Edgar Valdmanis Email & Phone Number

Oslo Area, Norway

Sales training and digital communications. 2013 - Developed workshops in ”smarter use of LinkedIn”2014 - Wrote and self-published “How to Network Better” on Smashwords (US)2015 - Lead trainer for the implementation of SAP CRM/C4S in Atlas Copco. Delivered on time and budget. 2016-2018 – Mentor for start-ups in the incubator The Factory.2016 – Published "Bedre Nettverking på 1-2-3" on Hegnar Media (NO)2016 – Joined Talerlisten.no, the premier speaker´s agency in… Show more Sales training and digital communications. 2013 - Developed workshops in ”smarter use of LinkedIn”2014 - Wrote and self-published “How to Network Better” on Smashwords (US)2015 - Lead trainer for the implementation of SAP CRM/C4S in Atlas Copco. Delivered on time and budget. 2016-2018 – Mentor for start-ups in the incubator The Factory.2016 – Published "Bedre Nettverking på 1-2-3" on Hegnar Media (NO)2016 – Joined Talerlisten.no, the premier speaker´s agency in Norway2017 – Event Manager for hire in Capgemini. Handling the complete portfolio of their own events, plus CG´s participation as partner in external events2017-2018 – Wrote and published "Bedre Presentasjoner på 1-2-3"on Hegnar Media (NO)Throughout – - Held numerous workshops and trainings in Social media, Networking, LinkedIn- Used as an expert source on digital communication and social media by NRK 1&2, TV2 Nyhetskanalen, Aftenposten, DN, Finansavisen, Kapital and Kampanje- Been an active moderator on several LinkedIn and Facebook groups, most notably the Facebook group Grunderklubben, from day1 to 35K members todayIn October 2019 I was diagnosed with Parkinson´s Disease and have therefore scaled down my comercial activities to a minimum. I devote the majority of my time to charity work for the PD association in Norway. Most notably the podcast "Uttafor men Innafor", developed with Speech Therapist Serilinn Erlandsen. We have published weekly(!) since the start in 2021 and will publish episode #100 in May 2023. This is an accomplishment we are proud of. Show less

Greater Oslo Region

Oslo Area, Norway

My role was to present and sell our new subscription package, which gives you unlimited access 24/7 to 30+ courses, all geared towards business and management. All courses are delivered by subject matter experts. You can´t get it better than that!

Oslo Area, Norway

As a professional speaker, I am part of the speaker bureau "Talerlisten.no" or in English "The Speaker List". I am in with some pretty prestigious and impressive names, so I feel honored to have been invited.

Oslo Area, Norway

In February 2014 I published my first book about networking "How to Network Better", on Samshwords.com. Many people see the need for networking as part of their business life, but struggle to find out exactly how. My book is full of concrete tips and advice on "How to...".You can buy your copy of the first one at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/400469In December 2016, it was republished in Norwegian as "Bedre Nettverking på 1-2-3", on Hegnar Media. It was chosen to be "Book of… Show more In February 2014 I published my first book about networking "How to Network Better", on Samshwords.com. Many people see the need for networking as part of their business life, but struggle to find out exactly how. My book is full of concrete tips and advice on "How to...".You can buy your copy of the first one at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/400469In December 2016, it was republished in Norwegian as "Bedre Nettverking på 1-2-3", on Hegnar Media. It was chosen to be "Book of the month" on their Book Club. It was followed by "Bedre presentasjoner på 1-2-3" (How to present better) in April 2018. Show less

Oslo Area, Norway

I was overall responsible for all communications, both analog and digital, related to our 130+ annual events.In this position I restarted the Special Interest Group (SIG) Web Communications, and started the SIG CRM, both in 2005. I started the SIG Social Media in 2010, and the Strategic Network for CIOs in the fall of 2011. In less than three months, I recruited 100+ members to the Network, all on C-level, no exceptions.We carried out several nation-wide surveys (IT Strategy, CRM… Show more I was overall responsible for all communications, both analog and digital, related to our 130+ annual events.In this position I restarted the Special Interest Group (SIG) Web Communications, and started the SIG CRM, both in 2005. I started the SIG Social Media in 2010, and the Strategic Network for CIOs in the fall of 2011. In less than three months, I recruited 100+ members to the Network, all on C-level, no exceptions.We carried out several nation-wide surveys (IT Strategy, CRM, Social Media) that gave the Society added attention internally and considerable press coverage as well as added sales externally. Show less

Oslo Area, Norway

BNI is a business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, referrals. In Oslo, Norway there are currently 6 active BNI groups with another 3 being started. I will be happy to invite you to my groups.

Oslo Area, Norway

Responsible for pan-European Marketing on-line and off-line. Designed e-newsletters in several languages, for both internal and external use. Redeveloped web-pages and supplied marketing collateral

Oslo Area, Norway

Bergman developed innovative payment solutions for internet- and e-shopping

Oslo Area, Norway

I was responsible for selling outsourcing solutions to customers in both the public and private sectors

Worked as management consultant on larger SAP-implementation projects

I was responsible for new business as well as maintaining key accounts in both the public and private sector in Norway. Our main product was travel finance solutions based on the Eurocard Gold MasterCard. In '96 and '97 I sold twice my budget, and when I resigned in March '98 I delivered my annual sales budget for the full year by mid-april.In 1997 I was given the Annual Service Employee Award.

Oslo Area, Norway

I was responsible for selling to the travel trade, and went 50% over (a very tough) budget.

Oslo Area, Norway

I was responsible for selling to the travel trade, and also managed the local booking office/helpdesk with a total of 5 direct reports. We exceeded all budgets and successfully launched the Oslo Plaza, then the largest hotel in Northern Europe.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management, Marketing

Bedriftsøkonom /Basic Business, Economy, Management

Diploma In Marketing And Communications, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, A

High School Diploma (Examen Artium), Real-Linjen