Studied political science and law at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Subsequent internship with the Born Higher Regional Court in Celle; completion of 2nd State Examination in Law
1994: became a public employee with the Federal State of Berlin at the Senate Administration for Finances, District Office of Köpenick; the Senate Administration for Health and Social Affairs; as well as the Senate Administration of the Interior
Since 1995: trainee instructor
Since June 2004: Chancellor of the Hanns Eisler Music School Berlin