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Désirée (Ravnsborg-Gjertsen) Gravemann
General Manager, Business Development and Sales
Experience
Feb 2023 - Present
3 years 1 monthGeneral Manager, Business Development and Sales
Born Originals GmbH
Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
2 years 2 monthsWilhelmshaven, Germany
Business Development Manager
architeco - Gravemann Holzbau GmbH
- Project management and development of architectural projects
Apr 2020 - Dec 2020
9 monthsSchortens, Germany
Manager Ferry Service, Business Development Manager
NORDFROST GmbH und Co. KG
- Bilateral project planning
- Communication
- Market entry preparation
- Concept development
- Planning
- Network building
Apr 2014 - Mar 2020
6 yearsOldenburg, Germany
Head of Sales, Key Account Manager
Lager 3000 GmbH
- Building a sales team
- Project management for digitization and archiving for large companies in the D-A-CH market
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
3 monthsOldenburg, Germany
Project Developer
Best Ship GmbH / Best Building GmbH
- Marketing
- Sales
- Communication
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
5 monthsWinding up tell-mi GmbH
tell-mi GmbH
Aug 2007 - Present
18 years 7 monthsWilhelmshaven, Germany
Managing Partner
Viktoriapark GmbH
- Property developer (2018-2021): added two floors to two new buildings and carried out an energy renovation of the State Central Bank, Park Viktoriastraße
Jun 1996 - Jul 2012
16 years 2 monthsFounder and Managing Director
tell-mi GmbH
- Development of sales strategies for the B2B/B2C sector
- Call center and outsourcing services
- Services for Microsoft Business Solutions, DFB, VfB Stuttgart, Hamburger SV, Schalke 04, Hertha BSC, Werder Bremen
- 50-100 employees on payroll in Wilhelmshaven
- International representative for the Arena auf Schalke, the most modern IT arena in Europe
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (22 years), Construction (18.5 years), Real Estate (18.5 years), Professional Services (16.5 years), Advertising (3 years), and Transportation (1 year).
Information Technology
Construction
Real Estate
Professional Services
Advertising
Transportation
Business Areas Experience
The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.
Experienced in Sales (25 years), Project Management (18.5 years), Sustainability Management (18.5 years), Customer Service (16 years), Strategy (3.5 years), and Operations (0.5 years).
Sales
Project Management
Sustainability Management
Customer Service
Strategy
Operations
Skills
- Ms Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Crm Systems
- Dynamics Nav
- Booking And Ticketing Systems
Languages
German
NativeNorwegian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Apr 1991 - May 1996
DHBW Stuttgart
BA in Business Administration for Construction and Crafts · Stuttgart, Germany
Jun 1989 - Mar 1991
Training as a Plasterer and Stucco Worker
Journeyman Certificate · Leonberg, Germany
Sep 1976 - Jun 1989
Mariengymnasium-Jever / IGS Wilhelmshaven
Abitur · Jever, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Art and Culture Certificate
Berlin University of the Arts
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Where is Désirée based?
Désirée is based in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
What languages does Désirée speak?
Désirée speaks the following languages: German (Native), Norwegian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Désirée have?
Désirée has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Désirée has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Désirée may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Désirée be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Désirée would be well-suited for roles such as: General Manager, Business Development and Sales, Business Development Manager, Manager Ferry Service, Business Development Manager.
What is Désirée's latest experience?
Désirée's most recent position is General Manager, Business Development and Sales at Born Originals GmbH.
What companies has Désirée worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Désirée has worked for Born Originals GmbH, architeco - Gravemann Holzbau GmbH, and Viktoriapark GmbH.
Which industries is Désirée most experienced in?
Désirée is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Construction, and Real Estate. Désirée also has some experience in Professional Services, Advertising, and Transportation and Logistics.
Which business areas is Désirée most experienced in?
Désirée is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Project Management, and Sustainability Management. Désirée also has some experience in Customer Service, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.
Which industries has Désirée worked in recently?
Désirée has recently worked in industries like Construction, Real Estate, and Advertising.
Which business areas has Désirée worked in recently?
Désirée has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Sustainability Management, and Sales.
What is Désirée's education?
Désirée attended DHBW Stuttgart for BA in Business Administration for Construction and Crafts.
Does Désirée have any certificates?
Désirée has 1 certificate: Art and Culture Certificate.
What is the availability of Désirée?
Désirée is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Désirée?
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