2005 Award by Uvex Safety „Supplier of the year 2005“
since 1998 Freelance Designer with creative team      footwear, product, media design
1996-1998 Stylist/Technical Designer at Diadora/Italy
1992-1996 Product Designer for sportshoes at Adidas/Germany
1990-1992 Professional Sailing Trainer at Berlin-Sailing-Association
1988-1990 Freelance Designer       trade fair design, graphic & illustration
1980-1990 successful competitive sailing athlete
(rank top 3 at German Masters and European Championships)
1981-1986 University Education        Degree: Industrial Designer/HdK Berlin