Amir A. Karim
Amir A. Karim
Educator
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Entrepreneur
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Public Speaker
About
"People and their experiences have always been at the heart of everything I do. Combining social sciences with design thinking and hands-on entrepreneurship in the travel sector, I’ve built a career focused on meaningful and practical solutions. My mission is to guide young creatives, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts in making their voices heard."
"People and their experiences have always been at the heart of everything I do. Combining social sciences with design thinking and hands-on entrepreneurship in the travel sector, I’ve built a career focused on meaningful and practical solutions. My mission is to guide young creatives, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts in making their voices heard."
Teaching
Teaching communication and public speaking skills to bachelor and master students from all around the world. My focus is on practical techniques and critical thinking abilities through interactive lectures that combine engaging presentations with hands-on exercises.
Public Speaking
For more than ten years, I've been hosting events, leading panel discussions, and speaking to large audiences. My main focus is on clear communication and authentic presentation, all while treating public speaking as a true art form.
Experience Design
My work ranges from leading workshops, events, and classes to designing travel itineraries and a full year of university life. I concentrate on creating impactful interactions that resonate with all audiences, making sure that each journey — whether physical or intellectual — is thoughtfully designed and memorable.
Tour Guiding
Guiding international travelers across Central Europe, I balance seamless logistics with engaging experiences. My focus is always on making history, culture, and local stories come to life, ensuring each trip is both smooth and memorable.
Recent Highlights
Event Hosting
The 2023 Graduation Ceremony of Harbour.Space University at Fundació Joan Miró. The event was four hours long with approx. 150 attendees while also being live broadcasted on YouTube.
Event Hosting
The 2023 Graduation Ceremony of Harbour.Space University at Fundació Joan Miró. The event was four hours long with approx. 150 attendees while also being live broadcasted on YouTube.
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My Offer
—> Hosting Corporate Events
—> Team Building Events
Teaching Higher Education
A two-week intensive course on communication and public speaking, with 29 international students. The class was taught at the Barcelona campus of Harbour.Space University.
Teaching Higher Education
A two-week intensive course on communication and public speaking, with 29 international students. The class was taught at the Barcelona campus of Harbour.Space University.
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My Offer
—> Intensive Courses
—> Workshops
—> One-on-One Sessions
Moderating Discussions
Organisation & moderation of a one hour panel discussion with three guests, discussing Success Strategies for Young Professionals.
Moderating Discussions
Organisation & moderation of a one hour panel discussion with three guests, discussing Success Strategies for Young Professionals.
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My Offer
—> Moderating Panel Discussions
—> Individual Interviews
Experience
Harbour.Space University
2021 - Present
Lecturer | Head of Communication | Service Designer
Taught transdisciplinary development studies to bachelor students over two semesters, engaging groups of approximately 20 students per class. Focused on integrating essential perspectives from various social sciences and applying them to the case study of South Korea, teaching holistic understanding and critical thinking.
Skills:
Higher Education Teaching · Public Speaking · UX/UI Design · Community Management · Copywriting · Strategic Communications
Harbour.Space University
2021 - Present
Lecturer | Head of Communication | Service Designer
Taught transdisciplinary development studies to bachelor students over two semesters, engaging groups of approximately 20 students per class. Focused on integrating essential perspectives from various social sciences and applying them to the case study of South Korea, teaching holistic understanding and critical thinking.
Skills:
Higher Education Teaching · Public Speaking · UX/UI Design · Community Management · Copywriting · Strategic Communications
Harbour.Space University
2021 - Present
Lecturer | Head of Communication | Service Designer
Taught transdisciplinary development studies to bachelor students over two semesters, engaging groups of approximately 20 students per class. Focused on integrating essential perspectives from various social sciences and applying them to the case study of South Korea, teaching holistic understanding and critical thinking.
Skills
Higher Education Teaching · Public Speaking · UX/UI Design · Community Management · Copywriting · Strategic Communications
ourVienna
2020 - Present
Founder
Founded an online portal for tourists visiting Vienna, offering tips and tricks on what to do, where to eat, and how to get around. Created multiple self-guided tours, enabling tourists to explore neighborhoods off the beaten track at their own pace. Responsible for the entire content and co-designed the website, ensuring a user-friendly and informative experience for visitors.
Skills:
Social Entrepreneurship · UX/UI Design · Web Content Creation · Copywriting
ourVienna
2020 - Present
Founder
Founded an online portal for tourists visiting Vienna, offering tips and tricks on what to do, where to eat, and how to get around. Created multiple self-guided tours, enabling tourists to explore neighborhoods off the beaten track at their own pace. Responsible for the entire content and co-designed the website, ensuring a user-friendly and informative experience for visitors.
Skills:
Social Entrepreneurship · UX/UI Design · Web Content Creation · Copywriting
ourVienna
2020 - Present
Founder
Founded an online portal for tourists visiting Vienna, offering tips and tricks on what to do, where to eat, and how to get around. Created multiple self-guided tours, enabling tourists to explore neighborhoods off the beaten track at their own pace. Responsible for the entire content and co-designed the website, ensuring a user-friendly and informative experience for visitors.
Skills
Social Entrepreneurship · UX/UI Design · Web Content Creation · Copywriting
Grand Circle Cruise Lines
2015 - Present
Senior Cruise Manager
Primarily worked in a leading position among teams of 3-4 guides on a variety of cruise programs that include the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Mosel. Held organizational responsibility for executing the program and providing informative guidance to predominantly older American travelers while simultaneously developing new travel products for the company.
Skills:
Experience Design · Community Management · Interpersonal Skills
Grand Circle Cruise Lines
2015 - Present
Senior Cruise Manager
Primarily worked in a leading position among teams of 3-4 guides on a variety of cruise programs that include the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Mosel. Held organizational responsibility for executing the program and providing informative guidance to predominantly older American travelers while simultaneously developing new travel products for the company.
Skills:
Experience Design · Community Management · Interpersonal Skills
Grand Circle Cruise Lines
2015 - Present
Senior Cruise Manager
Primarily worked in a leading position among teams of 3-4 guides on a variety of cruise programs that include the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Mosel. Held organizational responsibility for executing the program and providing informative guidance to predominantly older American travelers while simultaneously developing new travel products for the company.
Skills
Experience Design · Community Management · Interpersonal Skills
Vienna Explorer
2015 - Present
Tour Consultant
Established new partnerships with international travel agencies and developed innovative travel products to expand business opportunities. Trained guides to improve their customer service and public speaking skills, ensuring high-quality tours and exceptional guest satisfaction. Worked as a local guide, providing in-depth knowledge and personalized experiences to international travelers.
Skills:
Entrepreneurship · Strategic Communications · Intercultural Communications
Vienna Explorer
2015 - Present
Tour Consultant
Established new partnerships with international travel agencies and developed innovative travel products to expand business opportunities. Trained guides to improve their customer service and public speaking skills, ensuring high-quality tours and exceptional guest satisfaction. Worked as a local guide, providing in-depth knowledge and personalized experiences to international travelers.
Skills:
Entrepreneurship · Strategic Communications · Intercultural Communications
Vienna Explorer
2015 - Present
Tour Consultant
Established new partnerships with international travel agencies and developed innovative travel products to expand business opportunities. Trained guides to improve their customer service and public speaking skills, ensuring high-quality tours and exceptional guest satisfaction. Worked as a local guide, providing in-depth knowledge and personalized experiences to international travelers.
Skills
Entrepreneurship · Strategic Communications · Intercultural Communications
Education First
2014 - 2019
Tour Director
Hosted and guided American school groups through a multitude of travel itineraries covering all of Central Europe. On the one hand, managed organizational responsibilities, including coordinating logistics with partners, executing time sensitive schedules, and ensuring safety protocols. On the other, focused on providing engaging and educational experiences, ensuring students gained a deep appreciation and understanding of Europe's history, culture, and people.
Skills:
Interpersonal Skills · Service Design · Intercultural Communications
Education First
2014 - 2019
Tour Director
Hosted and guided American school groups through a multitude of travel itineraries covering all of Central Europe. On the one hand, managed organizational responsibilities, including coordinating logistics with partners, executing time sensitive schedules, and ensuring safety protocols. On the other, focused on providing engaging and educational experiences, ensuring students gained a deep appreciation and understanding of Europe's history, culture, and people.
Skills:
Interpersonal Skills · Service Design · Intercultural Communications
Education First
2014 - 2019
Tour Director
Hosted and guided American school groups through a multitude of travel itineraries covering all of Central Europe. On the one hand, managed organizational responsibilities, including coordinating logistics with partners, executing time sensitive schedules, and ensuring safety protocols. On the other, focused on providing engaging and educational experiences, ensuring students gained a deep appreciation and understanding of Europe's history, culture, and people.
Skills
Interpersonal Skills · Service Design · Intercultural Communications
University of Vienna
2012 - 2013
Academic Tutor
Taught transdisciplinary development studies to bachelor students over two semesters, engaging groups of approximately 20 students per class. Focused on integrating essential perspectives from various social sciences and applying them to the case study of South Korea, teaching holistic understanding and critical thinking.
Skills:
Higher Education Teaching · Public Speaking · Research Methodologies
University of Vienna
2012 - 2013
Academic Tutor
Taught transdisciplinary development studies to bachelor students over two semesters, engaging groups of approximately 20 students per class. Focused on integrating essential perspectives from various social sciences and applying them to the case study of South Korea, teaching holistic understanding and critical thinking.
Skills:
Higher Education Teaching · Public Speaking · Research Methodologies
University of Vienna
2012 - 2013
Academic Tutor
Taught transdisciplinary development studies to bachelor students over two semesters, engaging groups of approximately 20 students per class. Focused on integrating essential perspectives from various social sciences and applying them to the case study of South Korea, teaching holistic understanding and critical thinking.
Skills
Higher Education Teaching · Public Speaking · Research Methodologies
Education
University of Vienna
Bachelor in International Development
Specialisations
Sociology | Law | Theory of Science
Seoul National University
Exchange Semester
Specialisations
Development Studies | Korean Studies
Vienna University of Economics and Business
Social Skills Training
Specialisations
Rhetorical Skills | Body Language | Communications Training
Harbour.Space University
Master in Interaction Design
Specialisations
UX/UI Design | Experience Design | Branding | 2D Motion
Amir A. Karim