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PATRICK
Corporate trainer at WEFIT since 3 Years
Zurich, Switzerland
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German
161
Learners
1413
Courses given
4.9/5
158 opinion
2022
Member since
About
Ever since my first international experience brought me to Germany, I have had the interest to live and work overseas. Other cultures have fascinated me and learning the local language is the best way to learn other cultures, break down stereotypes and find common ground. I have been to over 50 countries world wide for business and pleasure and look forward to seeing new places and meeting new people. My wife is German and we are raising our children to be bilingual.
What is your life moto or favourite quote?
Focus on the solution, not on the problem.
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 luxuries would you choose and why?
A solar powered satellite messenger, flare gun and an Aperol Spritz.
If I had a super power, what would it be and why?
The best super power would be to fly around like Superman. Now what to do with luggage?
Professional experience
Sept 2016
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Today
Self Employed
Zurich, Switzerland
Representative for sales into Africa, language training and Real Estate Management
Jan 2004
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Aug 2016
Sales and Marketing
Munich, Germany
I started my own company in Export trade which focused on sales to Africa. I have really enjoyed the friendships that I developed in business throughout Africa.
Oct 1999
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Sept 2003
Far East Area Manager
Munich, Germany
Exported European products to the Far East. My fondest memory was developing relationships with our Russian supplier and breaking down 'cold war' stereotypes about the Russians.
Dec 1995
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Sept 1999
Export Sales
Düsseldorf, Germany
I worked in export sales to our Asian customers and handling the domestic export logistics and documentation.
Dec 1994
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Jun 1995
IT Support and Data analysis
Ulm, Germany
I helped the IT department convert their server based IT system to a PC based system
Formation
Aug 1987
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Jan 1992
International Business
I studied International Business and German
Badges
Great Conversation (107)
Choicest Cultural Insights (59)
Super Structured Lessons (53)
Spoken languages
English
German
French
Professional expertise
| Domain | Practice | Teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce / Distribution | 15/20 Years | 10/15 Years |
| Real Estate | 4 Years | 0 an |
| Transport / Logistics / Post | 15/20 Years | 10/15 Years |
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