Patrick A. Widmer
Business Development Manager
Profile
Patrick A. Widmer
Business Development Manager
strategic / proactive / agile
Profile
I am a seasoned executive and business development manager with a strong track record in the tourism, IT/consulting and finance industries. I have hands-on expertise in strategic as well as operational management and a solid track record in pre-opening, new business development and restructuring.
During my career I performed miscellaneous roles in corporate management, business development, international sales, key account management and marketing.
I am perfectly three lingual: German, French and English: I also have solid skills in Italian and Spanish and can have a simple conversation in Thai.
Staying up to date with new developments and constantly learning new skills are essential to me.
A multicultural education and a broad international work experience combined with proven leadership qualities, excellent social skills and accomplished communication abilities give me an edge on international and cross-cultural assignments. I am a dynamic person and a natural leader, open minded, creative and flexible as well as a pragmatic achiever.
Key Strengths
Strategic planning, business start-up, operations management, leadership / coaching, sales & marketing / public relations / networking / event management and technology. Multilingual (E, D, F, I, Sp, Thai)
Career Objectives
Professionally, conscientiously and successfully manage, lead and develop a professional, service and quality-oriented business operation in all or parts of its essential areas.
Resume / CV
Resume / CV
Professional Experience
Business Consulting
Independent Business Consultant
since March 2018
Business strategy and business planning
Preopening management, new business initiatives and reorganizations
Business development, online marketing, sales and public relations
IT project management
Business operations and process reeingeneering
HR and recruitments
Finance Management
Event management
Projects:
– Strategy Coach for a new Boutique Yoga Retreat in Tenerife/ES
– Miscellaneous Projects for Golf and Travel AG (see section below)
– Recruitment of a Golf Course Superintendent for a Private Golf Club
– Back-office process re-engineering for a Private Golf Club
– Assessment of Golf Club Operations for a Semi-Private Golf Club
– Evaluation of golf courses for an international research company
Golf and Travel AG
Root-Lucerne, Switzerland
Business Development-, Product- and Destination Manager
2018 - 2022
Destination Manager for “Golf in Switzerland” (inbound)
Product Manager for Golfdestination Switzerland (domestic)
Business Development Manager for French-speaking Switzerland (outbound)
Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course
Andermatt, Switzerland
Golf Director
2015 -2018
Preopening- and Opening Management
Operational Management (Golf, Grounds Maintenance, Shop, Academy)
Business Development
Destination Management
Tournament- and Event Management
Robinson Club Schweizerhof
Vulpera, Switzerland
Ski Instructor / Hotel Receptionist
2013 - 2014
Hotel receptionist, night auditor and golf coordinator
Ski instructor and guest relations associate
Golf Gerre Losone
Losone, Switzerland
Director / General Manager
2011 - 2013
Restructuring and process reengineering
Operational Management (Golf, Grounds Maintenance, Academy)
Finance Management
Business Development
Tournament Management (LET Ladies European Tour)
Al Maaden Golf Resorts
Marrakech, Morrocco
Golf Director
2009 - 2011
Preopening- and Opening Management
Operational Management (Golf, Grounds Maintenance, Shop, Academy, F&B)
Business Development
Tournament Management (Pro Golf Tour)
Heidiland Mineralwasser
Mels, Switzerland
Sales & Marketing Manager
2007 - 2009
Business Development
Sales Management
Marketing Management
Golf Mgt. Education, Internships
British Columbia and Quebec, Canada
Studen & Trainee
2005 - 2007
Golf Managment Studies at Selkirk College in Nelson / BC
Managemement Trainee at Copper Point Golf Course in Invermere / BC
Consultant at Balfour Golf Course in Balfour / BC
Sales Representative at Club Intrawest in Whistler Mountain / BC
Client Services Supervisor at Golf Le Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie / QC
COMIT Group / Valendi
Zurich / Geneva, Switzerland
Director & Branch Manager / CEO & Partner
1999 - 2004
Corporate Management
Business Development
Sales & Marketing
Business- & IT Consulting
Finance Management
Miscellaneous IT Companies
Zurich, Lugano and Lausanne, Switzerland
Sales, Key Account Management, Marketing, Consulting, Project Management
1992 - 1999
Odyssey Asset Managment: Sales, Marketing, Project Management
COMIT Group: Sales, Key Account Managment, Marketing
Brainpower: Business Development, Sales, Marketing
Oracle: Sales, Key Account Management
Microsoft: Product Management
Chris Data: Sales, Key Account Management, Marketing, Consulting
Bank Hofmann
Zurich, Switzerland
Private Banking Trainee
1988 - 1992
Client Advisory
Portfolio Management
IT Consulting
Project Managment
Additional Experience
Worldwide
Miscellaneous Jobs
1981 - 1993
Waiter, bartender and kitchen attendant in family restaurant from 1981 – 1985
Waiter in a gastronomic restaurant in the UK in 1987
Ski Instructor in the Swiss Alps in 86/87 and 13/14 and in Whistler Mountain (Canada) 06/07
Vice President of a community soccer club 1990-1993
Community organizer & project manager of a major 3-day Summernight Open Air Party for the 700-year celebrations of the Swiss Confederation in 1991. Managed over 20 staff.
Extensive travel experience in Europe, North & South America, Asia, Pacific and Africa
Language Skills
IT Skills
Industry Experience
Education
Education
Education
Migros Klubschule
Lucerne, Switzerland
Online Marketing Manager
2021
IAB-Switzerland recognized Diploma in Online Marketing Management & Social Media Marketing
Selkirk College
Nelson/BC, Canada
Golf Business Management
2007
Tourism-Degree in Golf Club Managmeent & Operations. Graduated with Honors.
University of Applied Sciences
Vaduz, Fürstentum Liechtenstein
Sustainable Tourism
2004
Certificate in Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development
Adv. Technical Business College
Zurich, Switzerland
Business Studies, Banking
1990
Business-Degree in Banking and Economics
Management International
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Business Management
1988
Certificate in Business Management and Marketing
Gymnasium Rämibühl
Zurich, Switzerland
A-Levels (High-School Diploma)
1986
Swiss Maturity, Type C (Mathematics & Sciences)
Awards
Awards
Awards
World Golf Awards
Switzerlands Best Inbound Tour Operator
2021
Awarded for “Golf in Switzerland”
World Golf Awards
Switzerlands Best Inbound Tour Operator
2020
Awarded for “Golf in Switzerland”
World Golf Awards
Switzerlands Best Inbound Tour Operator
2019
Awarded for “Golf in Switzerland”
World Golf Awards
Switzerlands Best Inbound Tour Operator
2018
Awarded for “Golf in Switzerland”
World Golf Awards
Switzerlands Best Golf Course
2017
Awarded for Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course
World Golf Awards
Switzerlands Best Golf Course
2016
Awarded for Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course