Gabrielle Jones
Selbstständig, Business English Trainer, English for Business
Günzburg, Germany
Timeline
Professional experience for Gabrielle Jones
Current 6 years and 9 months, since Jan 2017
Business English Trainer
English for Business
I am the owner of English for Business - a freelance service offering professional communication services. With nearly 20 years' experience developing tailor made training solutions for corporate language programmes I offer tailor made training based on the language needs of the organisation.
Current 12 years and 7 months, since Mar 2011
Training Manager
O'Connor Language and Communication for Business
I am responsible for recruitment and professional development of 45+ training staff, and the organisation English language and comunication programmes, including needs assessment, as well as the development of corporate language and communication training packages. for national and international customers in a variety of industries.
10 months, Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
Online Training Content Developer
British Council
I'm a freelance writer developing business English training content for an online English learning platform for business professionals. My responsibilities focus on successfully meeting instructional design needs through the development of course syllabus and aims, creation of motivating and pedagogically sound training activities and use of video, audio and interactive media.
3 years and 1 month, Mar 2008 - Mar 2011
Freelance Business English Trainer
Private freelance training
In-House Business English/ESP Trainer, Lecturer in Academic English for Business courses, Materials Development. Spanish Trainer. Proof reading and translation services.
2 years and 1 month, Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
English Teacher
University of Newcastle
I worked at Newcastle University's summer school for three years. My areas of responsibility were: • General English and core communication skills to multi-lingual groups • Workshops on presentations, pronunciation and social English • Organisation oocial activities for international students attending courses at Newcstle University
2 years and 10 months, Oct 2005 - Jul 2008
English Teacher
International House
English teacher and materials' developer
Educational background for Gabrielle Jones
1 year and 10 months, Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
TESOL and Applied Linguistics
University of Leicester
Small Talk in Business Communication (dissertation topic)
3 years and 10 months, Sep 1994 - Jun 1998
European Languages and Business
Leeds Metropolitan University
French and German for professional purposes, dissertation topic: privatisation on the German Post industry. Wide variety of business related subjects.
Languages
English
First language
German
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
French
Intermediate