Beatrice Knoll
About Beatrice Knoll
Beatrice Knoll is a Development Officer at FOUR PAWS in Vienna, with extensive experience in human resources, instructional design, and organizational development.
Title and Role
Beatrice Knoll serves as a Development Officer at FOUR PAWS. She has been with the organization since 2018, applying her skills in development and management. FOUR PAWS, located in Vienna, is where she executes her responsibilities in fostering and advancing the charity's mission.
Previous Positions at FOUR PAWS
Before her current role, Beatrice was the Executive Assistant to the Chief Programme Officer from 2017 to 2019 and a Front Desk Officer from 2015 to 2017, both positions held in Vienna. Each role provided her with valuable experience in administration and operational support within a leading international animal welfare organization.
Experience in Human Resources and Management
Prior to joining FOUR PAWS, Beatrice worked at Shell as Human Resources Support from 2013 to 2015 in Vienna, and as a Resort Manager for SKITEAM4 LTD in Salzburg and HTS Total Ski in Tirol, gaining diverse experience in resource management and operational execution.
Education and Academic Background
Beatrice Knoll achieved a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Fachhochschule des bfi Wien, studying from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies from Universität Wien, completed in 2012, and attended Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt for a year, studying Business Consultancy International in 2008.
Professional Initiatives and Projects
Beatrice implemented several key initiatives at FOUR PAWS, including the establishment of a Learning Management System and the creation of internal guidelines for instructional design. She developed a virtual onboarding journey, standard operating procedures for Learning and Development, and the 'Learning Wednesdays' initiative. Additionally, she co-developed an agility model and an internal awards program to celebrate organizational successes.
Technical Expertise and Collaboration Tools
She has expertise in various collaboration tools, having scouted, tested, and supported new applications for optimized teamwork. Her proficiency includes providing use-case recommendations for Microsoft 365 apps and co-developing parts of the organization's intranet, ensuring smooth internal communication and resource management.