Torsten Daerr / ESL Professional

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Has strong linguistic background including excellent command of the English and Russian language and first class training and communication skills as well as a deep understanding of the European Further Education market. Looking for a role that includes particular attention to individual student's specific linguistic training needs, allowing him/her to contribute to corporate identity. Within the scope of the teaching programs, always creates a positive atmosphere that will motivate the mental activity of the learner.

CAREER TO DATE

English Language Trainer And Further Education Project Manager
1998 – to date

instructed students in general and idiomatic business English
enabled students to interact comfortably with others using their English speaking skills
customized curriculum based on individual student's needs
identified individual training and development needs of students and developed appropriate programs
designed and implemented training modules and supplementary interactive email based coaching
created and introduced a portfolio of further education programmes for university graduates

Recent Project Work

TeleLearning at Chamber of Commerce, Halle-Dessau (giving live talks on Online Marketing via Webcam.)
EuroTrade at Chamber of Commerce, Halle-Dessau (designed and introduced a range of business development courses, including European e-commerce and internet marketing.)
Own Project: english-tes.net (creating an interactive platform for English learners to test, practice and improve their English language skills. Special Feature: Individual coaching of students via email.)

Training And Development Assistant Manager At Teppich Kibek
1995 – 1998

created new funtions to provide dedicated service to branch network sales force
designed and introduced a variety of training programmes, including customer care, sales presentation skills and cross-cultural awarness
established training as key strategic activity and as vehicle for cultural and organizational change
implemented in-house self-improvement training programme with performance appraisal system
initiated and ran special IT-training course with focus on internet as medium for effective costumer care and after sales support

Personnel Assistant Manager At ProSped, an International Forwarding Company
1993 – 1995

managed a team of 20 personnel
recruited and developed office and technical staff for two branches
created effective assessment system to streamline recruiting process
conducted job interviews in Russian
designed and conducted self-management courses as well as lanuguage training programmes in English and Russian
supervised all international communications including price negotiations

German Language Trainer At University Of Novosibirsk
1992 – 1993

conducted German language courses for academic professionals with focus on developing oral skills
conducted business language courses for sales professionals
project work: "Germany after reunification", "German born Russians in Siberia"

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Advanced English, University of Cambridge
Certified TOEIC Test Administrator and Manager of TOEIC Test Center
Science of Personal Achievement by Napoleon Hill
Speaks Russian as his second language, has excellent business contacts to Ukretelecom (Largest Telecommunications Company in Ukraine) and Kyiv Aviation Plant AVIANT.

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ESL Professional: Torsten Daerr