Carmen Smith - Commercial Assistant

Q: Where is Carmen based?

Carmen is based in Reichertsheim, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Carmen speak?

Carmen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Slovenian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Carmen have?

Carmen has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Carmen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Carmen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Carmen's latest experience?

Carmen's most recent position is Commercial Assistant at Grundei Transport GmbH .

Q: What companies has Carmen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carmen has worked for Grundei Transport GmbH , Kolpingakademie , Döpferakademie , and Logistik-Software Carmen Smith Coaching .

Q: Which industries is Carmen most experienced in?

Carmen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Information Technology . Carmen also has some experience in Education , Healthcare , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Carmen most experienced in?

Carmen is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Finance , and Logistics . Carmen also has some experience in Human Resources , Legal , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Carmen worked in recently?

Carmen has recently worked in industries like Transportation , Information Technology , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Carmen worked in recently?

Carmen has recently worked in business areas like Logistics , Information Technology , and Human Resources .

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Reichertsheim, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

11 months

Commercial Assistant

Grundei Transport GmbH

part-time
customer service & order tracking
support in optimizing digital processes

Sep 2019 - Present

6 years 8 months

Lecturer

Kolpingakademie

Certified Specialist in Education & Social Affairs (IHK) and Health (IHK)
Leadership & personnel management
Business administration
Teaching topics on the Social Code (SGB) and social law basics

Sep 2016 - Jul 2023

6 years 11 months

Lecturer

Döpferakademie

Certified Specialist in Education & Social Affairs (IHK) and Health (IHK)
Leadership & personnel management
Teaching topics on the Social Code (SGB) and social law basics

Sep 2015 - Feb 2021

5 years 6 months

Lecturer

Kompetenz Hochschule Fresenius

Psychology & communication
Controlling for tourism & event management (bachelor's degree program)
Customer orientation
Digital skills: MS Office, SAP, Datev, online learning platforms

Jul 2013 - Present

12 years 10 months

Consultant & coach

Logistik-Software Carmen Smith Coaching

May 2007 - Mar 2013

5 years 11 months

Head of Strategic Projects (part-time)

Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG

Team and staff leadership
Internal change projects for process and organizational improvement
Project management for SAP release
Head of Controlling and IT management (ERP)
Approx. 800 employees
Approx. €90 million annual revenue, 3 locations

Feb 2002 - Feb 2007

5 years 1 month

Head of Controlling / IT Management (ERP)

LINOS Photonics GmbH & Co. KG

Team: 11 employees
Liaison between sales, production, and purchasing
Strategic and operational controlling projects
After the acquisition of Rodenstock Präzisionsoptik by LINOS AG
Approx. 720 employees, annual revenue: €68 million, 5 locations

Feb 2001 - Jan 2002

1 year

Head of Controlling/IT Management (ERP)

Rodenstock Präzisionsoptik GmbH & Co. KG

Staff leadership
Operational and strategic controlling
Further development of SAP projects
Approx. 550 employees
Approx. €47 million annual revenue, 2 locations

Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

1 year 1 month

Head of Controlling

Rodenstock Präzisionsoptik GmbH & Co. KG

Team: 5 employees
Operational and strategic controlling (sales, production, purchasing)
Approx. 550 employees
Approx. €47 million annual revenue, 2 locations

Feb 1997 - Dec 1999

2 years 11 months

Assistant to Commercial Management

Rodenstock Präzisionsoptik GmbH & Co. KG

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Transportation, Information Technology, Education, Healthcare, and Tourism.

Manufacturing

Transportation

Information Technology

Education

Healthcare

Tourism

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Finance, Logistics, Human Resources, Legal, and Accounting.

Information Technology

Finance

Logistics

Human Resources

Legal

Accounting

Summary

Lecturer and trainer (in-person & remote)
Commercial and project skills
Psychology & communication
Customer orientation
Digital skills: MS Office, SAP, Datev, online learning platforms, logistics software
Leadership role (2000 - 2013)
Team and staff management
Head of controlling and IT management (ERP)

Skills

Collaboration Tools In A Digital Work Environment
Online Meeting Tools (Zoom, Ms Teams, Webex, Google Meet)
Hubspot Crm

Languages

German

Native

Slovenian

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Specialist in Education & Social Affairs (IHK)

IHK

Certified Specialist in Health (IHK)

IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 16 y

Avg length 4 y 10 m

Longest experience 12 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Commercial Assistant, Lecturer, Consultant & coach

Main industries Manufacturing, Transportation, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Finance, Logistics

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Carmen based?

Carmen is based in Reichertsheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Carmen speak?

Carmen speaks the following languages: German (Native), Slovenian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Carmen have?

Carmen has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Carmen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Carmen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Carmen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Carmen would be well-suited for roles such as: Commercial Assistant, Lecturer, Consultant & coach.

What is Carmen's latest experience?

Carmen's most recent position is Commercial Assistant at Grundei Transport GmbH.

What companies has Carmen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carmen has worked for Grundei Transport GmbH, Kolpingakademie, Döpferakademie, and Logistik-Software Carmen Smith Coaching.

Which industries is Carmen most experienced in?

Carmen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Information Technology. Carmen also has some experience in Education, Healthcare, and Tourism.

Which business areas is Carmen most experienced in?

Carmen is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Finance, and Logistics. Carmen also has some experience in Human Resources, Legal, and Accounting.

Which industries has Carmen worked in recently?

Carmen has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Information Technology, and Education.

Which business areas has Carmen worked in recently?

Carmen has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

What is Carmen's education?

Carmen attended University of Applied Sciences for Business Administration.

Does Carmen have any certificates?

Carmen has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Specialist in Education & Social Affairs (IHK) and Certified Specialist in Health (IHK).

What is the availability of Carmen?

Carmen will be available part-time from June 2026.

What is the rate of Carmen?

Carmen's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.