I am a trained biologist (PhD), consultant, grant and donor manager, fundraiser and therapist. Writing, editing and proofreading has been an essential element in all my professional work as a technical writer, scientist, manager, proposal writer and PR specialist. Please visit my LinkedIn profile for more details. or contact me directly. Languages: German (mother tongue), English (C2), French (C1), Russian (basic).

Marina Alexandra Ichikawa

I am a trained biologist (PhD), consultant, grant and donor manager, fundraiser and therapist. Writing, editing and proofreading has been an essential element in all my professional work as a technical writer, scientist, manager, proposal writer and PR specialist. Please visit my LinkedIn profile for more details. or contact me directly. Languages: German (mother tongue), English (C2), French (C1), Russian (basic).

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I am a trained biologist (PhD), consultant, grant and donor manager, fundraiser and therapist. Writing, editing and proofreading has been an essential element in all my professional work as a technical writer, scientist, manager, proposal writer and PR specialist.
Please visit my LinkedIn profile for more details. or contact me directly.
Languages: German (mother tongue), English (C2), French (C1), Russian (basic).

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Russian
Beginner
Bulgarian
Beginner
Polish
Beginner

Work Experience

Opener/Client acquisition at Raitify
September 1, 2025 - Present
AI rating management in the tourism sector; opening and client acquisition across D-A-CH regions for diverse clients.
Sales partner at RINGANA Austria
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and Chairwoman at Associations cultiply & hemispheres
May 1, 2020 - Present
Founder and chairwoman of cross-cultural associations and hemispheric collaboration initiatives.
Senior Client Manager (SCM) at Environment Agency Austria
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Senior International Affairs Officer at Environment Agency Austria
September 1, 2021 - October 31, 2023
Senior Evaluation Manager at Environment Agency Austria
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021
Senior Bid Manager at Environment Agency Austria
June 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
International Cooperation Officer, Alliance Manager at Environment Agency Austria
October 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
International Project Manager, NCP Marine & International Waters (EEA) at Environment Agency Austria
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2012
Resident Twinning Advisor (RTA) LV at Environment Agency Austria
June 1, 2006 - August 31, 2007
Program Manager at proVISION
December 1, 2003 - March 31, 2005
Translator at Orangemarine (F)
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Translator at Centre Européen de Coopération Juridique
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Shiatsu Practitioner at Self-employed
January 1, 2011 - Present
Therapy & coaching in UK/France/Austria/CH.
Bid/Proposals Manager at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Head of Department International Project and Program Management at FAA Holding
November 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
National Expert at EMI (Environment - Markets International)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Consultant / Grant Manager at Austrian Biofuel Exchange (ABEX) / TeleM TV Programm GmbH / Energy Centre Ceske Budejovice
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 2002
Country Coordinator at ECOTEC Ltd., EC DGENV
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Scientific Evaluator at European Commission (EC), DG ENV
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Project Manager at Self-employed consultant
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2001
Project management across AT, RU-Siberia and other regions.
Project Manager at t.r.b./iC
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Campaign and Grant Manager at NGOs (BirdLife, CARE, WWF, Institute for Applied Ecology, Greenpeace (AT))
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1990
Scientist at Kyoto University/Seto Marine Biological Laboratory
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992
Sales Manager, Setter/Closer at Diverse clients
January 1, 1992 - Present
Sales management, inbound/outbound, setting and closing deals with private individuals, enterprises, institutions, and authorities across AT, CH, UK, CZ.
Resident Twinning Advisor (RTA) LV at Environment Agency Austria / Latvia program
June 1, 2006 - August 31, 2007
Temporary advisory role supporting twinning projects in Latvia.
Country Coordinator at EC, DG ENV
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Country coordinator for environmental projects within DG ENV.
Project Manager at t.r.b./iC
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2001
Project management across multiple Central European countries.
Campaign and Grant Manager at NGOs (BirdLife, CARE, WWF, Institute for Applied Ecology, Greenpeace)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1990
Campaign and grant management for multiple NGO programs.

Education

Certificate at AdEvolve
January 1, 2025 - December 11, 2025
Face Yoga Teacher at Bodhi School of Yoga
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
IPMA Project Manager Level D at esadtpm (École Supérieure d’Art et de Design Toulon Provence Méditerranée, France)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Visual Arts at École Supérieure d’Art et de Design Toulon Provence Méditerranée
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Certified Shiatsu Practitioner at Shiatsu College
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Diploma in Slavic Languages at University of Vienna
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Post-doctoral Fellowship at Kyoto University, Seto Marine Biological Laboratory
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992
PhD in Life Sciences (Biology) at University of Vienna
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1989
Arts High School Diploma at Höhere Internatsschule des Bundes
January 1, 1969 - December 31, 1977
Certificate at AdEvolve Marketing Management
January 1, 2025 - December 18, 2025
Face Yoga Teacher at Bodhi School of Yoga
January 1, 2023 - December 18, 2025
IPMA Project Manager Level D at IPMA (Austria)
January 1, 2020 - December 18, 2025
Visual arts at École Supérieure d’Art et de Design Toulon Provence Méditerranée
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Certified Shiatsu Practitioner at Shiatsu College
January 1, 2008 - December 18, 2025
Diploma at University of Vienna
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Kyoto University, Seto Marine Biological Laboratory
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Post-graduate SAP Fellowship Program at SAP Fellowship Program
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
PhD/Doctorate at University of Vienna
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1989
HS Diploma at Höhere Internatsschule des Bundes
January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1977

Qualifications

PhD in Life Sciences (Biology)
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1989
Diploma in Slavic Languages
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Post-doctoral Fellowship
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992
SAP Fellowship Program (Post-graduate)
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
IPMA Project Manager Level D
January 1, 2020 - December 18, 2025
Face Yoga Teacher
January 1, 2023 - December 18, 2025
Certified Shiatsu Practitioner
January 1, 2008 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government