Personal website & professional profile

Organisation, communication and digital projects.

I am Alexander Paetow from the Karlsruhe region. After completing my apprenticeship in office management at APZ Alphazahn, I now work there as an executive assistant and training coordinator. Here I share my experience, selected projects and personal stories.

“Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.” – Mark Twain
Alexander Paetow
Current roleExecutive Assistant & Training CoordinatorAPZ Alphazahn

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About me

Alexander Paetow – organisation and communication

My professional focus is now on organisation, communication and reliable support for executive management. At APZ Alphazahn, I assist with administrative and organisational tasks and also support vocational training. This website is my personal place for professional milestones, digital projects and memorable experiences.

OrganisationStructure & coordination
CommunicationClear & reliable
DigitalWeb & content

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Experience

From education and vocational training to my current position at APZ Alphazahn.

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2002–2006

Elementary school

Grundschule Söllingen
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2006–2011

Secondary school

Hauptschule Söllingen

Secondary school qualification.

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2011–2015

Vocational school

Ludwig-Erhard School Karlsruhe

Secondary school qualification; class representative in 2014 and 2015.

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from 2015

Office management apprenticeship

Tierarzt Karlsbad / Kleintierzentrum Durlach

The apprenticeship was not continued for operational reasons.

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2016–2017

Vocational school

Walter-Eucken School Karlsruhe

School attendance linked to the apprenticeship; not completed.

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2016–2017

Trade school

Gewerbeschule Durlach

School attendance linked to the apprenticeship; not completed.

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2017–2020

Vocational college for foreign languages

Carlo Schmid School Karlsruhe

Advanced technical college entrance qualification with a focus on Spanish and Business English; Erasmus+ internship in London.

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2021–2022

Business, marketing and media management studies (B.A.)

Heilbronn University

Studies from 2021 to 2022.

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2022–2025

Apprenticeship in Office Management

APZ Alphazahn

Successfully completed apprenticeship with experience in organisational and administrative responsibilities.

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since 2025

Executive Assistant & Training Coordinator

APZ Alphazahn

Supporting executive management with organisational and administrative responsibilities and contributing to vocational training.

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Projects

Selected projects and experiences that I have worked on or that have shaped me.

Alexander Paetow’s new personal website
2026Web & CMS

Relaunch of my personal website

Modernising a previously static HTML website into a custom PHP/MySQL system with its own admin panel, bilingual content and a technical SEO foundation.

PHPMySQLHTMLCSSSEO
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London during the Erasmus+ internship
2018International experience

Erasmus+ internship in London

A multi-week placement at a property company in Kensington, providing practical use of English and valuable personal experience.

Erasmus+EnglischOrganisation
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Skills

Skills I use in my professional work and personal digital projects.

Organisation & assistance

Administrative processes, structured preparation, coordination and reliable support

Communication

Internal coordination, clear correspondence, dependable collaboration and professional communication

Training & collaboration

Supporting apprentices, structured onboarding, teamwork and a strong sense of responsibility

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Digital projects

Website maintenance, content management, HTML, CSS, PHP and practical use of digital tools

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Articles

Personal stories, professional experiences and memorable moments.

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Let’s connect.

For professional networking, website feedback or personal enquiries, contact me by email or LinkedIn.