MultilingualWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for an interesting position in either the educational sector or the hospitality sector What nationality are you? German born, raised in Venezuela, spent some time in the States, and currently located in Costa Rica. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Native German: fluently, both in writing and in speech. Spanish: fluently (almost native), both in writing and in speech. English: fluently (with neutral accent), both in writing and in speech. Dutch: can speak and read, but not write correctly. Italian: can speak moderately, but no write. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I would like to stay in the tropics, since temperatures below freezing are definitely not my thing. What countries have you worked in? All of Europe, except the Nordic countries. Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia). Asia: Singapore, Malaysia. Americas: Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, United States. What countries do you have a visa to work in? As a German citizen and passport holder I do not need a visa for most of the countries. I currently have an unlimited permanent residency permit in Costa Rica. What field do you currently work in? At the moment I am a professor for Sound and Acoustics at the School of Cinema and Television for a local private university. What fields have you worked in before? Extensive career as a location sound-recordist and studio mixer in Germany. I was co-owner, for over seven years, of a small hotel in the mountains of Monteverde, Costa Rica. What qualifications do you hold? Extensive experience both in recoding and mixing sound, both in a studio as in the field. Extensive filmography upon request. Former member of the BVT (German association of sound recordists). Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I was raised on skills and practical work, learning in later life to transform these into a formal education by transmitting them to my students. Describe the benefits of working with others The most gratifying moments were when one of my assistants, or now one of my student become completely involved in sound recording. Describe the benefits of working alone Having led a sound-studio as a technical director, I had to make decisions all alone, and the relaying them to my subordinates. What was your worst working experience? My worst working experience was having undecided people directing a film crew. Another annoying theme is the lack of punctuality of my students. ...maybe I'm too German? What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Be able to improvise and still turn out a professional product. What unique skills do you have? May main asset are my languages, in combination with a trained ear. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Any job where I can put into practice my languages. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Being able to communicate with people, be it on a teacher/student relation, or in a service position. What computer skills do you have? I am "fluent" in the popular MS-Office applications in a Windows environment. I can do preventive maintenance in Windows machines from XP upwards. In the MacIntosh field I am fluent in Pro Tools. How can potential employers contact you? Preferably via e-mail at: napoleonguerra@yahoo.com Or via telephone at: (+507) 22-62-8631 (CRST) | 
