Kimberly VanLandingham, CEO & Trainer, MACCC & BSEE
International Communication Trainer & CEO, specialising in helping analytical and international speakers, leaders, and teams
With 10 years of training experience, 20 years as a corporate leader, and degrees in engineering and communication; Kimberly has it all. She offers science-backed theories and practical tools to help international business leaders, technical speakers and teams. She is passionate about helping those with an analytical mind convey their messages with confidence. With experience in business management, sales and marketing, and technical roles; she quickly relates to business situations then tailors an action-packed training to meet your needs.
Corporate Technical, Marketing and Business Management Experience
Kimberly started at DuPont de Nemours, with roles in the US, EMEA and Globally. For over 20 years, she advanced through 11 positions, 9 promotions, and a P/L up to $150 million. Although she started in R&D and technical service, and even managed these functions; she excelled in marketing and business strategy. She created several new businesses, led turn-arounds, and designed regional expansions. Her titles included EMEA Regional Manager, Global Business Manager, Global Business Leader Teflon(r) Consumer Products, Corporate Growth Manager CE, Global Product Manager Coatings, NA R&D & Technical Service Manager, and Tech Service & Process Engineer. She worked across several industries including electronics, chemicals, plastics, speciality materials, biotech, pharma and speciality consumer products. (Linkedin Profile)
Experience in International Communications & Presentations
Kimberly developed her presentation and communication experience early in her career, as a external product spokesman and internal technical trainer. Her experience included regular television appearances, radio interviews, and speeches at large corporate events. Later in Europe, she led market growth training at DuPont. In 2011, she formed European Market Link, providing growth consulting and communication courses to promote growth. Today as CEO, strategist and trainer; she facilitates workshops and private training for executives, professionals, and TEDx speakers. She is also a key note speaker at company events, associations meetings, and universities.
Kimberly was elected to the board of SIETAR Switzerland (SIETAR is the Society of Intercultural Education, Training and Research).
Education
Kimberly has a Masters of Arts in Cross Cultural Communications with honors, Summa Cum Laude and a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. She attended numerous corporate training courses in presentation skills, communication, leadership, international business and sales/marketing. Even today, Kimberly attends association and training events to stay on the leading edge of international communication, persuasion and human development.
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