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Frank Schulz

Level 1 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

Frank Schulz
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 11 months

Consultant

West-East Consulting

  • Cross-Cultural Investments
  • Net-Zero Initiatives
  • IHK Certified Specialist in Hydrogen Technology
Dec 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 4 months
Munich, Germany

Senior Project Manager Green Hydrogen

Marubeni Energie Deutschland GmbH

  • Market analysis
  • Funding management
  • Partner acquisition
Apr 2000 - Nov 2022
22 years 8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of Machinery and Plant Engineering Division

Marubeni Europe

  • Developing the renewable energy portfolio, selling equipment and machinery for solar cell and module manufacturing
  • Market introduction and sales of Japanese extrusion and blow molding technology in Europe
  • European sales of Japanese textile machines
  • Team leadership and budget responsibility of EUR 10-15 million
Aug 1994 - Mar 2000
5 years 8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Team Leader Infrastructure Projects

Marubeni Deutschland GmbH

  • Turnkey construction of production facilities and large plants
  • Consortium financing JBIC-NEXI / Hermes-KfW
May 1991 - Jun 1994
3 years 2 months
Nagoya, Japan

Sales Manager International

Yamako Co., Ltd

  • Market analysis and sales in Europe and North America
  • Building sales partnerships

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (28.5 years), Energy (26 years), Construction (5.5 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Manufacturing
Energy
Construction
Banking and Finance
Professional Services

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 (25.5 years), Project Management (7 years), Operations (5.5 years), Business Intelligence (3 years), Investments and M&A (2 years), and Research and Development (2 years).

Sales
Project Management
Operations
Business Intelligence
Investments and M&A
Research and Development

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Japanese
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level 1

Association of International Education, Japan and The Japan Foundation

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 11 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Frank be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Senior Project Manager Green Hydrogen, Head of Machinery and Plant Engineering Division.

What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Consultant at West-East Consulting.

What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for West-East Consulting, Marubeni Energie Deutschland GmbH, and Marubeni Europe.

Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Construction. Frank also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Project Management, and Operations. Frank also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Research and Development (R&D).

Does Frank have any certificates?

Frank has 1 certificate: Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level 1.

What is the availability of Frank?

Frank is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Frank?

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