DWKohl, LLC
International Business Consulting and Liaison Services
"Specializing in cultural advising, opportunity creation, and conflict management"
David W Kohl (on right), with Feng Yong Chen; Director-General, Foreign & Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, during David's visit as a member of an Oregon Delegation to Henan Province in September of 2006.
David W. Kohl (高文毅) BA, MIM Portland, OR; USA (503) 805-5112, (503) 796-1213 e-mail: chinaconsulting@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE:
DWKohl, LLC East Asia business consulting and liaison services; 8/03-Present
Directed feasibility study for the U.S. Commercial Service and Beijing Municipal Government-2003
Provided culture and protocol training for organizations in Beijing, P.R.C.; 1/00-8/02
-Training management and staff on commercial correspondence, business English and Western culture
-Training Chinese staff on commercial correspondence and cross-cultural communication
-English Training Director for China’s leading Internet website
Win Chemical Products Co., Ltd., China- Director of Foreign Affairs; 12/99-3/01
China Ease Enterprises, Ltd. (HK)- Director of North American Operations; 6/98-9/9
Norwest Financial- Credit Manager; 2/97-6/98
State of Oregon, Organization for Economic Initiatives- Program Assistant and Intern Supervisor; 1995,1996
EDUCATION: Master of International Management (MIM)- Portland State University; August, 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA)- University of Oregon, Lundquist College of Business; March, 1996
Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing PRC (International Diploma), 1999/2000
University of International Business and Economics, Beijing PRC (International Diploma), 1999/2000 | David W Kohl is an East Asia specialist with a mission to identify and create opportunities for individuals and organizations operating globally, and to facilitate success by connecting, educating, and coaching.
David’s service offerings include:
Direct benefits of working with Mr. Kohl include an enhanced awareness of the dynamic landscape that is the Chinese marketplace, as well as the development of a wider perspective regarding traditional Chinese culture. Clients will also benefit from an increased understanding of how these values have been shifting in recent years, and they will become better equipped to effectively deal with the Chinese approach to dealing with issues, both within China as well as with foreign entities.
The development of these capabilities is critical to the success of organizations wishing to create sustainable and effective strategic alliances with organizations in China, as well as for organizations seeking to establish better understanding of, and relationships with, their Chinese employees.
This increased perspective will help strengthen the client organization internally, allowing it to deal more effectively with existing issues, but perhaps more importantly, working with Mr. Kohl will also help the client uncover opportunities not previously recognized or considered by the client organization, and will facilitate the ability to create success in the new paradigm of China’s establishment as a significant global player.
David’s experience growing up with an American Father and a Chinese Mother in a multi-cultural environment, as well as the insight he developed through his extensive experience living in China working there with organizations in a variety of sectors, including The Embassy of the United States of America, DuPont, Starwood Resorts, Jebsen & Co., SOHU.com, Beijing University IELP, as well as many others, come to bear and enhance Mr. Kohl’s ability to provide creative and dynamic solutions for progressive organizations.
David maintains a valuable network of influential friends and colleagues spanning many industry sectors, and this is an additional benefit for organizations seeking International resources or looking to create synergies with complementary individuals or organizations.
Mr. Kohl’s clients in North America include Nike, Intel, Columbia Sportswear, Paccess, Portland International Airport, InFocus, Radysis, Logitech, ESCO, The University of Oregon School of Law, The University of Portland, Pamplin School of Business, The Oregon Law Institute, The Freeman Foundation East Asia Resource Center, Northwest Christian University, and others.
David serves as a Director and Executive Officer of the Northwest China Council, and is on the steering committee for the NWCC China Business Network. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from the University of Oregon, and received a Master of International Management degree, with a focus on East Asia, from the cutting edge program at Portland State University in 2003.
"Dear David, I enjoyed the opportunity to profit from your presentation on East Asia cultural norms. You speak with deep insight and good humor on issues of intercultural communication. I learned much, and know my future travels and contacts in Asia will be more fruitful because of your help. Best regards, Dave" -David B.Frohnmayer President, University of Oregon and former Attorney General for the State of Oregon December, 2005
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