Uwe Bodenschatz
Lae,PNG
Summary
Experienced business development professional with strong background in developing successful new business strategies to maximise selling opportunities. Proven success in preparing and delivering winning client proposals and business presentations to C-level executives.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work history
Business Development Manager
TRANSPARTS INTERNATIONAL LAE PNG
Lae, PNG
2021.09 - 2026.02
- Procurement of Stock/ Parts for Clients
- Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
- Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
- Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
- Assessed competitor activities for strategic positioning.
- Coached team to build client relationships and exceed sales targets.
- Fostered client relationships, leading to increased brand loyalty.
Building & Maintenance Manager Project Manager
Lae Builders& Contractors Ltd. Lae PNG
Lae, PNG
2009.11 - 2021.09
- Supervision of various Construction Projects
- Estimation Survey of required building materials
- Conducted risk assessments for safer work environment.
- Provided technical guidance, enhanced team's skill set.
- Assured compliance with health and safety regulations through meticulous record-keeping.
- Coordinated with external contractors to secure specialised services.
- Diagnosed faults and carried out or assigned repair tasks to minimise downtime.
- Documented daily work performed in company logs and on equipment-specific reports.
- Kept appropriate stock levels to meet operational needs.
- Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Cut down unnecessary expenses by optimising resource usage.
Church Construction Adviser Manager Assistant Executive
ELC-PNG OPAC-IC Germany
Lae, PNG
2008.05 - 2009.11
- Implement Overseas funded Infrastructure Development Projects nationwide
- Development and Implementation of Maintenance Plan for Church Properties
- Assist Church Departments in Infrastructure Matters
- Liaise with other Stakeholders involved in Infrastructure Developments
- Coordinate and monitor maintenance activities on Church Properties
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.
TVET Coordinator DoE Morobe PNG Assistant Planner
HORIZONT3000 Austria
Lae, PNG
2007.04 - 2008.04
- Coordination of the Nine Vocational Training Centers Morobe Province Papua New Guinea Improvement of the capacity of the Provincial Division of Education and decentralized entities of the provincial network as well as of vocational schools throughout the province to provide community based vocational training, education in various trades and demand driven short-term courses.
- Deliver appropriate vocational training and education of high standard in the various trades offered at the vocational training centers in the province.
- To offer short-term courses to interested members of the communities of the Morobe Province.
- Assist in the implementation of the National Education Plan 2005 – 2014
- Assist in the implementation of the Provincial Education Plan 2007 – 2016
Senior Professional Assistant Planning/ Budgeting DoE Morobe PNG
HORIZONT3000 Austria
Lae, PNG
2007.01 - 2007.03
- Planning and budgeting of new Provincial Education Plan
- Change management and rationalisation for school staff
- Identification of disadvantage schools
- Assist in the finalisation of the Morobe Provincial Education Plan Our Future is in Our Children 2007 - 2016
- Liaise with Education Stakeholders
- Improved operational efficiency with regular system audits.
TVET Coordinator DoE Morobe PNG
HORIZONT3000 Austria
Lae, PNG
2004.06 - 2007.01
- Coordination of the Vocational Training Centres Morobe Province Papua New Guinea
- Assist in planning and budgeting of the new Provincial Education Plan
- Organize in-services and other relevant professional staff development programmes for staff and the Board of Management of the VTCs.
- Change management of school staff
- Identification of disadvantage schools
- Writing and consultation for the Morobe Provincial Education Plan Our Future is in Our Children 2007 - 2016
- Liaise with Education Stakeholders
TVET Coordinator Catholic Agency Diocese Lae
HORIZONT3000 Austria
Lae, PNG
2001.07 - 2004.05
- Coordination of the Catholic Technical Schools Diocese of Lae Morobe Papua New Guinea
- Improvement of theoretical and practical training of approximately 350 students
- Human Resource Development for national teachers and headmasters
- Equipment improvement of the centers by means of providing teaching aids such as textbooks, models etc.
- Training of headmasters in school administration
- Establish contact with the companies to give On the Job Training for Students and production of goods for Companies mainly Hardware Stores and Metal Fabrication Welding Companies BHP, Atlas Steel Hornibrooks
- Adapt programmes of the centres to meet the requirements of the industry (demand driven)
Technical Adviser Catholic Agency Diocese Lae
OED Austria
Lae, PNG
2001.06 - 1998.03
- Coordination of the four Catholic Technical Schools Diocese of Lae Morobe Papua New Guinea
- In-service training of national teacher
- Improvement of the Equipment of the centers
- Designing demand driven vocational training which is in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Education
- Support the headmasters in administrative tasks such as bookkeeping etc.
Development Worker Trainee
OED Austria
Vienna, Vienna
1997.09 - 1998.02
- Preparation for the assignment in Papua New Guinea containing the following subjects:
- Conflict Management
- Health/ HIV Aids
- Gender Policies
- Social Issues
- Participatory teaching methods and techniques
- Worked towards poverty reduction through implementation of educational programmes.
- Coordinated volunteer activities, ensured smooth operations during events.
- Developed project proposals for obtaining necessary funding.
Workshop Manager
Metallschornsteinbau Ges.M B H & Ko.
Vienna
1991.11 - 1997.08
- Company with approximately 45 staff specialized in stainless steel welding
- Stainless steel chimneys
- Construction work throughout Austria
- Managed workshop operations for improved productivity.
- Led workshop team, motivating and providing training in best practice where necessary.
Boilermaker Maintenance Supervisor
Gesamthafen Betriebsgesellschaft t
Hamburg
1989.11 - 1991.10
- General Duties
- Repair from Grain Elevators
- Decksvize supervision of Staff to unload Cargo Vessels
- Repair of Vacuum Grain Machines
- Tested final products rigorously before installation, reducing chance of later defects.
Maintenance Supervisor
RENAK Werke Reichenbach
Reichenbach
1983.09 - 1989.08
- Repair and maintenance of clutch producing machines and equipment
- Maintained an orderly work area, promoting a safe and efficient workspace.
- Handled emergency repairs swiftly-kept downtime minimal.
Boilermaker
Kesselbau Neumark
Neumark
1983.07 - 1983.09
- Short Term Assignment to assemble Power Plant Parts
- Fabricated boiler parts for timely completion of projects.
Apprenticeship
Kraftwerksanlagen ba Berlin
Meerane
1981.09 - 1983.07
- Apprenticeship in Boilermaker / Welder specialized in Power Plants
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Master Tradesman - Mechanical Engineering
TGA Vienna
AustriaDiploma - Entrepreneurial Management
TGA Vienna
AustriaGrade 10 - Real School
Polytechnic High school
GermanySkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time Management
- Professionalism and strong work ethics
- Financial Literacy
- Oral and written communication skills
- Creativity and Innovation
Language skills
German: Native language
English: Reading 1, Speaking 2, Writing 2
Pidgin English: Reading 1, Speaking 1, Writing 1
Affiliations
- Catholic Education Board Diocese Lae
- PNG Society of Engineering
Other relevant information (selected publications)
- Contributed to the Morobe Education Plan as writer: ~Our Future is in Our Children~ 2007 – 2016
- Member of Papua New Guinea Society of Engineering
- Member of the Catholic Education Board Diocese of Lae
current position
Business Development Manager TRANSPARTS INTERNATIONAL
Years of work experience
45 years
Key qualifications
- Strong communication skills with Suppliers and Customers
- Ability to identify new customers
- Experienced to manage PNG Workforce at the Infrastructure Maintenance Sector
- Manage to follow tight timelines to implement projects
- TVET expert with 28 years working experience in PNG
- Deep knowledge of the PNG Vocational Education Sector and PNG culture
- Proven ability to support the design and implementation of TVET policies on all levels with a focus on community development
- Expertise in management and delivery of VET, particularly in change management and rationalisation in national systems, development of Educational plans, quality assurance and staff development
- Sound knowledge of the establishment of systems for strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation of national initiatives to rationalise VET provision and appraising progress
- Experience in teacher in service training at different levels (national, regional and school levels) and training needs analysis
- Project planning for project components in cooperation with counterparts with participatory methods
- Human resource management skills developed over the past 28 years in PNG as a line manager and project manager in TVET roles
Specific experience abroad
- Papua New Guinea: 1998-02 - Present
- Nepal: 1992-09 - 1992-12
Timeline
Business Development Manager
TRANSPARTS INTERNATIONAL LAE PNG
2021.09 - 2026.02
Building & Maintenance Manager Project Manager
Lae Builders& Contractors Ltd. Lae PNG
2009.11 - 2021.09
Church Construction Adviser Manager Assistant Executive
ELC-PNG OPAC-IC Germany
2008.05 - 2009.11
TVET Coordinator DoE Morobe PNG Assistant Planner
HORIZONT3000 Austria
2007.04 - 2008.04
Senior Professional Assistant Planning/ Budgeting DoE Morobe PNG
HORIZONT3000 Austria
2007.01 - 2007.03
TVET Coordinator DoE Morobe PNG
HORIZONT3000 Austria
2004.06 - 2007.01
TVET Coordinator Catholic Agency Diocese Lae
HORIZONT3000 Austria
2001.07 - 2004.05
Technical Adviser Catholic Agency Diocese Lae
OED Austria
2001.06 - 1998.03
Development Worker Trainee
OED Austria
1997.09 - 1998.02
Workshop Manager
Metallschornsteinbau Ges.M B H & Ko.
1991.11 - 1997.08
Boilermaker Maintenance Supervisor
Gesamthafen Betriebsgesellschaft t
1989.11 - 1991.10
Maintenance Supervisor
RENAK Werke Reichenbach
1983.09 - 1989.08
Boilermaker
Kesselbau Neumark
1983.07 - 1983.09
Apprenticeship
Kraftwerksanlagen ba Berlin
1981.09 - 1983.07
Diploma - Entrepreneurial Management
TGA Vienna
Master Tradesman - Mechanical Engineering
TGA Vienna
Grade 10 - Real School
Polytechnic High school