Annette Sickert Karam
Trainer / Coach Intercultural Competence and DEI
Krefeld
Summary
Passionate and empathetic Trainer and Coach, fluent in English, German, Portuguese and Spanish, with extensive knowledge of Intercultural, DEI and Team Building Trainings and Workshops, both in person and online. Proven success developing effective training strategies, and working with international and high-profile clients, who are facing personal, functional or organizational change. Devoted to long-lasting and comprehensive results for every client and situation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Trainer / Coach for Intercultural Competence & DEI
Self-employed
Krefeld
07.2015 - Current
- Implemented new training courses after assessing corporate data regarding diversity, equity and inclusion and global readiness of organization, leadership and teams
- Developed effective training plans based on organizational and individual needs and objectives.
- Developed individualized training plans to achieve leadership and staff readiness.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
- Recorded and edited videos and podcasts to facilitate remote learning.
Lecturer Intercultural Competence
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
09.2016 - 02.2023
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles, intercultural competence and empathy
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage international students in lectures, exercises and coursework.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning progress and retention of knowledge
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
Trainer Language & Communications
Self-Employed, Cultura Inglesa SA
Nova Prata, Krefeld, Miami, Erding, Florianópolis
02.1995 - 02.2017
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
- Developed effective trainings based on both individual and organizational needs and interests
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Set goals for trainees and ensured that these goals were reached
Culinary Instructor
Self-employed
Athens, GA
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach a diverse student audience.
- Encouraged students to enhance recipes with personal style.
- Fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged students.
- Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
Education
Certificate Neuroscience For Business - Neuroscience For Business
MIT Sloan School of Business
Online 02.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Coach - Systemic Coaching
Institut Für Angewandte Psychologie
Cologne, Germany 01.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Trainer For Intercultural Competence - Intercultural Competence
Carl Duisberg Centren
Cologne, Germany 09.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - American And English Literature
Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil 03.1995 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish, French And Educational Science
Westfälische-Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Münster, Germany 09.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Intercultural Competence
undefinedCertification
Licensed Practitioner Global DISC
Timeline
Licensed Practitioner Global DISC
06-2023
Accredited Practitioner Growth Zone
06-2023
Trained Facilitator for LEGO Serious Play Method and Material
12-2021
Certificate Neuroscience For Business - Neuroscience For Business
MIT Sloan School of Business
02.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Coach - Systemic Coaching
Institut Für Angewandte Psychologie
01.2018 - 12.2018
Lecturer Intercultural Competence
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
09.2016 - 02.2023
Trainer / Coach for Intercultural Competence & DEI
Self-employed
07.2015 - Current
Certified Trainer For Intercultural Competence - Intercultural Competence
Carl Duisberg Centren
09.2014 - 05.2015
Culinary Instructor
Self-employed
06.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - American And English Literature
Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul
03.1995 - 02.1997
Trainer Language & Communications
Self-Employed, Cultura Inglesa SA
02.1995 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish, French And Educational Science
Westfälische-Wilhelms-Universität Münster
09.1990 - 05.1994
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