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Mikes CV

DOB: December 28th, 1957 (Worksop, Nottinghamshire, UK)
Nationality: British
Residence: Sweden
Civil Status: married
Male, non-smoker

1976 – 1977: Eagle Star Insurance Company Ltd, UK: Clerical Underwriting, marine and motor
1977 – 1978: Alf Hamrin AB, Sweden: support role for export of industrial air drying systems
1978 – 1979: TBV Stockholm: English language conversation course groups
1979 – 1983: Studiefrämjandet Stockholm: English language training courses for international staff
at LM Ericsson, Telefonplan Headquarters
1979 – 1985: AB Företagens Språkkonsult Stockholm: intensive individual training in English for
Swedish government departments, defence contractors, financial services operatives
and other members of the Nordic business community
1980 – 1981: Berlitz School of Languages Stockholm: intensive individual training in English using the
patented Berlitz method
1986 – 1987: Sky Home Improvements, UK: marketing of proprietary home improvement products
1988 – 1989: Chanctonbury Home Improvements, UK: Sales Manager responsible for marketing of
proprietary range of home improvement products
1990 – 1991: GA Life, UK: Group Financial Consultant responsible for marketing financial services to
purchasers and vendors at a group of the insurance company’s real estate agencies
1992 – 1993: NFU Mutual, UK: Managing Financial Consultant (Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire,
West Sussex) responsible for marketing financial services and products to members
of the agricultural community. Full Financial Planning Certificated
1994 – 2002: Harness Grove Giftware, Arts & Crafts/Printing Services: joint proprietorship with
former spouse running own company with two separate businesses
2000: Företagsuniversitetet: training course for telephonists at Stångåstaden in Linköping
2000 – 2007: Richard Lewis Communications Stockholm: individual and group training in business
English for Swedish government departments, defence contractors, financial services
and the business community in general
2007 – pres: Mike Ward English Coach ((dold information) Principal of Stockholm-based
consultancy providing business support via coaching and mentoring to Nordic and
international business professionals. Swedish to English translation service also
available
2016 – pres: Engelskatips från Mr & Mis Understanding ((dold information) Partner
2019 – pres: Triangulum HB ((dold information) Business English Language Partner

Business co-operations:
American Insights
Avison Communication AB

Board memberships:
Sino-European Association for International Cooperation (SEAIC)

Association and club memberships:
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden (2018)
Association of British and Commonwealth Servicemen and Women in Sweden
The Swedish-British Society (Council Member)
The American Club of Sweden
Scandinavian Club of Lincolnshire (Treasurer) (1999-2002)

Languages:
English (native)
Swedish (fluent)
French (rudimentary)
Latin (rudimentary)

Interests:
International Relations, internationalisation (cross-culture), history, music, ornithology, commercial aviation, motors

Sports:
Golf, pool; formerly: cricket, football, squash, table tennis

Education:
1961 – 1966: The Pickeridge School, Fulmer Village, UK. 1966 – 1971: Perrott Hill Preparatory School, North Perrott, Crewkerne, UK.
1971 – 1974: Malvern College, Gt. Malvern, UK. (English Lang, Lit, French, Latin, History, Divinity,
Art
1974 – 1976: Davies College, Hove, UK. (English Literature)
1998 – 1999: Lincoln University, UK. (Journalism/International Relations)

References:
Available by request