Peter Brück, Retiree

Peter Brück

Retiree

At Home

Location
Germany
Education
Bachelor's degree, Master Craftsman Diploma in Civil Engineering and Road Building,
Experience
39 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :39 years, 7 Months

Retiree at At Home
  • Germany
  • My current job since April 2017

- Since 1st of April 2017 retired from the German Army at the age of only 54
- Looking for a new challenge after my assignment
- Currently living in Germany
- Ready to relocate worldwide.

Sergeant Major and Head of Administration at German Armed Forces, National Support Element to NATO headquarters
  • Italy
  • September 2013 to March 2017

- Planned and managed the personnel for the German contingent
- Managed the logistic support for the German contingent
- Managed the purchasing of all non-military goods, e.g.: office and computer equipment, fuel, vehicles
- Managed the national and international training calendar
- Managed, planned and executed the budget
- Managed the front office of the Senior National Representative
- Fostered and enhanced the relationship to all 14 nations participating in the headquarters

Staff Assistant Procurement at NATO Headquarters Heidelberg/Germany
  • Germany
  • July 2012 to October 2013

- Managed international purchasing and procurement processes and logistics
- Prepared and managed contracting for international conferences
- Managed, as customs officer, all tax and customs related issues of the HQ in Germany and other countries
- Managed and supervised maintenance contracts for office buildings
- Managed the contracting and purchasing of military and non-military goods for the NATO headquarters
- Managed as Head of Disbursing all payments (approx. € 200, 000/month) for the headquarters
- Conducted internal audits, revisions and surveys

Student at United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
  • United States - Texas - El Paso
  • April 2011 to June 2012

- International Student at the academy
- Studied in depth military history, leadership, operational and strategic planning (comparative to business management)
- Graduate of class 62 of the academy

Command Senior Enlisted Leader at NATO KFOR Headquarters
  • Kosovo
  • November 2010 to March 2011

- Commands Senior Enlisted Leader (senior leadership position)
- Advised the Commander of KFOR in all NCO issues
- Vital part of International Military Leadership of the NATO headquarters
- Managed, planned and supervised the education and training of around 8.000 personnel
- Led and managed the NCO mentor-ship organization for the Kosovo Security Forces
- Managed and supervised the implementation of the new military structure of the Kosovo Security Forces
- Managed and organized the leadership training of the Kosovo Security Forces on operational and strategic level

Staff Assistant Procurement at NATO Headquarters Heidelberg Germany
  • Germany
  • October 2005 to October 2010

- Managed international purchasing and contracting
- Prepared and managed contracts for international conferences in Germany, France and Canada
- Prepared, conducted and managed international bidding processes for NATO exercises in Germany, Albania and Armenia for accommodation, fuel, IT-networks and servers and other non-military and military goods
- Contracted, managed and supervised maintenance contracts for office buildings
- Managed contracting and purchasing of military and non-military goods for the NATO headquarters
- Managed, as customs officer, all tax and customs related issues of the HQ in Germany and other countries

Defense Attache Assistant at German Embassy Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2001 to September 2005

- Managed the Front Office of the Defence Attaché including travel management and international conferences
- Implemented and fostered International relations and supported the strategic partnership between the U.A.E and Germany
- Managed and prepared VIP visits of German high ranking civilian and military personnel to the U.A.E, e.g.: German President, Chancellor, Minister of Interior, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister
- Managed, prepared and organized ship visits of the German Navy to the Gulf region
- Prepared, managed and organized German participation (military and industry) during two IDEX exhibitions
- Managed, planned and supervised the training of military personnel from different countries
- Prepared and managed the implementation of Memorandum of Understanding for the training and education of Iraqi military personnel between Germany and the U.A.E.
- Initiated the strategic partnership between the U.A.E. and NATO

PA to the German Senior Representative at NATO Headquarters Mönchengladbach
  • Germany
  • July 2000 to August 2001

- Managed the front office of the German National Representative on strategic level of the NATO headquarters
- Managed the organizational planning
- Managed and prepared and international exercises on NATO headquarters level
- Managed all business related national and international travels
- Fostered the International relations between the contributing nations

Defense Attache Assistant at German Embassy Riyadh
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 1996 to June 2000

- Managed the front office of the Defence Attaché including travel management and conference management
- Implemented and fostered International relations and supported and enhanced the partnership between Saudi Arabia and Germany
- Prepared and organized VIP visits of German high ranking civilian and military personnel to Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and Kuwait, e.g.: German Defence Minister, German Minister of Transport
- Managed, prepared and organized ship visits of the German Navy to the Gulf region
- Planned, managed and organized the training of foreign military personnel in Germany

Defense Attache Assistant at German Embassy Algiers
  • Algeria - Algiers
  • July 1994 to March 1995

- Managed the front office of the Defence Attaché including travel management and conference management
- Implemented, fostered and enhanced International relations and supported the partnership between the Algerian Tunisian and German military and governments
- Managed and prepared VIP visits of German high ranking civilian and military personnel to Algeria and Tunisia, e.g.: Visit of the German Defence Minister and high level business delegations
- Managed, planned and organized the training of foreign military personnel in Germany

Non Commissioned Officer at German Army
  • Germany
  • July 1983 to June 1994

- Held a Senior Military Leadership position
- Managed, conducted, as security officer, the training of and supervised the security personnel
- Managed the training of the unit, organized and prepared training for national and international audiences
- Managed the personnel of the unit and ensured the military and personal readiness of all personnel.
- Military Leadership training, Basic Military Training and Personnel Management Training

Education

Bachelor's degree, Master Craftsman Diploma in Civil Engineering and Road Building,
  • at German Army Engineer School, Munich
  • June 1990

Bachelor equivalent education

Diploma, Certification as Concrete and Steel-Reinforced Concrete Builder
  • at German Army Engineer School, Munich
  • January 1986
High school or equivalent, University Qualification
  • at Max von Laue Highschool Koblenz Germany
  • June 1983

Specialties & Skills

Foreign Relations
Military Leadership
Organizational Leadership
Government Procurement
Front Office
Team Management
SAP Personnel Management Tool
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Contract negotiation
Project Management

Languages

English
Expert
German
Native Speaker
French
Intermediate
Dutch
Expert
Italian
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate