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Oliver Bolk

Owner of engineering and expert consulting office

Oliver Bolk
Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Apr 2019 - Present
7 years
Stuttgart, Germany

Owner of engineering and expert consulting office

Lackfabrik Karl Wörwag

  • Technical project management in a process engineering environment
  • Operational leadership of around 20 application technicians
  • Services for all areas of plant engineering and process technology, including procurement, negotiation, and supplier management
  • Paint process consulting/assessment
  • Introduction of a regional customer support structure
  • Process engineering consulting/project management for water treatment in various industries
  • Environmental consulting/services for industrial wastewater treatment
  • Analysis/optimization of production processes
  • Paint technology consulting for all substrates in all industries
Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
3 years 6 months
Iggingen, Germany

Interim managing director for sales/coating technology

Autotest Iggingen GmbH

  • Introduction of sales/customer support concept
  • Further development of the quality management system
  • Project management for coating technology revamp/renovation
  • Supplier management (coating materials/parts)
Oct 2008 - Sep 2015
7 years

Technical expert/project manager for surface and coating process technology

EISENMANN Service

  • Sales and execution of consulting services for all types of processes in surface technology
  • Engineering modifications for coating/process technology
  • Project management for water/wastewater treatment
  • Project management for full-service/operator models
  • Project management for start-up/ramp-up management
Jun 2005 - Sep 2008
3 years 4 months
Denkendorf, Germany

Head of Service for Germany

Müller Martini Deutschland

  • Strategic service leadership and development
Jan 1996 - May 2005
9 years 5 months

Department head for application technology and services

Oct 1991 - Dec 1995
4 years 3 months

Project Engineer

EISENMANN Umwelttechnik

  • Project planning and sales of water treatment, wastewater and membrane filtration systems for all industries, including commissioning and service
  • Clients: manufacturers of commercial vehicles/construction machinery; manufacturers/operators of water treatment plants; manufacturers/operators of wastewater treatment plants; automotive suppliers Tier 1 and Tier 2; plant manufacturers in painting technology; defense industry; craft businesses

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (34.5 years), Automotive (10.5 years), Chemical (7 years), and Utilities (4 years).

Manufacturing
Automotive
Chemical
Utilities

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 Operations (26.5 years), Project Management (21.5 years), Sales (14.5 years), Product Development (13.5 years), Customer Service (12.5 years), and Procurement (7 years).

Operations
Project Management
Sales
Product Development
Customer Service
Procurement

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1986 - Sep 1991

Diploma in chemical engineering · Chemistry, chemistry and technology of coating materials

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Where is Oliver based?

Oliver is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What languages does Oliver speak?

Oliver speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Oliver have?

Oliver has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Oliver has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 9 months. Note that Oliver may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Oliver be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Oliver would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner of engineering and expert consulting office, Interim managing director for sales/coating technology, Technical expert/project manager for surface and coating process technology.

What is Oliver's latest experience?

Oliver's most recent position is Owner of engineering and expert consulting office at Lackfabrik Karl Wörwag.

What companies has Oliver worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Oliver has worked for Lackfabrik Karl Wörwag.

Which industries is Oliver most experienced in?

Oliver is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Oliver also has some experience in Utility Services.

Which business areas is Oliver most experienced in?

Oliver is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Sales. Oliver also has some experience in Product Development, Customer Service, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Oliver worked in recently?

Oliver has recently worked in industries like Chemical and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Oliver worked in recently?

Oliver has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

What is Oliver's education?

Oliver holds a Bachelor in Chemistry, chemistry and technology of coating materials.

What is the availability of Oliver?

Oliver is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Oliver?

Oliver's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Oliver?

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