Gregory Walton
Recruitment & Training Professional | Facility & Real Estate Management Specialist
Knonau,ZH
Summary
Strategic Facility Management and Real Estate professional with over 15 years of international experience spanning property portfolio management, project coordination, recruitment, and adult education. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, service delivery optimization, and operational efficiency across corporate real estate, urban planning, and oil & gas sectors. Adept at integrating technology (CAFM/IWMS, AutoCAD) with business needs to deliver cost savings, enhance workplace performance, and drive ESG-aligned outcomes. Fluent in English with good command of German, offering strong cross-cultural communication skills for diverse business environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
English Language Trainer
Flying Teachers GmbH
03.2017 - Current
- Design and deliver tailored Business English and General English courses for corporate and private clients (CEFR levels A1–C1).
- Develop lesson plans aligned with client objectives, integrating professional communication and industry-specific language.
- Collaborate with administrative teams to ensure high-quality learning outcomes.
English Language Trainer
Albis Language School GmbH
09.2016 - Current
- Deliver language training for beginners to intermediate learners, including exam preparation (IELTS, PET).
- Incorporate workplace communication techniques to enhance professional English usage.
English Language Teacher
Easy Language School
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for general and business English learners.
- Managed class administration and coordinated learning resources.
Academic Research Assistant
Institute of Facility Management, ZHAW
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Produced academic papers and reports on Facility Management topics, including workplace strategy and CREM.
- Assisted with seminars, conferences, and research documentation.
- Supported senior lecturers with proofreading and archival research.
Recruitment & Administration Specialist
Global Petroprojects Services AG
03.2007 - 11.2011
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for Oil & Gas projects across EMEA, reducing downtime and meeting staffing targets.
- Negotiated employment offers and resolved contractual issues, minimizing employee turnover.
- Supported workforce strategy planning with line managers.
Real Estate Valuation Analyst
Clico International Life Insurance Ltd
11.2004 - 09.2006
- Conducted internal appraisals and market value estimations for financing and insurance purposes.
- Streamlined valuation processes to meet SLA standards.
Real Estate Manager
S.P. Musson & Son Co. Ltd
09.2002 - 09.2004
- Managed corporate real estate portfolios, lease negotiations, and SLA contracts.
- Oversaw remedial and preventative maintenance projects to ensure asset value preservation.
Urban & Rural Planning Officer
Town & Country Planning Department
10.1995 - 09.1999
- Designed and evaluated urban development proposals, advising on land use policy.
- Conducted feasibility studies, field investigations, and prepared planning reports.
Education
MSc - Facility Management
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
01.2014
BSc - Real Estate Management
Oxford Brookes University
01.2002
Associate Degree - Building & Civil Engineering
Barbados Community College
01.1994
Skills
- Strategic Facility & Real Estate Management
- Project & Contract Management
- Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Strategy
- Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Service Level Agreements (SLA) & KPI Performance Monitoring
- Urban & Rural Planning
- Training, Coaching & Adult Education
- CAFM/IWMS Systems, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD – Very Good
- Microsoft Office Suite – Very Good (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- CAFM/IWMS – Good
Certification
Cambridge CELTA Certificate, TLC The Language Company, Baden, 2012
Interests
Travelling, Skiing, Cooking
Timeline
English Language Trainer
Flying Teachers GmbH
03.2017 - Current
English Language Trainer
Albis Language School GmbH
09.2016 - Current
English Language Teacher
Easy Language School
10.2014 - 07.2016
Academic Research Assistant
Institute of Facility Management, ZHAW
09.2012 - 09.2014
Recruitment & Administration Specialist
Global Petroprojects Services AG
03.2007 - 11.2011
Real Estate Valuation Analyst
Clico International Life Insurance Ltd
11.2004 - 09.2006
Real Estate Manager
S.P. Musson & Son Co. Ltd
09.2002 - 09.2004
Urban & Rural Planning Officer
Town & Country Planning Department
10.1995 - 09.1999
BSc - Real Estate Management
Oxford Brookes University
Associate Degree - Building & Civil Engineering
Barbados Community College
MSc - Facility Management
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
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