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Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

As a Senior Application Specialist at Axalta, I specialize in clear coat technologies, collaborating closely with chemists to expedite new product development and respond rapidly to market and technological trends.Key responsibilities and achievements:Matt Clear Coat Development: Successfully finalized a revolutionary project for low gloss matt clear coats (down to 2 GU), refining traditional technologies for market relevance and application ease.Technological Expertise:Proficient in diverse clear coat technologies, including VOC and non-VOC, aspartate, and thiol-based formulations, constantly advancing automotive coating technology.Product Development Collaboration:Fostered strong ties with research chemists to streamline product development, facilitating the introduction of groundbreaking products.Legislative Adaptation:Actively updated our product line to align with changing legislative standards, ensuring compliance with the latest environmental and safety regulations.Quality Control:Actively contributed to the quality control processes for Axalta products, helping establish standards to ensure exceptional product performance and reliability.

Cologne Area, Germany

International Training Management:Led the entire chain of international training initiatives, ensuring effective roll-out of new Spies Hecker products and training program implementation.Training and Course Optimization:Enhanced international training structures by introducing flexibility and a results-oriented approach, optimizing both content delivery and organizational efficiency.Technical Documentation Development:Created and maintained an extensive range of technical materials, including training files and product databases, to support training and product knowledge availability.Conference Organization and Delivery: Organized and conducted technical conferences for the EMEA region, focusing on product education and industry best practices.Product Demonstrations and Presentations:Led product presentations and practical demonstrations across various distribution levels, effectively communicating product features and applications.Technical Support and Troubleshooting:Responded to urgent technical inquiries, overseeing and guiding the troubleshooting process to ensure efficient problem resolution.OEM Training Program Management:Coordinated and executed specialized training programs for OEMs, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and JLR.

Moskau, Russland

Established a regional center of technical expertise, supporting all distribution channels.Developed a mentoring and coaching framework for an international team of technicians.Executed refinish training for distributors and OEMs, ensuring high-quality standards.Facilitated OEM collaboration for aftersales training programs, incorporating network assessments and technician evaluations.Coordinated with OEMs like Renault, VW, GM on end-line repair processes.

Moscow, Russian Federation

In a dynamic role as Key Account Manager, I spearheaded strategies that led to a remarkable annual sales growth through enhancing productivity of existing customers, launching new body shops, and securing accounts from competitors.My tenure was marked by:Strategic Account Growth: Drove a 20% increase in annual sales by expanding the customer base, including securing high-value accounts from competitors and successfully launching new body shops.Project Leadership: Managed key accounts of major body shops, franchised dealers of Mercedes, Toyota, VW, Renault, Nissan, achieving near 100% retention and ensuring comprehensive product adoption from ARS’s range.Innovative Leadership: Revolutionized the regional technical support team's approach by integrating coaching principles from my certification as a "Solution Focused Coach" from Erickson College International. Implemented a "One Voice Approach," enhancing cross-communication and knowledge exchange, which significantly improved team cohesion and efficiency.Operational Excellence: Instituted a series of innovative processes, including an advanced product rollout system, a weekly team call structure for know-how exchange, and a "voice of the customer" feedback loop to ensure right training and product usage.Professional Development: Continually enhanced my expertise through extensive business and product training, which directly contributed to my success and the value I brought to the team and our clients.

Moscow Region, Russian Federation

Functioned as an automotive technician within a cross-functional team, significantly boosting paint and equipment sales.Conducted technical courses in training center and customer sites, promoting product expertise.Strengthened the technical capabilities of the regional network through targeted training and support.

Novosibirsk Region, Russian Federation

Specialized in automotive painting, honing skills in surface preparation, paint application, and finishing techniques.