Thorsten Löffler

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Trainer at Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH .

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH , Hays AG , International Coaching Federation (ICF) , Berghof Foundation , and Thorsten Löffler - Coaching & Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Media and Entertainment , and Government and Administration . Thorsten also has some experience in Education , Retail , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Sales . Thorsten also has some experience in Customer Service , Business Intelligence , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Mar 2025

1 month

Trainer

Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH

Trainer for vocational marketing in the “Vocational Training Partnership (BBP) in Serbia” project

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

IT trainer

Hays AG

IT trainer in the HKR-neu project introducing MACH software in the Berlin administration
Process analysis and optimization

May 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Trainer, Coach and Project Manager

Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH

Career coach and trainer for vocational orientation (individual coaching and group events)
Train-the-Trainer skills and current training methods
Recruitment of apprentices within the Namibia2Germany project commissioned by Africademics (09/2023–09/2023)
Train-the-Trainer basic training for career coaches (AZAV coaching) commissioned by Volkshochschule Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (06/2023)
Outplacement career consultant and coach for specialists and executives commissioned by Randstad RiseSmart (04/2020–today)
Coaching for Development (integral coaching)
Accredited coaching continuing education through the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

9 months

Project Manager and Trainer

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Project manager and trainer in the “Vocational Training Partnership (BBP) in the field of mechatronics” project between the Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft and TVET colleges in Gauteng, South Africa

Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

1 month

Short-Term Expert, Career Coach and Trainer

Berghof Foundation

Supported the “Supporting sustainable peace in Afghanistan” project as a career coach and trainer

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years

Trainer & Coach

Thorsten Löffler - Coaching & Consulting

Expertise in career counseling, human resources and project management
Organization, conception, execution and evaluation of workshops and trainings with a participative approach
Creating documentation and reports
Intercultural communication and hands-on mentality

Sep 2014 - Dec 2018

4 years 4 months

Head of Employment Promotion / Integration Officer

Gegenbauer Services GmbH

Implemented and led a new department including definition of processes and structures with interface departments such as HR and payroll
Systemic consulting and development of internal career and development paths
Building internal and external cooperation networks

May 2013 - Sep 2013

5 months

HR Specialist with SAP ERP 6.0 Certification

WBS Training AG

Organization and execution of information and orientation workshops for up to 50 refugees
Successfully integrated nearly 100 refugees into the Gegenbauer group
Awarded the Integration Prize of the Building Cleaning Trade in autumn 2016

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Germany

HR Assistant / Recruiter

eXperts consulting GmbH

Conducted recruitment and HR support tasks as part of I.K. Hofmann GmbH business unit

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Burgwedel, Germany

Field Recruiter

Dirk Rossmann GmbH

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Hanover, Germany

Employment Agent with Advisory Tasks

Federal Employment Agency Hanover

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Intern in HR Departments

KONE GmbH

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Intern in HR Departments

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

4 years

Isernhagen, Germany

Working Student in Sales

Giesel Verlag GmbH

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

1 year

Düsseldorf, Germany

Purchasing Clerk

SMS Demag AG

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Education, Government and Administration, Retail, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Education

Government and Administration

Retail

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Sales, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.

Human Resources

Project Management

Sales

Customer Service

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Summary

Goal-oriented professional with broad founder expertise in career counseling, HR, and project management.

Familiar with organizing, designing, delivering, and evaluating workshops and trainings with a participatory approach.

Confident in creating documentation and reports.

Skilled in intercultural communication with a hands-on mentality.

Skills

Process Analysis And Optimization
Budgeting
Building Networks
Ms Office Suite – Very Good Knowledge
Erp Systems – Good Knowledge

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg

Master of Arts, Migration & Displacement · Migration & Displacement · Johannesburg, South Africa

Oct 2003 - Sep 2009

Ruhr-Universität Bochum & Leibniz Universität Hannover

Diploma in Economics · Economics · Hanover, Germany

Aug 2000 - Jul 2003

SMS Demag AG

Apprenticeship as an office communication clerk and English foreign language correspondent · Office communication and English foreign language correspondence · Düsseldorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Train The Trainer - Basic Training for Career Coaches

digi.camp GmbH, Berlin

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

SAP ERP 6.0

WBS Training AG

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Professional Services 13 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Trainer, IT trainer, Trainer, Coach and Project Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Education

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Trainer, IT trainer, Trainer, Coach and Project Manager.

What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Trainer at Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH.

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH, Hays AG, International Coaching Federation (ICF), Berghof Foundation, and Thorsten Löffler - Coaching & Consulting.

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, and Government and Administration. Thorsten also has some experience in Education, Retail, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Sales. Thorsten also has some experience in Customer Service, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten holds a Master in Migration & Displacement from University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg.

Does Thorsten have any certificates?

Thorsten has 3 certificates. These include: Train The Trainer - Basic Training for Career Coaches, Associate Certified Coach (ACC), and SAP ERP 6.0.

What is the availability of Thorsten?

Thorsten is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thorsten?

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