ELKE BOEVER SCHMIDT - VOLUNTEER

Posted on Wed March 8, 2017.

My vision is to build a bridge between economy and the education as I am convinced that this is a win-win-situation for all stakeholder of this beautiful project.

My husband, our two children (2.5 and 4 years old) and I live a very good life in Vienna. We have our own real estate company which gives us a lot of joy to work with. Although my daily work lies in the field of housing I started my career in the tourism industry.

At Semmering, Austria I attended the ITM – International Institute for tourism and management. After these two years I completed my education in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands with the Bachelor of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management. Back in Austria I did a 12 month internship at the Hotel Astoria, Austria Trend Hotel in various management departments. There I got a very good insight in all different areas of running a hotel. After this practical education I was hired by a consulting company which focused on the development, marketing and transfer of national and international education, vocational and training projects. My next step led me to an Austrian political party where I was responsible for implementing charity projects. My final function before my maternity leave was managing director for an organisation which supports Austrians in financial need.

My vision is to build a bridge between economy and the education as I am convinced that this is a win-win-situation for all stakeholder of this beautiful project.