Elke Smith (Ulmer)

I have successfully trained, coached and tutored Directors and Senior Managers of Corporate Companies. As Manager of the Industry Department of the British-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce in London and Head of the Training Department I developed seminars and further education events on Government Level (DTI, Bank of England, CBI) and the British Industry (esp. Automotive Industry, German Industry Forum, British Trade and Services) and advised Companies and Industry Sectors on Investment to and from the UK. As a trained singer (mezzo-soprano) and Linguist (Bonn University, Sek.II Masters ) I combine voice coaching and tuition along with personal development plans that are integrated into the corporate strategy of a company. As a trained Theologian I have acquired coaching and counseling skills. As member of the Training Department of British Petroleum Oil International (HQ London), I developed the International Career check Programs for Senior Management for BO Oil International. (Analysing core skills, assessing profiles and transferable skills, setting up training programs and identifying training needs for individuals and professional grades e.g. Traders) and worked on strategic assessment schemes. My experience with International Corporations such as British Petroleum and the public sector such as the German Informatics Society and the DLGI/ECDL and my role as Consultant for the ELIG Policy Group has given me the opportunity to combine business consulting with brand coaching, marketing and personal performances of individual managers/directors and teams. I offer a wide range of Consulting Services ranging from tailored Business Strategy advice and the implementation of set targets and goals to PR, Marketing and Media Consulting. Personal goals and corporate strategy need to be one in order to be successful. I review and asses companies and organizations with the view of adapting and changing with the times in a way that works for them.