Some of the names in Europe I have been associated with are given here:
Airflow. England
Baccarat, France
Bauerhin-Elektro-Warme GmbH
Baybyliss, France
Chemx A/S, Denmark
ECAT Engineers & Consultants, Belgium,
FreeFlow of Staten Island, USA
IEH IMport-Export-Hannover,Germany
Lars Laj, Denmark
Molinex, Spain
PTB, France (joint venture negotiations)
Robert Haviland & C Parlon, (porcelain) France
RMR Electronic, France
Team Consultants, England
Werner Gerlinger, Cosmetics, Germany
Yperion, France
Other Activities:
Eagle Forgings, Delhi, as consulting Design engr.
Hein Lehman (India) Ltd, Delhi. as Export manager
John F Kennedy Medical Centre as Admission Counselor, USA.
Agence Bon Voyage, France as Co Rep/Escort
Lifelong Appliances, Delhi as Design Consultant
SEP Overseas P Ltd, as CEO
In teaching/Translation I have been associated
Air Hostess Academy
Alliance Francaise, Delhi
Afro-Asian Rural Reconstruction Organisation, Delhi
Milton Academy Secunderabad
French Academy, Delhi
Happy School, Delhi
Business & Tourist Services, Delhi
New Delhi YMCA Centre for Education
St Xavier's School, Delhi
Tisco(collieries) Dhanbad
YWCA, Delhi
Wife: Manjula. Dy Manager in State Bank of India.
Daughter: Aruna. Date of Birth 31st Aug 2005.
Languages: English, French and Hindi with a smattering of Bengali and Tamil.
Educated in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram at Pondicherry. Medium of instruction – French and English
Educational background- School in Pondicherry, 2 yrs of BSc with Osmania University, Intermediate with Tribhuvan University and later Graduation from Meerut University in Eng, Sociology Economics
Non formally I have developed my knowledge of Applied Physics and Psychology
Age 56 yrs.
Vegetarian, Strict non-smoker .
Highly travelled in India and Abroad.
I follow the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother of Pondicherry. I am an ardent believer in the lessons imparted by The Dalai Lama and Osho of Pune, Guru Nanak. The Sufi philosophy of living is what I try to emulate in my life.
Writers that have had a profound influence on me are Bertrand Russell, Somerset Maugham, Guy de Maupassant, La Rochefoucauld among others.
Books that have helped in my forming are: Up the Organisation, Zen and the Martial Arts, Journey to Xtlan, Peter's Prescription, Cheiro's Book of Numbers, The Book of proverbs, The Reader's Digest and its many publications etc.
More detailed info:
Administrative Experience:
- Director of French Academy- Correspondence Courses in French with cassettes and personal contacts all over India + Courses in Management Practices and Short Courses in 3 month's Crash programs in French in association with Y.W.C.A, Y.M.C.A etc
- Executive Director of Sep Overseas P Ltd – International Trade and Joint ventures
- Proprietor of GUNAS. Consultancy in International Marketing and import/Export + plus selling into the Indian market. Specially by mail.
- Travel rep/inbound escort for French Tour Operator, guide and author of travel articles.
Teaching of French/English as a foreign language. Special assignments on part-time basis at Alliance Française, St Xavier’s School, YWCA, YMCA, French Academy, TISCO, Air Hostess Academy(also persona developement), etc
(special training recd in enunciation, speech control, voice control, theatricals, teaching through audio-visual and direct methods etc)
Published author. Writing regularly on topics of general interest, management, health and features. Special link with LAWZ magazine.
My latest books:( The ABC of Artnership, Soul Speak)
The above books are available on Amazon.com
More details on:
http://filedby.com/author/pradeep%20maheshwari/3534325
My more recent write-ups can be seen at
http://pk.posterous.com/
As a technical product developer, I am known for developing such products as:
- Humidity control for coolers, Auto fan regulator, thermostatically controlled Immersion water heaters, Flame proof ply, Temp compensating Browning Control for toasters & Fully automating the old churner type washing machines with proper wash and rinsing cycles. etc.
In International trade I have developed and sold
- Simple Instant Cookery package for foreigners Interested in Indian Cuisine.
- Made to measure customized cotton shirts by mail for European customers.
- Introductory Course in Indian Classical Music with Demo tapes.
- I have been associated in many negotiations for joint-ventures.
- I have dealt in many products:
Reproductions of period artifacts in wood/brass/stone, costume & Real jewellery, embroidered dresses, marble, custom made engineering products, ceramic tiles(import), Bed Warmers(import), Lasers for the beauty industry & Fire retardants, I have acted as Country manager for some firms etc.
Have many friends and associates in Europe, who in turn helped me in creating new business & in learning about their life and culture through long stays with them.
Serious Student of Numerology and Holistic medicine.
Interior designer qualified from New York School of Interior Design.
I love doing Rock gardens.
Shown here are: 1) Indoor fountain made for my parlour, 2) UPS cum Lamp for my computer
Consultant to Audio Visual Advertising, Drayaganj.
Worked with a French Travel Company, toured India extensively as an Escort to High Class French groups and used the period to study Indian culture and history in depth.
Remarks that have influenced my life greatly:
The graveyard is full of people who thought of themselves as indispensable.
Is it 20 yrs' experience or one yr's 20 times over ?.
Nobody is ever totally useless. You can always serve as a bad example.
Hobbies: Reading, Painting in Oil, Photography, Numerology, Classical Music.
Games that I have played with some proficiency:
Billiards, Badminton, Chess, Cricket, Football, Swimming.
Some of my recent canvasses
Two of my better shots
I am good with my hands and good at carpentry, electrical repairs, electronics and machines, tailoring and other practical matters.
References:
Dr Amrik Singh. Ex Vice Chancellor, and Ex Secretary of Association of Indian Universities.
Justice B Rathi, Judge High Court (retd), Allahabad.
Mr HL Gupta, Director, Audio Visual Advertising, Daryaganj, Delhi(since 1976)
Col(retired) Aditya Vajpai,(since1973) Now with Canon(India)
Mr Lars Thye, Architect and industrialist,(since1975) Denmark.
Mr Marc Delorme, Hospitality in the form of restaurants/Guest Rooms etc in Cochin for his French visitors, Designer of interiors & jewellery, France ; I have been his associate since 1978
Mr. A. Alexander Tadjbakhsch, Import/Export Consultant, Germany.(since 1989)
