Katharina Ditzinger
About Katharina Ditzinger
Katharina Ditzinger is an Executive Assistant at Forto in Berlin, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in event organization, member support, and administrative management.
Work at Forto
Katharina Ditzinger has been serving as an Executive Assistant at Forto since 2021. In her role, she manages various administrative tasks, including bookkeeping, cash management, and travel expense accounting. Ditzinger is responsible for organizing and executing societal and political events, commission meetings, and sectional events, contributing to the smooth operation of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ditzinger has a diverse educational background. She studied at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, where she earned a Magister Artium in Musikwissenschaft from 1991 to 1997. She furthered her studies at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, achieving a Diplom/Masters in Kultur- und Medienmanagement from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, she attended Université de Picardie Jules Verne, studying French and obtaining a Diplôme d’Etudes Françaises in 1995. In 2007, she completed a Certificate in Teaching German as a Foreign Language at Goethe-Institut München.
Professional Background
Before joining Forto, Ditzinger held various positions in different organizations. She worked at Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V. from 2017 to 2020, where she served as Assistentin des Landesgeschäftsführers Berlin-Brandenburg and later as Leitung Back-Office für Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftspolitik in 2021. Prior to that, she was employed at Osiris Trading in various roles, including Floor Manager and German Team Leader, from 2009 to 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Event Management Experience
In her capacity as an Executive Assistant, Ditzinger has organized and executed numerous societal and political events. This includes managing commission meetings and sectional events, showcasing her ability to handle complex logistical arrangements and coordinate with various stakeholders. Her experience in event management is a key aspect of her professional skill set.
Member Support and Acquisition Activities
Ditzinger has engaged in member support and acquisition activities throughout her career. In her previous role at Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V., she was involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing member engagement and expanding the organization's membership base. This experience reflects her commitment to fostering relationships and supporting organizational growth.