Volkwart Schmid-Project Manager & Consultant
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Experience
Project Manager & Consultant
Freelance
- Trainer and Consultant for Project Management (Prince2/PMI)
- Project Management-Lecturer at University of Halle
- Implemented standardized project management methodology (Prince2)
Project Manager & Service Manager
Getronics Deutschland GmbH
- Established and headed Project Management Office (PMO)
- Planned and realized Prince2 training for all local subsidiaries
- Acquired €10.7 M outsourcing project for Kodak
- Managed €5 M outsourcing project in 15 countries for Kodak
- Managed €1 M data center consolidation/hardware refresh for Studienkreis (PMO)
- Managed €3.6 M outsourcing onsite support project for Monier Braas (PMO)
- Managed €3 M outsourcing/out-tasking of support services for HBG
- Managed €750 K system upgrade in 12 countries for Dell/DoDDS
- Managed €500 K onsite service project for Toshiba
- Managed €450 K client-server system upgrade for 160 Volvo automotive dealers
Project Manager (Cisco Networking Academy)
Projektbuero Schule & Partner
- Planned and coordinated training for trade school and technical high school teachers
- Rolled out Cisco CCNA curriculum (web-based training, e-learning platform)
- Rolled out Cisco hardware for networking labs
- Managed sub-contractors/vendors
- Consulted trade school directors and staff
- Coordinated development and maintenance of website
- Marketed projects at Didacta – Annual Education Fair, Cologne, and schools and universities
IT-Trainer
Hartnack-Schule Offenbach
Head of Training Department, Trainer
Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft "Arbeit und Leben" Hessen
Industry experience
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Experienced in Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Marketing.
Summary
A top-performing senior professional with 15 years of experience as an Information Technology Project and Service Manager and 20 years training professionals. Delivered numerous international projects, establishing standardized project management processes and tools to meet project objectives and quality standards within budget and on time. More than 20 years of training experience in various branches and areas.
Skills
Project Management
Prince2 Methodology/Pmi
Service Management
It Project Management
Management/Leadership
Training & Curriculum Building
Team Development/Coordination
Client Relations
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Sharepoint
Microsoft Visio
Project Management Trainer – Planned And Executed Capm, Pmp, Prince2, Project Management Tools, And Soft Skills Trainings
Innovative Project Manager – Established And Headed Project Management Office (Pmo) Including Training Of All Project Managers For Getronics Deutschland Gmbh
International Project Management – Acquired 10.7 Mio. € Outsourcing Project For Kodak
International Project Management – Managed 5 Mio. € Outsourcing Project In 15 Countries For Kodak
Implemented Standardized Project Management Methodology At Getronics Germany Including Training Of All Associated Staff
Headed Trainings Department Developing Training Programs, Designing Individual Trainings, Training The Trainers
Languages
Education
Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University
Master of Science · Educational Sciences · Frankfurt, Germany
University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Arts · Social Work · Frankfurt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Trainer, Coach And Consultant (TCC) Certification
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Experience
Global experience
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Qualifications
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Volkwart is based in Königstein im Taunus, Germany.
Volkwart speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native).
Volkwart has at least 43 years of experience. During this time, Volkwart has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 6 months. Note that Volkwart may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Volkwart would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager & Consultant, Project Manager & Service Manager, Project Manager (Cisco Networking Academy).
Volkwart's most recent position is Project Manager & Consultant at Freelance.
In recent years, Volkwart has worked for Freelance.
Volkwart is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
Volkwart is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Human Resources. Volkwart also has some experience in Information Technology and Marketing.
Volkwart has recently worked in industries like Education and Professional Services.
Volkwart has recently worked in business areas like Project Management.
Volkwart holds a Master in Educational Sciences from Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University and a Bachelor in Social Work from University of Applied Sciences.
Volkwart has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), Prince2 Agile Foundation V.1, and Prince2-Practitioner-Certification V.6 And V.7.
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