Daniela Pflederer
Tres Cantos,Spain
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 20 years expertise in multinational and fast-faced, private equity packed environments, complemented by strong organisational and planning skills. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools, including CoPilot. Adept at active listening and intercultural communication, with a focus on enhancing verbal and written communication in several European languages. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive efficiency and foster effective collaboration.
Overview
6
6
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
GROUP COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Castolin Eutectic Holding GmbH
Madrid, Spain
2026.01 - Current
- Managed group compliance helpline and followed up on compliance cases to ensure resolution.
- Coordinated compliance case follow-ups, facilitating closure of outstanding issues.
- Managed online compliance training, ensuring group-wide completion and adherence to compliance standards.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & PARALEGAL
Castolin Eutectic Holding GmbH
Kriftel, Germany
2022.06 - 2026.07
- Supported CEO, CFO, and CPCO in daily operations, facilitating efficient management and decision-making.
- Coordinated schedules for C-level executives, ensuring timely appointments and efficient time management.
- Independently organising business trips for CEO, CFO and CPCO in timely manner, including preparatory and follow-up work
- Planning, organising and following up on virtual and face-to-face meetings, as well as team events with shareholders and (financial) management
- Coordinated and organised interviews for senior executives, enhancing candidate selection process and leadership team quality.
- Communication with external stakeholders (notaries, solicitors, landlords, estate agents, banks, auditors)
- Management and maintenance of the group’s legal documentation
- Managed local ad hoc tasks independently, ensuring timely resolution and support for executive needs.
ASSISTANT TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT Sales & Marketing
Robert Bosch España S.L.U
Madrid, Spain
2008.07 - 2022.05
- Coordinated national and international travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics and timely expense claim processing.
- Acted as primary contact for Iberia, Africa, and Latin America offices, enhancing communication and collaboration across regions.
- Communicated with internal and external stakeholders to align requests and timelines.
- Booked and presented meeting calendars, rooms, and attendance schedules for teams.
- Ordered office supplies and IT equipment, processed invoices, and maintained records.
- Managed access and identity protocols to ensure secure system entry and compliance with data protection standards.
- Acted as GDPR contact person and managed data subject enquiries.
- Acted as data security officer and facilitated privacy and protection processes.
- Prepared for internal audits and executed audit actions across departments.
- Managed maintenance activities to keep office systems running reliably.
- Organised incoming mail handling and routed items to correct recipients.
- Coordinated global employee survey across Iberia, Africa and Latin America.
ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, TEAM ASSISTANT
Robert Bosch GmbH
Stuttgart, Germany
2004.11 - 2008.08
- Coordinated team meetings to enhance communication and productivity.
- Processed invoices, ensuring timely payments.
- Answered phone calls promptly, providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained digital database, enhancing ease of access to information.
- Sustained high levels of organisation with attention to detail.
- Handled confidential information, maintaining discretion and integrity.
- Made travel arrangements, ensuring optimal time management.
- Managed executives' schedules for improved daily workflow.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Controlling
Manpower Group / Robert Bosch GmbH
Stuttgart, Germany
2004.10 - 2004.12
- Maintained secretarial duties during maternity leave to support uninterrupted office operations.
ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Controlling
Manpower Group / Robert Bosch GmbH
Schwieberdingen, Germany
2004.09 - 2004.10
- Provided administrative support during holiday cover for secretary, ensuring continuity of operations and timely communication within department.
ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Motorsports
Manpower Group / Bosch Engineering GmbH
Markgröningen
2004.08 - 2004.09
- Temporary Secretary
ASSISTANT TO THE GROUP HEAD, Chassis Systems
Manpower Group / Robert Bosch GmbH
Abstatt
2004.06 - 2004.08
- Performed holiday cover for secretary
INTERNSHIP AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Town Hall, City of Reims
Reims, France
2004.01 - 2004.05
- General administrative duties
- Written and oral correspondence
INTERNSHIP AS TRANSLATOR AND ASSISTANT
Fundación César Manrique
MADRID / LANZAROTE, SPAIN
2003.08 - 2004.01
- Assisted with the cataloging of paintings by the Spanish artist César Manrique
- Handled telephone calls and translating them into Spanish
- Correspondence (verbal / written) in German based on Spanish templates
- Filed for subsequent cataloging
Education
STATE-CERTIFIED EUROPEAN SECRETARY - Business Correspondance & Business Administration
Kolping Bildungswerk
Heilbronn, Germany 2001.08 - 2003.07
STATE-CERTIFIED BUSINESS ASSISTANT, VOCATIONAL A-LEVEL - Business Correspondance & Business Administration
Vocational College For Foreign Languages, Andreas-Schneider-Schule
Heilbronn-Böckingen, Germany 1999.08 - 2001.07
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Organizational and planning skills
- Active listening and communication
- Verbal and written communication
- SAP R3 HR expertise
- Digital communication tools
- Intercultural communication skills
- Copilot proficiency
- Exceptional attention to detail
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Native language(s): GERMAN
Fluent
SPANISH: Listening C2, Reading C2, Coherent speaking C2, Taking part in conversations C2, Writing C2
Fluent
ENGLISH: Listening C2, Reading C2, Coherent speaking C2, Taking part in conversations C2, Writing C2
Fluent
PORTUGAL: Listening B2, Reading C1, Coherent speaking B2, Taking part in conversations B2, Writing C1
Upper intermediate
FRENCH: Listening B2, Reading B2, Coherent speaking B2, Taking part in conversations B1, Writing B2
Upper intermediate
ITALIAN: Listening A2, Reading A2, Coherent speaking A1, Taking part in conversations A1, Writing A1
Beginner
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Sport (diving, running), travelling, cooking
COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE
- Various further training courses in the field of assistant roles
- Modern secretarial skills, efficient time management, professional PowerPoint presentations, communication and problem-solving methods, emotional intelligence, the Copilot pilot project, rule-based versus risk-based compliance
- First-aid training
Affiliations
- Sports (diving, running), travelling, cooking
Timeline
GROUP COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Castolin Eutectic Holding GmbH
2026.01 - Current
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & PARALEGAL
Castolin Eutectic Holding GmbH
2022.06 - 2026.07
ASSISTANT TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT Sales & Marketing
Robert Bosch España S.L.U
2008.07 - 2022.05
ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, TEAM ASSISTANT
Robert Bosch GmbH
2004.11 - 2008.08
ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Controlling
Manpower Group / Robert Bosch GmbH
2004.10 - 2004.12
ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Controlling
Manpower Group / Robert Bosch GmbH
2004.09 - 2004.10
ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Motorsports
Manpower Group / Bosch Engineering GmbH
2004.08 - 2004.09
ASSISTANT TO THE GROUP HEAD, Chassis Systems
Manpower Group / Robert Bosch GmbH
2004.06 - 2004.08
INTERNSHIP AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Town Hall, City of Reims
2004.01 - 2004.05
INTERNSHIP AS TRANSLATOR AND ASSISTANT
Fundación César Manrique
2003.08 - 2004.01
STATE-CERTIFIED EUROPEAN SECRETARY - Business Correspondance & Business Administration
Kolping Bildungswerk
2001.08 - 2003.07
STATE-CERTIFIED BUSINESS ASSISTANT, VOCATIONAL A-LEVEL - Business Correspondance & Business Administration
Vocational College For Foreign Languages, Andreas-Schneider-Schule
1999.08 - 2001.07