1966 – 1976
Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) in Düsseldorf
1976 – 1982
Studied Political Science in Bonn
1981 – 1988
DS-Verlag & Japanese Press and Information Service, Düsseldorf
1989 – 1992
Intergerma, Direct Marketing Company, Duisburg
1992 – 1994
Kronen Brewery, Dortmund
1994 – 2001
German Association of Caravan and Motorhome Manufacturers, Frankfurt/Main
seit 2001
Freelance consultant for press and public relations