from the start and she never shied away from speaking up for others and always followed her belief in equal rights and inclusion with action. Hence I am happy to see her further pursuing her passion and getting involved in DEI activities in and outside of work. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or would like to discuss Ira’s qualifications and skills in greater detail. Anyone would be lucky having Ira on her team. Sincerely, Stefanie Wolter
Boaz Soifer
My professional relationship with Ira has been one of the most rewarding of my career. She is uniquely committed to her development and has actively sought feedback and mentorship - and, more than most, integrates the resulting insights into her process and her work. Ira is a highly talented coordinator and any project we were involved in together benefitted from her genuine love for connecting people, combined with her ability to organize and keep track of the details. One of the most fun projects we worked on together was a creative approach to leadership development. She also has taken the lead on post-merger integrations. Managing BayWa's integration of Beacon Solar in 2022 was an especially challenging project in which her talents were honed. It has been a pleasure to see Ira step into more leadership roles recently. Her keen interest in organizational development has led her to her current position, where she is moving beyond coordination into "organizational thinking," and is having a broader impact on the direction of the company. She was also chosen for BayWa r.e.'s exclusive "FLEX" leadership program in 2022, which selects fewer than 20 people per year in an organization of over 4,000 team members. She made the most of this opportunity both in terms of learning new skills and building her global network. Because of her passion for learning and her talents for connecting people, working in teams, self-improvement, and organizational health Ira is truly an asset to BayWa r.e. I am excited to see how Ira and her career continue to blossom.
Stefanie Wolter
I worked together with Ira at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG in 2017 and got to support with her onboarding in our department. I was extremely pleased to discover that she was a quick study and highly adaptive to the new environment. With her friendly and open demeanor she fit right into the team from day one and grew to become a vital part of the distribution department. It was a pleasure working with her. Not only did her organizational skills and Excel affinity help make everyone's day-to-day tasks more efficient, but she also was a favorite for her positive and professional attitude, even when deadlines were tight. Her passion for diversity was obvious from the start and she never shied away from speaking up for others and always followed her belief in equal rights and inclusion with action. Hence I am happy to see her further pursuing her passion and getting involved in DEI activities in and outside of work. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or would like to discuss Ira’s qualifications and skills in greater detail. Anyone would be lucky having Ira on her team. Sincerely, Stefanie Wolter
Boaz Soifer
My professional relationship with Ira has been one of the most rewarding of my career. She is uniquely committed to her development and has actively sought feedback and mentorship - and, more than most, integrates the resulting insights into her process and her work. Ira is a highly talented coordinator and any project we were involved in together benefitted from her genuine love for connecting people, combined with her ability to organize and keep track of the details. One of the most fun projects we worked on together was a creative approach to leadership development. She also has taken the lead on post-merger integrations. Managing BayWa's integration of Beacon Solar in 2022 was an especially challenging project in which her talents were honed. It has been a pleasure to see Ira step into more leadership roles recently. Her keen interest in organizational development has led her to her current position, where she is moving beyond coordination into "organizational thinking," and is having a broader impact on the direction of the company. She was also chosen for BayWa r.e.'s exclusive "FLEX" leadership program in 2022, which selects fewer than 20 people per year in an organization of over 4,000 team members. She made the most of this opportunity both in terms of learning new skills and building her global network. Because of her passion for learning and her talents for connecting people, working in teams, self-improvement, and organizational health Ira is truly an asset to BayWa r.e. I am excited to see how Ira and her career continue to blossom.
Stefanie Wolter
I worked together with Ira at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG in 2017 and got to support with her onboarding in our department. I was extremely pleased to discover that she was a quick study and highly adaptive to the new environment. With her friendly and open demeanor she fit right into the team from day one and grew to become a vital part of the distribution department. It was a pleasure working with her. Not only did her organizational skills and Excel affinity help make everyone's day-to-day tasks more efficient, but she also was a favorite for her positive and professional attitude, even when deadlines were tight. Her passion for diversity was obvious from the start and she never shied away from speaking up for others and always followed her belief in equal rights and inclusion with action. Hence I am happy to see her further pursuing her passion and getting involved in DEI activities in and outside of work. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or would like to discuss Ira’s qualifications and skills in greater detail. Anyone would be lucky having Ira on her team. Sincerely, Stefanie Wolter
Boaz Soifer
My professional relationship with Ira has been one of the most rewarding of my career. She is uniquely committed to her development and has actively sought feedback and mentorship - and, more than most, integrates the resulting insights into her process and her work. Ira is a highly talented coordinator and any project we were involved in together benefitted from her genuine love for connecting people, combined with her ability to organize and keep track of the details. One of the most fun projects we worked on together was a creative approach to leadership development. She also has taken the lead on post-merger integrations. Managing BayWa's integration of Beacon Solar in 2022 was an especially challenging project in which her talents were honed. It has been a pleasure to see Ira step into more leadership roles recently. Her keen interest in organizational development has led her to her current position, where she is moving beyond coordination into "organizational thinking," and is having a broader impact on the direction of the company. She was also chosen for BayWa r.e.'s exclusive "FLEX" leadership program in 2022, which selects fewer than 20 people per year in an organization of over 4,000 team members. She made the most of this opportunity both in terms of learning new skills and building her global network. Because of her passion for learning and her talents for connecting people, working in teams, self-improvement, and organizational health Ira is truly an asset to BayWa r.e. I am excited to see how Ira and her career continue to blossom.
Stefanie Wolter
I worked together with Ira at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG in 2017 and got to support with her onboarding in our department. I was extremely pleased to discover that she was a quick study and highly adaptive to the new environment. With her friendly and open demeanor she fit right into the team from day one and grew to become a vital part of the distribution department. It was a pleasure working with her. Not only did her organizational skills and Excel affinity help make everyone's day-to-day tasks more efficient, but she also was a favorite for her positive and professional attitude, even when deadlines were tight. Her passion for diversity was obvious from the start and she never shied away from speaking up for others and always followed her belief in equal rights and inclusion with action. Hence I am happy to see her further pursuing her passion and getting involved in DEI activities in and outside of work. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or would like to discuss Ira’s qualifications and skills in greater detail. Anyone would be lucky having Ira on her team. Sincerely, Stefanie Wolter
Experience
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BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution / US
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United States
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Solar Electric Power Generation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Organizational Development & Change Strategist
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Nov 2022 - Present
· Maximize ROI on Org Dev initiatives· Increase capability of business leaders to think organizationally· Improve change-readiness and change adoption across the organization· Post-Merger Integration Management - maximizing synergies: cost, capital, revenue. Coordination with Central functions and new company to ensure alignment
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Organizational Development Specialist
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May 2022 - Nov 2022
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Scrum Master, Operational Integration
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Nov 2021 - May 2022
- M&A support pre-acquisition and post-acquisition- Leading the people, communication, and IT workstreams and creating transparency between all the various workstreams - Coordinating the Integration Success efforts to ensure synergies and financial health- Ensuring that the leadership team stays on track to meet their goals by introducing and coaching the team on agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
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Team Lead in People Experience (PX), PX Generalist
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Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
Overseeing recruitment, hiring, onboarding, culture onboarding, training, internship program management- leadership development - payroll- benefits
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Team Lead in People Experience (PX), PX Specialist
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Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
- Recruiting, Hiring, Onboarding, Training- Culture Training- Facilitating 30-60-90 Day Evaluations- Managing the Internship Program- Managing DEI throughout the employee life-cycle- Designing processes, policies and procedures that are in alignment with our company values
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People Experience Program Manager
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
- Diverse Recruiting: Establish recruitment policies and oversee the recruitment of new employees through a DEI lens, ensuring standardized practices- Hiring- New Employee Onboarding: Including Basic Training for New Hires- Leading New Hire Culture Training- Standardizing Evaluation Processes- Supporting PX Team Initiatives- Evaluating current PX policies and procedures and ensuring they are in line with various legislations, and overall company culture and create programs to improve on areas of weakness- Internship Program Management: US-Based Internship Program, German Internship Program- Ongoing Learning and Development- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Organizer- PX Administrator: Responsible for applications, tools and IT-Equipment
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Returns Manager
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
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Transit and Returns Support
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Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
BayWa r.e. is a leading global renewable energy developer, service supplier, wholesaler and energy solutions provider.- Manage in Transit Shipments: Accountable for ensuring in transit shipments are on track to deliver on time and in full- Returns Management: Accountable for returns management. especially in regard to lost / damaged / mis-shipped shipments and customer returns- Mis-billed Freight Invoices: Accountable for entering when needed, reviewing and disputing mis-billed freight invoices in a timely manner to ensure invoices are paid correctly and on time- Continuous Improvement: Accountable for the development of personal growth, and working with fulfillment team as well as other departments as needed to ensure process remain efficient and effective- Diversity & Inclusion committee member
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Sand and Steel Fitness
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr Yoga Coach
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Jul 2020 - Present
Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness at Sand and Steel Fitness CrossFit gym in Alexandria, VA. I help my clients to reach their goals and to become the best version of themselves. - Personal and Group Class Training in person and virtually - Sharing knowledge, tips, and techniques via social media Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness at Sand and Steel Fitness CrossFit gym in Alexandria, VA. I help my clients to reach their goals and to become the best version of themselves. - Personal and Group Class Training in person and virtually - Sharing knowledge, tips, and techniques via social media
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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
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Germany
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship Ethics & Compliance / Diversity & Inclusion
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
Wrote bachelor-thesis with the title: Diversity Management as a Driver for a Successful Acquisition – Post Experiences of Rolls-Royce Power Systems Employees with Cultural Backgrounds from the USA, United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore. Worked closely with Employee Resource Groups. Analysis of: - Ethics & Compliance - Diversity Management - Intercultural Management - M&A processes - Post-Acquisition Experiences Conducted interviews and implemented qualitative content analysis to achieve excellent results.
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Mercedes-Benz AG
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Working Student International Sales Management
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
• Took over full-time position of colleague on maternity leave • Supervised and actively managed the Middle East and North African regions • Implemented sales strategies within the regions I managed • Managed accounts receivables for Southern Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific • Supported development of standardized market entry process • Summarized and analyzed Key Performance Indicators per country • Supported organizing the Sales Executive Summits and International Sales Meetings with sales representatives from all over the world
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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
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Germany
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship Network & Distribution Management
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
• Lead distributor-announcement process • Lead weekly meetings where documents got reviewed before publishing • Distributor revenue monitoring • Analyzed emergency order data for external audits • Created and maintained the internal SharePoint-page • Conducted international surveys for several departments • Supported colleagues in preparing meetings • Lead distributor-announcement process • Lead weekly meetings where documents got reviewed before publishing • Distributor revenue monitoring • Analyzed emergency order data for external audits • Created and maintained the internal SharePoint-page • Conducted international surveys for several departments • Supported colleagues in preparing meetings
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Elektror airsystems gmbh
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Germany
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internship Marketing & Sales
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
• Conducted market research for acquisition of new customers • Translated inquiries and work material from German into English • Updated the customer base through the CRM-System PiSA • Supported product management in determining technical values • Maintained the internal company blog • Supported preparing and organizing trade fair booth • Conducted market research for acquisition of new customers • Translated inquiries and work material from German into English • Updated the customer base through the CRM-System PiSA • Supported product management in determining technical values • Maintained the internal company blog • Supported preparing and organizing trade fair booth
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Cultural Care Au Pair
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Au Pair
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
Au Pair for an American family in Arlington, Virginia Cultural Exchange Program - Cared for two children - English Language Class: LADO International College, Grade Average: A - Sojourner Douglass College: Understanding American Culture and Government Au Pair for an American family in Arlington, Virginia Cultural Exchange Program - Cared for two children - English Language Class: LADO International College, Grade Average: A - Sojourner Douglass College: Understanding American Culture and Government
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Horst Mosolf GmbH & Co. KG
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Kirchheim unter Teck
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Apprenticeship Logistics
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2013
Apprenticeship as a forwarding agent - Completed job rotation in 12 departments and focused on national and international logistical processes. - Human Resources: Gained insight in payment systems and training opportunities - International Sales: Managed Spanish and Austrian markets - Order Management: Took orders via phone and processed email inquiries through SAP - Fleet Management: Handled big data, got very proficient in Excel - Accounting: Processed booking records and handled invoices - Quality Management: Customer care via phone, developed preventive measures to avoid accidents - Customer Management: Processed customer concerns and solved issues - Damage Management: Documentation of accidents, proved great attention to detail - Inventory: Counted and documented inventory, supervised incoming and outgoing goods - Used Cars Management: Handled order management of used cars, dealt with various administrative tasks - Executive Secretary: Booked flights, managed appointments, prepared meetings - Business Development: Worked together with Indian counterpart on market entry strategy Apprenticeship was shortened due to outstanding school performance.
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Nürtingen-Geislingen University (HfWU)
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University of Mississippi
Business, Management, Marketing und verbundene unterstützende Dienste -
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Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Business, Management, Marketing und verbundene unterstützende Dienste
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